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Enter to win the Bias Tape Maker by Simplicity! Create customized single fold bias tape with the push of a button!

With the Simplicity Bias Tape Makers you can fold and evenly press fabric to make your own bias tape. Multiple sizes to choose from, and you can choose the fabrics that best show off your project. Electric- Bias Tape Maker can fold and press 12 yards of bias in 60 seconds. No more tediously trying to press bias tape into shape and burning fingertips. Several folder sizes are available, depending on the finished width you need, and the temperature of the pressing unit is adjustable for various fabrics. There’s even an auto-shut-off (after 10 minutes of non-use) for safety.

This Bias Tape Maker comes with 6 different sizes of Bias Tape Machine Tips. With multiple sizes to choose from, you can choose the fabrics that best show off your project. Quick and easy to use and change. Simply snap the desired size into place on your Bias Tape Maker machine and, once you have cut your fabric, your ready to go. Sizes included in this prize are Single Fold Tips in 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1 1/4″, and Quilt Binding Tips in 1 1/8″ and 1 1/4″.

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 winner and contact them via email. Deadline is midnight tonight and the winner will be announced Monday. One entry per person please.

Question of week: Where do you get your crafting inspiration?

Congratulations to Ruth Ann who was randomly selected as the winner of Free Stuff Friday and the  Clover Template Trace N Create Zieman City Bag!  And the Clover Yo-Yo Maker in Large, Extra-Large and Jumbo.

The Clover Nancy Zieman Trace N Create Templates will help you create projects that will give you the status “designer” among your friends. Talk about versatile, these collections have style options from sophisticated to fancy. Choose your favorite fabric, gather your notions and sit down to enjoy the process of creating. The sewing is simple; the results are very rewarding!

Leave it to Clover to create a tool that makes it quick and easy to produce nicely shaped yo-yos. This new plastic tool helps you make evenly spaced stitches to create gathers that in turn lead to lovely circular and beautiful shaped yo-yos. A great way to create decorations, accessories and home decor projects.

Ruth Ann’s winning answer to  ”With summer winding down, what was your favorite thing you did this summer?” was…

“I hosted our Family Reunion at the cabin up north; for a whole weekend! Had a 100% turnout for 40 people! I had tents and campers all around the cabin and 5 people sleeping in my room! It was priceless!”

Enter to win a  Clover Template Trace N Create Zieman City Bag! In addition enjoy the Clover Yo-Yo Maker in Large, Extra-Large and Jumbo. Use these products to create one-of-a-kind bags!

The Clover Nancy Zieman Trace N Create Templates will help you create projects that will give you the status “designer” among your friends. Talk about versatile, these collections have style options from sophisticated to fancy. Choose your favorite fabric, gather your notions and sit down to enjoy the process of creating. The sewing is simple; the results are very rewarding!

Leave it to Clover to create a tool that makes it quick and easy to produce nicely shaped yo-yos. This new plastic tool helps you make evenly spaced stitches to create gathers that in turn lead to lovely circular and beautiful shaped yo-yos. A great way to create decorations, accessories and home decor projects.

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 winner and contact them via email. Deadline is midnight tonight and the winner will be announced Monday. One entry per person please.

Question of week: With summer winding down, what was your favorite thing you did this summer?

Congratulations to TishSch who was randomly selected as the winner of Free Stuff Friday and this complete apron making kit put together by The Apron Lady herself!

The Apron Lady Little Flirty Skirty Pattern - Named for the way the front and side panels of this bib apron, curve with the body. Girls of all ages will love the sassy fit of this apron, with 2 pockets, and the flattering way it ties in the front. Also featured in this pattern is the adorable Half Apron, with an old style Hollywood Waistline. Patterns are sizes 2 through Preteen. Look for the adult size so Mom and Daughter can have matching aprons while they present their holiday creations.

The Apron Lady Hoot Owl Apron Pattern – Your little one will love all of the 4 projects included in this pattern, each with an owl theme. Projects include the apron, a purse, a pillow, and an adorable stuffed “owlette”. And “Whooo” knows, if you make her the apron she may want to help in the kitchen. Child sizes 2 to 8. Includes instructions, diagrams, and paper pattern.

TishSch’s winning answer to ”What is your favorite project that you’ve made?” was…

“My favorite craft projects are my scrapbooks. They can tell my family things that simply words cannot, and hopefully they’ll be here to remind them how much I love them even long after I’m gone!”

Enter to win this complete apron making kit put together by The Apron Lady herself! The Apron Lady picked the fabric, Ric Rac, buttons, and flower embellishments plus included her Hoot Owl Apron Pattern and Flirty Skirty Apron Pattern!

The Apron Lady Little Flirty Skirty Pattern - Named for the way the front and side panels of this bib apron, curve with the body. Girls of all ages will love the sassy fit of this apron, with 2 pockets, and the flattering way it ties in the front. Also featured in this pattern is the adorable Half Apron, with an old style Hollywood Waistline. Patterns are sizes 2 through Preteen. Look for the adult size so Mom and Daughter can have matching aprons while they present their holiday creations.

The Apron Lady Hoot Owl Apron Pattern – Your little one will love all of the 4 projects included in this pattern, each with an owl theme. Projects include the apron, a purse, a pillow, and an adorable stuffed “owlette”. And “Whooo” knows, if you make her the apron she may want to help in the kitchen. Child sizes 2 to 8. Includes instructions, diagrams, and paper pattern.

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 winner and contact them via email. Deadline is midnight tonight and the winner will be announced Monday. One entry per person please. Contest opened to all US residents, no purchase necessary.

Question of week: What is your favorite project that you’ve made?

It’s CreateForLess’ 9th anniversary, but you’re getting the gifts!  To celebrate and thank you for your business, we’re giving you the chance to win one of several great prizes this month. Every week there’s a new prize and chance to win! Check back each week through August, to see what we’re giving away.

Click HERE to enter!

Limited to one entry per person per week.  Weekly winners will be randomly chosen every Tues in August.  The giveaways end on August 30, 2010.  The winners will be contacted via email and the prize will be shipped to the address on the entry form.   The winners will be showcased on CreateForLess.com, our Think Crafts blog and Facebook page. No specific identifying information, other than first name and city, state will be published, and your contact information will not be distributed to any other party.

Congratulations to Kelly Massman who was randomly selected as the winner of Free Stuff Friday and The Plaid Simply Screen Kit!

This kit comes complete with everything you need to make your own screen printed shirts. With Plaid Simply Screen Stencils it’s quick and fun to decorate and personalize all kinds of projects, such as memory books, frames, furniture, tees, tanks, hoodies, and much more! Simply Stencils are precision cut, have a non-slip pebble back and are made of colorful transparent material so you can easily see where to place the design. Designs can be applied in a single color, or with a multi-color effect by masking areas of the pattern. No muss, no fuss, no waiting. Just choose your design, paint color and shirt to begin creating professional quality screen printed garments.

Kit contains:

Plaid Simply Screen Stencil Chandelier
Plaid Simply Screen Stencil Love
Plaid Simply Screen Foil Pack 6pc
Plaid Simply Screen Glitter Fun Fashion 4pc
Plaid Simply Screen Paint 2oz in Oasis, Envy and Pink Pony
Plaid Simply Screen Foil & Glitter Adhesive
Plaid Technique Guide Simply Screen Printing

Kelly’s winning answer to ”What is your favorite cheesy joke?” was…

“Deja Moo: The feeling that you’ve heard this bull before.”