It’s here! Our Craft Wars episode is finally here!
Jen (the amazing talent behind Passion-For-Parties.com) and I are so excited for all of you to finally see us compete in the crafty battle!
This post is packed with so many details and so much fun, you might want to take notes and break out your calendars!
Hold on to your seats! This is going to be an exciting week!!
1. Our episode is this Tuesday!
Our episode is this Tuesday and it is the season finale! But, and this is important, there are two new episodes this week! The first airs at 8pm EST, and the second at 11p EST. We are the second episode! Look for “Pilgrim Plumbing” in your listings! Any guesses as to what we’ll be making???
PS…You’ll know you have the right episode because we have a special host! Steve Piacenza!
2. Let’s recap the show together!
Jen and I know that our episode airs pretty late Tuesday night (it’s past my bedtime!) so we’re going to give you some time to watch it through your DVR, catch a replay, or even download it from iTunes. Then, Thursday night at 8pm EST we’re hosting a LIVE Spreecast!
See the box below? Just come right back here to this post, and you can watch it happen right there! Join the chat, submit questions, even come on camera with us…we can’t wait to hear what you thought of our crafty competition!
(If you don’t see the Spreecast box it’s probably because you’re reading this through a feed. Click this link to view it right on the Nikki, In Stitches site!)
Note: Some of you know that I’m a huge fan of Spreecast and you have joined in on the fun either directly with me, or in my favorite Craft Wars judge Stephen Brown of Glitterville’s after shows. But if you’re new and have questions as to what a Spreecast is or how to participate, click here to get my list of tips for getting the best experience: Nikki, In Stitches Spreecast Instructions
3. There’s a giveaway!! There are LOTS OF GIVEAWAYS!!!
Cathie Fillian (the other half of “Cathie and Steve”) is hosting a HUGE giveaway on her site! Click here to go to her post and just leave a comment to be entered to win over $800 worth of crafty goodies!!
But wait! Some of the Craft Wars vets are also hosting smaller giveaways on their own blogs!
Here’s the full list. The rules are the same everywhere…leave a comment to be entered to win!
The Impatient Craft (Margot Potter)
HandMAKE My Day (Andrea Currie)
All Things Luci Rae (Traci Remley)
Lisa Liza Lou (Lisa Fulmer)
Ten Seconds Studio (Megan Darrow)
Liddy B. and Me! (Cheryl Burchett)
radmegan (Megan Andersen)
Foo Foo La La (Pattye Duffner)
Mindful Making (Marylena Sevigney)
Hmmmm? Anyone missing from that list?
ME!
I’m giving away a turquoise button necklace kit!
All of the supplies needed to make the necklace pictures below are included! And I have a video how-to here, so we can make the necklace together!
The rules are the same here, too! Just comment below to enter! Say anything you’d like! What’s been your favorite episode of Craft Wars so far? What crafty project are you working on right now? What’s the next project on your must-make list? You get the idea….any comment will do!
(Required Giveaway Legal Jargon: This contest is not sponsored by TLC or Craft Wars. This contest is just to celebrate the season coming to an end. All items provided are being provided by me. Open to US residents. Cathie will be drawing the grand-prize winner and the winner of the bonus prizes at 5pm on August 22, 2012 (her birthday!). She will collect all the names from the various blog posts, twitter and Facebook. They will be entered into a random generator. The first name chosen will be the grand-prize winner. We will send emails to all the winners and the goodies will be shipped to them.)
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT JOINED IN THE FUN!
4. Jen and I have even more surprises in store!
Interviews, TV appearances….all kinds of fun! The best way to keep up is to follow us on Facebook.
Nikki, In Stitches on Facebook
Passion-For-Parties.com on Facebook
Whew! That’s a lot of info to pack into one post!
Here’s a quick recap:
1. Watch our episode of Craft Wars Tuesday, August 21st at 11pm EST.
2. Join Jen and I Thursday night at 8pm EST right here for a live Spreecast where we’ll spill the beans on all the Craft Wars fun!
