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		<title>Craft Station Winners!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Kaesshaefer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Jodi Warshel, Kirsten, Shelia R. and Laura - the four lucky winners of our Craft Station Giveaway! Thanks to everyone who participated! &#038;nbsp...]]></description>
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<p>Congratulations to Jodi Warshel, Kirsten, Shelia R. and Laura - the four lucky winners of our Craft Station Giveaway!</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who participated!</p>
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		<title>Gift Wrap Challenge WINNER!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Kaesshaefer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to over 2,000 of you who voted in our Gift Wrap Challenge! And the winner is.... Hello Sandwich! Read the entire submission here. Congratulations and a special thanks to all of our participants for making our first ever Gift Wrap Challenge a success!...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2012/01/gift-wrap-challenge-winner.html/screen-shot-2011-12-08-at-11-11-46-am-2"rel="attachment wp-att-17640" ></a>Thanks to over <em><strong>2,000 </strong></em>of you who voted in our Gift Wrap Challenge!</p>
<p><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Screen-shot-2011-12-08-at-11.11.46-AM.png"class="thickbox" ><img class="aligncenter" title="Screen-shot-2011-12-08-at-11.11.46-AM" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Screen-shot-2011-12-08-at-11.11.46-AM-305x360.png" alt="" width="305" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>And the winner is....</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hellosandwich.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" ><strong>Hello Sandwich!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/HelloSandwichPastelPopFestiveWrapping02.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="HelloSandwichPastelPopFestiveWrapping02" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/HelloSandwichPastelPopFestiveWrapping02-420x330.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="330" /></a></p>
<p>Read the entire submission <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/12/hello-sandwich-gift-wrap.html">here</a>.</p>
<p>Congratulations and a special thanks to all of our participants for making our first ever <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/12/announcing-the-gift-wrap-challenge.html">Gift Wrap Challenge</a> a success!</p>
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		<title>Gift Wrap Challenge Voting!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Kaesshaefer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although it's nearly impossible and borderline unfair to pick a 'winner' of our Gift Wrap Challenge, we'd love to hear which blogger's wrapping you were most inspired by. In case you missed one of our four Gift Wrap Challenge posts this week, here's a quick recap: &#160; Creature Comforts &#160; Shimtokk Something's Hiding In Here ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although it's nearly <em>impossible </em> and borderline unfair to pick a 'winner' of our <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/12/announcing-the-gift-wrap-challenge.html">Gift Wrap Challenge</a>, we'd love to hear which blogger's wrapping you were most inspired by.</p>
<p>In case you missed one of our four Gift Wrap Challenge posts this week, here's a quick recap:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/glitterpintoppers3.jpg"class="thickbox" ><img class="size-full wp-image-17408 " title="glitterpintoppers3-245x360" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/glitterpintoppers3-245x3601.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="360" /></a>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/12/creature-comforts-gift-wrap.html" target="_blank">Creature Comforts</a></p>
<a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SHIMTOKK_HR-10001.jpg"class="thickbox" ><img class="size-full wp-image-17411  " title="SHIMTOKK_HR-10001-420x321" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SHIMTOKK_HR-10001-420x3211.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="321" /></a>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/12/shimtokk-gift-wrap.html" target="_blank">Shimtokk</a></p>
<a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SHinH.1.jpg"class="thickbox" ><img class="size-full wp-image-17412 " title="SHinH.1-420x281" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SHinH.1-420x2811.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="281" /></a>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/12/somethings-hiding-in-here-gift-wrap.html" target="_blank">Something's Hiding In Here</a></p>
<a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/HelloSandwichPastelPopFestiveWrapping021.jpg"class="thickbox" ><img class="size-medium wp-image-17413 " title="HelloSandwichPastelPopFestiveWrapping02" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/HelloSandwichPastelPopFestiveWrapping021-420x330.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="330" /></a>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/12/hello-sandwich-gift-wrap.html" target="_blank">Hello Sandwich</a></p>
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.
