It’s time for our second annual Holiday Giveaway Calendar! Everyday in the month of December we are giving away an amazing prize! It’s super easy to enter, just leave your comment answering the bolded questions below by noon EST 12/7 and one lucky winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries!
Today’s we are giving away two books from Nicole Smith: Fashion DIY: 30 Ways to Craft Your Own Style and DORM DÉCOR: Remake Your Space with More than 35 Projects
Fashion DIY (Sixth and Spring Books, 2007) highlights 30 different ideas to embellish items you already have in your own closet has 10 chapters, each showcasing a new technique. Topics include: beading, embroidery, appliqué, deconstruction, felting and more.
DORM DÉCOR: Remake Your Space with More than 35 Projects (Chronicle Books, 2009), helps you find best ideas to decorate on a budget without damaging your space? There’s more to dorm décor than posters and twin beds. Add some style, organization, and comfort to your room with bold rugs and lampshades, oversize floor pillows, embellished message boards and mirrors, custom bedding, curtains and more. The sewing projects in this book take a few hours to finish, some no-sew projects even less, so you can easily transform your whole room into a plush home away from home. Here you’ll find inspiring photos of decorated rooms along with detailed how-tos on how to get the look yourself. This item is perfect for college students or even those looking to decorate an apartment or other rented locale.
To enter, just leave your comment answering this questions by noon EST 12/7:
Whats your favorite way of embellishing?
We want to congratulate gedwoods on winning yesterday’s Antoinette Necklace from Chauncey P. Graham! His comment was chosen at random from all eligible entries. Thanks to everyone who entered and good luck in today’s giveaway!
Dec 6, 2009, 12.05 AMby mary_lou86
I like lace and covered buttons. They are so vintage and elegant looking :)
Dec 6, 2009, 12.26 AMby sewneenee
embroidery I think because I learned it as a child, it always comes naturally. I love how it can individualizes a piece.
Dec 6, 2009, 01.22 AMby spetersn
I love vintage metal buttons. They feel like they tell there own story, I just imagine what other things they had been on and I know they will probably end up on other things after I use them.
Dec 6, 2009, 01.23 AMby fgcassinelli
I like to paint fabrics. Also, to decorate with laces make everything more femenine :).
Dec 6, 2009, 05.31 AMby ncn6
I second painting things! Fabric, dishes, furniture, everything!
Dec 6, 2009, 05.49 AMby Canadian Girl Scout
beads beads and more beads I think I was a magpie in a former life attracted to sparkly things
Dec 6, 2009, 08.27 AMby Ranjani
I love to embellish using vintage buttons and trims.
Dec 6, 2009, 08.29 AMby cynthia.
I LOVE ruffles! So flowing and floaty – chiffon, satin, lace, I heart ruffles of every kind!
Dec 6, 2009, 10.40 AMby PrutsPrinses
embroidery! and using scraps to make figures and shapes :) and makes everything much more fun!
Dec 6, 2009, 10.47 AMby Jules87
Buttons, any shape and size. I’m m making my first ever bag and using buttons to add a bit of sparkle!
Dec 6, 2009, 01.15 PMby Marliesbs
I like buttons and ruffles, You can change any garments look by adding or changing the buttons or adding ruffles.
Dec 6, 2009, 01.51 PMby Susisonne
Lace, buttons, ruffles… …so many possibilities
Dec 6, 2009, 02.58 PMby himechan
I love buttons, especially cloth covered buttons and metal buttons. They can add a cute point to a project or add interest to clothing. :)
Dec 6, 2009, 03.58 PMby Badyan
I like to paint and print on fabrics and to add ribbons, laces or beads. Or to paint a piece of fabric and then use it for an appliqué.
Dec 6, 2009, 04.37 PMby anaaron
Just began sewing… not quite embellishing; just to give a project a special touch; I would probably choose something sparkly or shiny.
Dec 6, 2009, 06.52 PMby 3.14runner
I love using something regular in a different way. I like to embellish using ribbons, different strips of fabric, and especially a well-placed one-of-the-kind button. My favorite is a headband embellished with a crocheted doily and yellow button assembled ot look like a flower.
Dec 6, 2009, 07.31 PMby Eleo.m
some flowers and butterflies in my head..^^
Dec 6, 2009, 07.41 PMby SophieT
embroidery and hand-made beaded jewlery.
Dec 6, 2009, 07.44 PMby ShanMcD13
I am just beginning but I am loving embroidery!!
Dec 6, 2009, 08.00 PMby redredhoodie
beading, but I recently tried wet felting, so I might give needle felting a try soon…
Dec 6, 2009, 08.02 PMby hands of gold
i keep it pretty simple – clean lines, etc.. when i want to embellish - either color, piping, etc… would love to win!
Dec 6, 2009, 08.03 PMby amcoffee
Rick-rack on children’s clothes, lots of rick-rack. I love swapping cheap buttons for cool ones on store-bought clothes.
Dec 6, 2009, 08.04 PMby egdirb
It’s buttons all the way, though I seem to be having some sort of affair with pretty bias tapes.
Dec 6, 2009, 08.06 PMby sew darn cute
not much into ruffles or embroidery on clothing - rather use top-stitching and details…
Dec 6, 2009, 08.08 PMby misschristiana
I like to keep things simple. I typically embellish with a pretty button or small applique.
Dec 6, 2009, 08.14 PMby AngelaS
As a teenager I used to use furniture tassles and sequins. Now, I’m much more in to simple lines and structure. At the moment making a dress that has a bias ribbon details which looks lovely.
Dec 6, 2009, 08.18 PMby ginifur
I like to embellish by adding tulle. Adding a small tulle bow to my hair, pinning it to my dress, tying it around my ankle or weaving it through a chain bracelet is a lovely romantic touch to my outfits, especially my holiday ones!
Dec 6, 2009, 08.23 PMby zickzack
Buttons, piping and bias tape are great, but I like almost everything you can do as long as it’s not too much or all mixed.
Dec 6, 2009, 08.29 PMby ashliec
bows and ruffles but in a simple refined way
Dec 6, 2009, 08.30 PMby knjižni_molj
So far I only managed to make some appliques.