Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Craft Corps Giveaway Day 7: Mark Montano's New Book!

UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNERS ARE:

1. Robin New

2. Jillian Zeiger

Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize. Congratulations!


Name: Mark Montano

Gig(s):
Co-Host of TLC's While You Were Out/Author/Designer

Excerpt Craft Corps (Chapter 11):

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VH: You got a masters from the Fashion Institute of Technology; you have a background in design; and in your book Big Ass Book of Crafts you cover the gamut of crafty genres. Is there one craft, though, that speaks more to you creatively than others?

MM: No, there really isn't. I thin that as creative people, we keep exploring whatever it is that pulls our gown down for the time being. For a long time, I felt very pinned down as a fashion designer because my only medium was fabric. It was great, and I think I made my mark in fashion doing different things with fabric because I had an artistic background--I'd make dresses out of canvas that I'd painted on, things like that. So when I finally busted out of fashion, it felt like, 'Wow, I've done this, and it's time to do other things.' I never wanted to be pinned down to anything, and I still don't."

Today's Giveaway: 2 Copies of Mark's Latest Book, Big Ass Book of Home Decor
TWO winners will be chosen for this giveaway!

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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 throughout the next month!

Craft.Rock.Love,
Vickie

Psst! Come back tomorrow for a giveaway from Etsy's Christina Batch-Lee!

143 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:06 AM

    Awesome giveaway!

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  2. Looks like a neat book!
    Aurelia Crider

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  3. This looks like a great book.

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  4. Looks like a fun book!

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  5. What a hilarious title!! Love it. Now, to get on with the crafts.
    Carol Ryan

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  6. Ruby Sundquist8:30 AM

    Good Morning!!!

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  7. Great giveaway! Thanks so much for offering the books!

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  8. Anonymous8:34 AM

    The book looks awesome -- would love to win one. Thanks.

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  9. This looks like a very interesting book!!!

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  10. Mark is so cool! I wonder if he realized he made a funny - - he said he felt "PINned" down by doing fashion.....hahaha!

    ~~Michele Lovell~~

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  11. this looks like such a fun book!
    -rakiyt

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  12. Sissy8:39 AM

    This rocks! I've been wanting that book something fierce!! I love his updates and pics on facebook! which is how I found out about you!! AWESOME!!

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  13. Anonymous8:39 AM

    Love his show!!

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  14. Sweeeeeet giveaway! I hope I win!! :) Suzy Hay

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  15. Ooh, what a great prize, I'd love to win a copy! I was looking at it at Borders the other day but couldn't spare the cash just yet!

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  16. AWESOME!! Crossing my fingers!!!

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  17. Anonymous8:45 AM

    Helloooo! Hoping I'm filled with Luck today to receive this awesome book! HeHe I just got a new apartment and Love rummage shopping and could take a few pointers! : )

    Thhanks for the opportunity!! : )

    Jillian Zeiger

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  18. Who doesn't need more home decor ideas?

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  19. Debi Weinstein8:46 AM

    I recently discovered some of Mark's projects online and they are nothing short of brilliant. This book looks like an adventure waiting to happen.....like coming across the perfect salvaged item at a garage sale. Wondering what is inside this book makes my heart skip a beat.
    Debi Weinstein

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  20. Mark is awesome!

    Amanda Kattner

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  21. Christina Bennett8:48 AM

    Now this is a book my husband and I would both like!!

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  22. What a cool book!!!! Great giveaway.
    Andrea Huffman

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  23. Thanks for the opportunity to win this fun book. Mark directed me you your site.. Great Blog..
    I have added you to facebook and hope you do the same...
    Happy Crafting.
    A Craft Day is not a Messy Day.. It is a creative growing day!!
    Best Wishes,
    Cindee Bouge`

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  24. I loved the first book, soooo want this one!
    Raven Waterfall
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    Thanks!

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  25. WOW great giveaway. I haven't seen his book in person, but I bet it is awesome and I need all the help that I can get LOL.
    Alison Saner

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  26. Missy Cantrell8:58 AM

    I am a fan of Mark's on FB. Great ideas.
    Missy Cantrell

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  27. I've been dying to give my place a makeover. I'm in!

    Samantha Gomez

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  28. You can never have too many craft and home decor books! This seems like a really cool book to check out. Thanks, Vickie and Mark!

    Beth Brooke

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  29. Such FUN, hip, kewl stuff for home!

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  30. Wouldn't that be a fab treat to win this prize.
    Kathy Cote

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  31. Wouldn't that be a fab treat to win!
    Kathy Cote

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  32. I want one!!!! Love this blog!!! Vickie, you are awesome!

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  33. Anonymous9:16 AM

    I like the looks of this book, esp. the bird pillow!

    Judy Kniep

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  34. sherri huffman9:20 AM

    I don't have cable t.v. but have been known to spend hours on Mark's website, getting creative inspiration. Not only is he gorgeous...so talented! Hope I win this gem...
    Sherri Huffman

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  35. Looks fabulous. I'd love to have this one! Sheryl N-D

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  36. I love Mark. His craft ideas are awesome!

