Win the *new* Pip Lincolne Book!!...

 Do you know Pip Lincolne? - "Meet Me at Mikes"? Australian Crafty Babe? you must do....
She is awesome.
And i was sent this Book to Review by Hardie Grant AND a copy to giveaway!!!
"Make Hey - while the sun shines"
I know!
 for FREE, to a Blog Reader.
So i nervously opened the book thinking *i hope i bloody like it or i won't want to give a copy to someone*
 Oh, my friends...
This book is pure JOY
I kid you not, it has every element i adore in my crafty books, and every element in beautiful abundance.
I want my Craft Books to be 2 things:
1. Inspirational with beautiful photography
2. Feel and Look so good, i want to keep picking it up.
funnily enough, the projects inside are of lesser importance to me.
 To start with, it wins prizes for having a Spiral Bind - seriously, more books should do this. The page stays open!! and is really pleasing to use because of that.
And the paper is like matt recycled style paper, so you want to stroke and feel the pages.
These things may seem minor, but how many of you also judge practical books by their actual 'practicality'
(it matters!)
 The projects are cute and varied with sewing and crochet and knitting and EVERYTHING :)
It gives you lots of basic tips and steps and it is written with charm and comedy, as if Pip is sat with you or you are part of secret craft club. Again, more books should do this.
 The photography.... well.
I want, want
 to be that lady below, in yellow shoes and floral dress, toting some sewing in a mad vintage case.
This book is own-able for it's awesome vintage photography and style shots alone. Let alone all the cool stuff you can make which is mostly vintage-ish but with a modern edge.
J'Adore x totally.
 When i opened it, i ignored the inside cover envelope and began with the pages themselves...
but when i came to close the book i took a quick peek at the inside pocket at the last.
I AM GLAD I DID !!
I shall not even tell you what is in there.
It is a surprise for you!
but...
 More books should do this.... seriously.
It is a charming and inspirational surprise and it makes me want to produce a whole book in this way alone.
You like my blog maybe? You probably like stuff i like then.
You'll definately love this book then.
And that is that.
 Lucky me has a copy.
But i have a second copy to give away to one happy reader!

It is such a special prize, all Christmassy and Lovely, worth nearly £20.00 RRP my chums,
please tell your friends or link it on your blog / tweet it, whatever!
i'd appreciate it...
And once you have passed this link on to a friend / tweeted / blogged whatever,
pop your name in my comments and why not tell me why you want it (or something like that)?

Love to you all,
Happy Christmas preparations my Lovlies
x x x

55 comments:

Fay aka Beautifullily said...

I have this book on my Amazon wishlist. I absolutely love Meet Me at Mikes, so I'm sure this one's going be fab too.

Have posted a link on facebook.

LissyLou said...

This is on my amazon wish list too. It looks so so gorgeous. I would love to win a copy. I will link to you xx

Sheena said...

I thought her first book was awesome so i know this is gonna be just what i need to inspire me :)

LPFish said...

ahh, cool :) i wish had 50 copies!!!

Love to Stitch said...

Wow! This book has never even crossed my radar before, but now I really really want it! Thanks for the fabby review (: I shall of course link you!

Gill said...

This looks such a great book!

Anne said...

This book looks very interesting. I collect all kinds of books for inspiration. Love your blog and Etsy shops!

Anne

poorrobin said...

Oh, I am so wanting this lovely, crafty volume! Sometimes I get lost in the nitty gritty of stocking my shop and forget that I love, love, LOVE making stuff. Nice to have some projects to do just for you. :)

Nicsann said...

I drop in several times a week for some inspiration and to catch up with life in the world of a crafty fish. I would love to win this book it looks full of inspiration and fun!

chrissie said...

Wow this book looks fantastic. I would never put it down if I owned it. I may also get on with my Homemade Christmas list which is desperately in need of some inspiration.
Thanks for the chance of winning!

Becks said...

Ooh I'm so glad I dropped by, this book looks beautiful and I saw it here first, wow. What a lovely giveaway to, I'm surprised I haven't seen it around the blogiverse. Will link you shortly on the end of my own giveaway :) Although you do realise how hard it is to link more people into such a lovely giveaway ;)

MadameRenard said...

Wow, so beautiful!!!
Thank you for this giveaway!
I've passed your link to some crafty-friends! :)

Petit Filoux said...

Well you've totally sold it to me! I hope I win this...!

Elderberry-Rob said...

Have passed your link to some of my crafting friends and have you on my 'creative blogs' gadget. It was lovely to see coverage of you in Mollie Makes, congratulations. Oh yes and back to the book - would love to win, thanks. Betty

Vic said...

A great book review, thank you for sharing!

I would love to win this book, as it would be a perfect addition to our Cake&Craft group (where we eat cake, drink tea and craft once a month). A project for everyone to do! x

Scented Sweetpeas said...

ooh please pop me in your giveaway, that book looks wonderful and full of inspiraton :-)

Sarah said...

Oooh great giveaway! I'd love a copy of this book, especially as I just bought a new craft book and its a bit pants... I need a good one!

Claire Mackaness said...

What a lovely prize, just tweeted for you @clairemackaness

Gemma said...

This book is so perfect! Bright and colourful and cheery. Triple whammy!

::cupcakesandbiscuits:: said...

Oh go on then if you are offering..
Own the first one and love it and would love this one too I am sure.
Will tweet the link Fishy! X

Julie said...

I've had my eye on this for a while, since I heard about it. Looks like it lives up to expectations. Found you via I'm a Ginger Monkey. Juliex

Lisa said...

