EDIT: The contest is now closed. The winners will be announced Monday, November 15. Good luck to all!
Back in 1980 I first caught a glimpse of a fabric garland in the book Treasury of Christmas Crafts and Foods. It was a large garland, strung around an entire room, and I vowed to make it. Well, here it is, 30 years later, and each and every year I’d pull out the old book, which always opened to that page, and I’d say “This year!”
Finally, swallowing a hearty dose of reality, I realized I would never make a fabric garland that spanned an entire room, BUT, I could redesign one that spanned my mantel! So, using my beloved garland as an inspiration, I designed a garland that was just right. Plus, given my love of working with felt, I created felt poinsettias to embellish the garland. This year, I made the garland, finally taking it off my to-do list after 30 years!
So you can well imagine, when Michelle and I teamed up with Julie, from Prairie Point Junction, and started talking about a Give-Away, I knew immediately what we wanted to do. I wanted to share the pattern for my Poinsettia Garland and Julie agreed to provide materials for 2 kits! YAY! Each winner will receive materials to make approximately 9′ of Poinsettia Garland. The kits include:
1 Wee Folk Art Garland Mini Kit
Kit includes 1/3 yard each of Barnyard Red and Red wool blend felt, six wooden buttons, and four skeins of coordinating floss. (A $9.50 value)
AND
1 Wee Folk Art Garland Fabric Selections:
Choose from the following 100% cotton green prints to complete your garland. Each garland requires 1 1/2 yards (1.5 yards) of fabric. (The value varies slightly depending on fabric selection.)
(My garland was made with fabric #1 but I LOVE them all!) The pattern and directions can be found HERE.
Everything is included to make approximately 9′ of garland (6 poinsettias and 7 sections of roping) except paint for the wooden buttons, the batting, and sewing machine thread.
Julie has put together kits for purchase at her website HERE. And remember, as always, Julie provides Wee Folk Art readers a VERY generous 20% off their entire order… everyday! Just use the code WEEFOLKART at check out to get your discount.
NOW… about the Giveaway. There are several ways to enter this Giveaway and each gives you another chance to win.
1] Post a comment here (be sure to include a name… nicknames are fine).
2] Link to us through your blog, FaceBook, or Twitter. Post one additional comment for each link. Wow! That’s up to 3 more chances to win! Make sure to include linking info.
3] Then, head over to Prairie Point Junction, visit their blog, and leave a big, juicy THANK YOU to Julie and her crew, then run back here and tell us you did, and yep, another chance to win!
So, if you were counting… you can enter FIVE times! Cool beans, right?
The contest will run from today, Wednesday, November 10 through Sunday, November 14, at 9:00 p.m. EST when 2 lucky winners will be chosen at random. Winners will be announced on our blog Monday, November 15.
Additionally… if it is possible you haven’t been to Prairie Point Junction yet, it’s high time you did! Since I discovered them, they have been my primary supplier of felt and other supplies. And remember, every day is a savings day at Prairie Point Junction if you are a Wee Folk Art reader! Just use the code WEEFOLKART at check out and with all the wonderful products available, I’m sure you’ll be making good use of the discount… I know I do 🙂
Good luck to one and all. And thanks again to Julie and her wonderful staff, for helping us say HAPPY HOLIDAYS with this giveaway!
Again, the pattern and directions for the Poinsettia Garland can be found HERE! Enjoy!
That garland is beautiful.
In fact I think it is better than the book by far, even if it doesn’t go around the whole room.
Would love a chance to win a kit!!
Thanks.
THIS IS GORGEOUS!!! I love your site and I’m excited to check it out. I hope I’ll be so lucky!!!
This looks like a fun holiday project.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
P>S I couldn’t comment on my own without replying to someone else’s post for some reason.
I had the same problem with posting a comment; I had to do it through a reply. The fabric garland is gorgeous and I’d love to win one of the kits.
I also shared this on Facebook!
I also thanked Julie for the giveaway.
Shared you on Facebook.
My sister is going to love your site!!
Been over to Prairie Point Junction, you are right, what a lovely site.
I put my thanks on their post about their interview.
Thanks again.
Lovely garland. I like that it is festive without being Specifically Christmas themed.
Love to take part in this give away. I’ve linked your site on my blog.
Greetz
Wolfje
Beautiful Garland – thanks for the giveaway!
Left a thankyou comment at Prairie Point Junction!