    Paula Pesapane

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  37. Yay! I need to freshen up my space!
    Jannie H

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  38. Grace Hernandez9:30 AM

    This looks like a great book!
    -Grace Hernandez

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  39. Looks Awesome! Mark is very Talented!

    Corinne K

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  40. I've always wanted this book

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  41. Thank you Mark for introducing me to a cool new-to-me website! Craft Corps Rocks!

    Angel Kelley

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  42. I would love this book, the ideas he posts on Facebook from this book are awesome. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Marlene Moore

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  43. Awesome book filled with so many great ideas and projects. I would love to have this as part of my collection. - Amberlynn Madison

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  44. miktha sirlaela9:42 AM

    book..book.. love books, this is a great book to win
    Thank You,
    miktha

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  45. This book looks so fun! I can't wait to check it out.

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  46. Anonymous9:48 AM

    Looks awesome!
    Natasha Jankowski

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  47. I love to see what Mark is up to. So creative!
    Tricia H.

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  48. Anonymous9:56 AM

    hiya vicky i think your great love ya and i think mark is great too take care

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  49. How fun is that pillow on the cover?! Looks like a great book.

    Catherine Hodge

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  50. I didn't know you has a blog!!! I saw you on She's Crafty once and thought you were awesome!!! And Mark is fantastic too!!! I would love to own a copy of his book!!

    Thanks!!!
    Amanda Markus

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  51. i have been hearing about this book, would love to check it out! Turtle/Tanya

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  52. Love this! He's so insanely creative!

    -Lindsay Mizer

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  53. Now that's what I'm talking about....one can never have to many ideas when it comes to being creative!!!You ROCK!!! Thank you:)

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  54. My house could use some clever & cheap direction on new decor!

    Annie Terry

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  55. Karen Whitney10:18 AM

    Awesome! I love his ideas!!!

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  56. Anonymous10:19 AM

    How can you not love Mark?! And his books! Great giveaway! Pick me pick me!
    :)
    Stephanie

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  57. Kelli Barkema10:19 AM

    I LOVE Mark Montano!!! I need to get this book! :)

    Kelli Barkema
    kebarkema@msn.com

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  58. This looks like a great book! I need some new inspiration for my work!!

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  59. My house needs this book.
    Jennifer Aguirre

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  60. Would love to have this book!
    jessica cheney

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  61. I love looking at these projects on Facebook! Looks like an awesome book!
    Jaime Avon

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  62. Carmen Brown10:36 AM

    OOOhhh another good book!!!

    Carmen

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  63. excellent giveaway, I love the Big Ass Book of Crafts, and the new one looks just wonderful.

    amanda cox

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  64. I received Mark's "Big-Ass Book of Crafts" at Christmas, and it is the best! I love the way his mind works. :-)
    Lynne Mosiman

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  65. shelle schiffer10:43 AM

    Oh- cool! i def will use this book!

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  66. oh cool. great giveaway

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  67. Tara H10:43 AM

    I fell in love with him after seeing him on She's Crafty. I would LOVE to win this book!!!!!! I am a new stay at home mom and I now actually have time to start AND complete a project. Keeping my fingers crossed on this one

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  68. I love Mark's book, "Big-Ass Book of Crafts" which I got for Christmas. He's got a wealth of creative ideas.
    Lynne Mosiman

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  69. What a cool book! I bet there is stuff in it for my whole family to make. Hmmmm... I think family game night could be replaced with family craft night with no one complaining. :)
    ~Shannon Haubrich~

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  70. Sarah H10:47 AM

    This looks like a great book! I am always looking for fun decorating books.

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  71. I would love to win this book!!! I have seen a few of the ideas in it and they are amazing!!

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  72. Looks like a really fun book!

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  73. I would LOVE this book! I have been drooling over it... please pick ME!!!

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  74. Always loved that show--and this book looks fun!

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  75. Diana F10:55 AM

    Mark's a genius with everyday items... I'd love to have this book!
    Diana F.

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  76. I would love to win this book! :)

    -Carol

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  77. Love the book. Definitely need more inspiration. Will be moving soon, and love to do stuff, esp with fabric and thrift store finds.
    Geri Gilbert
    himtnc1@yahoo.com

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  78. Deb Forbes11:02 AM

    Fantastic would love to win this book thanks Deb Forbes

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  79. Love it!! oh please pick me, great giveaway!

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  80. This looks like such a great book. Would love a chance to win it. Thanks.

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  81. Brandy Klotzle11:32 AM

    That would be quite the interesting book to get a hold of!

    Brandy

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  82. Hope I'm not too late! I'd love to see what else this designer has to offer.

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  83. I have been wanting to have this book!!! i hope I win :) Thanks Vickie, have a great day :)

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  84. I have been wanting to have this book, I hope I win! Thanks Vickie, and have a great day!

