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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 5

December 5, 2014 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts 111 Comments

Have you heard? From Monday, December 1st until Friday, December 12th, we here at CraftPaperScissors will be running a different giveaway each day. Check back with us every day to see a wonderful new craft and prize that you can win!

Today is the fifth day in our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can enter each day to win the prize of the day! Contest rules and how to enter are below.

On the fifth day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, my true love gave to me Holiday Crochet Jar Covers from Leisure Arts. Follow the easy instructions below and create some toppers of your own to place on jar gifts this season. The candies and trinkets you give your loved ones will seem even sweeter with a personal touch.

Make today’s project!

Christmas Jar Topper 

Materials:

  • Bedspread Weight Cotton, approximately
  • Main Color – 75(90) yards
  • “Topping” Colors – small amounts (See photo for suggestions)
  • Steel crochet hook, size 6 (1.50 mm) or size needed for gauge
  • Ribbon
  • Tapestry needle

Gauge:

Correct gauge is essential for proper size. Hook size given in instructions is merely a guide and should never be used without first making a sample swatch of the rounds indicated, in the thread and hook specified. Then measure it carefully. If your swatch is smaller than specified, try again with a larger size hook; if larger, try again with a smaller size. Keep trying until you find the size that will give you the specified gauge. Do not hesitate to change hook size to obtain correct gauge.

Abbreviations:

BLO Back Loop(s) Only ch(s) chain(s)
dc double crochet(s) FLO Front Loop(s) Only
FPdc Front Post double crochet(s) mm millimeters
Rnd(s) Round(s) sc single crochet(s)
sp(s) space(s) st(s) stitch(es)
tr treble crochet(s) YO yarn over
† to † — work all instructions from first † to second † as many times as specified.
( ) or [ ] — work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or work all enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated.

Instructions:

Jar Cover:
Finished Size: Approximately 3(3ó)” in diameter
GAUGE: Rnds 1-4 = 2”

Rnd 1: Ch 4, 17 dc in fourth ch from hook; join with slip st to top of beginning ch-4: 18 sts.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 36 dc.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 45 dc.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 54 dc.
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 63 dc.
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around: join with slip st to first dc: 72 dc.

Wide Mouth Jar ONLY – Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 81 dc.

Both Sizes:
Rnd 7(8):
Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st and in next 6(7) dc, 2 sc in next dc,  sc in next 7(8) dc, 2  in next dc; repeat from  around, join with slip st to first sc: 81(90) sc.

Rnd 8(9): Ch 3, working in both loops, dc in next sc and in each sc around; join with slip st to first dc.
Rnd 9(10): Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.
Rnd 10(11): Ch 6, skip next 2 dc, (tr in next dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc) around; join with slip st to fourth ch of beginning ch-6: 27(30) ch-2 sps.
Rnd 11(12): Ch 3, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, (dc in next tr, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp) around; join with slip st to first dc: 81(90) dc.
Rnd 12(13): Ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc around; join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 13(14): Ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 6, sc in next sc) around, ch 3, dc in first sc to form last loop: 81(90) loops.
Rnd 14(15): Ch 1, sc in same loop, (ch 6, sc in next loop) around, ch 3, dc in first sc to form last loop.
Rnd 15(16): Ch 1, sc in same loop, ch 7, slip st in fourth ch from hook, ch 3, (sc in next loop, ch 7, slip st in fourth ch from hook, ch 3) around; join with slip st to first sc, finish off.

Add desired “Toppings”, pages 3 and 4.
Weave Ribbon through ch-2 sps of Rnd 10(11).

Christmas Tree Accents:
Christmas Tree:
Row 1:
With green ch 4, 2 dc in fourth ch from hook: 3 sts.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn; 3 dc in same st, dc in next dc, 4 dc in last dc: 9 dc.
Row 3 (Increase row): Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first dc, sc in each dc across to last dc, 2 sc in last dc: 11 sc.
Row 4: Turn; slip st in first 4 sc, ch 3, 3 dc in same st, dc in each sc across to last 4 sc, 4 dc in next sc, leave remaining 3 sc unworked: 11 dc.
Rows 5-10: Repeat Rows 3 and 4, 3 times: 17 dc.
Row 11: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first dc, sc in next 7 dc, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook and in next 2 chs (trunk), skip next dc, sc in next 7 dc, 2 sc in last dc; finish off.
Package:
Rnd 1: With red ch 4, 3 dc in fourth ch from hook (center ch), ch 1, (4 dc in center ch, ch 1) 3 times; join with slip st to top of beginning ch-4: 16 sts.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st and in next 3 dc, ch 1, (sc in next 4 dc, ch 1) 3 times; join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, working in both loops, sc in same st and in next 3 sc, ch 1, (sc in next 4 sc, ch 1) 3 times; join with slip st to first sc, finish off.

