Apr
10

Craft Corps Giveaway Day 3: Margot Potter Book + More!

UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS:

Cheryl Clemons!!

Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize. Congratulations!


Name: Margot Potter

Gig(s): The Impatient Beader & Crafter

Excerpt Craft Corps (Chapter 24):

“VH: I read on Twitter that you live in Amish country. How does being surrounded by a culture that so greatly values working with one’s hands influence what you do as a designer?

MP: It’s funny, because they don’t look at it like we do. There’s not as much ego or ownership associated with their craft, because it’s a livelihood They’re very pragmatic and practical about everything. That perspective helps me keep it real in the sense that I may get too serious or self-important about something I’m doing, but then have to realize that I’m not saving the word. It’s not nuclear physics. It’s just crafting. There’s a balance between becoming attached to the outcome and also being reverent about the fact that creativity is powerful. When you’re creating, you’re channeling something positive and bigger than you. I guess living in Amish country has given me that perspective.“

Read Margot’s Review of Craft Corps here!

Today’s Giveaway: Signed Copy of “Beyond the Bead” and a bag of lovely Pendant Frames

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How to Win:
POST A COMMENT HERE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS (BY 8AM TOMORROW). Poster’s will be chosen via drawing at random.

Rules:
Please be sure to include your real name (not just your screen name) on your post. Winners will be posted on this blog every few days with instructions on getting me your mailing address. Prizes unclaimed will be put up for grabs at the end of the Craft Corps Give-Away-A-Day in May.

Craft Corps: Celebrating the Creative Community One Story at a Time hits shelves May 4th. Be one of the 1st to get a copy by ordering today from BN.com!

Don’t forget to share your story on the Craft Corps website and become a Craft Corps fan on Facebook--fans will be eligible for additional prizes throughout the next month!

Craft.Rock.Love,
Vickie

Psst! Come back tomorrow for a giveaway from craft icon, Carol Duvall!

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73 Responses to “Craft Corps Giveaway Day 3: Margot Potter Book + More!”

  6. wdmmlc

    I would love to win this book. My daughter is 12 and is starting to get into beading and it would be great for her. Cheryl Clemons

  9. Anonymous

    I <3 those pendant frames, and I can't find them in stores!

    Stacie Berard

  10. primdollie

    What a fun book and sad I forgot to start from day one!! will try to be better! thanks for doing this! such a fun idea!! Linda K

  13. Marianne

    Wow. That is awesome that she lives in Amish country. I am a supporter of the Amish. The lesson that they taught her is right on the mark. Life is life and crafting is crafting. Awesome!

  17. Rebecca

    This book sounds like it’s right up my alley. Thanks for the chance to win one! Rebecca Mynter

  22. Janice Knori

    This looks fun! My sister and I craft together every Saturday and we sure could play with this book.

  23. Kim Mayhew

    I love this and would love to win it!! Love to make jewelry and am always looking for new input and ideas! This rocks!!

  28. lemonbar77

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen pendants like this before. Gorgeous. Even if I don’t win, I’m going to try to track some down.
    –Jeremy Kerr

  30. corvustristis

    Ooo. I could always use more inspiration in this field, and I’ve been wanting to practice with that kind of pendant mounting for a while. Fingers crossed!

    Tala Cox
    corvus.melloriATgmailDOTcom

  31. Lelia

    What an interesting looking book!!! Please include me, too : )

    leliaevelyn (at) gmail (dot) com

  33. sharon ribarics

    i would love to have this book! thanks for the chance

  34. Anonymous

    My dsis is a beadwork fanatic. This book would look really nice in her stocking this Christmas.

    Susan Bishop

  38. Sondra

    I love Margot’s work, and I would probably end up buying this book even if I didn’t win it! Margot is so inspiring (as are you, Vickie) and gives helpful crafting advice. Love her style!

  39. Jen B

    What a great contest – and fantastic book. (Although, I admit I connect more with the word “Impatient” at the moment….) 🙂

  43. Tisha

    The book looks fascinating! I have so much admiration for you gals that put your creativity into words and share it with us.
    Tisha Thompson

  45. Gabriela

    Hello,
    This is an awesome book and it would be a great addition to my Margot’s book collection.

    I want it! Thanks for your generosity.

    ~Gabriela~

  46. Catherine

    Love the look of those pendants and have heard wonderful things about this book.

    🙂 Catherine

  47. Ruby Sundquist

    Ruby Sundquist – I just started knitting. So, I’m thinking some other craft is not far behind.

  52. Anonymous

    Hi – This book looks great – different from the beading I would normally do.
    Thanks Jo Matthews

  56. The Crafteelaydee

    Interesting to learn about both Margot’s little corner of the world a bit about Vickie’s world too. I had no idea she was in the Austin area. That’s just up the road from here! I think Texas put talent in their water systems! I would love to win this prize. Thanks so much!

  58. Turtle

    This book looks very interesting! Would be fun to explore and play! Tanya (who forgot to put her real name in the last two days posts, lol)

  59. Tara

    I love the fresh perspective of creating that Margot spoke about. Very insightful.

  61. Createology

    I just found you from Margot Potter’s blog. I used to watch your knitting show. So great to see you have a blog. I would be honored to be considered in your giveaway. Happy creating…Sherry Ellison

  66. Claudia Miller

    Ooh, great timing (for me) since I’m so interested in wearing more jewelry but hoping to make most of it and not buy it!
    Great answer by Margot.

  67. Miktha Sirlaela

    I like books and I love to win this book.
    Thank You,
    Miktha S.

  69. thehardings

    Hi Vickie,
    The book looks fantastic. Thanks for the giveaway. As always, very inspiring.
    Sally Harding 🙂