<p>We will announce a winner on Wednesday of next week, so you have until then to choose your favorite. Let the voting begin!</p>
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		<title>Craft Station Giveaway!....NOW CLOSED!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Kaesshaefer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This just in - we are giving away 4 Craft Stations to 4 lucky winners! We're thrilled to announce a very exciting giveaway today - the brand new Martha Stewart Craft Station! It's an all-in-one system for creating hundreds of beautifully detailed projects. It's part paper cutter, embossing station, and comes with a built- in ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/12/craft-station-giveaway.html/screen-shot-2011-12-09-at-2-52-40-pm"rel="attachment wp-att-17302" ></a><strong>This just in - we are giving away 4 Craft Stations to 4 lucky winners! </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/12/craft-station-giveaway.html/screen-shot-2011-12-09-at-2-52-40-pm"rel="attachment wp-att-17302" ><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17302" title="Screen shot 2011-12-09 at 2.52.40 PM" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Screen-shot-2011-12-09-at-2.52.40-PM-420x213.png" alt="" width="420" height="213" /></a></p>
<p>We're thrilled to announce a very exciting giveaway today - the <em>brand new</em><a href="http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/marthastewartcrafts/Products/Martha_Stewart_Craft_Station_42-01006.htm" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank"> Martha Stewart Craft Statio</a><a href="http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/marthastewartcrafts/Products/Martha_Stewart_Craft_Station_42-01006.htm" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">n!</a> It's <span>an all-in-one system for creating hundreds of beautifully detailed projects. It's part paper cutter, embossing station, <em>and</em> comes with a built- in light box which is great for working with all of our templates. It's the perfect gift for the crafter on your holiday shopping list. </span></p>
<p>For a chance to win, leave a comment below <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/12/craft-station-giveaway.html#comments"></a>stating why you're excited about the Craft Station before 6pm on Wednesday, December 14. Click here to view the terms &amp; conditions.</p>
<p>The Craft Station is available for purchase <span>in select Michaels stores, and online at <a href="http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/marthastewartcrafts/Products/Martha_Stewart_Craft_Station_42-01006.htm" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">marthastewartcrafts.com.</a> That said, if you make your way to Michaels, be sure to use <a href="http://www.michaels.com/c/112811-MSC,default,pg.html" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">this 50 % off coupon</a> on your holiday shopping!</span></p>
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		<title>Announcing the Gift Wrap Challenge!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Kaesshaefer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We're thrilled to announce our first ever Gift Wrap Challenge! Here in the Crafts Department, we are no strangers to gift wrap. We thought we'd mix things up this year by putting the pressure on four of our favorite craft bloggers. Just like we did with our Gift Wrap Arsenal from the December issue of ...]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">We're thrilled to announce our <em>first ever</em> <strong>Gift Wrap Challenge</strong>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Screen-shot-2011-12-08-at-11.13.31-AM.png"class="thickbox" ><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17243" title="Screen shot 2011-12-08 at 11.13.31 AM" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Screen-shot-2011-12-08-at-11.13.31-AM-312x360.png" alt="" width="312" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Here in the Crafts Department, we are no strangers to gift wrap. We thought we'd mix things up this year by putting the pressure on four of our favorite craft bloggers. Just like we did with our Gift Wrap Arsenal from the December issue of <em>Living</em>, they were tasked with the challenge of creating ingenious gift wrap ideas using whatever inexpensive materials they could get their hands on.</p>
<p>Starting next week, the folks from <a href="http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">Creature Comforts</a>, <a href="http://shimtokk.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">Shimtokk</a>, <a href="http://www.somethingshidinginhere.com/" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">Something's Hiding In Here</a> and <a href="http://hellosandwich.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">Hello Sandwich</a> will be showing us how they are wrapping presents this year. Tune in Monday through Thursday to see what they've come up with and on  Friday, we'd like you to vote for your favorite!</p>
<p>Monday: Creature Comforts</p>
<p>Tuesday: Shimtokk</p>
<p>Wednesday: Something's Hiding in Here</p>
<p>Thursday: Hello Sandwich</p>
<p>Friday: VOTE!</p>
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		<title>Yarn Jewelry Projects...and a Giveaway!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jodi Levine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love to knit and crochet, but I've never gotten past squares and rectangles. The yarn projects I'm sharing in the gallery above are really easy, and most require no needle-crafting at all! I also love to make jewelry using nontraditional supplies, such as yarn. These yarn necklaces are easy and quick and make great ...]]></description>