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  85. Anonymous11:47 AM

    Might be to late, if so Owell, Just got friended by Mark on FB! I will be looking for his book to buy soon!

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  86. Amy Wallace11:49 AM

    Mark's book look FABULOUS!!! So do yours!!!

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  87. absolutely awesome give a way - count me in~!~

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  88. Teresa12:01 PM

    Getting ready to remodel, this book would be a huge help with the design.

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  89. Anonymous12:09 PM

    I would love to have this book! He is awesome and so are you!

    Happy Crafting!
    JaLesa Scott

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  90. Oooh, I would love to win this!!

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  91. Mr Montano's "Big Ass Book of Crafts" is awesome. Can't wait to check this one out too!
    Sarah Hardy

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  92. Could he be any more awesome? I mean, seriously?

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  93. Awesome How I would love this book!!

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  94. Awesome!
    Kelly Bronsink

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  95. Margaret12:38 PM

    OMG what a cool give away, hope I'm a lucky winner,Mark is great love his stuff

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  96. Seems like a GREAT book.
    Kelly Winkleblack-Shea

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  97. Too cool!!!
    Leah Yarbrough =)

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  98. Wahoo! I want this book!

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  99. I think the 'big ass book of crafts' is like the crafters bible!

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  100. Too Cool!!
    Leah Yarbrough =)

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  101. susie carranza1:19 PM

    LOVE mark's ideas!

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  102. I LOVED the Big Ass Book of Crafts! I hope this one is just as good.

    [Miranda Ettinger]

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  103. Awesome-sauce! I love him and his big-ass book!

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  104. Wow great prize. Well if your not in you cant win. Clodagh Molloy

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  105. Takia Crockett

    takiac1@hotmail.com

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  106. From flipping through it at Barnes and Noble, this book looks amazing!!

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  107. OOoh, Nice!

    Shelby Stofle

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  108. What an amazing publication! What an excellent prize!

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  109. Love Marks ideas!!! Would love that book, too, I am sure!

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  110. borrowed from the library, would love to own it!
    Pam Bennett

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  111. Anonymous2:58 PM

    I have his other book and LOVE it. Here's hoping I win!!!
    Jenny Berube
    shesacrafty1@yahoo.com

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  112. What a fantastic giveaway! I would LOVE a copy of Mark's book!

    ~ Mischelle Martell
    Fo-Shizzle Design Studios

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  113. Anonymous3:18 PM

    This give-away totally rocks! I NEED this book, so I hope I win!

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  114. Ooooh! This book looks great!
    -Mandi Barham

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  115. oh, such a fine giveaway! looks like it's full of inspiration, i'd love to win this book!

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  116. Love the title. Sound like a great read for those of us with the need to explore.

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  117. Enjoy being facebook friends with Mark. He uses such ordinary items to make the coolest things.

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  118. Elaine4:06 PM

    I would love to win Mark's book! I've seen Mark (and Vickie too) on She's Crafty.
    Elaine (elaine4003@yahoo.com)

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  119. This book is perfect for what's coming up in my life! ~ Jill Elliott

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  120. Love love LOVE the Big Ass Book of Crafts! I would love to win Mark's new book too! :D

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  121. Fabulous contest. I love Mark's show and his online projects. I would adore a copy of his book.

    Robyn Selk
    ~Jewelled Trellis

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  122. Cool book!

    Stacy Beth

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  123. I would so love to win this book! thanks! Linda Koch

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  124. I'm always looking for new projects!

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  125. would love to have a copy of this...got to get the big ass crafts too....lots of good stuff....oh, interior designer best friend = gift i won from an awesome blog!!!! thanks for the giveaway chance!!!! robin new aka. superstitchedchaos

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  126. I love Mark's ideas. Would love to win his book.
    Karen Prodoehl

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  127. Would love to win. Thanks for the chance

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  128. would love this book!
    Norma Turvey

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  129. Sounds like a great book! Lucky someone....
    Angel Chiasson

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  130. I, Bree Gordon, would LOVE this book! Was this lovely gentleman on "She's Crafty" recently?

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  131. wow this looks like a really fantastic book. I would love to get my hands on it!

    Barbara Moore
    lmoore(at)flippinweb(dot)com

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  132. A great book for my collection!

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  133. A great book for my collection. Jan Meyer

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  134. another great prize!!!

    erin evans

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  135. I <3 Mark!! I'm moving house in a couple of weeks, and I could definitely use the inspiration and ideas in this book to help me decorate the new place. Thanks for another great giveaway!

    kelly orr

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  136. Anonymous11:59 PM

    This would be a great book to give to my daughter.
    Linda Wilkes

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  137. Two books to give away!
    Maybe I have a chance now!
    Evereyday there are more and more comments.
    Carmen Reyes

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  138. sherrie says, I hope I'm not too late

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  139. Anonymous8:18 AM

    Ooohhhhh!!!! I would love to WIN this book!!! Very AWESOME book!!! Good job Mark!!! :D
    BeatriceFoster =^.^=

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  140. Love to win it~

    June Rhodes

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