I love the garland. Thank you.
The garland is beautiful! It would look lovely on my mantel as well!
The garland is so precious!!! Would love to win the kit! Thanks for all the great crafty ideas! I love them all!!!!
I love this garland! My kids could help put the buttons on and make it a fun homeschooling Christmas project!
That is SO PRETTY!!! I’ve never worked with felt, but I’m going to try my hand at making felt food this month. My kids are getting a kitchen for Christmas and felt food is so much nicer than plastic!! I’d love to win a kit, since my nearest craft store is an hour away. Such a hassle if I forget one little item for a project!!
It’s really pretty. Thanks for all the great crafty ideas. Would love a chance to win a kit!!
Thanks.
it is lovely. the colors are so beautiful! it took me a minute to wrap my head around 1980 being thirty years ago! wow. also love that you said *cool beans*. 😉 those are very cool beans, indeed!
your site and today’s craft are helping to release my inner creative gremlin:)
As if I need smething else to add to my list of things to make! lol Nah, really, I would love to make this!! It would look great aboutmy sliding door!!!Thanks for the chance to win! That #5 fabric is fab!
I have a giveaway going on my blog too!
http://www.ourbrokenroad.blogspot.com
Hallie
I shared it on facebook!
http://www.ourbrokenroad.blogspot.com
Hallie
I was sure to stop by and leave a thankyou too! What a wonderful giveaway!
Would love to win this – it’s lovely and would look fab on my mantle too. 🙂
Thanks!
cokelush at gmail
http://twitter.com/cokelush/status/2370045774659584
Thanks!
cokelush at gmail
I posted a thank you on the PPJct blog on the super cute Quiet Book post.
Thanks!
cokelush at gmail
What a pretty garland!! Would LOVE to win.
WOW!!! I would love to win this giveaway!!!! It’s just so beautiful.
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I’d love to win this one!!
Went to their blog and left a comment.
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Left a “thank you” over at PPJ too. 🙂
Oh so lovely!!!
You are so creative, I love your blog. Thank you for the opportunity to win this.
I shared on KD’s Doll Shop Facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/pages/KDs-Doll-Shop/126168397418960
The garland is beautiful! Looking forward to trying my hand at creating one.
Left a big thanks on PPJ blog. Thanks for the link–I’ve added it to my favorites!
Love the garland! Thank you!
SO FREAKING CUTE! If I do not win I will have to try and find time to make this.
This is just too cute! I have to make me one for sure! Thanks Susan
This is so very pretty…I would love to make this with my kids for our home.
Thanks for the chance!
Maureen
I left a tweet about this giveaway on Twitter! http://twitter.com/rosemaryschild/status/2421923757690880
I posted about this giveaway on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=459201408892&set=a.175634928892.125053.175350378892&ref=nf#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=164736570224961&id=1512820634
Great giveaway (as everything you post) Thanks!
This is lovely, great ideas!
Thanks for the inspiration given for a garland like this. I’d love to win a kit and am heading straight over to have a look at your “how to”!
I posted a comment on the PPJ website and on my blog. (http://nohoopla.blogspot.com/2010/11/lovin-wee-folk-art-website.html)
Love your website and the ideas we’ve used over the past months.
I left a wonderful thank you over at Prairie Point Junction! Susan
Soooooooooooooo cute ( and I hate to admit it but I have a locker full of those craft ideas to do someday) – UGH !!! Congrats you went and actually made it! This is awesome.
I posted to my facebook page – I will blog later in the week!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1784002253#!/pages/My-Life-Under-the-Bus/165270740165621
This garland is so cute I can hardly stand it! I need some of this 🙂
I love this project! Thanks for the nice giveaway!
I blogged it and the pattern!
I twittered it, too!
I also commented on Prairie Point Junction. That’s where I first saw this!
I would love to win! I love this garland!
I went over and said thanks!
Oh my! How perfect! Such a pretty garland. Mt mantle is not suitable for a garland but I have a bookshelf where it would be right at home 🙂
Please count me in, I would love to win a kit 🙂
Thank you,
Sadie x
I popped on over to PPJ and said thank you 🙂
Fingers crossed, good luck everyone x
Oh, I’m determined to make one of these whether I win the kit or not!
Very cute! I’m going to make this even if I don’t win. Hopefully I can get it done in less than 30 years. : )
Thank you for the pattern. I’m definitely going to make at least one of these garlands. Hopefully it won’t take me 30 years, but with my track record it’s entirely possible!!
