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The votes are tallied, and it was a close race! It’s time to announce the winners of the 2013 Crafties.  Our contest entrants had great things to say about all of the winners and the runners up. Did your favorites take home the golden glue gun trophy?

Here are the winners of the 2013 Crafties…

Best Quilting Supply – Clover Wonder Clips

-       “Best Quilting Supply is Clover Wonder Clips, so much easier and stronger than pins, and I don’t have to worry about sticking myself!” – Carol M.

Best Organizer - ArtBin Storage Magnetic Die Case

-       “I love the ArtBin Storage Magnetic Die Case, it keeps all of my dies safe, and easy to access” – Julie P.

Best Adhesive – E6000 Glue

-       “Best adhesive is E6000, it will hold anything!” – Bernice A.

Best Scrapbooking Supply – DieCuts Paper Stacks

-       “Best Scrapbooking Supply is DCWV Paper Stacks, they coordinate together so well and there are so many choices!” – Jean L.

Best New Craft Supply - We R Memory Envelope Punch Board

-       “Best New Craft Supply is hands down the We R Memory Envelope Punch Board, I’m never buying envelopes again!” – Lianne S.

Best Scissors - Tim Holtz Kushgrip Non-Stick Scissors by Tonic Studios

-       “Tim Holtz Scissors are the best scissors for scrapbooking. You can do intricate cuts and they seem to never get dull. I own 3 pairs.” – Peggy W.

Best Needlework Supply - Clover Amour Crochet Hooks

-       “I love the Amour crochet hooks by Clover. They are the most comfortable hooks I have ever used. I have Carpul Tunnel in my hands and used to have to use a brace while I crocheted. Now I’m brace free and couldn’t be happier. I’m pain-free and can crochet longer. Amour=Love,and I love my Amour Hooks!!!” – Margie C.

Best All Around Craft Tool- Mod Podge

-       “MOD PODGE MOD PODGE MOD PODGE! Best All around craft tool! Can you tell I love it?” – Lynn C.

You voted, and now we’re putting all of your favorite craft tools on sale at CreateForLess until April 1st, 2013. Check out the 2013 Crafties Sale to save on all of the winners.

Happy St Patty’s Day! If you’re scrambling to come up with some fun and easy activities to celebrate, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve come up with a few decorations, recipes, and activities to make this St. Patrick’s Day special. All of the materials can most likely be found around your house, you may only need a quick trip to the grocery store for one or two items.

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Streamers – Studio DIY

Find some green streamers, and you’ll have a fun shamrock decoration in no time. This garland makes for a great party decoration or just as a quick way to spruce up your home without spending a bunch of time crafting decorations.

Thumb Printed Shamrocks – Inner Child Fun

Grab your green ink pad and cardstock, and teach your children to make shamrocks using their thumbs. This great St. Patrick’s Day craft can be repeated every year to watch your children grow. You could even hang on to the same paper every year, and display it as your child grows!

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By Guest Blogger Diane from the blog CraftyPod

In addition to her fantastic sewing and craft projects, Diane’s blog CraftyPod gives insider tips and ideas for selling your crafts and your blog.

This design showed up in my sketchbook a long time ago, but I resisted making it because I really don’t need another pincushion. But I do have a pretty serious yo-yo habit, and finally broke down when I couldn’t resist playing with my yo-yo maker any longer.

So, this project begins with 6 to 8 yo-yos. I used my beloved Clover Yo-Yo Maker. If you prefer to kick it old school, then use Heather Bailey’s gorgeous tutorial for making them from scratch.

Warning! Math-y Bits!

So, let’s figure out some sizing for your pincushion. I promise, being very math-challenged, I’ve tried to keep this part as painless as possible.

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It’s Friday again and that means we get to give away another crafty prize! This week, one winner will receive a Valentine’s Day prize pack!

This Valentine’s Day prize pack comes with 6 skeins of festive Sugar n’ Cream yarn and 2 Clover Pom Pom makers that make heart shaped pom poms! Make gift toppers, garlands, and more with this fun prize!

Every Friday we’ll post a giveaway on Think Crafts and all you have to do is comment on the blog post answering the question of the week. We’ll pick the winners and contact them via email. Deadline is midnight tonight and the winner will be announced Monday. One entry per person please.

Question of the week:  ”If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be?”

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It’s our favorite day of the week because we get to give away another fabulous prize! This week we’ve got a fun craft that will liven up your decor just in time for Valentine’s Day!

This Valentine’s Day prize pack comes with 6 skeins of festive Sugar n’ Cream yarn and 2 Clover Pom Pom makers that make heart shaped pom poms! Make gift toppers, garlands, and more with this fun prize!

Every Friday we’ll post a giveaway on Think Crafts and all you have to do is comment on the blog post answering the question of the week. We’ll pick the winners and contact them via email. Deadline is midnight tonight and the winner will be announced Monday. One entry per person please.

Question of the week:  ”What is your favorite dessert?”

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By Kid’s Crafts Contributor Stephanie, from the blog A Geek In Glasses.

The paint aisle at the local store is always a fun place. There are so many options and with those paint chip cards I feel I have to take one of every color home, but then what am I going to do with them? I can only paint the walls so many times so that stack of newly collected paint chip cards really have no use. Or do they?

Supplies

• Paint Chip cards
• Scissors
• Tacky Glue
• Cardstock
• String or Thread
• Needle

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By CreateForLess.com Team Member Joselyn

Beginning knitting can be an extremely frustrating process. While you’re imagining all of the beautiful sweaters and complicated patterns you can create, you find out that you are far from knitting anything more than a straight line. Some people never make it past scarves, knitting more for relaxation or something to do with their hands. However, scarves can get a little boring, and they can take forever. Besides, how many scarves do you really need? Here’s a project that a knitter of any skill level can make quickly, using scrap yarn. If you haven’t taken the first step to learning basic stitches, here’s a great website that can teach you everything you need to know and more: Learn How To Knit.

Materials:

• Scrap Yarn (worsted weight)
• US Size 8  knitting needles or Double Pointed Needles for more experienced knitters
• Darning needle