Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Worn Out!! (...and a Give-Away)

No, it's not me that's worn out (although I could use a nap right now)...It's my pen!  After working on so many faux embroidery projects, I realized I was having to go over the same spot several times and it wasn't looking so good.

Then I totaled it up and realized I'd made somewhere around 8+ faux embroideries, plus 20+ fabric postcards (that tutorial is coming...promise!).  It was just too much for one pen to handle.  So I got online and ordered a replacement...or two actually...

...plus one for you!


(No, the company didn't ask me to do this...I just figured since the shipping is more than the pen...and the same for 3 pens as it is for 1, I'd get extras.  This is my favorite pen for faux embroidery the Fabric Ball and Brush Pigmented Double Ended Fabric Marker by Marvy Uchida.)

If you're interested in trying out some faux embroidery yourself, now's your chance to win a pen.  (Or if you're not into faux embroidery it's just an all around great fabric pen.)  And here's the best part...the winner will also get your choice of a free pattern from Twin Stitchers.

Here's how to enter:
  1. Be a follower of Helping Little Hands either through your blog reader or Facebook and leave a comment telling me you're a follower and something fun about yourself.
  2. Head over to Twin Stitchers and look around at all of Coley's amazing patterns.  Then come back here and tell me what your favorite one is in another comment.
  3. This is a little unrelated to crafts, but my Hubby is trying to win $2500 for his classroom in science supplies.  Our school could really use it.  He wins if his video demonstration gets the most "likes."  PLEASE GO HERE to "like" Hubby's science demo video on Facebook.  Then come back here and tell me you did in a comment and that will be good for an extra entry.
I'll choose one winner via a random number generator on Wednesday, June 15th.

For some inspiration, here are a few of the faux embroidery projects I've done so far.

Fabric Post Cards

Signed Mat Teacher Gift

Sandbox Family Portraits

Family Tree

Big Sister Burp Cloths

Primary CTR Birthday Gift

Spring Mantel

Sister Birthday Gift
Made by you...
...or your child.
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39 comments:

  1. mommy2luke2008June 8, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    You know I'm a follwer! And well, something fun about myself....hmmmm.....I guess that I follow your recommendations all the time! I bought the same metal stamps as you did and when I wanted to try the faux embroidery I bought this same fabric pen! LOL!!!!!
    maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

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  2. mommy2luke2008June 8, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I have to say that the swing set pattern is my favorite! It's the one that I purchased for my Mother's Day gift for my mom!
    maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

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  3. mommy2luke2008June 8, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I "liked" your Hubby's video on facebook!
    maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

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  4. CarrieJune 8, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    i'm a follower

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  5. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I'm a follower. Something fun about myself... I love trying out new crafts with my kid.
    johnson.dony@gmail.com

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  6. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I love the family tree pattern on "twin stitchers"!! johnson.dony@gmail.com

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  7. CarmellaJune 8, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I'm a happy follower! Something fun about me....I am always finding fun on your blog and it inspires me everytime I stop by!

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  8. CarmellaJune 8, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I stopped by Twin Stitchers and I love the Doodle Dandy pattern...very fun!

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  9. CarmellaJune 8, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I "liked" your hubby's video....I've got my fingers crossed for you guys!

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  10. Heidi VJune 8, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I'm a follower and have been wanting to try out your faux embroidery tricks!

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  11. Kelly @ Make It Sparkly MamaJune 8, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I follow your blog! And a fun little thing about me is that my favorite pastime right now is watching my chickens! LOL

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  12. Kelly @ Make It Sparkly MamaJune 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I like your husbands project on facebook!

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  13. TamraJune 8, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Hi! I love the projects you share on here and hope to start a similar blog but with my string (crochet and cross stitch) projects soon =0) I am also a follower of course!

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  14. TamraJune 8, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Twin Stichers has so many fun patterns that it was hard to choose a favorite but I think Our Family Tree (above) item #OU847 is my number 1

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  15. TamraJune 8, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I loved the science video by your husband. I really hope he wins. I liked it on facebook as well as shared it on my wall so my fingers are crossed for you guys!

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  16. EmilyJune 8, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Happy follower of your blog!

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  17. EmilyJune 8, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Wow, Twin Stitchers has such cute patterns that it really got the wheels spinning in my head...I really liked the baptism and the oh baby patterns. Sorainima (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. ShaylaJune 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I'm a follower. As soon as I saw your tutorial for the family tree I went and bought the pattern, went out to the store and got the muslin and looked in every craft/fabric store in town for the pen. I couldn't find them anywhere and so have yet to actually make this project. I would love to win a pen! Oh, and something about me...I'm a blog/web designer/SAHM/digi-scrapper/craft attempter all in one. ;)

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  19. ShaylaJune 8, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    My favorite pattern from Twin Stitchers is the Family Tree pattern, but they have quite a few I'd love to try!

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  20. Whitney J.June 8, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Hi, I liked you on FB under Whitney Jenkins!

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  21. Whitney J.June 8, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I would like the 'My Mother item #OU842' from Twin Stitches! Thanks!

    couponlover323@gmail.com

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  22. Whitney J.June 8, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I liked your hubby's video!

    couponlover323@gmail.com

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  23. WhitneyJune 8, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I liked your husband's video!

    whitneysnow 20 at gmail.com

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  24. WhitneyJune 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I love the sandbox family and my family tree patterns!

    whitneysnow 20 at gmail.com

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  25. WhitneyJune 8, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I'm a follower.

    whitneysnow 20 @ gmail.com

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  26. AmieJune 9, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    I am a follower

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  27. AmieJune 9, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I love the family tree pattern at Twin Stitchers and have had it started for a while now but your faux Embroidery might just get me to actually finish it!

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  28. Tsosie and Peterson BunchJune 10, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    I liked you on facebook.

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  29. HEATHER TSOSIEJune 10, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I liked your husbands video.

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  30. HEATHER TSOSIEJune 10, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I love all the patterns at Twin Stitchers. I own more than I'd like to admit in fact. I still have yet to tackle the family tree but also really like the sandbox one.

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  31. LlamaJune 12, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I am a follower!!!! I am a kindergarten teacher who loves to be inspired by new and creative ideas!!!:)

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  32. LlamaJune 12, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    I love the Twin Stitchers patterns of the different seasons. I would use those in my classroom! LOVE EM!!!

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  33. IxchelleJune 12, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I'm a new follower. I am new to crafts.
    chelle.ix(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. IxchelleJune 12, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I love the Brother Let's pattern. So cute.
    chelle.ix(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. KarrieJune 13, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Of course I follow you on Facebook! Something interesting about me? Hmmm... I think of myself as pretty boring. I am inspired by your creativity, but I am seriously crafting impaired.

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  36. KarrieJune 13, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Not only did I "like" Hubby's video, I posted it on my FB account!

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  37. KarrieJune 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    How do I narrow down my favorite at Twin Stitchers? There are too many cute options! I think the two I like best are "Unto You a Child is Born" and "Let us Adore Him."

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  38. kirstyJune 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I'm a follower :)

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  39. kirstyJune 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    My fave pattern from Twin Stitchers is "Unto You A Child Is Born"

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