My original plan was to open the Matariki Crafting Linky next Wednesday, after all of the blog hop posts have been posted, but do you know what?
It seems like you lot are an impatient bunch and I have had several emails and messages from people asking where it is.
I had a wee think about it and decided that there was no reason to wait so here goes. Please link up and show us what you've been up to and what you are working on.
It
can be something that you started from scratch this year, or something
that has lain in a cupboard unloved since last winter- I'm not fussy! Projects should not be limited to things that you have learnt on the blog hop, but I can promise that the girls who have slaved away writing tutorials would love to see that you have made use of all their hard work!
Projects
should preferably be finished, but if it is a massive project (such as a
crocheted blanket or a quilt) and you need some encouragement, feel
free to show us what you've achieved so far.
Prizes
will be handed out on a random basis to those who link up (so saying
that your crafting is "not good enough" is no excuse!). This is about
inspiring, supporting and encouraging each other - the more the merrier!
Each
person can enter up to 3 projects (of which at least 2 should be
finished). They should have been completed recently. Please mention
Matariki Crafting in your post so that others can find us and join in
the fun too.
Everyone is welcome to link up, but prizes will only be sent to NZ addresses- sorry! That said, there are a few PDF prizes, and these could be emailed anywhere in the world if necessary.
Please visit each other and comment if you like what you see- remember we're encouraging each other here!
Here's a wee recap of the prizes that are up for grabs:
Melissa Wastney of Tiny Happy has generously offered a signed copy of her new book.
(For rave reviews of this book see here and here!)
3 people can win a voucher from The Make Cafe each worth $20
Whatever
your creative passion you should easily find something to catch your
fancy here- fabric, books and magazines, yarn, general craft and scrapbooking supplies or (if you're based in Christchurch) workshops, yummy freshly baked food and great
coffee)
The winner can choose any two sets from the ready right now section of her site.
Go have a look- she has some gorgeous stock!
If sewing is your thing, then I've got just the thing for you. Lisa from Big Little has offered three people the chance to win one of her beautiful patterns.
Her childrens clothes patterns are so beautiful and inspirational- I know that I for one would love to give some of them a try!
Finally the lovely and multi talented Nin of Larks Wing has put together a gorgeous Winter crafting package to keep you smiling as you craft through the winter! It consists of :
- heart handwarmers (These miniature wheat bags are just the right size to pop into overcoat pockets and hold onto on chilly mornings. They are made of thick wool/polyester blend fabric which is soft to the touch and will stay warm in your pockets for hours. )
- An upcycled wool/applique pincushion
- the latest copy of homestyle.
Incase you have missed any posts on the blog hop, I encourage you to go and check them out- we've had some great creativity and lots of tutorials.
Tuesday 11th
June- Lisa - Big Little
Wednesday 12th
June - Louana - NZ Green Buttons
Thursday 13th
June - Stella - The Golden Adventures of a Very Dark Horse
Friday 14th -
Nin - Make. Life. Beautiful
Monday 17th
June - Laura - HOOTNZ
Tuesday 18th
June – Rhiannon - Toast and Life
Wednesday 19th
June - Dee - Dee*Construction
Thursday 20th
June – Miriam – Create Hope Inspire
Friday 21st
June - Leonie – Sunshine x 3
Monday 24nd
June - Roz - Squiltz
Tuesday 25d
June – Holly- Hollymayb
Wednesday 26thJune - Juliet- Right here!
Wednesday 10th
July- Linky Party Closes
Friday 12th
July- Prize winners announced
So what are you waiting for? The linky is open and I can't wait to see what you've been up to.
Good timing since matariki is officially tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteJuliet, even though I mentioned the Blog Hop on my blog, I don't think I've thanked you yet for hosting it, I've really enjoyed reading everyone's contributions so far.
ReplyDeleteI can't seem to get the code for your button to copy properly. Help!
ReplyDeleteI got it in the end - the painful way of typing out the code. For some reason when I copied and pasted the code in your box I got:
Delete- See more at: http://craftandnappies.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/matariki-crafting-linky.html?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20CraftAndNappies%20(Tartankiwi)#sthash.AMDoTe0U.dpuf
Not quite sure why that happened Claudia, I know that it doesn't help to say but it works for me... If anyone else has problems let me know and I'll keep looking into it.
DeleteI have exactly the same problem! :-(
DeleteI've remade the button using a different method so it should hopefully work now... fingers crossed
DeleteHave LOVED reading all the posts but am yet to get my A into G and do a post *bad blogger*
ReplyDeleteSuch talent out there !
Ohh exciting! Cant wait to see all the creations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea, and prizes too!
ReplyDeleteUp to my eyeballs in bunting, can't wait to share my ideas!
ReplyDeleteYay! can't wait to see it!
DeleteI tried to comment yesterday but I think it may have become lost in all the spam.
ReplyDeleteThanks for running this, it's been great to find a few other kiwi bloggers and sewers. I'm looking forward to seeing the links as they go up. This is my first linky! Very exciting!
Suzie
Great to have you join us! Glad to hear that you have found a few new blogs to follow through this- that was the whole idea :-)
Deletesuper cool prizes.its a great way to meet Kiwi Bloggers
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