I popped over to Prairie Ramblings and left a thank you note. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I’m lucky enough to win this garland kit.
What a gorgeous garland — love the fabrics!
You always make such beautiful things- thanks for the giveaway!
I really love it!!
That is such a beautiful project idea. I would love to win!
I love it!
Hi all, I think this garland is just gorgeous, and how exciting to have a chance to win a kit for one! Thanks for your generous opportunity!
Thanks for the wonderful chance to win a garland kit.
Oh my gosh! I LOVE IT! Thanks for the chance to win it!
I just posted the link on my facebook! I hope I win!
Me again! Just left a lovely Thank You over at Prairie Point Junction!
Just posted on my blog! Got my fingers crossed 🙂
This would really help me get a jump start on my Christmas decorations 🙂
The garland is beautiful! thanks for the lovely giveaway!
I went over to PPJ – Ihave been there before! told Julies and crew thanks! 🙂
Please do enter me in this fantastic giveaway. The garland is gorgeous and I’d love to win a kit!
Thank you 🙂
My blog….http://homespunhandcrafts.blogspot.com
Thank you 🙂
I just left a comment over there 🙂
So cute! Please enter me in this wonderful giveaway.
This is great! I love poinsettias. Please enter me!
So lovely! I just (two weeks ago) made a wool felt purchase at Prairie Point Junction (used the WEEFOLKART code, too!) and the wool came quickly and does not disappoint. It’s so fun!!
What a great pattern!!! I would love a chance to win the kit.
Thank you.
This is a beautiful interpretation of that garland. I don’t think I could commit to a full room’s worth, either! Thanks for the pattern and great giveaway.
I thanked Julie for the kit and giveaway. If I don’t win, I’ll have to jump over there and buy it myself.
Love the Garland! I was looking for something to replace my old garland!
Shared on Facebook!
Tweeted this 🙂
Left a Thank You!
how adorable is this garland?!
Linked through my blog! http://www.homesteadmel.com/3/post/2010/11/holiday-give-away-poinsettia-garland-kit.html
Absolutely gorgeous! 🙂
Amy M
I love all kind of felted handmade items. this garland is beautiful decor for christmas. thanks. Lubica
tweeted contest: http://twitter.com/Lubaska/status/2710870245244928
shared contest on my FB wall: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=100830063324203&id=100001428019486
I thanked to Julie on their site. Lubaska (Lubica)
I love the design and colors of your Christmas garland! Thank you for the generous giveaway. (I have the perfect place for one if I win.)
Linda Harbin – MidwestieLady on ArtFire and Etsy
Everything you do is beautiful. Thank you for the free plans.
I love this garland! I can relate to having projects on my to do list for a long time. I’m the same way. It must be nice to have finally finished it!
I love the fabric you used for this beautiful garland. Please count me in for your giveaway!!
I left a comment @ Prairie Points. Please enter me for this beautiful giveaway!!
I need this, so I can start getting rid of some of the tacky decorations my husband bought at Walmart! Christmas is to busy for me to be crafty 🙁
I shared this on FB, but I can’t figure out how to post a link to show you
and I left a comment at Prarie Point Junction!
This is so pretty. I love it and very creative.
Mary
Thank you for the great tutorial on the garland!
I went over to Prairie Point Junction and thanked her! I love their web site.
You’re so awesome to hand us this long-coveted project on a platter! Can’t believe we’re at Christmas already, but happy to have a little kick-start. Have always wanted to put a garland on our mantle… but my goal has only been held for the last 3 years. There’s hope for me yet.
Thanks again!
Tracy
I thanked Julie for the generosity!
Tracy
Love all your projects! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!
What a wonderful giveaway. Thank you for the chance!
I left a thank you at Prairie Point Junction. Thanks for the fun chance!
Love your poinsettia garland.Also thanks for the link and chance to win a kit.I love using felt,especially good quality felt.
Wow! This is just beautiful! I love all your projects. Thanks for the giveaway.
Great post. This garland is absolutely perfect for so many areas of my home! Less mess than the real stuff I usually use too!!! I would also love to make it for my daughter.
Just left a thank you at Prairie Point Junction. So many wonderful patterns and projects there!
What a wonderful garland idea! The tutorial was the best for all levels of sewers.
