Friday, December 11, 2009

You Can Make This Giveaway! 2 Winners!!!

This giveaway is now closed, thank you to everyone who entered! Congratulations to Jane Jeffress Thomas comment #6 who said...How to Make a Ruched Flower Pin is my favorite pattern. I would love to win. Thank you. AND Ticia comment 18 who said...I follow
With the holidays just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to showcase some quick and easy gift ideas you can give to friends, neighbors, co-workers, and oh yes…even your family! You can enter to win eBooks from http://www.youcanmakethis.com/ and learn some fun new techniques, tips, and ideas not only for the people on your list, but also creative ways to decorate your home! You Can Make This has created a free download for some fun gift tags. Aren't they cute? Each of them coordinate with ideas found as part of the DIY Gift Giving Series videos that can be found on the YCMT blog, as well as designs and patterns found at SWAK Embroidery and You Can Make This.

I love the ideas that have been shared so far, like this super cute glass block keepsake! See the video how-to below and see more helpful video how-tos on the YCMT blog.

I also really like their Blooming Headbands and my other favorite idea that's been shared in their DIY gift giving series is the adorable holiday door hanger. You can get the directions for both for free, along with several others, at You Can Make This and whip one in time to add to your home.
Besides great ideas for DIY gifts, there are chances to win hundreds of dollars in gift certificates just for watching the videos that are part of the DIY Gift Giving Series and answering a question on the You Can Make This blog!
I've got my own You Can Make This Giveaway to share with you today! Two of my readers could WIN a great giveaway bundle would include instructions for making Personalized Name Pillows, Peasant Tops/Dresses, and Easy Fit Pants including both patterns sized for (6m - 12) and (Teen/Adult). Between all of those, items can be made for both boys, girls, men and women. Here is a little bit more about what each of the sets that come included in the giveaway bundle.Personalized Name Pillows: The warmth and comfort of a favorite pillow…made better because it’s personalized for someone you love! The soft patchwork paired with a contrasting front panel and name applique give this pillow a high-end look at a price you’ll love.

Comes with pattern, alphabet cut-outs and easy instruction. Celebrate someone special with a pillow they will cherish! Made to use with a general home sewing machine.


I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pillows, I think this is currently my favorite pattern at YCMT.
Portrait Peasant Tops and Dresses: This pattern shows you how to create multiple forms of the classic peasant: an elongated top, empire-style long or short dress, and more. Add ruffles, tiers and more to showcase the flattering lines of your creation even more. Even better, a doll pattern is also included so your princess and her doll can look amazing together!
Easy-Fit Pants - Girls & Boys! Sizes 6m-10 (Doll sizes, too!): These versatile pants can be made in a range of lengths to get just the look you are after. They are designed for maximum comfort and wear-ability, with fit that is relaxed yet oh-so-stylish. The wide legs make an excellent canvas for embroidery, applique or fabric painting. Also included are patterns and instructions for adding ruffles or contrasting cuffs that really "stand out!"
Easy-Fit Pants for Tweens, Teens, and Adults: Men & Women XXS-3XL: Now you can make Easy-fit Pants for everyone! These comfortable, versatile pants can be made in a range of lengths for all seasons and times of day. They are designed for maximum comfort and wear-ability, with fit that is relaxed yet oh-so-stylish. The wide legs make an excellent canvas for embroidery, applique or fabric painting. Also included are patterns and instructions for adding ruffles or contrasting cuffs that really "stand out!"

I have 2 sets of giveaway bundles for 2 of my readers!

To Enter:
Tell me what your favorite pattern or instruction set is at You Can Make This.

Additional Entries: {for after the first entry method, please leave an additional comment for each}
  • Tell me a DIY gift you've made this season and who is getting it.
  • Tell me which DIY gift is your favorite from the DIY Gift Giving Series, on the YCMT blog and why.
  • If you've used a pattern or set of instructions YCMT, tell me which one by including a link to it on their site and how you like it. Another extra entry if you've got a picture of the completed project I can see on your blog or other online photo sharing site like Flickr and can provide me with a link to it or are willing to email it to me.
  • Additional entries for being a public blog follower, subscribing by email (I'm sorry by reader doesn't count as those cannot be verified), blogging about or text linking to this giveaway, following on Twitter and tweeting with @KTnestingspot in the tweet so I can see it.
Giveaway open until December 21st, that's my brother's birthday, at Midnight EST to anyone with a valid email address. Winners have 48 hours to respond to my notification email or prize will be forfeited. Prize bundle will be emailed directly to the 2 winners.