Enter to win today’s prize!

Today’s prize is the Jewelry and Wreaths Book Collection from Leisure Arts. Included in the Jewelry and Wreaths Book Collection is Cords & Bling Jewelry, Friendship Bracelets: Beyond the Basics, Deco Mesh Wreaths, Crafting with Florals, Learn to Make Deco Mesh Wreaths, and Oh-So-Easy Jewelry. In order to win today’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

What is the best craft lesson you have learned?

OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST:

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog December 7, 2014 as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until tomorrow, December 6, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED! Be sure to check out more great giveaway opportunities below!

Today's Winner

 

 

 

 

Congrats to Betsy Riley!

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You’ve won the Jewelry and Wreaths Book Collection from Leisure Arts. You will receive an email shortly.

There are more great prizes up for grabs in the coming days. Be sure to take advantage of every great giveaway opportunity when you visit our complete listing of giveaways and projects for the 12 Days of Christmas!

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  1. Debbie Chaney says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:06 am

    The best craft lesson you have learned is that it doesn’t have to be perfect to be appreciated.

    Reply
  2. patty choat says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:08 am

    Making ribbon roses and flowers I used to embellish my daughter’s wedding dress and baby blankets for each grandchild as keepsakes.

    Reply
  3. Dawn says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:22 am

    Today’s lesson on Jar covers was a great lesson. I have a jar of marbles that needs a cover like this. Now I can make one. Thank you.

    Reply
  4. Carla Hundley says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:54 am

    One of the best was learning
    how to work the Gypsy that
    works with the Cricut machine!
    I love my Gypsy!
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  5. Roberta Frontz says

    December 5, 2014 at 2:06 am

    The best craft lesson I learned involved, remembering not to rush through your project just to get it finished.
    This was a very hard lesson learned for me. I was crocheting a baby blanket for a friend, and though it would be great to use the Tunisian technique. That way the blanket would be reversal as well. Only that, When I was just about to finish, I so happened to notice that the blanket was extremely uneven .
    Not toward the end,but right smack dab in the middle of the blanket. I had to start all over again. I just had to laugh at myself. This is what happens when you try to impress and rush through. I just started over and took my time the second go round. VIOLA ` ! The blanket was complete and looked close enough to how I pictured it in my minds eye. The friend was has happy to receive the gift.

    Reply
  6. Tabitha K. says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:23 am

    My best craft lessons so far has been how to use a sewing machine! It makes things easier and it can be used in so many crafts. Thanks

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:35 am

    Crocheting!!!! This has been my favorite crafting. The possibilities are endless.

    Reply
  8. Chris says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:37 am

    Start with easy, small projects when you are learning new techniques.

    Reply
  9. Georgina says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:42 am

    When you are just starting out never doing many crafts before and have found a whole new world of exciting and so many different types of crafts that it is sometimes hard to chose at what you would like to specialize in as a hobby. I find good Tutorials give you an excellent visual on a craft that you think you can have a good idea of where to begin.

    Reply
  10. Ismelda Maldonado says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:51 am

    I have been doing jewelry for a while and the lessons I have learned is that everyone loves personal touches when it comes to jewelry. Age is also a factor. Younger groups like friendship items and the others ages will go with style that fits them. This has allowed me to practice and get better with the craft. I still have a ways to go and I am having lots of fun seeing my family and friends reaction. It makes me feel great knowing I can take pieces of items and create beautiful jewelry. Have fun you all.

    Reply
  11. Knittingdancer says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:25 am

    To make sure you have enough yarn of the same dye lot for a project.

    Reply
  12. JENNIFER says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:27 am

    My great grandmother always told me, don’t give up on learning something new. It may take you 100 times to get it right but if you love what you are doing, than it will be worth it.

