Congratulations to "Cloud 9": you won the book!
What it is:
Chic on a Shoestring is a craft book with more than 40 fun projects. It was released in the US yesterday, May 1st and in honor of its release, I get to give a free copy of the book to one lucky reader! (see bottom of the post for entry instructions)
Who wrote it:
Mary Jane Baxter, a BBC correspondent turned milliner who blogs here.
First impressions:
Chic on a Shoestring is the type of book I'd intentionally leave out to impress friends when they come over-it has pretty pictures, clear instructions, and fun ideas. I liked it right away.
Overall impressions:
There are so many great ideas in this book that I'm pretty sure pretty much any woman could find a project she was capable of making and would enjoy wearing. My favorite projects from this book are the pom-pom-less earrings and the slouchy top. I made a pair of the earrings, but I'm still on the look-out for a pair of pretty scarves to use to make the slouchy top! Her instructions were easy to follow and the pictures were cute. The only downside I saw was that some of the projects were definitely too trendy to wear around here-although I can think of a few artsy friends who live in a bigger city who'd probably wear them in public and rock them. There were also several projects that I thought would be awesome girl scout projects (or any group of pre-teen or older girls-they would be fun hall functions for college girls too!), like the flip-flops adorned with flowers made from plastic shopping bags. Some of the projects require sewing.
The Bottom Line:
Chic on a Shoestring is a creative DIY book I definitely recommend for anyone who loves vintagey accessories.
Buy it:
You can buy Chic on a Shoestring directly from Penguin or at any major bookseller (and many local ones!)
Win it:
To win your own copy, leave a comment telling me what your favorite accessory is. For me, it'd probably be a super cool pair of white gold earrings my husband got me. Leave your comment by midnight on May 25th. I'll use random.org to pick a winner, e-mail them, and if I don't hear back in 48 hrs, I'll pick a new winner.
For extra entries, do any of the following and leave a seperate comment for each you do:
- Subscribe to Mary Jane's blog
- Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect (there should be a box on the sidebar to the right of this post)
- Follow Mary Jane on Twitter as @MaryJaneBaxter
- Follow me on Twitter as @CrunchyConMom
- Like Chic on a Shoestring on Facebook
Check out Sew Mama, Sew for hundreds of other amazing sewing related giveaways going on from May 21st-25th!!
116 comments:
Right now it would have to be the ankle bracelets that my daughter and I have made for each other a few nights ago!
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my necklace my hubby got me for christmas,has my 3 kids birthstones
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I wear my silver teardrop earring everyday!
My favorite accessory is a Flexi-clip for my hair. It is like hair jewelry and makes it easy to put my hair up quickly!
My favorite accessory: a pair of gold chandelier earrings with gemstone drops
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A vintage coral colored necklace that I got while on my honeymoon
Hello, My favorite accessory is my wedding ring - I've never taken it off. Thanks for the chance to win. Linda
Is a necklace I wear every day an accessory, or just a part of me? :) It's really the only accessory I wear - a necklace with two charms that have my children's names and birthdates engraved in them, with both of their birthstones.
This book looks awesome—thanks for the chance to win it! xo
Is a necklace I wear every day an accessory, or just a part of me? :) It's really the only accessory I wear - a necklace with two charms that have my children's names and birthdates engraved in them, with both of their birthstones.
This book looks awesome—thanks for the chance to win it! xo
My favorite accessory is a diamond necklace with 3 diamonds on it that my husband gave me when we were expecting our first child and becoming a family of 3!
My favorite accessory is my wedding ring.
fave accessory is my silver dangle hoop earings
I love my heart family necklace...I wear it all the time. I don't really change my accessories much at all.
Thanks for a chance to win.
My sunglasses, I actually wear them!
My Maui Jim sunglasses...I wear them everyday. Thanks for hosting a fun giveaway!
first of all-- I LOVE your blog header!! The fruits of the spirit look so neat that way! favorite accessory... hmmmm... either my necklace that looks like three peas in a pod or a necklace that used to be my husband's grandmothers
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I have a pair of gold gem earrings that seem to go with everything. I love them so much!
The pair of Sterling Silver Kokopeli earrings my hubby gave me for our anniversary this year :)
I've never been a big jewelry person, so I'd have to say my favorite accessories are my sunglasses and a good book
A pair of anchor stud earrings that are always in my second hole. I just love them. They were a birthday gift that I bought for myself.
thanks for the giveaway opp!
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I love a great brooch, or two, or three. They are the perfect accessory!
My favorite accessory is a bracelet watch that my dad purchased for my mom when they were in high school.
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...a wide leather and stitched cuff a dear friend made for me. thanks!
