The 'Original' Creative Crafting Magazine written by Crafters, for Crafters

Creative Crafting magazine began in August/September 2009, when a group of crafting friends on the Creative Connections network decided that it would be a good idea to raise awareness of the crafting community. From this point they started work and the first issue of Creative Crafting was published in October 2009 and the last was June 2014.
Now we are bringing you everything crafty from the home and beyond.

Wednesday, 18 August 2010

The Second Winning Wednesday

Welcome to the second ‘Winning Wednesday!’
The second prize that we are giving away is this this wonderful handmade knitting bag, made by Diane, from Peggy’s Knits http://www.folksy.com/shops/crawlin which is featured in the Summer Edition.
bagwithsunglasses
You have until midnight tonight (GMT time) to comment on this post, (something along the lines of ’I would love to win this bag! :D).
We will select a winner using random.org tomorrow. Please tell your friends.
Good Luck!!
Av & Anna xx

Thursday, 12 August 2010

'Winning Wednesdays' - Competition Winner Announced!

We have collected all the entries for the very first
'Winning Wednesday'
competition.

Thank you to everyone who entered. We had an overwhelming response!

Everyone who entered is listed below, and number 1 - 68

1 - A Simple Melody
2 - dach crafts
3 - Julie M Photography
4 - Blue Forest Jewellery
5 - ruby and dig
6 - tait gallery
7 - lady luck jewellery
8 - Chully Dolls
9 - the dottery potter
10 -Lemonade and Lamingtons
11 - Miss Baclart Designs
12 - Pauline R
13 - Booties By Dannie
14 - sian bostwick
15 - orange bird studio
16 - Chasing Beads
17 - Eye Love
18 - victoria mcdonald art
19 - Creation Station
20 - cath 81
21 - Rosie plumton
22 - Surf Jewels
23 - Bee Bears
24 - Art Bazaar
25 - made by dolly
26 - sixes and sevens
27 - Miss Bohemia
28 - mini felts
29 - lonely hearts
30 - cinnamon jewellery
31 - lauras little lovelies
32 - crafy lil things
33 - Aranelwen
34 - Heartina Box
35 - floppsie moppsie
36 - liz dyson
37 - james green printworks
38 - pretty goods
39 - Claire Sibley
40 - Kokokelli
41 - Gelert Design
42 - Old skool retro
43 - maxine veronica 13
44 - Stitch Me Lane
45 - Kim Harvey-Nash
46 - Emma Louise Broughton
47 - Michelle McElwain
48 - Joy Shallcross
49 - Lorraine Dowdle
50 - Jo Walters
51 - Jean Grogan
52 - Jan Johnson
53 - Ley Holloway
54 - Jill Strachan
55 - Claire Bartram
56 - Robin Moody
57 - Susan Arline Williams
58 - Judi Lambert O'Sullivan
59 - Pen Mesney
60 - Caroline Birrell
61 - Gifts Shack
62 - Tree Gems
63 - gooseberrymoon
64 - created by carole
65 - sky jewels
66 - dazzle box
67 - all about the buttons
68 - Original Minnie

The winner of the first Creative Crafting 'Winning Wednesday' for a graphic advert
in the next Crafters Directory is:

Chasing Beads

Congratulations!!!!!!!


Don't worry if you didn't win this week, we will have another lovely prize next Wednesday.
Remember, that you can always place an advert in our directory at any time. Prices start from only £2. For more information please visit our website

Wednesday, 11 August 2010

Winning Wednesday - Win a Graphic Advert!

Welcome to our very first ‘Winning Wednesday!’

The first prize that we are giving away is a 125×125 Clickable Graphic Advert in the Directory at the front of our bumper Anniversary Issue in October worth £20.

You have until midnight tonight (GMT time) to comment on this post, (something along the lines of ’I would love to enter to win a graphic advert).

We will select a winner using random.org tomorrow.

Please tell your friends.

Good Luck!!

Sunday, 1 August 2010

Summer Edition Issue 6 - OUT NOW!

Our Summer Edition, Issue 6, is OUT NOW!
We hope you enjoy this summery issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. 




We would like to say 'Thank You' to our regular writers -
Diane from Peggys Knits
Tina from Tina in the Garden
Amy from Cirens Call
Amy from AmyOrangeJuice, and
Dianne from Heartmade Gifts


as well as our guest contributors -
Amy B from Miss Baclart Designs
Michelle from Socklings
Gemma from Damselfly Gemma
Mandy from CheeryMishMash
Louise from Looby Crafts, and of course
Tracey from WowThankYou!

Without you the magazine wouldn't be possible!


Creative Crafting Awards

Blog of the Month Award Image

Blog of the Month Award 
This months ‘Blog of the month’ award goes to Puddytat purr.  In 2010 she started dyeing fibre and she started her own business called Fluffosity on Artfire and Folksy.

Read more about Puddytat purr here! http://puddytatpurr.blogspot.com


Shop of the Month Award Image


Shop of the Month Award
This months ‘shop of the month’ award goes to Paperpod. 'Paperpod have developed an innovative concept in creative toys & furniture for children.


They produced a range of environmentally friendly, cost effective, sturdy, and practical designs made from recycled corrugated cardboard.’

Perfect to keep the kids happy over the summer holidays!

Enjoy
Creative Crafting.

Friday, 16 July 2010

Winner of the A6 Advert!

The winner of the FREE A5 advert in next months Creative Crafting Magazine, is 

Using random.org to generate a number, we gave each entry a number in the order we received the entries. Number 5 was chosen.




CONGRATULATIONS!

Wednesday, 9 June 2010

Competition Time!

This issues competition is to win a
FREE 1/4 PAGE ADVERT
which will be in the next issue of Creative Crafting Magazine
out on August 1st 2010.

How to enter:
  1. Follow us!
  2. Promote our competition on your Blog, Twitter, Facebook etc.
  3. Let us know where you have promoted in the comments box.
It's as simple as that!

Closing date for entries is July 15th 2010 at midnight GMT time.
We will let you know the winner on the July 16th.

GOOD LUCK!

Tuesday, 1 June 2010

Fathers Day Edition - OUT NOW

Our Father's Day Edition, Issue 5, is OUT NOW!





We are pleased to introduce our new
CRAFTERS DIRECTORY.
The perfect place to find beautiful gifts & supplies.
You can find a store under the category headings, and click on the link to the right to go directly to their store.
If you would like to advertise with us next issue, please click here

Thank you to everyone that contributed to this issue. Without you it wouldn't be possible!


Creative Crafting Awards



This months
 'Blog of the Month'
award goes to MISI.
We all love being nosey! Especially when it comes to knowingmore about fellow crafters. With the MISI - Make It, Sell It Blog, you can do just this!Every week, a new MISI seller is interviewed. Learn about their favourite materials, how they got into their craft, and even which celebrity they would not kick out of bed!
Read all the interviews here- http://misiuk.blogspot.com


This months
'Shop of the Month'
award goes to Crafty Folks

‘This is a place to purchase unique hand made items artistically crafted with care and love. "A craftsman works with his head and his hands - an artist works with his head, hands and heart". 
If you are looking for a unique gift, or a hard to find special item, then look towards Crafty Folks’
Check out Crafty Folks store here -  http://www.folksy.com/shops/Craftyfolks


Enjoy
Creative Crafting.