Crafts Beautiful

Travel Challenge closes 29th Feb

2012-01-05T23:00:23Z

Well its that time of year again, off on hols tomorrow so setting you a challenge as usual.

This time I want you to make something to do with travel. Any craft and all are welcome and I will give a prize for each category (papercraft, jewellery, knitting and sewing. I will be back the middle of Feb so you have until the end of Feb to make your work of art.

Look forward to seeing all your creations. Good Luck to you all.

One colour only challenge, any craft, closes Friday 23rd March at 11.30pm

2012-01-23T13:08:48Z

I decided to set up a new challenge, and giving you 2 months, so hopefully plenty of time.

All crafters can enter, and you must only use one colour in your make

Any questions please ask

Have fun and i look forward to seeing your makes

LK Stash-busting challenge - deadline 13th February

2012-01-10T11:44:48Z

Hi everyone!

It’s the new year and we bet that there are quite a few of you who have made a resolution to reduce your stash. Here at HQ we like to be useful so the theme of the next challenge is stash-busting! The project can be as large or small as you like but must be made using a yarn or several yarns that you currently own. We’d also love to know how long that yarn has been in your stash, come on, it’s confessional time!

The winner will receive some lovely goodies.

The closing date is 13th February at 5.30pm UK Time. One entry per person please. Entries can include multiple items that are part of a set, although size will not be taken into consideration when judging. Your item can be knitted or crocheted, using any yarn you like. Ideally projects should be made specifically for this challenge. When you’ve finished, just post a picture on this thread, there’s no need to send it in.

We look forward to seeing what you come up with!

Good luck everyone

Make Jewellery issue 35 challenge - closes 5.30pm 1st March 2012

2012-01-23T16:51:16Z

Hello everyone,

Welcome to the latest MJ forum challenge for issue 35! All you have to do to enter is:

* Produce a jewellery make based around the main themes of spring and Mother’s Day, or one of the other themes or projects in the magazine. This means that you can either enter your own unique creation, or a piece based on one of the projects featured in this month’s issue.

* Feel free to use any beads in your stash and try out different techniques too!

* We ask that you post a well-lit, good-quality picture in this thread, with a little explanation about how you created your entry and any details about the beads and techniques used.

* One entry per person please (overseas entrants welcome). Challenge closes at 5.30pm on the 1st March 2012. The winner will be announced shortly after and a fresh challenge will be opened for the new issue. And the winner will receive a lovely beady goodie bag and appear on the ‘Your Space’ page within the magazine!

Any questions, please feel free to email me at melissa at aceville dot co dot uk. We look forward to looking at your entries!

The MJ team

Issue 37 CHALLENGE! Deadline 3rd Feb 2012

2011-12-23T14:15:34Z

Issue 37 of Let’s Get Crafting comes out today and is packed with beautiful makes in vibrant spring colours. If you’ve got a bit of spare time after Christmas, why not enter our challenge?

All you need to do is make something with the Blossom yarn contained in this issue’s kit.. This can be a make from the magazine or something else. The closing date is 3rd February 2012 at 5.30pm UK Time. One entry per person please. Entries can include multiple items that are part of a set, although size will not be taken into consideration when judging. When you’ve finished, just post a picture on this thread, there’s no need to send it in. There will be a fabulous knitty prize for the winner!

We look forward to seeing your creations and wish you all lots of luck!

LMC 48 challenge - deadline 17th Feb, 5pm

2012-01-16T09:29:07Z

Hi everyone, thanks to all of you that entered our last challenge. Now let’s see what you can do with LMC 48’s kit!

Simply post an image of a card you’ve made using the kit here before 5pm on Friday 17th February and the best entry will win a crafty prize.

This issue’s kit includes quilling strips and a slotted tool, so we’re excited to see what you come up with. (Although of course you may choose not to use quilling techniques at all if you prefer)

One entry per person, with the winner to be chosen the following week. And… GO!

LK Sock challenge - deadline 1st March

2012-01-10T11:53:01Z

CALLING ALL SOCK KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS!

This is a challenge for anyone who’s crazy about socks! Your challenge is to impress us with a pair of your finest footwear. We love socks and know how addictive they can be.

The winner will receive some lovely goodies.

The closing date is the 1st March at 5.30pm UK Time. One entry per person please. Your socks can be knitted or crocheted, using any yarn you like. Ideally projects should be made specifically for this challenge. When you’ve finished, just post a picture on this thread, there’s no need to send it in.

Put your best foot forward!

Make Jewellery issue 34 challenge - closes 5.30pm 2nd February 2012

2011-12-21T12:44:51Z

Hello everyone,

Welcome to the latest MJ forum challenge for issue 34! All you have to do to enter is:

* Produce a jewellery make based around the main themes of Valentine’s Day and exotic style, or one of the other themes or projects in the magazine. This means that you can either enter your own unique creation, or a piece based on one of the projects featured in this month’s issue.

* Feel free to use any beads in your stash and try out different techniques too!

* We ask that you post a well-lit, good-quality picture in this thread, with a little explanation about how you created your entry and any details about the beads and techniques used.

* One entry per person please (overseas entrants welcome). Challenge closes at 5.30pm on the 2nd February 2012. The winner will be announced shortly after and a fresh challenge will be opened for the new issue. And the winner will receive a lovely beady goodie bag and appear on the ‘Your Space’ page within the magazine!

Any questions, please feel free to email me at melissa at aceville dot co dot uk. We look forward to looking at your entries!

The MJ team

Panda Challenge - closing date 31st January 2012 6pm -CLOSED

2011-12-17T17:38:45Z

To celebrate the arrival of the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo
I thought it would be fun to set a challenge
to make something panda related.
I understand that you have to book a slot at the zoo if you want to go and see them,
there is so much interest.
So come on and see what you can create
papercraft, jewellery, knitting, sewing, cooking
or any other craft medium you can think of.
Not sure what the prize will be yet,
but probably tailored to the winners interests!

Who is the messiest?????? closes 6pm tonight!!!!!

2012-01-14T10:03:54Z

Ah ha…time for another faintly ridiculous challenge from me!!!

Dazzle10 has recently been tidying up her craft wardrobe which is now organised and practical

Looking around my own crafty table which is not showing any of these signs of decluttering has given me an idea…...

I have a copy of a lovely book called ‘Sew Darn Cute’ by Jenny Ryan (unfortuately my lack of skill wtih needles and thread render it useless to me). This book is therefore being offered as a prize to the person who posts a true life photo of their craft area and is crowned the owner of the ‘messiest craft area’ by me!!!!

Get those camera’s at the ready…...