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Giveaway- Color A Quilt coloring book and Tombow colored pencils

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color quilt Tombow pencils

Yes! I have a second twofer fabulous giveaway. Leave a comment in today’s post by June 10, 2016 and you are in the running for a copy of:

Color A Quilt  adult coloring book

and

Tombow Irojiten Colored Pencils in Tranquil

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Pencils:

  • Set includes 12 colored pencils, sharpener and colored pencil eraser
  • Premium colored pencils with elegant enamel finish
  • Eraser cleanly removes colored pencil markings
  • AP Certified

More about the book:

Love to quilt? Love to color? This is the artistic activity book you’ve been looking for! Hours of creative pleasure await as you explore 45 quilt coloring projects plus a bonus table-runner created from one-of-a-kind designs featured in popular Martingale quilting books.

Want to sew a quilt based on the design you colored? Information about each quilt, its designer, and the book it was published in appear on the coloring pages. You can even go online and see a full color photo of the finished quilt.

  • Unwind and express your creative side as you color detailed full-page quilts
  • A selection of shaded blocks are included to spark creativity and help you visualize the distinctive quilt patterns
  • Both quilters and coloring enthusiasts will enjoy these unique designs
  • Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the coloring techniques your brain is actually able to calm itself and focus on less. Coloring is used to help relax and calm anxiety and stress. Coloring keeps out mental health in check and allows us to develop of creative brain. We highly recommend Copic markers or Faber castell coloring pencils .

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Comments

  12. This would be a fantastic book to have for helping me discover color choices in my quilt blocks and border design blocks! Plus, what a relaxing fun way to spend time in the evenings while unwinding from the day! Thank you for the opportunity to win this great prize!

  24. This is such a fun giveaway! It’s just exactly what I’d like for summer relaxing
    and creating. Thank you .

  28. I would love to win this I need a new set of colored pencils (mine are incredibly old lol) and I love quilt patterns!

  31. What a great thing to pass along to my 91 year old mother. This would help her to stay young.

  34. From what I have been reading, coloring has a ton of advantages for the aging brain. I would like to win this.

  38. These pencils and the quilt coloring book are absolutely perfect together!

  45. What a fun giveaway!! If I win, I am going to give this to my mom. She is a quilter…and loves coloring!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  46. I love quilts, but I am not a quilter. However, coloring pictures of quilts is right up my alley! It’s my birthday, so I hope I get this as a present.

  47. With three small kiddos, they keep borrowing my colored pencils and my own dollar store adult coloring book is just about done with a VERY long summer ahead! I would love to win!

Have you read?

DIY Kids Craft Project – Upcycled Cardboard Box Sandcastle

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Looking for a creative way to keep the kids entertained this summer without spending a fortune? Turn your trash into treasure with this fun Recycled Sandcastle Craft Project! Using cardboard boxes, plastic lids, glue, and a bit of imagination, kids can build their very own sandcastle kingdom – no beach required!

 

What You’ll Need:

  • Cardboard boxes (cereal, tissue, shipping boxes – any size)

  • Toilet paper rolls or paper towel tubes

  • Plastic lids (yogurt containers, jar tops, etc.)

  • Paper or plastic straws, twigs, or sticks

  • Scrap plastic, paper, or fabric for flags

  • Craft glue or a hot glue gun (with adult supervision)

  • Scissors

  • Sand or beige paint (optional for decoration)

  • Markers, stickers, or leftover craft supplies to decorate

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Gather and Prep Your Recyclables

Head to your recycling bin and pull out clean items that could work as castle parts—boxes for walls, tubes for towers, and lids for turrets. Cut down the boxes into smaller sections if needed, and make sure everything is dry and ready to work with.

Step 2: Plan Your Castle Layout

Before gluing anything down, lay out your castle design on a flat surface. Decide where the towers, walls, and “gate” will go. You can make it symmetrical, or go wild with a quirky kingdom layout!

Step 3: Glue the Main Structure Together

Use craft glue (or hot glue if you’re working with older kids or want faster drying). Start attaching the boxes and tubes together to form the base of your sandcastle. Stack tubes on top of boxes to create turrets. Use plastic lids as domes or roof tops.

Step 4: Add Decorative Elements

This is where the fun begins! Use:

  • Bottle caps as windows or shields

  • Buttons as faux stones

  • Cutout shapes from scrap cardboard for castle doors or battlements (those square-topped castle walls!) Get creative with what you’ve got – there’s no wrong way to build your dream castle.

Step 5: Make and Add Flags

Cut small triangles or flags from scrap plastic, fabric, or colored paper. Tape or glue these to the tops of straws, sticks, or twigs. Then, glue them onto the tops of towers or castle corners. You can even personalize each flag with a coat of arms or your child’s initials!

Step 6: Add the “Sand” Effect (Optional)

For an authentic look, brush glue over the castle and sprinkle it with craft sand. No sand on hand? Use beige paint, or mix some flour with a pinch of cinnamon for a sandy texture.

Step 7: Let it Dry and Display!

Let everything dry completely—especially if you’ve used a lot of glue. Then proudly display your recycled sandcastle on a shelf, or use it as part of imaginative play time.

Bonus Ideas:

  • Build a whole sandcastle village and connect them with paper bridges.

  • Make tiny “people” out of clothespins or paper scraps.

  • Add fairy lights inside for a magical castle glow at night.

This project is a fantastic way to keep little hands busy and teach kids the value of reusing materials. Plus, it’s just plain fun! Whether you’re doing this at home, in a classroom, or at a summer camp, your recycled sandcastles are sure to be a hit.