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Giveaway: 4 Books on crochet, art, quilting and mandalas

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quarto book giveaway Pretty eclectic combo, eh? I picked them because I like the color combo. I have been having a lot of fun arranging my books by color or by forming an image with them as I did at Valentine’s day by making a heart of books. So I picked these 4 because I liked the yellow, white  and red they all contained in their bold graphics.

Leave a comment in today’s post by April 23, 2015 and you are entered to win a copy of:

First Time Crochet

1000 Illustrations for Children

The Quilter’s Palette

Mandala Sourcebook

Open to U.S. residents only please.

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Comments

  1. Wow these would be so awesome to help teach my daughter and granddaughter…and myself!!
    I’d love to win-thank you for the chance 🙂

  6. I love mandalas and I’ve been working on teaching myself how to crochet. This is a great set of books! I like your color palette 🙂

  7. I crochet to pass the time both sons are in the Army. One just returned from Afghanistan.

  8. These books look amazing. I’m teaching myself to crochet and have always want to try quilting, so I’m especially excited about those titles. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway!!

  10. I’m desperate to learn to crochet and knit. The mandala book looks amazing – I didn’t know crocheted madalas existed!

  12. Would love to add these to my library! Thanks for the chance to win! The 23rd is my birthday so winning would make an awesome present! 🙂

  13. My Grandaughter is moving here from another state and is wanting to learn. These books would help me teach her. Thank you for the awesome giveaway.

  16. I am on disability and have had one hand operated on for carpal tunnel so far the other will be done in the next month or two and then I can start doing crafts again and learning to crochet. These books would be such a wonder start one my journey into crafting since i cannot work any longer it will give me something to do I would love them 🙂

  19. What a great beginner resource. Our local group has so many newbies that I know just what to do with these. : )

  23. i just found this page and I love it! I’m still learning to crochet and would love to learn to quilt. These books would be great!

  24. I’d love to win as I’m seriously stuck for ideas for new squares for baby blankets! Fingers crossed. Good luck everyone! x

  30. I’d love these books. I’m trying to expand my crochet knowledge. Thank you for the chance. The other books look really good too.

  32. I love your personality coming through in your choice of books…and would love to smile when I use them. Thanks for this opportunity.

  38. That mandala book looks really fun! I’ve wanted to try mandalas! Actually all the books look really fun!!

  40. Ohh, books, crafts, …not enough time in the day! They all look like such fun. Thanks for the chance to win them! vickise at gmail dot com

  44. Such a wonderful combination of books, would enjoy them all and would love sharing them with my family!

  45. Let’s see – I love crafting and I love books. Put the two together and you have the best ever giveaway – thanks!

  46. Thanks for the ideas from all the web sites that have crafting. I’d love to own these books. Crafting is what makes me happy.

  49. Great giveaway!!! I would love to see what is inside the mandala book. Thanks for the chance to win.

Have you read?

35 Rolled Magazine Crafts -You’ll Never Throw Away a Magazine Again

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You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip ones from 2011 (I was emotionally invested, okay?). But here’s the thing… instead of tossing them all into the recycling bin, I discovered a whole new world of DIY that completely changed the way I looked at those glossy pages.

Rolled magazine crafts are the ultimate combo of relaxing, colorful, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s the kind of project that starts with “I’ll just roll a few pages” and ends with you surrounded by a vase, a bowl, three coasters, and plans to make a full-blown wall installation. There’s something magical about taking something destined for the trash and turning it into something genuinely beautiful. It’s like giving your old mags a second life—and honestly, they deserve it.

The best part? These projects are super versatile. You can go small with beads or bobby pins, or go big with wall art, wreaths, or even furniture pieces. (Yes, furniture! There’s a magazine stool in this roundup that blew my mind.) And don’t even get me started on the gift potential—handmade goodies like these make thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a mindful weekend project, there’s something incredibly rewarding about rolling paper into art. You’ll be amazed at how meditative the process is, and how quickly you’ll start eyeing every glossy page as potential craft material.

Recycled Magazine Mirror – Home and Garden

Great idea for making a recycled magazine modern vase

Etsy Feature – wall art- made from recycled magazines

Tea Set Made from Rolled Magazines

Making a Magazine Stool – Green Issues by Agy

Recycled Paper Beads — CraftBits.com

Paper Bead Bobby Pin — CraftBits.com

How to Make Magazine Rolls

Magazine Bowls

Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders : 7 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Making a Box with Magazine Rolls

Magazine Craft Step By Step: Reuse And Make Art! – Smiling Colors

Recycled Magazine Pages Bowl : 6 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

New art from old rolled up magazine pages-easy and colorful! : r/crafts

Magnificent Magazine Paper Beaded Bracelet : 10 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Magazine Vase and Pencil Holder : 3 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Upcycled Rolled Paper Frame DIY Craft!

Rolled Paper

Paper Bead Bracelet

Rolled Paper Candle Holder : 4 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

DIY Crafted Paper Basket: Made From Waste

Rolled Magazine Leaves

Waste Paper Baskets From Real Waste Paper/

West Elm Coiled Paper Ornament Knock Off

Tutorial: Coiled Magazine Paper Bowls – Frugal Upstate

Rolled paper Christmas Tree Ornament – Her Tool Belt

How to Recycle Magazines into Jewelry Beads

Recycled Magazine Bowl – DIY Inspired

Recycled Magazine Page Nesting Bowls! – creative jewish mom

DIY: Recycled Magazine Bowl

Upcycled Magazine Art – Oh My Creative

Rolled Magazine Wall Art | walnuthollowcrafts

Cool DIY Clock Of Rolled Up Magazine Sheets – Shelterness

DIY – Recycled Magazine Wreath

So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to clean out that drawer, this is it. Not only are you decluttering, but you’re also creating stunning pieces that spark conversation and bring a pop of personality to any room. It’s a total win-win.

Personally, I’ve turned some of my oldest, most faded magazine pages into colorful bowls and ornaments—and every time I walk past them, I smile knowing they were rescued from the recycling bin. Crafting with rolled magazines isn’t just fun; it’s a little reminder that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places (even between old perfume ads and articles on how to organize your pantry).

So go ahead—grab those scissors, pour a cup of tea (or a cheeky glass of wine), and start rolling. And hey, if you make something amazing, I’d love to see it! Tag me on social or drop a comment below so we can all ooh and ahh together. Happy crafting, and remember: no magazine left behind.