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<p class="caption"><span>1</span> Crochet necklace using our unique Mambo yarn! http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10099.html</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fmFFVm1uZW0/Tp7528LEaRI/AAAAAAAAYX0/5Fu3O4ByVJM/l10259a-1.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fmFFVm1uZW0/Tp7528LEaRI/AAAAAAAAYX0/5Fu3O4ByVJM/l10259a-1.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="The Statement Strands necklace requires only braiding and a few sewn stitches: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10259.html" title="The Statement Strands necklace requires only braiding and a few sewn stitches: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10259.html" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>2</span> The Statement Strands necklace requires only braiding and a few sewn stitches: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10259.html</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-68Sf-kFnJMo/Tp752vyYZ0I/AAAAAAAAYXs/6M3SUgqtfTw/l10279ba.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-68Sf-kFnJMo/Tp752vyYZ0I/AAAAAAAAYXs/6M3SUgqtfTw/l10279ba.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Twisted strand necklace, a great beginner project: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10279B.html" title="Twisted strand necklace, a great beginner project: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10279B.html" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>3</span> Twisted strand necklace, a great beginner project: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10279B.html</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5U6QnDoHju8/Tp753Y20gUI/AAAAAAAAYYM/U2sIU02qDME/l10111a.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5U6QnDoHju8/Tp753Y20gUI/AAAAAAAAYYM/U2sIU02qDME/l10111a.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Two stitch knit necklace: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10111.html" title="Two stitch knit necklace: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10111.html" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>4</span> Two stitch knit necklace: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10111.html</p></div>
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<p class="caption"><span>5</span> Medium loose strands necklace http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10261.html</p></div>
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<p class="caption"><span>6</span> Crochet bracelet: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10105B.html</p></div>
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<p class="caption"><span>7</span> Braided bracelet: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10257E.html</p></div>
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<p class="caption"><span>8</span> Loopy necklace using Glitter Eyelash yarn: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10176.html</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZeJ4wP-Ixwk/Tp7526wxz7I/AAAAAAAAYX4/UbPpQ4uuBxo/l10254ba.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZeJ4wP-Ixwk/Tp7526wxz7I/AAAAAAAAYX4/UbPpQ4uuBxo/l10254ba.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Wrapped bangle bracelet, so easy! http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10254B.html" title="Wrapped bangle bracelet, so easy! http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10254B.html" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>9</span> Wrapped bangle bracelet, so easy! http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10254B.html</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S8j9xhFsrwQ/Tp753EDX4XI/AAAAAAAAYX8/0ibT1tpkcj8/l10178a.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S8j9xhFsrwQ/Tp753EDX4XI/AAAAAAAAYX8/0ibT1tpkcj8/l10178a.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Earmuffs, another fun use of Glitter Eyelash yarn: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10178.html" title="Earmuffs, another fun use of Glitter Eyelash yarn: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10178.html" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>10</span> Earmuffs, another fun use of Glitter Eyelash yarn: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10178.html</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RzxlQpw9qsQ/Tp753c7hNsI/AAAAAAAAYYE/BcVBAkvGT-Y/l10431a.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RzxlQpw9qsQ/Tp753c7hNsI/AAAAAAAAYYE/BcVBAkvGT-Y/l10431a.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Circle earrings: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10431.html" title="Circle earrings: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10431.html" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>11</span> Circle earrings: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10431.html</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v4BZPTMlQ58/Tp8CPunXASI/AAAAAAAAY_M/yc9LzERmmRE/IMG_2479.JPG?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v4BZPTMlQ58/Tp8CPunXASI/AAAAAAAAY_M/yc9LzERmmRE/IMG_2479.JPG?imgmax=512" alt="The yarn assortment in the giveaway includes Mambo and Glitter Eyelash!" title="The yarn assortment in the giveaway includes Mambo and Glitter Eyelash!" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>12</span> The yarn assortment in the giveaway includes Mambo and Glitter Eyelash!</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4yMXlTUt0iI/Tp7xucs--tI/AAAAAAAAYXQ/YNLXwmwnFXw/5000a.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4yMXlTUt0iI/Tp7xucs--tI/AAAAAAAAYXQ/YNLXwmwnFXw/5000a.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Then loom kit is part of the giveaway, along with the yarn!" title="Then loom kit is part of the giveaway, along with the yarn!" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>13</span> Then loom kit is part of the giveaway, along with the yarn!</p></div>
