Giveaway: YouCanMakeThis.com
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your participation.
The winner is Amy of There is Only One Happiness To Love and Be Loved!
Congratulations!
If you like to sew or make crafts, this is the site for you.
From the site: “YouCanMakeThis.com was created with the goal of serving the curious, “do-it-yourselfer” by providing high quality, easy-to-understand guides. We do this by partnering with designer-authors who share their expertise in a variety of eBooks. To eliminate the hassle of shipping, all of our guides are in convenient eBook format. These easy-to-use electronic files are available to download immediately after purchase! No waiting!”
A while ago, I was searching the internet for a pattern to make a diaper bag tote for my baby boutique. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the exact one I was looking for. So, imagine my surprise when YouCanMakeThis.com contacted me to sponsor a review/giveaway and when I went to check out the site, I found the pattern I was looking for! I guess it was just meant to be.
Once I chose my project, I was immediately emailed the download link. It was so easy to access it! And I loved the step-by-step instructions and accompanying photos. They were clear and to the point to ensure I wouldn’t get lost along the way.
They have so many craft projects to choose from like sewing, embroidery, cooking, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, woodworking, jewelry making, and many others. These eBooks are written by Moms just like you who want to share their expertise in a way that even the most novice crafter can understand. What a cool concept!
From now until June 25th, you will receive 15% off your entire purchase (one-time offer per person). Just enter the code “ISLAND15″ during check-out.
YouCanMakeThis.com has generously donated a craft project of the the winner’s choice to one lucky person!
To enter:
- Stop by YouCanMakeThis.com before midnight, June 23rd.
- Then come back and mention in comments which project you’d like to win. That’s it!
- A random winner will be selected and notified on June 24th.
- The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.
To earn more entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket.
- Subscribe to my feed
- Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to YouCanMakeThis.com.
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NOTE: Due to the overwhelming response I receive for extra entries, from now on please submit a separate comment for each extra ticket you’re submitting. This will ensure that all your extra efforts are counted. Thank you!
This giveaway is open to everyone WORLD-WIDE. Good luck!
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About the author: Owner and founder of An Island Life. Sharing my life as a mother to 3 wonderful daughters, working as a flight attendant, and living a blessed life in Hawaii. |
I’d love to make “The Wrap Skirt” so I’ll enter for that! Wow, so much to choose from there.
tnchick’s last blog post..Dona Nobis Pacem
I’d love to make “the wrap skirt” – many of them! so, i’ll enter for that. thanks so much for the chance.
tnchick’s last blog post..Dona Nobis Pacem
The Coming and Going handbag is so sassy!
Hillary’s last blog post..Dear Construction Workers in My Backyard,
I would love to win the Hand Stamped Pendant Jewelry e-book
The name of that web site surely means they have not had to teach the likes of ME to make something with my own two hands, but if they think they’re up to the challenge I’d love to try the Baby-Safe Bunny Rabbit Pattern.
Christine’s last blog post..Five Things
I would like to win the Girly Room Decor and Hair Bow Holders book.
Courtney’s last blog post..Photo Hunt: Emotions
I’d love to make Randy the Rhino for the Rhino lover in my life.
Wow! I’m bookmarking that site! Even if I won this giveaway, I’d still go back for more.
If I won, I’d definitely pick one of the jewelry making books. I’ve been making bead jewelry for a while but I’ve kind of gotten burned out on it because I only know a few techniques. I’d love to learn something different, maybe expand my Etsy shop which currently only has like 5 bracelets on it.
So there’s my comment entry…
And I’m also subscribed to your feed AND your badge is on my blog’s sidebar.
April’s last blog post..Sparkle Friends
I would love to make Randy the Rhino from the kit on “You Can Make This.”
I like the Sew Boutique 4 Dolly: A-Line Dresses & Tops. My little miss is into undressing/dressing her baby doll right now – it would be fun to give her some options.
Jane’s last blog post..Sea Anemones and Birthdays
I would love to win the ruffle capris bundle pack! What a fun giveaway!!! I have been eying that site for quite a while now!
Thanks,
Katie
Katie’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday ~ Summer’s in Full Swing!
I would love to win the ruffle capris bundle pack! What an awesome giveaway!!!
Katie’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday ~ Summer’s in Full Swing!
