UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS:
Sally Harding!
Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize. Congratulations!
Excerpt from Craft Corps (Chapter 27):
"VH: Something I haven't really focused on much in this book, but would like to, concerns family as community. You nurture the crafty aspect of that on your blog and your book, The Creative Family. What does family as community mean to you, and how can crafting together as a family strengthen that union?
AS: Crafting is definitely a foundation of our family and how we spend time together. WHen you create a space in which everybody is able to create together--in a way that is not overly structured, so that it's very open--I believe our true selves shine. It's not a task or a job; it's just who we are. It allows us to see each other in a unique way. Crafting together is pretty amazing because it nurtures our relationships."
Today's Giveaway: Signed Copies of The Creative Family and Handmade Home
How to Win:
POST A COMMENT HERE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS (BY 8AM ON TOMORROW). Poster's will be chosen via drawing at random.
Rules:
Please be sure to include your real name (not just your screen name) on your post. Winners will be posted on this blog every few days with instructions on getting me your mailing address. Prizes unclaimed will be put up for grabs at the end of the Craft Corps Give-Away-A-Day in May.
Craft Corps: Celebrating the Creative Community One Story at a Time hits shelves May 4th. Be one of the 1st to get a copy by ordering today from BN.com!
Don't forget to share your story on the Craft Corps website and become a Craft Corps fan on Facebook--fans will be eligible for additional prizes!
Craft.Rock.Love,
Vickie
Psst! Come back tomorrow for a giveaway Jewelry Designer & TV Host, Jennifer Perkins!

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ReplyDeleteSally Harding :)
Lovely books!
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A family that crafts together stays together <3
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handmade home looks awesome !
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Jamie Ussher
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