My mantle needs an update…….It would be so outstanding to win a kit!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Annette
nettiecrain@live.com
I just “hopped” over to Prairie Point Junction and left my comments.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this beautiful kit.
Nettie
nettiecrain@live.com
This is such a neat kit. I’d love to win. Thanks.
I’ve been meaning to make a Christmas garland for years too… I’d love to win this and get a leg up on the process! Thanks for the giveaway!
I commented at Prairie Point Junction! : )
Your garland is stunning and I would love to make it for my mantle.
I saw this and I immediately fell in love! I didn’t realize until the next day that it is a contest. How cool!
I just posted a link to this page. =)
I am immediately in love with this garland, and I’d love a chance to win one of the kits. Please throw my name in the hat! Thanks so very much!
I have that book too and LOVE that page!! Thank you for making a new pattern!
Love the garland! I don’t have a fireplace, but it would
be a festive addition to my stair rail.
This is the cutest garland. I can see even putting the poinsetta on top of gifts and ribbon. I would love to win the kit to make one. My little Grandaughter would really enjoy helping her Grandma Cathey on this project. Thanks!
This looks like a great gift for my mom, who is always coming up with crafty things to beautify her home.
We have a new fireplace! Can’t wait to decorate with this garland!
Love the garland. It will look wonderful on my stairs. Thank you for sharing. judy
That looks like it would be really fun to try!
I always love to see and drool over your projects. Thanks especially for having a printer friendly version.
Left them a big juicy thanks!
Lovely garland – puts me in the Christmas mood.
What a beautiful garland!
beautiful garland. Love everything about it
have linked the give away to my facebook page
left a thank you on the Prairie Ramblings Wool Felt Central
Linked the give away to my blog
http://morningramble.blogspot.com/2010/11/check-out-this-give-away.html
Patty
What a cute garland and what a nice blog – I was directed here from Morning Ramble.
I shared your bloglink and giveaway on Facebook
I tweeted the link of the garland giveaway
I left a comment on Prairie Point junction blog
Beautiful garland! Thanks for the giveaway!
Been over to prairie point junction and back to thank them too! They have some really fun stuff!
I heart poinsettias!
This is so cute! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/annette.frontz/posts/107084176027992
Pick me pick me pick me! i need some craftyness!
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/SOJAnnette/status/3853752570216448
Left a thank you over at Wool Felt Central
That is so pretty! And right in my wheelhouse.. win or not, I plan to make several to give as gifts. Facebooking WeeFolkArt today. Thank you so much for all you do!
I love working with felt. This garland would be a great addition to my Christmas decorations. Thanks!
I can’t remember if I already entered, but just wanted to this is so cute and I love all your craft ideas!!!
This is the cutest thing I have seen in a really long time! So simple yet ellegant also!!
link is here: http://www.facebook.com/regan.courtneyjones
I loved sharing this one cause it was too cute!
said hi and thank you under the name Pappy Boutique
How in the world did I miss this!!!
I am so glad you finally got around to do this because it is wonderful. Even if not a winner I am going to purchase a kit. This would look fabulous hanging from the mantel.
Thank you so much for the giveaway.
Merry early Christmas!
Beth
And just gave a big thanks to the gals at Prairie Point Junction!!! Thank you again
I LOVE this poinsettia garland. I am going to make one for Christmas. Thanks !!
What a lovely giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
I posted this to FB!
I left a thank you at Wool Felt Central!
Love this garland set! My two girls would love to do this!
Thanks to a friend posting this link I have discovered a really nice blog and a great craft to do with the kids!
what a simple pattern with such beautfiul results. there are so many ways to use this garland. fun!
I love this. Thank you!!!
What a LOVELY Garland. I’m loving it. It’s super-gorgeous!
Thanks for the chance to win a kit :0)
That is a darling garland
Love this garland and your blog.
I would love to win your delightful garland! It would look great on my mantle!
I left a thank you a t prairie junction! They are great!!!
I put you on my Facebook!!
What a charming Holiday garland and a sweet Giveaway to boot! I’m charmed that you were able to adapt the garland idea after thirty years to a practical version for your mantle. Thank you, Nikki
I love your blog! This giveaway is awesome! I can just see my livingroom covered in this beautiful garland.
Michele
I posted this on Facebook.
So cute!!! One more thing to add to the holiday “make” list!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful garland. Have a great day!
This is SO beautiful I completely understand why this was on your to do list 🙂