you probably don’t… because it’s not out yet and it’s my first time ever. and just incase it’s my last time ever, i am going to do an extra long happy dance.
one day, in late springtime 2011, i got an email that almost made me wet myself. unlike when i really do pee a little every time i sneeze.
the editor of a new magazine, stitch craft create, wanted to feature little old me in their premier holiday issue. and i said no.
KIDDING.
i, of course, said ummmyessignmeuprightnowpuhlease.
i had the amazing opportunity to create some of my favorite things and share the tutorials with all who will read. i made yarn wreaths with felt flowers and a few pairs of bias tape rosette earrings. i was quite pleased with how they came out if i do say so myself. i thought i might sell the wreaths but quickly realized that i couldn’t part with these babies. they are my most favorite ones i’ve ever made. it’s true.
when my preview issue arrived last week i called my mom and she rushed over. she even brought me a celebratory pumpkin spice candle. you shouldn’t have, mom!
i kid you not when i say that we flipped through the pages drooling. i’ve had the magazine just about a week now and i still can’t put it down. the amount of projects, DIYS, gift giving ideas, and eye candy is out of control. every time i open it i put a sticky note on another idea i love or project to add to my list.
stitch craft create is so on target for everything i want the holidays to look like this year… for the way i think most creative minds would imagine it. i fell in love with every detail, not just the projects, but the photography, the layout, the fonts. oh me oh my, it’s all perfection.
stitch craft create will be for sale in craft, hobby, sewing, and book stores nationwide on october 18th.
(you can order your copy here, too!)
since i know you cannot wait that long here is a sneak peek:
and just when you thought it couldn’t get any betterβ¦lookie here. i have a little something for two of you lovely ladies. two copies of stitch craft create are up for grabs. and with each of them comes a bundle of the best wool blend felt i ever did see. all you have to do is leave a comment here and you will be entered to win.
you can read more about stitch craft create here:
thank you to all at stitch craft create for letting me be a little part of this wonderful magazine. especially you, shannon!
mark it on your calendar, girls!
october 18th⦠christmas just got a whole lot lovelier.
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Kyle Parish
good job danielle! your wreaths deserve the recongnition. they're beautiful! π
Bonnie
Yay to go, you crafty lady, you! The magazine looks awesome! The wreaths are extra cute- too!
gloryrunning
Enter me =) LOVE the wreaths – so beautiful!
nicole
bravo…how exciting.
Courtney
SO excited for you!!! Congrats! xoxoxo
Christa
Congrats Danielle! How cool! That little ole magazine looks so amazing. I will definitely be scouring to find one, unless I win one of course, but whenever does the first commenter win? We shall see, we shall see. You are so awesome for giving TWO away! AND with an extra gift of felt. Too kind.
Ker
Love. Want. Win or lose — I'll be looking for that magazine soon for inspiration for a pre-Christmas crafternoon.
Congrats on being published!!
meag chapin - creative detailer
OHHHH I would love to win this! I am drooling over the pages with you! π
Congrats lady! What another great accomplishment! xo
Jane
Oh gosh how lovely!! I would love to win!!
janelockrey(at)gmail(dot)com
Jaime G.
Congratulations!!! That magazine looks super awesome. Being stationed in Germany, I have no chance of popping int a store to buy it, so I would love to win a copy!
thechattymommy
Congratulations!
How exciting!
Sweet Carolina Grace
Yay! How fun & exciting!
Kimberly
that is so exciting! I love the wreath you made. Its beautiful.
sarah @ a drop of golden sun
Yeah, congratulations on this amazing success! If I don't win here, I am absolutely getting a copy on October 18th!
Dr. Jillian Murphy
I want the prize!!!! I love Christmas and need to get crafting:)
Megan
Congrats! I love that wreath…def need to make one for myself!
keely
So exciting! I would love to win, but I'll definitely get the magazine either way!
Seek First
so cute! I definitely want to get a copy if I don't win!
Britt
you are incredible!!! congrats! you should just make your own craft mag, will ya?!
Alaythea
So I've tried to make a few of those felt flowers and they are NOT easy! I look at yours and drool! And how cool for your beautiful wreaths to be featured in an actual magazine!
Unknown
that is so cool! you make so many awesome things that it doesn't surprise me one bit that you made it into a magazine! you rock! π
Four Flights
Congratulations Danielle! So amazing! I owe you an email BTW π
Jenna Lou
That is great!! Your wreath looks perfectly placed!
