Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids: Book Review and Giveaway!

Several weeks ago, I was contacted by Martha Stewart’s publicist and asked if I would like to review Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids book. I did my happy dance and said yes and I am so glad I did.


Martha’s new book is amazing! There are over 175 projects for all ages varying in complexity. Many of the projects are created with items you already have at home. Whew! You will love this book and so will your children or grandchildren. What a great gift for a teacher or grandparent.


These puppets were super simple and fun to make. I followed the directions in the book using lunch size paper bags and the provided templates. I can’t wait to try this project with my nephew Landon. He will love these!


There are numerous holiday projects in Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids book and I cannot wait to try them all with my nieces and nephews. I loved the idea of making quick and easy gift tags with leftover buttons and your children will too! This project was so easy.


I can’t wait to try this project. My nephew is going to love collecting and painting rocks! I know I will!

Now for the amazing giveaway. Thanks to Martha Stewart, one reader will win a copy of her book as well as some fun surprises from the Martha Stewart Crafts collection. I love surprises and you will too!!

To enter to win, you need to be a subscriber or follower of my blog. You can sign up over on the right side of this blog (if you are not there already). And leave a comment under this post, only one comment per person please. For an additional chance to win, please subscribe to my YouTube channel if you have not already, and leave an additional comment on this post that you did.

You have until midnight MDT on Tuesday July 23rd to enter and the winner will be announced on Wednesday July 24th.

93 comments:

Phyllis Houser said...

With 9 grandkids I could certainly use a book like this! Thanks for your review. Projects look easy and fun!

Victoria said...

I follow your blog, and my grandchildren would love this book,

Victoria said...

I also follow you on You Tube!
I do a summer art camp with my 3 grand-daughters each year, and they love it!

Candida said...

Linda, Thank you so much for this opportunity! I have been your follower for quite a while, including on YT!

Candida said...

Following you on YT!

jkstiles77 said...

This looks like a great craft book...would enjoy making projects with my six grandchildren! I am a follower of your blog through Bloglovin.

zub momi said...

Already a follower. Would love to try these projects with my kids. Thanks for the chance :)

Karen P said...

I am always organizing school class parties. This would e a perfect addition to my resources!

Karen P said...

I am always organizing school class parties. This would e a perfect addition to my resources!

Tammy Jones said...

I've been a follower for a long time now on the blog and on YouTube. I have 7 grandchildren and teach a class at my church, so this book would come in very handy. Thanks for the great giveaway!

Cheryl W said...

What a fun giveaway, Linda. So glad I'm a follower so I can throw my name in the hat. MS products are top notch and I'm sure this new book is, too. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

Loly Borda said...

Congrats on your new 'job'. Thanks for the chance! I'm a follower

Loly Borda said...

I follow you on YT

SherriB said...

My grandchildren love to craft with me, and this book would give me some added inspiration and ideas for maybe some new and different projects.

SherriB said...

I subscribed to your YouTube channel.

Unknown said...

I have already subscribed to your blog and YouTube channel! I would love to win this for my nieces and nephews...I'm starting to run out of craft ideas for them!

pamboe said...

WE have our granddaughter for a week later this summer. I am proud to tell you she's becoming a crafter!!! This book looks awesome!

Crafting Katie said...

OMG, I think I NEED this for school! Looks like a ton of fun!

Anonymous said...

I have my first grandchild on the way and I would love to win this book for when he comes to visit.

Anonymous said...

I am an email subscriber to the paper boutique and would love to win this book so I can share these crafts with my niece and nephew!
bjn1957{at}gmail{dot}com

Betsy said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win this awesome book! If I win, I'll be giving it to the afterschool program that I work for ~ looks like it has some great crafting ideas that the crafts teachers in the program could use with our students!

Parcha said...

Me been a teacher, I'm always looking for ideas for my preschoolers. This would be awesome!
Thanks for this opportunity.

clofran said...