    Reply
  13. maureen greene says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:40 am

    It always takes longer than you think (even if just a little) and rushing makes it take even longer!

    Reply
  14. kathy b says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Learning how to crochet making granny squares. I have my first grandbaby on the way and making a blanket is going to be great

    Reply
  15. jules m. says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:26 am

    imperfection is what makes it unique 🙂 dont stress about it being ‘perfect’

    Reply
  16. Rose Mott says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:49 am

    Love getting new crafts.

    Reply
  17. Kathy A says

    December 5, 2014 at 9:42 am

    I don’t have a “best” lesson, but I would advise any crafter to start at a young age and don’t be afraid to try something new. Knitting, crocheting, beading can all be added to sewing or paper projects. The best thing to do is have fun and enjoy the creative process.

    Reply
  18. K Bain says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:00 am

    The best craft lesson i\I have learned is to be free with whatever you make because no one else is going to make it like yours

    Reply
  19. Roberta A says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:09 am

    I have learned that home crafted gifts are the best!

    Reply
  20. Joyce Broome says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:20 am

    The best craft lesson I’ve learned is to enjoy it and have fun

    Reply
  21. Bobbi Sanders says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Just love making all kinds of crafts!!!

    Reply
  22. Candace says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:30 am

    best crafting lesson I ever learned was sometimes it’s best to walk away and take a break. Come back after your brain gets a break!

    Reply
  23. Wanda Gray says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:33 am

    The best craft lesson that I ever took was a tole painting class. The teacher was so awesome because I all came thinking that I could never paint successfully and I left with this gorgeously painted reindeer for under the tree. My reindeer sits in front of my tree today some 30 years later. Because of the confidence that I gained through that lesson, I have enjoyed tole painting for years. From that lesson, I learned that all things are possible with the right directions..

    Reply
  24. Pam Wingfield says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:34 am

    The best craft lesson I ever learned was from my Grandmother. She taught me how to cross-stitch & crochet. One thing she stressed when teaching me to do needlework was to always tie off, tuck the end of the floss under a few previous stitches and start again if the next area for the color you’re using is more than 2 or 3 stitches away. This gives the back of your piece a much cleaner look and can sometimes look almost as good as the front. I’ve had many compliments over the years, from other needlecrafters, about how clean the back side of my projects look.

    I haven’t done much with jewelry making, but would love to learn more. This looks like a fun prize package to start me off. :0)

    Reply
  25. Carlotta Harned says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:05 am

    The best craft lesson I’ve learned is to complete one project before starting another.

    Reply
  26. Richard Dominguez says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:06 am

    A widower 13 years this past June 6th, since then have been pretty much a loner, work keeps me busy. Found crafting and this site completely by accident. I liked how simple and nice looking crafts can be, anyway started making crafts and knocking on my neighbors doors (people who have lived next to me for sometime yet I didn’t know them). Well everyone of my neighbors has a craft I have made for them. Now I walk outside and everyone says hello, everyone stops to ask “how are you?” Thanks to crafting and your website and sites like yours, I go through my days missing my wife, but not feeling as lonely anymore. I am not sure what the lesson is except that maybe you never give up faith that something good will come along. Thank you “Crafting”

    Reply
  27. Beth McC says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Don’t sweat the small stuff… if the piece looks okay, and only you know that you missed a stitch, don’t freak out and rip everything out. I crochet mostly, and it is really hard for me to accept minor errors when they do not affect the outcome. On a doily or where every stitch makes a difference, fine, but on a cap or scarf, don’t sweat it if you are one stitch off and the cap fits the recipient. ~~ Especially if the item is a gift for a child — who will be excited and will never notice.

    Reply
  28. Joan Blacharski says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:10 am

    The best lesson I learned is to be patient and persistent.

    Reply
  29. Brenda Shreves says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:15 am

    I don’t know if I already entered so please delete this if I did. Best craft lesson? You can never have enough supplies!!

    Reply
  30. Cara Harmon says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:40 am

    To take your time, have patience and practice makes perfect

    Reply
  31. Carmen N says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:59 am

    When crocheting and knitting, don’t get your stitches too tight. It just ends up frustrating for the beginner and makes it unnecessarily difficult.