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<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fmFFVm1uZW0/Tp7528LEaRI/AAAAAAAAYX0/5Fu3O4ByVJM/l10259a-1.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="The Statement Strands necklace requires only braiding and a few sewn stitches: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10259.html" title="The Statement Strands necklace requires only braiding and a few sewn stitches: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10259.html" /></a></div></li>
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<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kBFFNRDQjao/Tp752p0pkKI/AAAAAAAAYXo/UphT85Greuw/l10261a.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Medium loose strands necklace http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10261.html" title="Medium loose strands necklace http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10261.html" /></a></div></li>
<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Qpvi4s99OWA/Tp7530Ur9eI/AAAAAAAAYYY/xh4VaSlV004/l10105ba.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Crochet bracelet: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10105B.html" title="Crochet bracelet: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10105B.html" /></a></div></li>
<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6v4rVhYeI5s/Tp752019qYI/AAAAAAAAYXw/UapDVaas1Qc/l10257ea.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Braided bracelet: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10257E.html" title="Braided bracelet: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10257E.html" /></a></div></li>
<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ndGKCq2K-XQ/Tp753GvEVVI/AAAAAAAAYYA/xL3lzDLnKDo/l10176a.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Loopy necklace using Glitter Eyelash yarn: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10176.html" title="Loopy necklace using Glitter Eyelash yarn: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10176.html" /></a></div></li>
<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZeJ4wP-Ixwk/Tp7526wxz7I/AAAAAAAAYX4/UbPpQ4uuBxo/l10254ba.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Wrapped bangle bracelet, so easy! http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10254B.html" title="Wrapped bangle bracelet, so easy! http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10254B.html" /></a></div></li>
<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S8j9xhFsrwQ/Tp753EDX4XI/AAAAAAAAYX8/0ibT1tpkcj8/l10178a.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Earmuffs, another fun use of Glitter Eyelash yarn: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10178.html" title="Earmuffs, another fun use of Glitter Eyelash yarn: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10178.html" /></a></div></li>
<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RzxlQpw9qsQ/Tp753c7hNsI/AAAAAAAAYYE/BcVBAkvGT-Y/l10431a.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Circle earrings: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10431.html" title="Circle earrings: http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10431.html" /></a></div></li>
<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v4BZPTMlQ58/Tp8CPunXASI/AAAAAAAAY_M/yc9LzERmmRE/IMG_2479.JPG?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="The yarn assortment in the giveaway includes Mambo and Glitter Eyelash!" title="The yarn assortment in the giveaway includes Mambo and Glitter Eyelash!" /></a></div></li>
<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4yMXlTUt0iI/Tp7xucs--tI/AAAAAAAAYXQ/YNLXwmwnFXw/5000a.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Then loom kit is part of the giveaway, along with the yarn!" title="Then loom kit is part of the giveaway, along with the yarn!" /></a></div></li>
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<p>I love to knit and crochet, but I've never gotten past squares and rectangles. The yarn projects I'm sharing in the gallery above are really easy, and most require no needle-crafting at all! I also love to make jewelry using nontraditional supplies, such as yarn. These yarn necklaces are easy and quick and make great gifts. Our metallic <a href="http://marthaStewart.lionbrand.com/marthaStewartCrafts/glittereyelash.html" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">Glitter Eyelash yarn</a> will be showing up in my next batch of necklaces. It's not too early to start holiday gift-making!</p>