I subscribe and I will follow you on YouTUbe now. Thank so much!

Helen G. said...

This is just perfect for us! I have a 4 years old girl who LOVES CRAFTS! We have crafty day 2-3 days in a week! This book will give us TONS OF FUN CRAFTY DAYS!
I'd love to win this one (we live 2,5 hours from the closest Barnes and Noble) :D

Thank you Linda for this good review of this book!

Bonnie "Sam" Garrett said...

Linda, thanks so much for the chance to win. This book would really come in handy when our godson comes to visit - I am sure we would find lots to create with such a great book!

Bonnie "Sam" Garrett said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win. I KNOW this book will come in handy when our godson comes to visit - he just loves to craft!

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MizMaryAnn said...

I am going to be a first time Great Grandmother in February and can hardly wait. I'd love to have this book to help me play with my new little one.

Anonymous said...

I am going to try the puppets with my granddaughters.

christaj3 said...

Love being subscribed to your blog! I look forward to receiving your updates and seeing what new things you have to show us!

christaj3 said...

Subscribe to your Youtube channel!

Meems said...

I'm already a subscriber to your blog and your YouTube channel...and with 2 busy little grandsons, I would LUV to win this book. Thank you for the chance.

Melissa H. said...

I follow your blog! melcrafts (at) hotmail (dot) com

D- said...

I am a teacher and this book would be sooo helpful when I need a fresh idea for them to Create.
thanks for the chance to win this fun book and surprise goodies.
D~
http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
(email and Google follower)

linda said...

Oh,my what a cute book I teach Sunday school and some of the crafts look adorable. Thanks for a chance to win. Lindave I am a follower on your blog.

lynnseverydayideas said...

What a great giveaway - I follow your blog via email

lynnseverydayideas said...

Oh - I already follow you on youtube as well

2roses said...

Hi Linda:

Both of my grandsons love to craft with me and I am always looking for new ideas -- must have this book!
Thanks.
Janet

Anonymous said...

What a fun book. I'm a follower and subscriber. Also a YT subscriber.

marg0006 said...

What a super fun book to keep kids creativity alive. Am already a follower.

marg0006 at Verizon dot net

Barbara said...

This would be great for my grandkids. Follow you through e-mail and on youtube

Nancy C said...

This book looks great! I think my granddaughter would love making some of these items! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!

Mommy's Crafty Creations said...

The rock turtles are super cute!! I'm already a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

Veronica
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

Renuka said...

already a follower to your blog and channel.. would love to win some Martha goodies.. Thanks for the chance.

Unknown said...

Already a blog follower & on YouTube as well :) This book is ROCKIN'- the ideas you showed us are fab - Martha makes the best stuff :) Thanks for a chance to win :)

DBuckelew said...

I am a blog subscriber!

DBuckelew said...

I am a YouTube subscriber, as well!

LADYLOVE said...

Wow my grand daughters will love this book

Rachel Brooks said...

My grand daughter would LOVE to have this for inspiration to her already very clever, craft ideas!

Ajule said...

That book is a really good find!

CHERYLOWER@YAHOO.COM said...

VERY CUTE PROJECTS. I'M SURE MY GRANDKIDS WOULD HAVE A BALL WITH MANY OF THE PROJECTS.

Cheryl Ower said...

I'VE BEEN A SUBSCRIBER TO YOUR BLOG FOR SOME TIME NOW, BUT JUST ADDED A SUBSCRIPTION TO YOUR YOU TUBE CHANNEL.

IMAPHI said...

Incredibly cute!!!

Vicki Glenn said...

I would love this book for my children. All they want to do is crafts!

Vicki Glenn said...

I just subscribed to your youtube channel. Can't wait to have time to watch your videos.

Sue said...

Love your blog and would love this book. Thanks for the opportunity.

Vanessa said...

I really miss Martha's show! Thanks for showcasing a few projects from her book!