    Reply
  32. Marilyn Prince says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    The best craft lesson I had was my Mom teaching me how to knit. 40 years later and I’m still knitting. I love it; you can make so many nice things, especially soft cuddly sweaters and scarves for winter.

    Reply
  33. Jennifer says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    The best lesson I learned; HAVE FUN!!

    Reply
  34. Michelle D says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    The best lesson I have learned is to be patient and read all the directions before starting on a project!

    Reply
  35. Marlene says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    The best lesson I have learned is that sometimes your “mistakes” become very nice works of art.

    Reply
  36. Kali Oberdorfer says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I cant wait to you bring this craft to my grandma! she would love to make this!!

    Reply
  37. Delorse Hanks says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    The best lesson? To have fun and don’t be so critical if you make a mistake. Bob Ross used to say you don’t make mistakes, you have happy accidents. Go with the flow.

    Reply
  38. SueK says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    try everything and don’t be afraid of screwing up……;)

    Reply
  39. Liz Piper says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    The best lesson is practice….practice makes perfect!

    Reply
  40. Dianne says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    Petit Point and Cross Stitching.

    Reply
  41. lisa malterud says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    the best craft lesson i learned is do whatever makes you happy : )

    Reply
  42. Darlene Krystal says

    December 5, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    when I was little I was involved in a really bad accident….when I come out of coma my whole life was changed and my left arm was bandaged up……I couldn’t use it….my grandma told me we’d figure a way for me to do things that I really enjoyed…..we came up with all manner of 3rd arm implements from a fork stuck in the edging of the table to hold braiding threads…..to using my feet to crochet with….and to draw with……as the arm healed I kept trying to craft again….my grandma braided rugs and I would help with the braiding of the scraps…then when it fully healed I learned to knit and crochet and made my first embroidered quilt for my stepsister……the valuable lesson I learned…..keep trying….if you really enjoy it you will be able to again……and I’m sure those hugs from grandma helped spur me on…..I am 50 now and those days are behind me….but I still keep trying…..learned how to knit socks and gloves this past year……and hope to learn how to crochet socks in 2015…….each year brings new surprises in my learning abilities…even to me…….Have a great Christmas……

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  43. Mary Butch says

    December 5, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Imagination has no boundaries !

    Reply
  44. Devin says

    December 5, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    The greatest craft lesson I have learned is have fun and don’t sweat the small stuff.

    Reply
  45. Judy Hodges says

    December 5, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    If the first one is not so good, try again, more slowly and following the directions this time.

    Reply
  46. Diana Stanhope says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    The best lesson I have learned is to keep a list of my WIPs and what hook I am using because I always forgot!

    Reply
  47. Robyn Jones says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    The greatest craft lesson that I learned was when my grandmother in law taught me how to crochet. I was newly married and expecting my first child. As I am left handed and she was right handed it wasn’t easy for her to teach me but she made it work.

    Reply
  48. Christy Beard says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Cherish the lessons from the women or men in your life who teach you these amazing crafts, nothing in the world is like the investment of their time in you.

    Reply
  49. Aunt Nancy says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    The best craft lesson I have learned is that books are wonderful but sometimes a teacher is necessary. My big goof up was spending four years doing various continental stitch needlepoint pieces and developing my own weird hand movement when doing a left to right row, the kindly teacher showed me that rather than being the contortionist that I was becoming you merely had to turn the canvas upside down so that left to right row now was miraculously the same old right to lift movement!!!!Oh well, a small detail but left out of beginer needlepoint books.

    Reply
  50. Dana says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Crocheting is the best!

    Reply
  51. Christina says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    Count and check as I go. It’s much easier to fix a mistake when I’ve just made it than when I’ve finished.

    Reply
  52. susan wiener says

    December 5, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    mine is that you can always rip it out if it doesn’t come out right the first time. happy holly-days.

    Reply
  53. Sherry says

    December 5, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    The best craft lesson I have learned is to be proud of your work, to show your work to others – you never know you may end up with a very good business, if that is your desire. Making crafts teaches you patience, self-esteem, time management and most of all lots of fun!