Disclaimer: Thank you to YCMT for sponsoring this giveaway and providing the giveaway bundles. I received a Welcome to Spring 3 Pattern Pillow Set for hosting this giveaway.

38 Friends Said:

Annette W. said...

I like the Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly doll!

Annette W. said...

http://livelearnlove226.blogspot.com/2009/09/name-pillow.html

You can see the name pillow I made at that link.

Annette W. said...

I do like the name pillow. It's well detailed which is important!

In the link I gave you I included some ways that it could be improved, but really my improvements just offer more variety for the maker, not improving details given. I hope that makes sense. I made mine a pillowcase instead of a pillow since it was given to a 3 year old. It would have been great to get alternate directions in the original pattern.

Annette W. said...

I'm making family trees for our parents and grandparents.
http://livelearnlove226.blogspot.com/2009/10/family-tree.html

Jane Jeffress Thomas said...

How to Make a Ruched Flower Pin is my favorite pattern.

I would love to win. Thank you.

Jane Jeffress Thomas said...

I have made for each family a button jar with a pin cushion top. Now all of those stray buttons will have a home and inside each jar is a mending kit.

Crystal said...

I love the Charmy Euro Jumper

Crystal said...

I am making a quilt for my daughter.

Crystal said...

I follow your blog

AG'smoma said...

My favorite would be the easy fit pants because I have been looking for an easy pattern to make my daughter, husband and myself matching bottoms for Christmas morning. This is a great find! Thanks for posting about this site!

AG'smoma said...

I made a cross applique tshirt for my soon to be sister in law for Christmas.

AG'smoma said...

From the blog, I really like the blooming headbands. I love to wear headbands, but they end up giving me a headache after a while, these look great since they are fabric only.

Ticia said...

I love the Mini-Kimmy pattern, that's probably why I've bought it. I also love the Captain Jack (I think that's what that one is called).

Ticia said...

I'm making dolls for my kids and felt mail-boxes.

Ticia said...

I've made the mini-kimmy: http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/toys-activities/Sew-the-Mini-Kimmy-Doll-10-inch-doll-pattern-plus-clothing.htm

Ticia said...

Link to my project: http://adventuresofmommyness.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-make-your-own-doll-clothes.html

That's one of many.

Clemencia said...

I love the recycled t-shirt hodie :)

Clemencia said...

My favorite DIY gift is "a dozen of blooming headbands" maybe because I have 2 girls and they can use this all the time :)

Clemencia said...

I am a subscriber by mail also :)

Clemencia said...

I am a public follower also :)
thanks so much for your giveaways :)

jillykat07 said...

I like the personalized pillow instructions!

Jill Kathan
jillmsu@yahoo.com

jillykat07 said...

I made a snowman DIY frame with my daughter - my parents & her aunt will be getting it!

Jill Kathan
jillmsu@yahoo.com

jillykat07 said...

Follow your BLog publically!

Jill Kathan
jillmsu@yahoo.com

jillykat07 said...

Subscribe by email!

Jill Kathan
jillmsu@yahoo.com

bethany said...

I love their little rag doll tutorial! These are so cute!

bethany said...

I actually made a couple of softies for my neices for Christmas. I had a lot of fun personalizing them too!

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bethany said...

My favorite on their blog is the Glass block photo keepsake! Thanks for the blog link too! Great stuff on there!

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bethany said...

Google friends (bethany cooney)

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bethany said...

Tweeted! http://twitter.com/theivytwines/status/6904562494

Michelle Frame said...

I really like the Edith twirl skirt. It looks really cute.

Michelle Frame said...

I made matching pjs for my sister-in-laws family. I also made matching pjs for my family.

Michelle Frame said...

I love the oven mitt from their DIY series.

Michelle Frame said...

I have used this pattern. http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/hair-accessories/LTB-Hair-Bow-Instructions.htm

I don't have a pic because I give them away as presents.

Michelle Frame said...

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Nancye said...

I like the "Smilin' Daisies Photo & Memory Quilt"

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Nancye said...

Follower

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Nancye said...

E-Mail Subscriber

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Nancye said...

I follow you on Twitter and I Tweeted

http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/6917488869

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