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I feel shoes are the accessory that makes the outfit. I have several favorite pair but my go to are my brown TOMS shoes. Super comfy and goes with many outfits including shorts.
Following your blog Crunch Con Mommy.
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I wear my grandmother's wedding and engagement rings on a chain around my neck...never comes off :)
My wedding ring :-)
Right now my favorite is a hair clip I got at a Pow Wow.
It would probably be the watch my husband got me for our anniversary last year.
My wedding ring. Always and forever. :)
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My favorite accessory is a scarf. It can dress up a plain top and/or keep you warm. And they can be fun to wear.
My fave is a pair of funky blinged-up flip flops. And thanks for the great book suggestions on my giveaway post. I've been teaching myself to bake desserts from scratch for a few years and am getting ready to break into breadmaking. So, thanks for the great tips!
Favorite accessory has to be my wedding ring - not much else that I wear matters :-)
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A modern looking ring with my birthstone.
I like earings, atleast until my baby is older and tries to pull them out.
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I have a pair of silver earrings my Mother bought in India.
I don't wear a lot of accessories, since most of the time I'm out with the sheep. I always have on two rubber bracelets that memorialize my daughter and her boyfriend, who were killed in a car accident 4 years ago. Never take them off (not even when I had surgery last summer).
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My grandmother bought me a pair of real diamond earrings when I graduated high school; definitely my favorite accessory. Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite accessories - colorful earrings that match my blouse.
I am a new follower of your blog!
I like Chic on a Shoestring on Facebook.
I am following Mary Jane's blog by email.
i follow you!
My favorite tortise shell barrette.
Purses are my favorite accessory.
My favorite accessory is my engagement ring. That's about all I wear. How boring is that?
My favorite accessory is a cowl, so i am mostly accessory-less in the summer.
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I wear my pearls from my wedding a lot.
I love my big chunky amber pendant!
I just got this book from the library and it is fabulous! My favorite accessory is a cameo pendant that belonged to my grandmother. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Fun earrings are my favorite because they can jazz just about anything up.
My cool handbag my husband bought me.
Lets just say if I leave early to catch a plane before the sun is up and realize I have forgotten my sunglasses, yes the whole world falls apart. :)
a watch. Thanks for the giveaway!
A necklace my daughter got me for mother's day. I just love it and wear it every chance I get!
my engagement and wedding rings
thanks
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I am never without jewelry-- I think my favorite piece is an antique cut garnet pendant that I wear pretty frequently.
My favorite and required item is my wedding ring. second favorite is my tinkerbell watch.
My favorite accessory is a magnetic necklace that my husband gave me. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love an elegant necklace and earring set.
Favorite accessory is a turqoise and silver ring my mom gave me.
liked Chic on fb. thank you.
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My favorite accessory is always pearl earrings. I have 4 pairs of pearl earrings in four different shades!
My favorite accessories are earrings.
I follow your blog via GFC.
I subscribe to Mary Jane's blog.
I like Chic on a Shoestring on Facebook.
My favorite accessory are earrings. I rarely leave home without them!
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mu favorite accessory is a gold ring given to me by my mom
My gold necklace;)
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My favorite accessory is my flip flops! mjalfano19@gmail.com
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Hum as a guy I pack a cell phone, wallet and keys not much more oh ya wedding ring.
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right now, it would be a silver necklace that has silver dice pendant.
My favorite accessory is a gold Ankh pendant that I've had forever!
My favorite accessory is a silver necklace that seems to make any outfit a little more fancy.
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A silver necklace - I switch out the pendants on it according to my mood.
I don't accessorize much as living in Florida, the heat just makes everything sticky. But I really need to update my look, so this book would be great. Thanks for the chance.
My favorite accessory is a blue and silver beaded necklace that my boyfriend made for me. It and he are adorable.
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Normally I'd say anything turquoise jewelry but I now have a pair of 5 inch neon yellow/green heels that are great. They scare me, but they're great.
My favorite accessory is a vintage brooch from the 1920's. I always get a ton of compliments when I wear it. Thanks for the giveaway!
My aqua/turquoise turtle ear rings that I got as a souvenir on my only trip to Florida a couple of years ago. I wear them a lot!
My opal heart earrings and matching necklace my husband bought for me.
a pair of grey crystal and tibetan silver earrings I made last year-they go with everything:)
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Following Mary Jane on twitter!
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Phew- thanks for all the chances to win!
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my earrings or scarves
My fav accessory is a simple pair of diamond studs that my sister bought for me - they match everything :)
Best,
Michelle
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a green crochet necklace and earrings with amber beads that I made. They go with many of my clothes and it makes me feel good to wear what made.
Thanks for the giveaway
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I love to wear necklaces. I think they are the perfect accent to any thing I wear.
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