I like the Wild for Watermelons – Drawstring Bag!
Wild for Watermelons – Drawstring Bag
I would love the original marymo handmade ponytail and clip kit. Great giveaway, thanks!
Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland’s last blog post..Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway
Blogged ya:
http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/06/giveaways-over-at-island-life.html
Thanks again!
Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland’s last blog post..Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway
i’d love the roundneck sundress pattern for my daughter. i want to make her 1st birthday party dress for her.
I’d love to do Pocket Pals with my daughter. Thanks for opening this to non-US residents as well!
Sandier Pastures’s last blog post..it will feel like 1989 again
I would love to win the Jeweled Headbands tutorial. Thanks!
I’m a subscriber!
I’ve also your cute button on my sidebar
Just click on my name to check. Thanks!
bunny’s last blog post..Valentina’s 1st Blog Anniversary
I would choose the pocket pals! russellkids6@gmail.com
I like the “oh so Chrc apron” Thanks for a chance to win.
I love the site. So many fun patterns. I love the little guys neck tie pattern. That would be so fun for my little guy.
I would like to win the “No Greater Joy” Stitchery Pattern
Carey’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday
I really like the Mom and Me handbag set project. My 18 month daughter loves to carry a bag around like mommy!
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/handbags/Mom-and-Me-Handbags.htm
happyathome’s last blog post..Instant Garden!
I’d like to try the seashell sunhat crochet pattern. I crochet a little and think I could handle that! Plus it’s a great item for little girls.
I love the “graceful” digital scrapbooking kit!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Kim @ What’s That Smell?’s last blog post..Parents Magazine Next Cover Model?
I would love, love, love the Hand Soldered Art Glass Collage Pendants instructions!
I would like to win Basic Cake Decorating.
Randy the Rhino is cute
I’d like to win “How to Applique the Easy Way”.
If I win, I would like the Digital Scrapbooking Kit – Hint of Beauty. I am JUST starting to use digital scrapbooking and I need to “grow” my collection.
I’m also a subscriber.
I’d love to win so I could get the “How to Sew a Vintage Pillowcase Dress”, “Shopping Cart Seat Cover”, “The Emily Dress”, or “Hope Joy bubble Top”. Soooo cute!!!
I’d like to win so I could get the pattern for the Emily Dress or the Hope Joy Bubble Top!
So many amazing items to select from. Quickly browsing I really like the Make Your Own Gourmet Cookie Bouquet and also several of the crochet and knit ones.
I would really like the Make Your Own Cookie Bouquet!
I love the bundle pack of skirts (tie, wrap & patchwork) my girls & I wear dresses & skirts all the time, being able to make our own would be awesome!
Sweetpeas’s last blog post..BUGS!!!!
I love the Coming and Going bag. It’s so sassy!
Hillary’s last blog post..Dear Construction Workers in My Backyard,
How to Make Trendy Totes seems like a fun thing to do. (Also, helps much with gift giving, as this family of mine keeps growing and growing…)
Christina W.’s last blog post..Campaign smearing
I would love the digital scrapbooking kit-flower child. I think I could really make a pretty page with that!
If I were the lucky winner, I’d definitely choose the ““Going Greenâ€? Multi-Purpose Crochet Bag” pattern…I’ve been crochetting afghans for many many years, but have never made myself (or others) a bag. This would be great for me as I always look for new bags to use.
Great giveaway!!!! Would love to win!!!!
I love the Crazy for Collars book.
I like the Crochet Christmas Embellishment Patterns.
I’m such a jewelry-oholic that I need to learn how to make my own–then I’ll become a bead-oholic. I’d like Gigi’s Guide to Faux & Cluster Fringe Bracelets.
I would love to learn how to make the Trendy Tote Bag. I have really been noticing these boutique-style bags that I see women carrying, but they are out of our budget. Think I could make one of them if I had a good, simple pattern. Thanks for the contest and giving me the chance to win!
The crochet pumpkin hat.
I would love to make beaded barretts
I would love to try and make the Swag Purse
I’ve been wanting to get this ebook “How to make a Scrabble Tile Pendant” they are gorgeous!
I love all the quilting patterns, but I would have to choose the “Summer Celebration” Quilt.
I would love to get the How to make a Scrabble Tile Pendant ebook. Thanks!