Looks like an amazing book!! Have blogged about your giveaway. xx

Strawberry Patch said...

Oooo I want it I want it I want it now! I already had it on my wishlist but now your review has got me itching for it lol!
Going to share the link on fb x

Vintage Homestyle Interiors said...

Have shared on FB already. Sounds fantastic and Im a newy to all this. It sounds like a fantastic book and easy to follow. I wnat it and I want it NOW!!! or later, if Im lucky enough to win it lol. xxx

Deborah said...

This looks a beautiful book! I usually sew but have just started to venture into the world of crochet so some new project ideas would be great! x

meplusmolly said...

Hello lovely! Have tweeted and blogged about your giveaway for you x

Inthesky said...

What a lovely looking book I have shared news of your exciting 'Give Away' with my Blog buddies. Your review was so good we all want a copy :) x

Hoola Tallulah said...

I found my way here via Katy's blog and have mentioned your super duper awesome and most generous giveaway on fb!
I would love love love to win this brilliant book, it is on my amazon wish list, which my family always ignore at xmas time (they do not understand the power of love for crafty things - these mere mortal non crafters!) <3

LPFish said...

i am loving your nice-ness peeps x

Nicole said...

I've just found your blog through Lucy in the Sky! It's ace! I've back tracked through loads of your posts already, very funny but mostly very crafty. LOVE!

Please enter me into your competition of wonderfulness! :-)

Carol said...

What a great book, I love the spiral format too, it looks like a book you would keep returning to, not just for the ideas but to enjoy its contents too.
I'd love to win a copy.
Carol xx

Simply H said...

This book looks gorgeous! I have just tweeted the giveaway for you @simplyhtweets, thanks Helenx

Sew Create It - Jane said...

I would love this book...it would make the perfect gift for my daughter :o)

Lisa said...

Huge Fan of Pip Lincolne and just discovered your fun website. I'm a new crafter getting ready to open an Etsy store and so your site is quite inspiring as are Pip's books. Keep up the good work and please keep me in mind as you give away Pip's wonderful book.

Anonymous said...

As a new first-time mother, I am focusing on taking a few hours a week to focus on what I enjoy most – crafts, knitting, and sewing. This book would be my oasis of creative calm in the garden of parenthood. Each page a treat. I really hope to win!

WandaFish said...

I'd love this to help with inspiration for last minute christmas presents!
Thanks for the chance to win!

Pene said...

What a lovely giveaway I have mentioned in my blog and linked

LPFish said...

Pene - you have a Westie! i have a Scottie :)

Anonymous said...

Looks like a gorgeous book - I would love to win it. I need some inspiration to get crafting again

ric-rac said...

I would looooooooooooooove this book. Please could you put me into the draw. Ta! x

Bigbluebed said...

I woul dlove this book! I like the idea of haveing storkeable pages. A person can never have too many craft books, I say.

Alix Bigbluebed bigbluebed@live.com

Chloe said...

Your blog inspires me with anything I have to do and all your etsy shops are fantastic! Wow. This book looks well... JUST BRILLIANT! It looks like the kind of book you would just want to eat! I shall link this to my blog, and even if I'm not lucky to win a copy I'm buying it anyway! Thankyou for letting me know about this! :D

kisimalu said...

Hurray - Pip has a new book! I would love this...i'd like to say for inspiration but we all know its just the ultimate craft porn :) I imagine i would just look at and stroke the book for at least the first month. Then i'd move onto the actual making of things.

Grace vdBW said...

You are the first blog I ever followed, and the reason I started blogging! I love to create and craft but, like you, I like pretty things even more! This book would be the absolute perfect addition to my boring teen life! Thank you!

I have blogged about the book and also you xxxxx

Sconch said...

Popped a link on my facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/sconchtextiles in case you want to check!) - would love to win this! I never make anything for myself, and the book looks like it might just get me to do this!

Sam x

Joanne said...

I would love this book because I am a craftaholic!! and need more projects!!
I have been resisting buying it for myself as it supposed to be a time for giving!! (not buying myself a treat!!)

Bugs and Fishes said...

I am such a huge fan of Pip's blog - she is such a savvy crafty lady! I have discovered so many great blogs and music and other creative things through her recommendations. Would love to win this, otherwise it's going straight on my Xmas wish list :)

YarnRoundHook said...

Would love it because the first book was so fab. I will link to the giveaway.
Just making some felt hearts using your template from MM - turns out machine sewing bits of felt together - not so very easy!!

Jackie said...

What a lovely book! I'd love it to give me some much missed inspiration ~ not sure where mine has gone too :O)x

Hannonle said...

I would love to in such a pretty book, and to find out what seekrits are in that front envelope!

Bella Bee And Me said...

Well you simply can't have enough craft books can you! Great giveaway thanks.

* said...

I soooo get what you mean about spiral bound books. You make the book sound fab, I would love to enter your giveaway if not already too late? I can't see a date, but if it isn't yet, then I will pop it on the end of my blog post tomorrow

Johnny said...

Me, me, me!!!
I need inspiration!
I need this book!

julie said...

I love your blog and I am currently making a gingerbread man inspired by you. I have tweeted and would love to win the book to go forth in this new year ahead crafting xx

Shakti said...

Oh, I love that blog, so the book must be fantastic. I'm so glad to have found your blog, too. Lovely.

I posted a link to your giveaway on Facebook.

xylia_brown AT btinternet DOT com

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