    Reply
  54. Pat McFarland says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    The best lesson I learned was from my Mom who taught me how to knit and crochet. Crochet is still my favorite craft because I can do so many things with it, from clothing and accessories to embellishments and even household items. She also taught me no craft is beyond my reach as she also taught me how to tat.
    In return I taught her how to hand-quilt, which of course, she put her own spin on it.
    This year since all our Christmas decorations are in storage in another state, we are relying on our craftiness to make decorations for the house and tree. Thank you Mom! R.I.P.

    Reply
  55. Cindy Sherwood says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Take you time and not perfect is perfectly okay

    Reply
  56. Teressa Smith says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    The best craft lesson I have ever learned is that you can make what you want anytime and all you have to do is go online and you can learn how to do something from this website or others…and of course by asking someone how to do that craft. I learned how to crochet from being online and found that it is so easy to learn. I had never touched a crochet hook in my entire life, and now I am making afghans! :)So the best lesson would be that the information is out there, all you have to do is look or ask. 🙂

    Reply
  57. Janet says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    The best craft lesson I have learned (and also works in most aspects of life) is do your best and even if it isn’t exactly what the book says, it’s still great. If it turns out ” wrong”, change your idea and use it for something else.

    Reply
  58. Patricia Mastriano says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Complete projects! Lol

    Reply
  59. Kathy Pease says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    I have not learned any to be honest..I guess I would say making the paper snowflakes when I was kid in school 🙂

    Reply
  60. Shannon Baas says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Learning how to crochet.

    Reply
  61. Laura Wernet says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    my grandmother taught me how to crochet…very precisely…and neatly gives the best results

    Reply
  62. Jennifer Barr says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    When I learned how to crochet

    Reply
  63. Dawn says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    Learning how to make jewelry.

    Reply
  64. Tish says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    To be patient with the projects I create, and to remember to have fun; never treat crafting like it’s a job.

    Reply
  65. Sue Edwards says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    I would have to say that the best craft lesson that I have learned is to try new crafts all the time. I have tried so many new things in the last couple of years that I never would have thought I could do. My daughter and I started making jewelry within the last year and we love it! We love looking at directions for any craft and try to figure out how to make similar items that we customize for family and friends. Last Christmas, we used an idea from Pack O Fun kids craft magazine for making a Santa and an elf ornament. Following the technique, we made personalized ornaments for her friends at college. I also made marching band member ornaments complete with instruments and flags for the color guard. Don’t be afraid to try new things!!

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  66. Deb Karns says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    The best craft lesson I learned was my Grandmother teaching me how to crochet she could look at something and make she did not need a pattern.

    Reply
  67. Betsy Riley says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    I love giving hand crafted gifts. I think it shows the recipient how much you care about them.

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  68. Betsy Riley says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    I believe giving hand crafted gifts shows the recipient how much you care about them.

    Reply
  69. Desirae says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    The best craft lesson i have learned is that even if it is messed up it can still look good.

    Reply
  70. Rebecca M says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    The lesson that I try and remind myself all the time is that it doesn’t have to be perfect! I’m sure we all are a bit too hard on ourselves sometimes!

    Reply
  71. Mary Meachum says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    “Measure twice, cut once!”

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  72. linda says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    That you put a little of yourself in every thing you make

    Reply
  73. Donna Jacoby says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    The best craft lesson I’ve learned is to work at your own pace. Fewer mistakes are made that way. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  74. barb says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    I learned that working with beads is easier if you glue some knit fabric inside an old pie tin and the beads are not so roll-around in there.

    Reply
  75. Patty Sutter says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    never stop learning!

    Reply
  76. joan olson says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    The best gift is homemade – best lesson was how to use seed beads

    Reply
  77. Ellen Gaynor says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    Read the directions completely before starting the project.

    Reply
  78. Michelle ohn says

    December 5, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    The best craft lesson I have learned is to continue teaching to others as well as learning from others. My grandmother taught my mother who taught me – which i am very grateful for. I now have a granddaughter that I can pass down my knowledge and love for crocheting, knitting, cross stitching, sewing and all other crafts to. I also get to spend quality time with her – just Nanee and Callee.

    Reply
  79. Lynn Hansen says

    December 5, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    I think that the best lesson I have learned is to truly put Love in every single thing you make! That way you enjoy what you are doing and whoever receives it will know that it was made with Love!