My son would love to make the silly puppy hat
I’m confused? Are these books or projects that has the supplies to make the crafts? If they are just books then I’ll pass.
This is REALLY tough because there are so many great things. Right now it’s a toss up between the ruched and lotus flower pin AND the scrabble tile pendant. Decisions, decisions…..
So many amazing items to look at. So far I really like the Make Your Own Gourmet Cookie Bouquet with and several of the crochet and knitting items.
i’d love the roundneck sundress pattern for lily. she loves to be all girly. I want to take advantage of that while i can
My daughters and I want to make the Knit Watermelon Blossom Hat together
My daughters and I want to make the Knit Watermelon Blossom Hat together.
Hi Kailani – I’d try the easy wallets… as I lose my wallet SO often. Imagine how handy it would be if I could make my own replacements!!
Hope you’re well.
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/handbags/Quick-and-Easy-Wallets-and-Wristlets.htm
Topchamp’s last blog post..Adventure
I like the “How to make hand stamped pendant jewelry”
I’m also subscribed to your feed!
Wow! I am a scrapbooker! The Hint of Beauty digital kit or anything to do with scrapbooking. I’m addicted! blackford56@yahoo.com
I’m subscribed to your feed
I’d love to make the hand bag that’s on the site Thanks
I would like to win the hand bag kit Thanks
I would like the Crochet a Tangler sampler purse.
I would like How to Make a Four Quarters Dress
Oh, the Summer Celebration Quilt is phenomenal!
I would pick the simply hearts quilt. I’ve been wanting to start quilting, but hesitant to jump into a big project.
I would love How to Make Hair Bows. I have 3 little girls and I have always wanted to learn how to make boutique hair bows for my girls. Thanks for this fun giveaway!
i love the granny skullcap with flowers!
I’d love the Aivilo Pocket Messenger Bag.
I would love to win either the how to make trendy totes or the aivilo pocket handbag patterns. Thanks so much!!!
Amy’s last blog post..Tired Boy…Part 2
I have also added your button to my side bar!!
Amy’s last blog post..Tired Boy…Part 2
I have subscribed to your feed!!
Amy’s last blog post..Tired Boy…Part 2
I also wrote a blog entry linking to you and You Can Make This!!! Thanks so much for such fun giveaways!!!
Amy’s last blog post..Tired Boy…Part 2
So much to choose from but I loved all the hair accessories! and they didn’t look too complicated!!
BabyPrincessJewels Boutique Jeweled Headband and Boutique Bracelet Instructions Ebook
So hard to pick just one! But I think I would want the How to make a Scrabble Tile Pendant one.
I would like to try the Hand Soldered Art Glass Collage Pendants. May be the beginning of a new hobby. Thanks!
the digital scrap kit “graceful” thank yoU!!
How to Make Hand Stamped Pendant Jewelry
I would love to make some digital scrapbooks!
The All Boy is one of my fav. offered from there site!
Thanks
I love the ALL BOY digi scrap kit!!
Thanks
the silly puppy hat.
I love the Deconstructed Sweater Purse by Jus Shar Designs!
the hooded bath towel
I’d like to try the Sweet Pea handbag. Thanks for the neat contest!
I would love to make a juice pouch purse!! These kits are so cool!
I’d like to win the Bundle Pack: The “All for Your Pet” Set!, it would come in very handy for our rescue’s fundraising events!
Oh my gosh we love the Knit Watermelon Blossom Hat! It is adorable.
the ladybug top is real cute
Prince Charming Soft Toy Frog Pattern
I would really, really love to win the Little Pink Ladybug Ribbon Sculptures!!!! They are so intricately beautiful, creative and precious!!! Thank you for the contest!
Sweet Pea Totes. I want to try sewing my own bag.
Randy the Rhino is nice
I’d love to make Double or Triple Strand Bracelet. What a wonderful site! Thank you so much!
I love this site! I’ve gotten some of there free projects & they are really nice. I also love the digital frames that they sell. I’d love to win the Sew Boutique 4 Dolly! V. 1
Ginny’s last blog post..Field Day & Last Day of School ~ Hurray!
I love the “Sewing Made Simple”!
ladybug top
How to Make Hand Stamped Pendant Jewelry
I’d like to try the Coming and Going handbag .
