12.12.2010

Craft Hope

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It seems like ages ago that my neighbor, Marjorie, called with the exciting news that our friend Jade, founder of Craft Hope, had signed a book deal. Jade was looking for projects for the book; was I interested in contributing? Of course!

Within weeks, I had a project written up, completed, photographed, and shipped. I had almost forgotten about the whole thing when the book finally came out. I have to admit, it was a thrill to see my name in print. But even more thrilling was the entirety of the book, all the projects it contained, and the whole miracle that is Craft Hope.

The book came out at the same time I decided, for family reasons, to take a break from the internet. I missed the hype of the release, and I tucked away my extra copy to give away at a later date. Well, now is the later date. I have an extra copy of Craft Hope for one reader. And just in time for Craft Hope's Project 10 - Pick a Project. Pick any project from the book - or from your own crafty repertoire - and send it to the charity of your choice.

Leave a comment for a chance to win your own copy of Craft Hope, and I will announce a winner on Friday, December 17. 'Til then, I'll be busy crafting a little hope, a little magic, a lot of love, and, of course, a huge mess.

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And the winner is Dianne At the Riverbend! Thank you all for participating in the Craft Hope giveaway!

48 comments:

  1. Very exciting to hear that you contributed! That's pretty awesome. Craft Hope is pretty awesome. Hope that all is well with you guys this season.

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  2. i just looked at this the other day in the bookshop - lovely projects in there! i know i'd use it!

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  3. Sounds like a wonderful project!

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  4. as you know crafting for hope is incredibly important to me, this is wonderful to see something so positive being put out there! it is good seeing you in this space again molly, enjoy this season! (and i know you are) : )

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  5. all very cool

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  6. a wonderful project and how awesome you were able to contribute!

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  7. Hello!

    How did I miss the giveaway before this one?! Darn it all!

    Did I tell you that I was at the book store not long ago and I came across Craft Hope? I knew that Blue Yonder Stefani was in there but I did NOT know about you! Did I do a little jumping up and down and squealing in the aisle? Why yes, I did!

    Throwing my hat in the ring... and hello to you : )

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  8. That's really neat that you're a contributor to the book, I keep looking for it in my local bookstores but it's never in stock.

    Hope you are having a lovely holiday season!

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  9. okay, don't pick me! thanks for the sweet words molly!!

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  10. Would love to share this book with my granddaughter this holiday season. We craft together all the time and enjoy working on school projects together. Merry Christmas to all who read this.
    Jesus is the Reason for the Season

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  11. I'm so glad I checked back. Thank you for being generous. This project is a great idea.

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  12. This book is on my Amazon wishlist. Haven't been able to get it yet due to funds being extremely tight. 3 birthdays and Christmas come first :-). LOVE the concept and author!

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  13. I think this book is so wonderful. It would be so inspiring to share with my children.

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  14. Congratulations to you and to Jade! What a wonderful concept. And, good for you on the internet break. Count me in for the giveaway. Thank you!

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  15. I just found CraftHope in time to get in on the pillowcase project. Would love to have the book to see all the other ideas. Congrats on having your idea used!

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  16. I hadn't heard about this book but just put it on hold at my library!

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  17. yay! more Molly! I have yet to get the book, but I think I should probably refrain from entering the giveaway, as I made out like a bandit on last week's.
    Congrats you you, having your name in print, and being involved with such a wonderful group of gals.

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  18. I love Craft Hope! So glad to hear you were able to contribute.

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  19. Wow!! what a fabulous project! i hadn't heard of this book before, but now i'm going be on the lookout for it!! How exciting to have contributed a project!! Very, very cool!

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  20. I would love a copy of this book. thanks.

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  21. I've pages through the book at the library...it's so beautiful.

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  22. My kids and I participated in one of the early projects and it would be a lovely keepsake for us (and a reminder to keep on giving...)

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  23. This book would be fun to have and do the projects with my kids! I've seen some of the other blogs talking about their participation in it, had no idea you were in it too! Congrats! Maybe I'll get lucky and get a Christmas present!

    P.S. I'm glad you're writing, I've missed you!

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  24. the idea behind this book is amazing. i have had my eye on it for some time and have put it off...christmas shopping for others. hope i win. thanks, neeleymartin@yahoo.com

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  25. I *LOVE* this book and everything it stands for. Because of this I couldn't wait and purchased it.

    Thanks for your kindness of giving a copy away to another crafter that will put it to good use and for such a good cause.

    victoria
    :]

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  26. I drool over Craft Hope every time I'm in the book store. I just have a hard time buying something for myself...I usually walk out with something for my children. So I'd love, love, love to win a copy then I could get to work crafting things for others! Congrats on being in print...and thanks for a chance to win.

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  27. I'd love to get my hands on a copy of this book with such a wonderful concept behind it! I think these projects would inject a new sense of wonder and purpose into my little sewing group.

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  28. What a cool project to be involved with. I'd love to have my own copy!

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  29. I have so enjoyed participating in Craft Hope. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  30. What a wonderful book. How fun to be part of it.
    Sara G

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  31. I've participated in a Craft Hope project, but haven't yet had a chance to check out the book. please enter me.

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  32. I would love a copy of this book. My 2 daughters and I sent towels to clean the dolphins to craft hope after the oil spill.
    Congratulations on being a part of the book!

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  33. how lovely! your project looks sweet!

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  34. How wonderful you had the opportunity to contribute to the book...it looks amazing! I didn't know there would be a book (I contributed to the Etsy shop way back when), and I'd love to create something for Pick a Project. Anyway, also wonderful is to see you in blogland again...I've been sort of in and out of it lately, myself.
    Wishing you all the very best from the Northeast (brrrrrrrr!!!)

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  35. I will be excited to see your name in print, too.
    I understand you needed to make the break from the internet, but I sure do miss you.

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  36. Congratulations on your contribution in print! I would love a copy of this book.

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  37. i haven't seen it yet. this would be so so great!

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  38. Ooh I would love to make some tug toys and get them to my cousin for the local animal shelters!

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  39. I would love to win this book. Very inspiring!

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  40. Would love to win this book and get inspired to do some crafting!

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  41. I would just love to own a copy of this book! Thanks for the opportunity....

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  42. Congratulations on being published--looks like a great book! Thanks for the give-away :)

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  43. What a wonderful giveaway!! Love, love, love Craft Hope. So good to see you here yet again :)

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  44. Hope I'm not too late -- I was just looking at the site yesterday!

    Amanda

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  45. Merry Christmas to you & yours, Molly !
    much love your way
    xoxo

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  46. I bought this book some time ago and was so exited to see your contribution in there! A great project, your pencil-Cover... What a joy to "meet2 something of you out here in the "real world" (well, somehow...)!
    Bora from Switzerland
    PS. I LOVE that book! I even had to show it on my blog and recommand it with warmth...

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