Cory
I'm so excited for you! How stinkin' cool is this?! The preview of that mag was making me drool a bit so you should probably send it my way π
Anonymous
Congrats!!! That is too cool!
Christina
Huge congrats to you!! That is so exciting and your projects look amazing!
Nick
wow! look at all these comments aleady! you ROCK sista! I hope you do well in whatever avenue you persue.
Amy
Very exciting!
Kelly
woo-hoo raise the roof!!!
Kate
Congratulations! That's so exciting and special to see your name in print. I would love to win this little giveaway…what are the chances that today is my lucky day?!
Janna
Congrats Danielle! That wreath and those earrings are dreamy, and I love following you on Pinterest!
Kristin
so exciting! what a wonderful opportunity and the magazine looks AMAZING. congrats on your new adventure. π
Maria
Your famous!!!!
Stonewash and Bloom
You are so totally famous! Congrats again Danielle! Hopefully this will help people be more aware of your adoption process too!
Amy @ Lucky Number 13
oooh, love the wreath you kept, i don't have the patience to do that many rosettes, no way. congrats, mama!
Laurie
Congrats! I am eagerly awaiting the delivery of my issue – winning your giveaway would only be icing on the cake!
Anonymous
How exciting! It's well deserved!!
Elisabeth
So exciting! My calendar is marked to go search out a copy next week!
Alicyn
Wow! What an awesome way to showcase your creativity! Congrats!
A Day in the Life of One Girl
Me me meeee!!!! Congrats π I have always LOVED your wreaths. Now your famous for them!
dawn
congrats…how fun! looks like a great magazine!
burlap+blue
Congrats!!! Beautiful wreath and I β₯ those earrings!!! Thanks for the chance!
jenn3466
i cant wait to pick up the magazine, i love your wreaths! congrats!!
Ashli
Oh snap, I want some crafty holiday cheer! π
Lindsay Conner
Love your projects in this magazine! They are so cute–especially the wreath, but I love the rosette earrings, too!
Candace McClintick
Oh how exciting! Congratulations!!! (oh, and pick me!)
Heather @ Life Made Lovely
i'm so happy for you!
you are a rock star.
and i need that magazine. stat!
Sarah
Congrats!! That is so exciting!!
Also, come by my blog today….I gave you a Versatile Blogger Award! π
http://sarahydavid.blogspot.com/2011/10/versatile-blogger-award.html
Carrie R.
How awesome is that?!? Congrats!! And that magazine looks amazing; right up my alley.
Christie Otts
Congrats!! Such an amazing opportunity! I hope it brings amazing fruitfulness in your business!! Can't wait to get my hands on the mag!
Rachel Summar
Congrats!!! This looks like a must have for holiday prep!
Annie
oh, congratulations! that's wonderful! (and i love that your mom bought you a candle… too cute!) this magazine looks like it could get me in the christmas mood a little early this year… that, and the new she & him christmas album. that's right, you and zooey deschanel are totally in the same category of awesome-ness. well done.
Unknown
No joke when I say that I knew I'd see you in a magazine one day! Congrats!! Definitely will pick up a copy if I don't win!
Krista
So, so fun!!! Congrats. Can't wait to thumb through the pages!
Robin
What a great accomplishment! π Of course I am hoping to win but if I don't, I am definitely stopping in at a local store to buy the magazine! π
Maureen Polderman
Congratulations on you magazine feature!! So cool =) I would love to win a copy of the mag…and that wool fabric is lovely!! Love your blog Danielle!
Kara @ Sweet Baby Cakies
So sweet!!!!
Candice @ Made With Love
I received a preview copy this weekend while at The Sewing Summit, and was so excited when I saw your name! π
Ruth Abel
So exciting! I can't imagine the rush that must be. Your wreaths and earrings are fabulous!
Cottage Mommy
Congrats…how exciting to see your name AND your projects in print! Looks like a great magazine and since I am a total magazine junkie I really want a copy!
Ash
CONGRATS!!! That magazine looks awesome and your wreaths – gorgeous.
Tracie
How cool that you were featured. That is so exciting! Congrats!
Ashley@The Vanilla Tulip
Ahhhh!!!! SO SO cool!!!!!!!! I mean seriously. YOU are in a magazine!!! Very very awesome:) and yay for such a fun giveaway! Crossing my fingers!
erin
just found your blog over the weekend as I tried make my own yarn wreath with rosettes — not as easy as you make it look! π the magazine article was beautifully done! also, fun to note, you and I are due one day apart — hope everything is going well for you so far!
moreygirl
wahoo! How exciting for you:) I can't wait to see that magazine in person!