Vanessa said...

I'm a Youtube subscriber. Thanks for all you do!

Em0677 said...

Thanks for the chance of winning such a fun book!

Roxanne said...

I love your blog with all of the great ideas. Thanks for this opportunity to win the book.

Ruthk11 said...

Love Martha Stewart Crafts. I also subscribed to your YT channel. Love your blog, ideas, etc. Thanks for the chance to win this book.

Anonymous said...

Great idea book! Thanks for the chance to win it. bringler@att.net

Anonymous said...

I love craft books, especially for kids....can never have enough ideas to keep them busy and happy. Joan Bravo JSMK426@gmail.com

Debbie (from Sugar Land) said...

I'd love to win this - how cute! Looks like a bunch of great ideas.

Tina said...

I follow your blog and also follow you on you tube.

Tina
aurathentic@gmail.com

Migdalia said...

This is adorable!!!
Follower and a You Tube follower.
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
♥ Crafting With Creative M (my blog)♥
♥ 2 Creative Chicks Challenges ♥
♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥

Momof4inArlington said...

Lucky you! I am thrilled for you about all the wonderful new opportunities that have come your way. You are truly deserving!

bryansgyrl said...

I already follow your blog! Thanks for the chance to win this cool prize...my kids go crazy over craft projects.

bryansgyrl said...

I am a new subscriber to your YouTube channel!

Unknown said...

We have a 3 yr old granddaughter, Hayden James, & she loves to do crafts. She lives 125 miles from us, so when she is able to come & visit, we make craft gifts for everyone! This book would be wonderful as we are in need of some new, fresh & easy ideas! Thank you....P.S. love your blog & you tube!

khattykathi said...

Kathi Buksas-I have 3 Grandkids that would just love this book! Thank you for the opportunity.

Kathi from Las Vegas

Betsy said...

How fun it would be to win. One of my very favorite books as a child was a make it book.

Anonymous said...

I'm a nana to 7 grandkids, the latest a set of twin boys. I always try to do crafts with the older ones to create memories. I'd love to own this book.

canana7

Bonnie Gill said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win love the giveaway will be fun with the grand kids









Karen Propes said...

This book looks great, would love to have to share with grandkids, nieces and nephews.
Thanks for the chance.
ncjeepster@aol.com

Karen Propes said...

Follow your YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/ncjeepster11
ncjeepster@aol.com

Marcia said...

Since my grans come and spend time with me in the summer, this book sounds like a great resource.Thanks for the opportunity to win.

moknowsall said...

would love some inspiration to make crafts with the granddaughter. the rock projects look fun for adults too.!

maureen

katschmitt said...

So awesome. :) My kids will love this!

PAT said...

Love your blog!!!Thanks or your giveaways too!

Unknown said...

I subscribe to your awesome YouTube channel!!

Unknown said...

I love SOS!! I'm a follower, and have been for a while now!!

gloria l said...

I follow your blog and am a subscriber. Love Martha Stewart products.

Ellen said...

Martha work is always high quality, so this book would be a delight. What a great opportuity! Thank you!

Unknown said...

Great ideas for fun with the grandkids. Would love to have the book. Am a follower of your blog and You Tube channel. Thanks!

Maureen said...

My granddaughter loves to craft and this would be amazing to win!

lanagram said...

Oh this is so cute. I love doing crafts with my students. What fun!

lanagram said...

I follow on your youtube page. And I just want to say THANKS!

MARILUZ said...

I would love to win that book and to use it both, with my children and my pupils!!

rosie said...

please could I be entered. good luck everyone x

cbronso1 said...

I subscribe to your blog! Thanks for the chance to win!

cardchick's world said...

OOH, hope I'm not to late...this would be awesome to have when the grandchildren come over to stay...they luv my craft room
I subscribe to your blog

cardchick's world said...

My second chance..I follow you...and would luv a chance to win Martha's book.....thanks for the chance

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