<p>The <a href="http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">Martha Stewart Crafts yarn line</a>, created with <a href="http://lionbrand.com/" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">Lion Brand Yarn Company</a>, is now available at <a href="http://hosted.where2getit.com/joann/" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores</a>, <a href="http://hosted.where2getit.com/michaels/" rel="nofollow" >Michaels</a>, <a href="http://www.acmoore.com/e-acm.StoreLocator.aspx" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">AC Moore</a>, and other retailers. All of our patterns are available online <a href="http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com/" rel="nofollow" >here</a>.</p>
<p>To win, please leave a comment below before 6 P.M. on Friday, October 21. Click <a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2011Q4/yarn-jewelry-giveaway-terms-and-conditions.pdf" rel="nofollow" >here</a> to view the full terms and conditions.</p>
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		<title>Halloween Giveaway!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jodi Levine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Halloween just around the corner, we’re giving away an assortment of Halloween decorations from our crafts line. One lucky person will win a witch wall cling; pumpkin transfers; mouse, crow, and bat silhouettes; and assorted beverage labels—everything you need for a great Halloween party! All of these products are sold at Jo-ann Fabric and ...]]></description>
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<p class="caption"><span>1</span> Bat silhouettes are one of the fun items in the giveaway. Click through the gallery for the rest.</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RlmRVgyVL88/TpStVGnWB-I/AAAAAAAAY98/kDiN5BADdec/RCD104578CROWSILO.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RlmRVgyVL88/TpStVGnWB-I/AAAAAAAAY98/kDiN5BADdec/RCD104578CROWSILO.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Crow silhouettes" title="Crow silhouettes" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>2</span> Crow silhouettes</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BD188c527s0/TpStUtXeNFI/AAAAAAAAY94/9V8de5oqt8U/RCD105678WchClng322.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BD188c527s0/TpStUtXeNFI/AAAAAAAAY94/9V8de5oqt8U/RCD105678WchClng322.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Witch wall cling" title="Witch wall cling" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>3</span> Witch wall cling</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-prWdEQAU0bk/TpStVVDFIGI/AAAAAAAAY-E/EMGCMBL_EjM/RCD106908CHpumTrns_392.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-prWdEQAU0bk/TpStVVDFIGI/AAAAAAAAY-E/EMGCMBL_EjM/RCD106908CHpumTrns_392.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Pumpkin transfers (you get two sets!)" title="Pumpkin transfers (you get two sets!)" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>4</span> Pumpkin transfers (you get two sets!)</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0duOqa5MiMY/TpStV0ITXnI/AAAAAAAAY-I/eU47IJfu7r0/RCD106908EWBevrLbl_090.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0duOqa5MiMY/TpStV0ITXnI/AAAAAAAAY-I/eU47IJfu7r0/RCD106908EWBevrLbl_090.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Beverage labels (also two!)" title="Beverage labels (also two!)" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>5</span> Beverage labels (also two!)</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k98s92tzjgA/TpStWVqBI2I/AAAAAAAAY-M/UJh455JAbIs/RCD106908GlMiceSilo_257.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k98s92tzjgA/TpStWVqBI2I/AAAAAAAAY-M/UJh455JAbIs/RCD106908GlMiceSilo_257.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="Mouse silhouettes (two sets of these, too!)" title="Mouse silhouettes (two sets of these, too!)" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>6</span> Mouse silhouettes (two sets of these, too!)</p></div>
<div><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Eamz3lvw914/TpSswhTZrlI/AAAAAAAAY90/lzlQuBSYRCM/IMG_2410.jpg?imgmax=800" class="thickbox"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Eamz3lvw914/TpSswhTZrlI/AAAAAAAAY90/lzlQuBSYRCM/IMG_2410.jpg?imgmax=512" alt="And here is everything in the giveaway!" title="And here is everything in the giveaway!" /></a>
<p class="caption"><span>7</span> And here is everything in the giveaway!</p></div>
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<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RlmRVgyVL88/TpStVGnWB-I/AAAAAAAAY98/kDiN5BADdec/RCD104578CROWSILO.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Crow silhouettes" title="Crow silhouettes" /></a></div></li>
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<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0duOqa5MiMY/TpStV0ITXnI/AAAAAAAAY-I/eU47IJfu7r0/RCD106908EWBevrLbl_090.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Beverage labels (also two!)" title="Beverage labels (also two!)" /></a></div></li>
<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k98s92tzjgA/TpStWVqBI2I/AAAAAAAAY-M/UJh455JAbIs/RCD106908GlMiceSilo_257.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="Mouse silhouettes (two sets of these, too!)" title="Mouse silhouettes (two sets of these, too!)" /></a></div></li>
<li><div class="bg-img-s"><a onclick="return false;" href=""><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Eamz3lvw914/TpSswhTZrlI/AAAAAAAAY90/lzlQuBSYRCM/IMG_2410.jpg?imgmax=144" width="65" alt="And here is everything in the giveaway!" title="And here is everything in the giveaway!" /></a></div></li>
