Think Crafts Blog – Craft Ideas and Projects – CreateForLess

By Crafts-a lot Contributor, Mable who is an avid reader of craft blogs & magazines and has aspirations to improve her crafting skills. Join Mable on Facebook to socialize and share with other crafters!

Twice a year the Craft & Hobby Association Conference & Trade Show (CHA) is held to discuss, what else, crafts! During the conference we get to see the new products manufacturers have been developing and get a sneak peek of the new designs and ideas. Industry experts come together to discuss trends and promotion of the craft industry. I like seeing all the incredible booths and displays!

At CHA we met the Crochet Dude and Tim Holtz! And our CreateForLess team had dinner with Mark Montano! Mark Montano! He delighted us with us entertaining stories and awesome craft ideas! Can’t wait for your next book Mark!

The Best Booth Award went to the DieCuts with a View & Blue Moon Beads!

The peacock is made with DCWV paper, glitter and lots of glue!

This display was made completely out of Blue Moon Beads.

I want to make this beaded waterfall for my bathroom! Check out more of the DCWV & Blue Moon Beads booth here.

An exciting part was the appearance by Tori Spelling! She is working with Darice on her jewelry making line {Styled} by Tori Spelling. What I loved about this new product line is you can make your own custom jewelry without needing tools or pliers.

You can mix and match the chains, pendants and beads to create and re-create your own designs.

Check out this video to see more of Tori’s designs!

We’re so excited to introduce our newly redesigned CreateForLess website! After months of planning, the day has finally arrived to share our brand new look and features with you. Many of the changes we made came from your comments and suggestions, and we wanted to thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

We’ve been working hard to bring you a cleaner and updated look and feel. And now you can finally buy just 1 item, no more purchase multiple requirements! But you can still buy in bulk and save, with our bulk quantity discounts. What hasn’t changed is our large selection, everyday low prices and commitment to offering an easy online shopping experience.

We hope you love the new design as much as we do. Take a look and tell us what you think about our new site. We’d love to hear your feedback, as we’re constantly looking to improve your shopping experience.

Happy Crafting!

The CreateForLess Team

Congratulations to cindy harris who was randomly selected as our Free Stuff Friday winner and will receive Dry Cleaner’s Secret, Stain be Gone pens, Wrinkle Releaser Plus Spray, Lint Brush and Simplicity Fix it Fast!

Safely clean and freshen your dry-clean-only clothes and fabrics right in your home dryer with Dry Cleaner’s Secret. Removes odors such as smoke and perspiration, leaving your clothes with a nice light scent. Safe to use on acetate, cashmere, cotton, linen, nylon, polyester, ramie, rayon, silk and wool. Wrinkle Releaser Plus Spray 24oz easily removes wrinkles, freshens clothing and eliminates static cling. Safe on ALL fabrics. Great for home, office, dorm or travel. Use on household items like curtains and drapes. Use with iron or steamer instead of starch. Whether it’s on your clothes or in your sewing machine, lint gets everywhere, and trying to control it is quite a feat. Care & Repair Roller 60 Sheets are ideal to use for clothing, upholstery, auto and pet hair.

cindy harris’ winning answer to “What is your favorite day of the week?” was…

“I love Saturdays. Thats the day I can spend with my family.”

Enter to win a 12×12 DieCuts Album & a multi-pack of Bazzill Paper!

DieCuts makes quality Albums and Scrapbooks that help you create an an exciting showpiece or treasured gift, whether for a birthday, graduation or just as a memory for a special event. Bazzill Multi Packs create beautifully colored cards, invitations, scrapbook pages, memory albums, journals, and more. Each sheet is acid-free, lignin-free and 8.5″x 11″. This package includes 5 each of 6 different colors for a total of 30 sheets.

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: What is your middle name?

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Enter to win craft supplies to make your Valentine’s Day cards! Includes a heart punch, K&Co gift boxes, Valentine’s embellishments, red envelopes and more!

K&Company Valentine Gift Boxes Kit contains 18 total pieces, 6 cardstock box shapes (pre-scored and perforated), 6 decorative Red felt roses, and 6 cardstock tags. Box has dot and stripe patterns, from the collection, all in shades of Pink, Red, Burgundy, Tangerine, Lemon, Lime, Cream, and White. The Paper Accents 4.25″x 5.5″ Envelopes 25pc Dark Red are acid free, lignin free, buffered and archival quality envelopes. EK Paper Shapers Medium Intertwine Hearts Punch will easily enhance cards, scrapbook pages and make unique craft projects. Punch measures 1″ x 7/8″.

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: Do you believe in love at first sight?

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Visit the Best of 2011 Sale and browse our picks for the best products of the year. Save on K & Company Smash, EK Paper Shapers Garland Punches, Clover Wonder Clips and our favorite New Books & Patterns. See more of our favorites of the year…

On the first day of Christmas, my crafty friends gave to me…An Ackfeld “Believe” Silver Wire Door Hanger!

Ackfeld Wire Door Hangers will give you one more place where you can display your creativity! The holders have angled “hooks” that have been designed to go over the top of most doors and yet still let them shut, and a place for you to display your work of art. Below the word is a wooden dowel on which to hang your handiwork. Measures approximately18 1/2″x 8″x 1 3/4″ (at hook). Holder has an Antique Silver, slightly textured, finish.

Every day until Christmas, we’ll post a new giveaway on Think Crafts. To enter to win, simply comment on the blog post with the word of the day. We’ll pick the winner randomly and contact them via email. Deadline is midnight tonight and the winner will be announced the next day on Facebook. One entry per person please.

Word of the Day: Santa

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