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Giveaway: Washi Tape Kit, Doodling and Bead Embroidery books, Card Album and more!

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washi tape bead embroidery card album In honor of Valentine’s Day I want to share the love with my wonderful Craft Gossip readers by hosting a giveaway filled with all sorts of things a crafter would love including:

-Washi Tape Greetings Kit

-20 Ways to Draw a Doodle

-100 Bead Embroidery Motifs

-A Card Album ( just in time to organize and store all your Valentine Cards)

-A blank recycled Craftside Makeready journal

-And some craft supplies; glues sticks, beads and embellishments

Leave a comment in today’s post by February 14, 2015 and you are in the running for all these goodies! Open to US residents only please.

 

To see a fun Valentine card I made with a recycled cupcake paper and book page pop on over to Craftside.

i'm gonna dress you valentine card

Looking for fun washi tape for your next project? Check these out on Amazon

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Comments

  1. Pick me pick me pick meeee :D!! I’m a craftaholic |:{D looove to have all those gifts and start new projects .

  3. This is a fun giveaway great items. I did jump over to craftside have it on favorites now to go back to everything is covered there will be a lot of fun to go through. Thanks for the great giveaway chance.

  5. I love crafts. These items would be great to share with the grandkids. Thank you for the opportunity to win such great prizes.

  7. Oh wow! I’ve never tried the Washi tape but have seen such great inspirations. Would love it!

  11. What fun I would have with these items! Thank you for gifting to some special person and good luck to all!! Be especially blessed.

  16. Love all of the items in the giveaway! I’m a craft-a-holic and enjoy all kinds of crafts! My husband & I are starting up our own craft site and would love to try these crafts!

  20. I have been waiting to get my hands on some was washi tape! This kit looks like so much fun,

  24. I love to doodle and make cards. So I’m hoping I win-would make my Valentine’s Day super special.

  26. If I win this, I think my family will put me on the Missing Persons list since I will lock myself away In my sewing room for at least 24 hours just to have fun with all the goodies! Yes, I realize they may starve, run out of clean underwear and the house may collapse without my maternal supervision, but I am willing to take that chance!

  29. I love the doodle book — I was looking the other day for one and couldn’t find what I wanted…thanks for the opportunity.

  32. Awesome giveaway, thanks for this chance to win! The book I would give to my daughter if I won (she loves to draw and doodle), but the rest would be put to good use by yours truly!

  37. I love your website! I can always find a quick project to use up supplies I have on hand or find something to plan for a whole group!

  44. Oh what would be nicer than winning a great prize like this to keep me busy during the winter months!

Have you read?

DIY Paper Bag Mushrooms – A Creative Upcycled Craft for Kids and Nature Lovers

There’s something magical about mushrooms — maybe it’s the fairy-tale vibes or their cozy woodland charm. Either way, turning ordinary brown paper bags into mushrooms is a fun, hands-on craft project that kids (and adults) will enjoy. The best part? You’re reusing materials that might otherwise go to waste. Win-win!

This easy tutorial walks you through making your very own forest of recycled mushrooms using simple supplies you likely already have around the house.

What You’ll Need:

  • Brown paper lunch bags (you can even use grocery bags cut to size)

  • Scrap paper or newspaper for stuffing

  • String, yarn, or twine

  • Scissors

  • Paints (acrylic or tempera work best)

  • Paintbrushes or sponges

  • Optional extras: markers, stickers, googly eyes, craft glue

Step-by-Step: How to Make Your Mushrooms

Step 1: Create the Mushroom Top
Start by opening your paper bag and gently crumpling up some newspaper or scrap paper. Stuff it into the bottom of the bag — not too tight, just enough to give it a rounded shape that will form the mushroom cap.

Step 2: Form the Stem
Once the top is nice and puffy, hold the bag just underneath the stuffed section and twist it lightly to shape the stem. Tie a piece of twine or string around this part to hold the form. You’ll now have a mushroom top with a long paper bag hanging down — that’s your stem.

Step 3: Trim to Size
If the stem looks too long or uneven, grab your scissors and snip it down to your preferred height. You can even experiment with making some taller and some short and chubby for a little mushroom variety.

Step 4: Paint and Decorate
Time for the fun part — painting! Flip the mushroom cap upright and paint it any way you like. Classic red with white spots? Go for it. Bright blue with glitter? Why not! Use brushes or dabbers to add spots, swirls, or patterns. Let kids express their creativity — there’s no wrong way to decorate a magic mushroom!

Step 5: Let It Dry
Place your mushrooms somewhere safe to dry. You can use a sheet of newspaper or cardboard to avoid mess. Once dry, they’ll stiffen a little and hold their shape nicely.

Step 6: Display Your Mushroom Garden
Line them up on a windowsill, add them to a play area, or build a fairy village in the corner of a room. You can even glue them to a cardboard base and add moss, pebbles, and tiny paper critters for a full scene.

Extra Ideas:

  • Add flags or tiny doors to make mushroom homes.

  • Draw faces or names on the stems to turn them into characters.

  • Use cotton balls or pom-poms for fluffy mushroom spots.

Why This Project Rocks:

This is one of those crafts that doesn’t need a trip to the store or fancy tools — just a little time, a few basic supplies, and a bit of imagination. Plus, it encourages kids to see the creative potential in everyday materials — a great step toward more mindful, eco-conscious crafting.

So go ahead, raid the recycling bin and bring a mini mushroom forest to life.

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