CRAFT GIVEAWAY! $50 Bundle from YouCanMakeThis.com (CLOSED)

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{The winner of the $50 bundle of patterns from YouCanMakeThis.com is…Shannon! She said, “I have been wanting to get the boys ties pattern for my two little guys. Store bought ties are so expensive! I would love to win this and improve my sewing/self reliance/gift making skills!”

Congratulations, Shannon. Email me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com and I’ll put you in contact with the sponsor. Thanks, and have fun with your new patterns!}

We have three giveaways happening early this week, and all of them will be sewing products. Later this week we’ll be back to more scrapbooking and paper crafting!

Today’s prize is for something every seamstress needs…a good pattern!

REVIEW

All patterns are not created equal. I’ve learned that since trying out the You Can Make This downloadable patterns. I find that with lots of the big name store bought patterns (not to name any names…) the instructions are confusing and use the method that is easiest to explain rather than what will give you the highest quality result, which is frustrating. I want to know the best way to put something together so it doesn’t look homemade!

bucket-hat you can make this downloadable patternThe downloadable patterns from You Can Make This include basic step-by-step instructions with full color pictures to go along with each step. So someone is actually making the item alongside you and telling you how to do it. And they have all kinds of patterns for both children and adult’s clothing, home decor, craft projects, and more.

I made this little bucket hat, and the instructions were so easy to understand. The methods used were for the most basic sewers, which was great because I knew exactly what the end goal was. Because I could understand everything so easily, I was able to substitute some of my own methods that are faster with fewer steps, something I’ve never felt comfortable doing with a store bought pattern.

I also loved having the instructions on the computer – I didn’t print them out, just kept my laptop close by. So I won’t have to worry about where to put the pattern instructions now that I’m finished with the project, but I can always pull them up when I need them again.

I will be making another of these hats for my baby-to-be so he and his brother can match! There are some other patterns I’m itching to try as well…

THE PRIZE

One reader will win the following $50 bundle of patterns:

  • Child/Adult Apron Set
  • Women’s Reversible Wrap Skirt
  • The “She Loves Me, She Loves Me KNOT” Handbag
  • The Reversible Patchwork Bucket Hat
  • Easy-Fit Pants
  • Boys’ Ties

GIVEAWAY GUIDELINES

  • Visit YouCanMakeThis.com.
  • Come back here and leave a comment telling me your favorite pattern before midnight Wednesday, March 18.
  • A winner will be selected and announced at the top of this post on Thursday.
  • Only one comment per person unless you earn extra entries.
  • Giveaway open only to residents of the continental United States…sorry.

EARN EXTRA ENTRIES

You may earn 1 extra entry each for doing any of the following (5 total extra entries possible). You must leave a separate comment for extra entry.

  • Blog about the contest with a link back here
  • Subscribe to my feed
  • Sign up for my newsletter
  • Add my button to your sidebar
  • Comment on any non-contest post (must contribute to the conversation)

GOOD LUCK and THANKS, You Can Make This!

99 thoughts on “CRAFT GIVEAWAY! $50 Bundle from YouCanMakeThis.com (CLOSED)”

  1. Neat site! I like the “The Duet” Apron Set – Adult & Child Sizes. What a fun gift to give. Thanks for the link!

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  5. Wow what a fun site. This is the first I’ve heard of this site and it won’t be my last. I can’t just pick one, cuz there’s to many of them. I want them all!
    Thanks so much for a chance.

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  7. I have been wanting to get the boys ties pattern for my two little guys. Store bought ties are so expensive! I would love to win this and improve my sewing/self reliance/gift making skills!

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  13. I am actually sharing about You Can Make This on my blog later this week! Their freebies are so great!

    I really like the bucket hat! What fun! I also really like The Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly from Bugg Bugs…I’ve had my eye on it for a while now! After I finish crocheting a baby blanket, I just might get it!

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  22. There are a lot of really great patterns on there! I love the Sweet Pea Pleated Handbag for myself…and for my son I love the Little Louie- Dog Doll. Too cute!!

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  25. I love the youcanmakethis site! It has grown so much since first starting. I love the little girl twirl skirts, pettiskirts… so many cute things I could make for my granddaughter.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    robin

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  26. I’m a subscriber.
    oh, and I just saw the adorable lamb and bunny hats for littles! Might have to do some shopping over there!
    Thanks!
    Robin

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  39. I just adore the “Pixie Bag” Pattern!!! Love all of them to be exact, but since I had to pick just one…this is it!!! Thanks for the site….LOVE IT and will be returning soon!!!

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  40. I loved the photo tote bags. I’m always thinking of things to make as Christmas gifts and those would be so perfect for so many people

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  43. Wow, what a cool site.
    I fell in love with so many of the handbags. I think I will order The Aivilo Pocket Handbag. Too cool!

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  54. I really like the twirl skirts and I am an amateur seamstress. I’m excited about this website. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  58. You Can Make This is a great site…I’m blogging about it later this week actually. Their freebies for signing up for the newsletter is well worth it, too.

    I really want to make the Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly felt toy. I think it’s great!

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  63. Wow, I just spent almost an hour on that site. So hard to pick a favorite, but that Critters Hooded Sweater Dress is too cute! I’d love to crochet that for my little girls.

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  70. My favorite is the “Just a Pinch” potholders. My 7-year old loves to cook/bake (she made dinner one night with just a tiny bit of help from me) and her main complaint is all the potholders/oven mitts are too big. I am going to make these for her. Thanks for a great site…

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  76. I LOVE the ‘she loves me, she loves me knot’ handbag! It’s SO fun! I love their entire site and have had a lot of fun following their blog, too.

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  86. Wow so many patterns to choose from, I really liked the mommy and me handbag pattern. My daughters would love to have a handbag just like mommies!

    Crystal

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  90. I love this site. They have excellent quality patterns. I really want the Women’s Reversible Wrap Skirt. I almost bought it last week, but will hold out to see if I actually win :)

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  91. I really like the Kimonos baby booties. They’d be perfect gifts. I also like the ties pattern. I know it’s probably really simple, but a pattern would make it so easy and definately be put to good use.

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  97. I’ve been wanting to get into digital scrapbooking, so anything from that section would be great. The Shopping Cart Seat Cover looks so soft and comfy. I’d love to make that for our new little one!

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