The Sweet Pea Handbag! for sure…LOVE THIS> Thanks
I think any of the “kids can make this” would be fun. I am always looking for something to inspire a 4 year old.
I love to win the “coming and going handbag”
Cake decorating
I love Argyle Blues.
I would like to win the Hand Stamped Pendant Jewelry e-book. Thanks for introducing the YouCanMakeThis.com website.
I would love to try the boys ties. Just imagine what you could come up with as far as patterns! Thanks for a great giveaway!
the digital scrapbooking kit
I’d like to make Karen Capri Pants and Halter Top for my granddaughter
Wrap skirt!!
Crochet Christmas Embellishment Patterns
I like the digital scrapbooking summertime fun
I like the Digital Scrapbooking Kit: Flower Child, Make Your Own Gourmet Cookie Bouquet with BONUS or Basic Decorating Techniques. Please enter me.
I would love the beginners guide to high key photography and beyond.
I love, love, love the Twirl Pettiskirt! Pettiskirts are SO expensive, but I know my sister could make one fi I had a pattern.
SarahHub’s last blog post..Another Sleep-Talker?
I’d like the Mitch the Monkey soft toy-the kids would enjoy that
Basic cake making
I think the Hand Soldered Art Glass Collage Pendants would be a blast!
Digital Scrapbooking – ShabbyChic Dream is my favorite.
Ice Cream Cone Bag
I subscribe to your feed
Twirl Pettiskirt
Bundle Pack: Boutique Mini Tote and Fat Quarter Handbag
i like any crafts that fit a 9 yr old boy who loves to bond with momma, thanks
I want to try to make a Cha Cha bracelet.
I’d love to make “The Wrap Skirt�
There’s two that I would love to have, the pirate hat, just because hats are so much fun to play pretend with, and the crayons and coloring book tote, because there are some days you could just throw that stuff away when you inadvertantly step on them without seeing them.
I would like to try the pocket hand bag or one of the scrapbooking projects
I’d like a chance to win the Ultimate Bow Guide thanks!
Dayna’s last blog post..Welcome, Summer!
Wow! Great site! I found tons I would love to purchase . . .
The crochet poodle purse, the trendy tote pattern, and the girly room signs patterns are just a few!!
Hugs
Renee
the poodle purse for me!!!
bracelet kit
“How to Applique the Easy Way”
I’d love to make the All Purpose Boutique bag for my daughter in law for a diaper bag
I would love crazy for collars. I could make some collars for my dogs and raise some money for my rescue group. Thank you.
I would like the easy way to applique crafts.
Hi! I volunteer at our local Humane Society and I love my pets so I would like the “All For Your Pet” set. Thanks!
Wow, so many I really like but if I had to choice just one right now it would be Girly Room Decor and Hair Bow Holders
I’d love to make the How to Cover a Large wipes box – that looks neat!
Storm’s last blog post..Weekly Meal Plan
I want to learn How to Make Hand Stamped Pendant Jewelry.
I would absolutely love to win Make Your Own Gourmet Cookie Bouquet with BONUS
The Wild for Watermelons – Drawstring Bag looks great.
I’d have to say Basic Cake Making
Capturing Children’s Clothing: A Photographer’s Guide. This is something I really need to learn how to do better. I’m glad to see someone has written a guide.
I SOOOOO want a wrap skirt!
Quick and Easy Wallets and Wristlets. Thanks for hosting this sweep. Now that i know about this website, i’ll probably buy something from them!
The Sweetheart Dress
I can make it!
this giveaway would be awesome
i think id pick the trendy tote
I love Basic Decorating Techniques!
I subscribed to your feed.
I like the stuffed animal kits like Reggie the Reindeer.
The aprons!
Crochet Christmas Embellishment Patterns
Hope I win!!!
Katie’s last blog post..Ryan’s 4th Birthday, Part 3 – The final hoorah
Love the wrap skirt with the come and go bag; many thanks SW
I’d love the lounge pants pattern.
I like the Bundle Pack: Twirl Skort & Bubble Top pattern. I think these would look so cute on my little girls! Thanks
Hair Clippy Guide with Bonus Hairbow eBook
Noreen’s last blog post..Limes for Dessert
I would like the Apron pattern.
Amy
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