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<p>With Halloween just around the corner, we’re giving away an assortment of Halloween decorations from our crafts line. One lucky person will win a witch wall cling; pumpkin transfers; mouse, crow, and bat silhouettes; and assorted beverage labels—everything you need for a great Halloween party!</p>
<p>All of these products are sold at Jo-ann Fabric and Craft Stores. Click <a href="http://hosted.where2getit.com/joann/" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">here</a> to find a store in your area.</p>
<p>Tto win, please leave a comment below before 6 p.m. on Friday, October 14. Click <a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2011Q4/halloween-crafts-giveaway.pdf" rel="nofollow" >here</a> for giveaway terms and conditions.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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		<title>Spray-Paint Kit Giveaway Winner!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Kaesshaefer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Amy W, winner of last week's Spray-Paint Kit Giveaway! She's the recipient of the Spray-Paint Kit, the "On The Farm" stencil set, a set of 10 bottles of satin paint, and a set of six foam pouncers. Congratulations, Amy, and thanks to everyone who left a comment...]]></description>
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<p>Congratulations to Amy W, winner of last week's Spray-Paint Kit Giveaway! She's the recipient of the Spray-Paint Kit, the "On The Farm" stencil set, a set of  10 bottles of satin paint, and a set of six foam pouncers. Congratulations, Amy, and thanks to everyone who left a comment.</p>
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		<title>Instructional Paint Videos....and a Giveaway!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jodi Levine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To introduce and demonstrate some products from our new line of paints with Plaid, we have a few instructional videos on our site that you can find here. Take a peek at the Spray Kit video below. I mentioned in an earlier post that it is my FAVORITE tool—you can turn any of our paints (except ...]]></description>
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<p>To introduce and demonstrate some products from our new line of paints with Plaid, we have <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/craftsvideos?playlist_id=1199aeeb0f022310VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&amp;video_id=ee48b2914a612310VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&amp;pgnum=1  " rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">a few instructional videos</a> on our site that you can find <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/craftsvideos?playlist_id=1199aeeb0f022310VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&amp;video_id=ee48b2914a612310VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&amp;pgnum=1  " rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">here</a>. Take a peek at the Spray Kit video below. I mentioned in <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/08/our-new-paint-line-plus-projects-and-a-giveaway.html" target="_blank">an earlier post</a> that it is my FAVORITE tool—you can turn any of our paints (except for glitter paint) into a spray paint! Look in the gallery below to see how we used the Spray Kit to make some of the crafts pictured in the cute kid's room above. You can find all our paints and tools at <a href="http://hosted.where2getit.com/michaels/" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">Michaels</a>. Click <a href="http://www.michaels.com/c/090911-MSC,default,pg.html" rel="nofollow"  target="_blank">here</a> for a coupon to receive 40 percent off any one item from this line.<br />
One lucky winner will win the spray-paint kit, the "On The Farm" stencil set used to make the projects above, a set of 10 bottles of satin paint, and a set of six foam pouncers. In order to win, please leave a comment below before 6 pm on Friday, September 16. Click <a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2011Q4/crafts-dept-blog-spray-paint-kit-giveaway-rules-centra.pdf" rel="nofollow" >here</a> for giveaway terms and conditions.</p>
<p>Good luck!<br />
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<p class="caption"><span>1</span> The ombre edges on these plates were created by painting around the rim with our Spray Kit...which is part of the giveaway!</p></div>
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<p class="caption"><span>2</span> The green "grass" on this pillow was also created with the Spray Kit by lightly spraying along the bottom of the pillow before stenciling on the white fence.</p></div>
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<p class="caption"><span>3</span> The giveaway!!</p></div>
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		<title>Loom Kit Giveaway Winner!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Kaesshaefer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to AmyD, winner of a new Knit &#38; Weave Loom Kit! Thanks to everyone who posted. Keep your eyes out for another exciting giveaway tomorrow!...]]></description>
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<p>Congratulations to AmyD, winner of a new Knit &amp; Weave Loom Kit!</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who posted. Keep your eyes out for another exciting giveaway tomorrow!</p>
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