Katy
Congrats! SO exciting! π also, i really love the abundance of flowers you're putting on your wreaths now. SO PRETTY.
Unknown
You are so extraordinarily talented Danielle!!
Julie
So cool! How exciting for you!!!!!! Those wreaths and earring are amazing. The magazine looks quite inspirational too.
ally
so wonderful! i am so excited to see this magazine in person!
hannah singer
meepmeep!! you are so fancy pants!!
what a fun treat, can't wait to pick up a copy! xoxo
Unknown
this is the coolest thing of all time and you are so deserving….you have the very BEST felt wreaths and i love them and you SO MUCH! i hope i win a copy but i will probably by one anyway. i won't be able to wait. congratulations, Love! eeeee!
p.s.–you changed your felt vendor? it looks more user friendly…
melissa
congratulations danielle! how exciting!
the magazine looks wonderful.
get it girl!
Handbags*and*Pigtails
SIGN ME UP sweet pea! How amazingly exciting for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll have to get a copy and then have you autograph it for me:)
xo
Dana
Congratulations!!! SO want this!! π
DanaLKroh[at]gmail.com
http://nestofkrohs.blogspot.com
Anonymous
SO HAPPY FOR YOU, FRIEND!
Anonymous
It looks amazing! I already have a long list of craft ideas for the holidays! I better get to it now 'cause I won't have time to make it all! Congrats on the feature!
Jami Nato
blaaaaaaaa! it's like published! so legit.
Anonymous
the magazine looks great. . .but your project is my favorite : )
Tara @ Beautiful Blendings
Love Love love LOVE it! You are so amazing. Cannot wait to see it!
Unknown
you should be very proud!
this is a happy day!
i love the wreath that i got from you.
and now, it's a keep sake
a yarn wreath by danielle burkleo π
good job bieng you!
April
so fun! i can't wait to read your feature π
Ellen
I would love to win this!!
michelle
congratulations, looks like such a cool magazine!
Becky
Awesome! what fun to be featured in a magazine. Congrats!
Colleen
I CAN NOT wait! And I hope your hand is feeling better so you can get busy crafting!
Kimberly
Wow,congratulations!! What an honor!! I think I peed for you. Haaa..and that magazine looks amazing. =)
Stacey
LOVE your new wreath
Deanna
How fun! Love your wreaths and the mag looks awesome! Just in time for Christmas…I have lots of crafting in my near future π
Julia
CONGRATULATIONS!
How exciting.
Breeann
How fun!! I love your wreaths π
Cindy
WOW! In a magazine! And the wreaths are AH-mazing!!!
Mandy Ford Art & Illustration
Congratulations! It is SO exciting to see your own name and project in print, isn't it? π And the magazine looks amazing…thanks for the chance to get my hands on it!
Anonymous
Awesome.
I'm Ashley.
Yay! Congrats π So exciting and the wreaths are gorgeous!
alisha
Oh wow, Danielle, this is AMAZING! Good for you!! I just looove your wreaths & I'm so glad they're being shared with the world! Can't wait to pick up a copy of this magazine — you have no idea how giddy it made me looking at your photos (OK, maybe you do.) π XO
meg duerksen
i want one!!!!!!!!
Laura & Jordan
lovely! i cannot wait to purchase my copy & begin to create beautiful, affordable christmas gifts : ) congratulations & thanks for sharing!
jeanga6
Fun flowers, nice job
Anonymous
Congrats on your feature! Looks like a great creative magazine!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Raynamin86@aol.com
Brhea
Ohhh so excited! Congras. Those are some seriously gorgeous (and time consuming looking) wreathes. I will def be picking up a copy!
xoxo,
Brhea
becca
I would love to get my hands on this magazine! I have been dying to make one of these wreaths. And the earrings, beautiful. Congratulations, you have a lot of wonderful things going on right now. π
Anonymous
You are killing me with all of these sneek peeks! I can't wait until my magazine gets here so I can see all of the wonder projects!
Pam L.
Joyeful
Oh my goodness! Way to GO GIRL! I'm drooling over it already! I can't wait to go buy it! You are awesome!
LittleGreenThread
ummm, the red yard wreath with the blue, green, white & mustard?! TO DIE FOR!!! Seriously love it.
ekogier
How exciting! The book looks amazing!