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Giveaway and review of Cloth Paper Scissors: Studios

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I have another National Craft Month fun giveaway for you today. Leave a comment in today’s post by Midnight Wednesday March 30, 2011 and you are entered to win a copy of the eye-candy filled Cloth Paper Scissors Studios Spring 2011 magazine from the great people at Interweave Press.

This issue is filled with inside peeks into all sorts of artists’ studio spaces. What is so fun about this is you get to see how people like ourselves store, display and arrange their “stuff” along with where their magic happens. I can’t wait to implement some of the pretty ways these creative peeps have come up with to keep their stuff in a way that lets them enjoy it as much before it gets used as during and after it is part of a project.

More about Cloth Paper Scissors Studios Spring 2011:

The Spring 2011 issue of Studios features an artist on the cover for the first time: designer and TV makeover show host Ty Pennington! Ty offers a tour of his new studio and insights on design, organization, and inspiration.

Other highlights of this issue include:

  • 28 artist studios!
  • 10 must-have new gadgets
  • 25 creative storage solutions from our editors
  • A top designer’s tips for creating a “mom cave”
  • The lowdown on apps that help you create, organize, and design
  • Artful ways to decorate your studio door and mailbox
  • How to share your studio with a furry friend and keep them—and your art—safe and clean
  • An excerpt from Pam Carriker’s new book: Art at the Speed of Life

 

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Comments

  3. Would LOVE this – my Studio is a mess – looks like a dorm room
    Thanks for the opportunity to win

    Cheers
    Catie

  5. If Ty is in this give away….that is just FANtastic, I want to see how he makes this magazine even more interresting. Please count me in.

  8. I also would love to win this copy of Studio magazine.
    Like everyone who entered I have my fingers crossed too!

  10. “Store, display and arrange” – I’d like to learn more! My basic move is “dump”!

  11. My friend gets this magazine, I read it whenever I am over her place. I would love to get one myself!!

  20. Just discovered this Magazine by way of my friend…I am totally hooked and wish it was subscription…I would love this issue for sure.

    Susie

  23. Sounds like a book that would be right up my creative alley! sounds wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win it and drawing my attention to it.

  29. This would be so helpful and inspirational to organize and spruce up our studio. Thank you!

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This DIY Board Game Table Made Me Want to Dust Off My Cricut

You know that feeling when you see a project and instantly start mentally rearranging your whole weekend to fit it in? That was me with The Carpenter’s Daughter’s DIY Board Game Table tutorial. I mean, it’s so good. Functional, stylish, and honestly—such a conversation starter.

It’s the kind of piece that looks high-end, but she breaks it down step-by-step in a way that makes it totally achievable, even if you’re not a woodworking wizard. And if you’ve got a Cricut machine (like I do, gathering dust in the corner), this is your cue to plug it in and actually use it. She used hers to create the game board top, and it adds such a clean, custom finish.

I never really thought about how handy a built-in game board could be—no more shuffling Monopoly pieces off the kitchen table when it’s time for dinner! It’s perfect for families, game nights with friends, or even just a cool coffee table alternative with a little hidden fun.

What I Love About This Project:

  • It doubles as a gorgeous piece of furniture.

  • You can totally customize the games—checkers, chess, tic-tac-toe, you name it.

  • It’s an awesome way to up your Cricut game (seriously, I’ve been inspired).

  • And let’s be honest—it’s a great excuse to get crafty and competitive.

If you’re looking for a project with style and function, check out the full tutorial here. Fair warning though—you’ll probably end up wanting to make more than one.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to charge my Cricut and pretend I know how to play chess again…