Craft Hope book Winner & a new softie (finally)!
It’s time to announce the winner of the Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause book! Firstly, thank you for all the wonderful comments left on this post. I encourage you to read each one if you haven’t already. There are some fantastic ideas in there about how we can craft for a cause that is close to our heart. A single person CAN make a difference in someone else’s life – sounds cliché but it’s true! Some of the stories are also very touching – thank you for sharing them with us!
And now to the winner . . . Random Number Generator has picked: Comment #38!!
Congratulations Thouraya!! I will be in contact with you soon! Thank you to all who left comments – I hope you’ll consider buying a copy of the book from your favourite book seller. As mentioned previously, $1 from every book sold will go to Global Impact.
Thanks to Jade Sims and Lark Crafts for the opportunity to be involved in this awesome book. Check out the Designer Spotlight for more information on the designers who have contributed projects.
I managed to squeeze in some sewing time over the weekend and this little fella is almost done – just a few minor tweaks and hand-sewn details needed:
Here he is taking advantage of the lovely breaks of sunshine that Melbourne had over the weekend:
Hopefully you’ll be able to make him yourself early next year when the pattern is published:-)
I started a new job last week, after just over 12 years spent at my previous job! I’m really enjoying it – the people are fantastic and the new office is an enjoyable place to work in (fancy-schmancy coffee machine and cafe-style office kitchen for the win!). The only real change in my routine are longer office hours – I’m learning to juggle things better and obviously time with my girls takes precedence when I get home, so blog posts may be a little sparse for a while and it may take me longer than usual to reply to emails or respond to comments :-)
I’ve got another giveaway lined up for all you wonderful readers next week, sponsored by Mooo! More details soon!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Love him!!
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jhoanna Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Thanks Kate :-)
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August 23rd, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Great work as usual Jho – I love his shorts! And wishing you and your girls all the best as you adjust to your new work life and time juggling.
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jhoanna Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Aww, thanks so much Deb! Settling into the new job well!
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August 23rd, 2010 at 10:48 pm
I think I am in love!
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jhoanna Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Hehe! Come to think of it, he is unattached . . . :-)
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August 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Hooray for the new job…..don’t worry about us, your girls are way more important. We’ll still be here when you pop your head up above the water.
It’s your life, have fun!
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jhoanna Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Thank you Clair! I hear you!
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August 23rd, 2010 at 11:39 pm
What a funny little fellow you’ve created! He’s great! I L-O-V-E his outfit – he is obviously very stylish.
Congratulations on your new job!
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jhoanna Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Thanks Cassandra! New job is great – I am happy to have made the change :-)
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August 24th, 2010 at 2:47 am
I love home too!! He’s really cool! Congratulations on the new job! I hope you continue to enjoy it.
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jhoanna Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Thanks Di! Yes, I am enjoying the new job – lots to learn but the people are wonderful and helping me make a smooth transition.
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August 24th, 2010 at 3:24 am
It must have been a gnome-y kind of weekend…that’s what I was working on this weekend too!
I love his stripey legs and wood grain shorts…I’m a BIG fan of anything wood grain!
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jhoanna Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Yes, that Woodgrain print is one of my favourites – running out of it quite quickly! Left a comment on your blog too :-)
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August 24th, 2010 at 4:32 am
Aw! he’s so cute and gnomey. Love his little legs! Congratulations on your new position. You’ll hit the rhythm soon enough. (you had me at fancy coffee machine)
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jhoanna Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Haha – thank you Larissa! Downside to fancy-schmancy coffee machine in the office is that I end up having 3 coffees a day instead of my usual 1. Ooops!
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August 24th, 2010 at 11:39 am
eeepp he goes so well with your woodlands theme!! very very cute indeed.
xxx
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jhoanna Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Thank you Rosie! Yes, can’t seem to shake that woodland theme just yet!
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August 24th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Oh, he’s so great!
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jhoanna Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Grazie Michelle :-)
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September 1st, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Oh, God!!! It’s soooooo beautiful and sweet!!!!! :D
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jhoanna Reply:
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Aw, thanks Nur! He was lots of fun to make :-)
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