3. Enter all the giveaways and good luck!!!
4. Follow us on Facebook so you don’t miss a single thing!
Enjoy,
Nikki, In Stitches
LOVE!! It’d go perfect with the Lalaloopsy party I am doing next month! That’s my next project- to make an awesome Lala party.. and Angry Birds in October, and Art party in November!
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I’m so excited to see you ladies on! Hope it went great for you! Oh – I’m sad it’s ending… but it had a good run, eh? Maybe it will be back on soon? TY for the chance to win!
Super Awesome. Love Craft wars. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win
Can’t wait to watch you on Tuesday, Nikki!
What an amazing giveaway!!
I have soooo many projects but with fall would love to craft some pumpkins and a thankful banner.
rosesandt at yahoo dot com
Love the color of the necklace. I am trying out a new craft I have never done before – hardanger embroidery and am making “book thongs” for my daughter to give to her employees for Christmas.
I will be making birthday banners this week. I have been working hard on all the decore for the party.
Such an amazing giveaway!! Fingers crossed!! Lots of fun crafting to do with all those awesome supplies!!
I have loved every episode… so much fun.. love your necklace.. and now following you on facebook too…. hugs..
Been waiting all summer for your episode! Can’t wait….(and thanks for the chance to win!)
I loved Craft Wars and will miss it! I am a paper artist so my next project (later today, lol) will be paper related. Please enter me in the Craft Wars Giveaway!
Such a great giveaway! krista_weber[at]yahoo[dot]com
Craft Wars is a fun show.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi Nikki,
What an amazing journey this has been to craft, blog, and connect with so many wonderful artists. I enjoyed my first Spreecast last week and look forward to trying to be there on Thursday with you and Jen. So far I have enjoyed all of the episodes of Craft Wars, but have to be honest about Episode 1 being a bit of a favorite. I had been following Christy Tomlinson for a while when I found out she would be on the show and love her Mixed Media style. I also enjoyed the last two episodes since I feel like the bar had been raised compared to other episodes. Wonderful show and so happy that Crafters are being Represented!
Can’t wait to watch you and Jen on Tuesday!
:O)
Jessica S
AWESOME PRIZES! My next project will be an altered canvas to hang in my new bathroom! LOVE Craft Wars! Looking forward to the 2 shows tomorrow night! Thanks for the chance! shercara@aol.com http://www.shercara.blogspot.com
Sign me up for the giveaways! I don’t have a favorite episode….I am sure I will after the 11pm episode…way to go Nikki!!!!!
I picked up a Tim Holtz Idea-ology Configurations Print Tray to alter at Michael’s a few days ago and I am going to alter it using paper, paints, VerDay, and all sorts of fun bling and stuff. I originally thought to give it a holiday theme since it is going to be a holiday gift but now I am thinking how about 1-18 years for on of my children. Maybe Halloween or Christmas or Back to school pics etc. I don’t know…will have to work it out and get it done. Vickie
I’d love to win the giveaway and look forward to Craft Wars!
I want to decoupage one of the tables in my studio with inspirational photos.
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What a fabulous necklace kit! I love the episode with Margot Potter! She’s one of my favorite people ever! The crafty project that I’m working on right now is building and painting props for a new display of ceramic pots in our store. I want to have everything at different levels to really draw the eye around the display instead of making it a sea of ceramic. The trick is not making the tiers stand out themselves, but still look nice. And of course, using materials found in the store or on-hand without breaking the budget!
I love this contest and I love Craft Wars. My question would be how to apply as a contestant! My husband and I could so rock it! My next craft projects are some altered jewelry. This prize package would save me a fortune for these projects! I’ve been reading these blogs and I have a large collection of things from my grandmother to alter for my daughter and granddaughters! I am especially ;looking forward to some projects using watches. I will definitely be checking some of these vet blogs out! my email is margieippc@gmail.com.
Looking forward to seeing your episode! I’ve really enjoyed watching the series this summer and will miss it!
I’m loving this contest! I’m sewing a clutch for my friend’s b-day. Here’s hoping for a season two! lizscorpio@aol.com
my favorite craft wars so far was probably the Beach/backyard furniture! I loved what they created! Great show, so fun to watch!