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  80. Julia Swann says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    The best thing I have learned is to take your time. Allow longer than you think you will need as mistakes happen when you’re rushed.

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  81. Sherry Wylie says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    I would believe that it would be crocheting. I really get a lot of satisfaction from creating items for friends and family

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  82. Nicole says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  83. Gloria says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    My best crafting lesson I have learned is that crafting is similar to writing a novel in that sometimes you just need to walk away from your project, clear your mind, and then come back to it with a fresh, new perspective!

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  84. Rose Marie Wilson says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    The best craft lesson I’ve learned is to read the directions two or three times before beginning, to make sure you have all the supplies needed and can complete the project without interruption.

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  85. brittany says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    the best craft lesson i learned is to take my time and to not rush through it. Be patient.

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  86. Julie Hawkins says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    The best craft lesson I have learned is to have fun and not be a perfectionist

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  87. Mia J says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    The best lesson in crafts I have learned is to just enjoy it and take your time.

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  88. Carol D says

    December 6, 2014 at 12:16 am

    Read the directions, and do the best you can. Even if it Is not perfect you tried. Everything you do, perfect or not comes from the heart with Love.

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  89. David Kleinoeder says

    December 6, 2014 at 1:14 am

    Cool prizes! Thanks for having the giveaway!

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  90. Pat Hodges says

    December 6, 2014 at 6:47 am

    It would have to be using a lifeline when knitting, it has saved a lot of heartache.

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  91. shea balentine says

    December 6, 2014 at 8:01 am

    To make sure it’s fun.. if it’s not, then you need a new hobby =)

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  92. mary says

    December 6, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Make it your own!

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  93. Joan Sheldon says

    December 6, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Sometimes going back to take your mistake out is better than leaving it alone. A moment more of your time is better than a project that has a mistake in the middle. I always check my stitch count as I go. Cause it is easy to pick up more stitches or drop them as you go. This works in both crochet an knitting which I love to do.

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  94. Emilee Jasmer says

    December 6, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Love doing these projects with my granddaughter!

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  95. Denise B. says

    December 6, 2014 at 11:51 am

    Patience is something I learned when crafting.

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  96. BrendaLea Abbott says

    December 6, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    My Mother taught me to have fun creating…the best lesson!

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  97. Christian Alejandro says

    December 6, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Mine is stressing out defeats the purpose and hurts creativity!

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  98. Brittney House says

    December 6, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I loved when I learned how to turn my crafts into fun and unique gifts for other people. I also liked personalizing my crafts.

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  99. MARSHA COSGROVE says

    December 6, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    dont eat the glue – ok I learned it when I was like 2 or 3 but its a great lesson!!!

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  100. Mallory Bailey says

    December 6, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    The best craft lesson I learned is that patience pays off!

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  101. saralynns2 says

    December 6, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    In my first experience with scrapbooking, I took a class at a convention and we tore the paper to get a textured/fun look and that has been the greatest thing I have learned in a class 🙂 …adds to much to a page!

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  102. Regina Furman says

    December 6, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    It doesn’t have to be perfect in my eyes to be perfect in the recepients. Anything made and given in love is as perfect as it gets.

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  103. cookie3 says

    December 6, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    Best craft lesson I learned is that it doesn’t have to be new materials to turn out great.

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  104. heather c says

    December 6, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Mistakes are what makes your creation unique!

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  105. Buddy Garrett says

    December 6, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    The best craft lesson my wife learned is to not to be afraid to try new crafts or techniques.

    Reply
  106. Greg says

    December 6, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    There is nothing that is undesirable.

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  107. Linda Chidster says

    December 6, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    LOVE to Crochet!!!
    THANKS for All the Giveaways!!!

    Reply
  108. Julie Aubert says

    December 7, 2014 at 8:20 am

    Sharing tips, techniques & just general interests with others. There is always something to learn & usually something to teach. Crafters make good friends!

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  109. Julie says

    December 7, 2014 at 9:01 am

    This is amazing 🙂

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  110. Sarah says

    December 7, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    To enjoy the process of creating, and allow for flexibility during the process.

    Reply
  111. teri Anderson says

    December 7, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    can’t say that I’ve ever won anything. Maybe this will be the time, hopefully!
    LOVE it all!

    Reply

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