Love your necklace too!
Can’t wait to see you tomorrow! My next project is something simple–hairbow holders! The last project I have left to organize her accessories! Thanks so much for the chance!
Lauradassance@yahoo.com
Love-love-love the show!
OMG! This is the biggest giveaway yet! I wanna win! 🙂
all good things must end! Hopefully there will be a new season.
This is a great giveaway 🙂
Good luck tomorrow, I’ll be one of the people watching you on a rerun!!
As for my future crafting projects, I’m going to be making several books with handmade embellishments, unusual covers and interactive pages!
LOVE!! Can’t wait to see you tonight on Craft Wars! Right now…I am working on a birthday party for my little man…making lots of pirate stuff!
I LOVE to repurpose stuff I find at garage sales and thrift stores, so Craft Wars is right up my alley! My next project is BIG garden/fence art using old fan blades and glass vases, plates and candleholders…
So fun!
I’m crafting some tiki-themed items for a vintage tiki bar I just recovered (almost done)!
dessertchic.blogspot.com
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melisataylor@me.com
pick me! pick me! pick me! (mthrjulie at gmail dot com)
this mixed media artist would create on any surface i can find!
Love Craft Wars. Great necklace, and thanks for the chance to win!
Looking forward to tonight’s episodes but sad to see the season end. It went by so fast!!! But I’ll still be crafting every day as usual till next season. 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win so many fabulous prizes!!!
scrapendipity@gmail.com
WooHoo! Season ending show will be awesome & can’t wait for it! Thanks for the chance to win this pretty prize too! 🙂
Loved the episode with Angela Daniels! Too bad she didn’t win! Her spooky ship was awesome! thanks for the chance to win!
I’m either going to work on the 15-foot long scarf from Dr. Who or some Christmas stockings I’m making for my friends. Actually, I’ll probably work on both at some point.
I love to watch Craft Wars while I work. It really motivates me!
my email: kathrynharris86@gmail.com
I am working on a mini banner today. I had so much fun watching Craft Wars this summer!
sandyh502001 at yahoo dot com
Wow! I am just amazed at the amount of prizes in the big give away. I am so hoping to win so I can go crazy on new projects.
The show has been great! Just when I think I want to be on the show, the pop craft has something to do with sewing. I panic. I think it would take me an hour to come up with an idea let alone sew it. I think the best part of the show is the creative crafts that are made within the time available. Amazing.
What I have to stay up for two shows, lol! I look forward to your show. Really have enjoyed them all – hopefully there will be more seasons and a few tweaks – the first challenge sometimes makes me sad – its always an uber talented person who walks away on that one, sigh.
That season was SO short!
I will be waching at 11pm. I hate to see Craft Wars come to an end.
Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful prize package.
My next craft project is a steampunk necklace!
Latest project is sorting my over 40 lb. collection of buttons by color to display in decorative jars.
I hope they have more seasons of crafts wars.
Thanks, Tonya
luvintage@sbcglobal.net
Who’s that craftrageous diva I see on my tv kicking butt with crafty awesomeness?! Oh … yeah … it’s NIKKI!!!
Seriously, only Nikki would make an arbor AND make it look so freaking awesome in so little time!! W00t!! <3
Awesome show! Very creative ideas. I’ll be tackling much smaller projects without such a strict deadline… like a floor cloth
karyn_t_shoreline@yahoo.com
Next craft will be a costume for Fruma-Sarah out of Tyvek. Just finished her “pearls” from wood beads, yarn and Viva Decor Inka Gold.
email is digifigi@gmail.com
What wonderful giveaways!! Love the necklace! Blue is my favorite color!!!!! I only got to see 2 episodes because I work on tuesday nights. I’ll have to see if I set up my DVR to record it. Can’t remember! 😉
I loved this season of Craft Wars….. What an awsome give away. I love your button necklace kit. My next project is going to be a fall related 3D paper item.
Charlene
katknit at gmail dot com