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 better…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.
good job danielle! your wreaths deserve the recongnition. they're beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteYay to go, you crafty lady, you! The magazine looks awesome! The wreaths are extra cute- too!
ReplyDeleteEnter me =) LOVE the wreaths - so beautiful!
ReplyDeletebravo...how exciting.
ReplyDeleteSO excited for you!!! Congrats! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteCongrats 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.
ReplyDeleteLove. Want. Win or lose -- I'll be looking for that magazine soon for inspiration for a pre-Christmas crafternoon.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being published!!
OHHHH I would love to win this! I am drooling over the pages with you! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats lady! What another great accomplishment! xo
Oh gosh how lovely!! I would love to win!!
ReplyDeletejanelockrey(at)gmail(dot)com
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!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!
Yay! How fun & exciting!
ReplyDeletethat is so exciting! I love the wreath you made. Its beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYeah, congratulations on this amazing success! If I don't win here, I am absolutely getting a copy on October 18th!
ReplyDeleteI want the prize!!!! I love Christmas and need to get crafting:)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I love that wreath...def need to make one for myself!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! I would love to win, but I'll definitely get the magazine either way!
ReplyDeleteso cute! I definitely want to get a copy if I don't win!
ReplyDeleteyou are incredible!!! congrats! you should just make your own craft mag, will ya?!
ReplyDeleteSo 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!
ReplyDeletethat 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! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Danielle! So amazing! I owe you an email BTW :)
ReplyDeleteThat is great!! Your wreath looks perfectly placed!
ReplyDeleteI'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 :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! That is too cool!
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats to you!! That is so exciting and your projects look amazing!
ReplyDeletewow! look at all these comments aleady! you ROCK sista! I hope you do well in whatever avenue you persue.
ReplyDeleteVery exciting!
ReplyDeletewoo-hoo raise the roof!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! 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?!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Danielle! That wreath and those earrings are dreamy, and I love following you on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteso exciting! what a wonderful opportunity and the magazine looks AMAZING. congrats on your new adventure. :)
ReplyDeleteYour famous!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so totally famous! Congrats again Danielle! Hopefully this will help people be more aware of your adoption process too!
ReplyDeleteoooh, love the wreath you kept, i don't have the patience to do that many rosettes, no way. congrats, mama!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I am eagerly awaiting the delivery of my issue - winning your giveaway would only be icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! It's well deserved!!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! My calendar is marked to go search out a copy next week!
ReplyDeleteWow! What an awesome way to showcase your creativity! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteMe me meeee!!!! Congrats :) I have always LOVED your wreaths. Now your famous for them!
ReplyDeletecongrats...how fun! looks like a great magazine!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! Beautiful wreath and I ♥ those earrings!!! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletei cant wait to pick up the magazine, i love your wreaths! congrats!!
ReplyDeleteOh snap, I want some crafty holiday cheer! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your projects in this magazine! They are so cute--especially the wreath, but I love the rosette earrings, too!
ReplyDeleteOh how exciting! Congratulations!!! (oh, and pick me!)
ReplyDeletei'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteyou are a rock star.
and i need that magazine. stat!
Congrats!! That is so exciting!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, come by my blog today....I gave you a Versatile Blogger Award! :)
http://sarahydavid.blogspot.com/2011/10/versatile-blogger-award.html
How awesome is that?!? Congrats!! And that magazine looks amazing; right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! Such an amazing opportunity! I hope it brings amazing fruitfulness in your business!! Can't wait to get my hands on the mag!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! This looks like a must have for holiday prep!
ReplyDeleteoh, 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.
ReplyDeleteNo 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!
ReplyDeleteSo, so fun!!! Congrats. Can't wait to thumb through the pages!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great accomplishment! :) 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! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations 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!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!!!!
ReplyDeleteI received a preview copy this weekend while at The Sewing Summit, and was so excited when I saw your name! :)
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! I can't imagine the rush that must be. Your wreaths and earrings are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteCongrats...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!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!! That magazine looks awesome and your wreaths - gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHow cool that you were featured. That is so exciting! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh!!!! SO SO cool!!!!!!!! I mean seriously. YOU are in a magazine!!! Very very awesome:) and yay for such a fun giveaway! Crossing my fingers!
ReplyDeletejust found your blog over the weekend as I tried make my own yarn wreath with rosettes -- not as easy as you make it look! :) 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!
ReplyDeletewahoo! How exciting for you:) I can't wait to see that magazine in person!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! SO exciting! :) also, i really love the abundance of flowers you're putting on your wreaths now. SO PRETTY.
ReplyDeleteYou are so extraordinarily talented Danielle!!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! How exciting for you!!!!!! Those wreaths and earring are amazing. The magazine looks quite inspirational too.
ReplyDeleteso wonderful! i am so excited to see this magazine in person!
ReplyDeletemeepmeep!! you are so fancy pants!!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun treat, can't wait to pick up a copy! xoxo
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!
ReplyDeletep.s.--you changed your felt vendor? it looks more user friendly...
congratulations danielle! how exciting!
ReplyDeletethe magazine looks wonderful.
get it girl!
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:)
ReplyDeletexo
Congratulations!!! SO want this!! :D
ReplyDeleteDanaLKroh@gmail.com
http://nestofkrohs.blogspot.com
SO HAPPY FOR YOU, FRIEND!
ReplyDeleteIt 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!
ReplyDeleteblaaaaaaaa! it's like published! so legit.
ReplyDeletethe magazine looks great. . .but your project is my favorite : )
ReplyDeleteLove Love love LOVE it! You are so amazing. Cannot wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteyou should be very proud!
ReplyDeletethis 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 :)
good job bieng you!
so fun! i can't wait to read your feature :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this!!
ReplyDeletecongratulations, looks like such a cool magazine!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! what fun to be featured in a magazine. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI CAN NOT wait! And I hope your hand is feeling better so you can get busy crafting!
ReplyDeleteWow,congratulations!! What an honor!! I think I peed for you. Haaa..and that magazine looks amazing. =)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your new wreath
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Love your wreaths and the mag looks awesome! Just in time for Christmas...I have lots of crafting in my near future :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting.
How fun!! I love your wreaths :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! In a magazine! And the wreaths are AH-mazing!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It is SO exciting to see your own name and project in print, isn't it? :) And the magazine looks amazing...thanks for the chance to get my hands on it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome.
ReplyDeleteYay! Congrats :) So exciting and the wreaths are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh 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.) ;) XO
ReplyDeletei want one!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletelovely! i cannot wait to purchase my copy & begin to create beautiful, affordable christmas gifts : ) congratulations & thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFun flowers, nice job
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your feature! Looks like a great creative magazine!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
Raynamin86@aol.com
Ohhh so excited! Congras. Those are some seriously gorgeous (and time consuming looking) wreathes. I will def be picking up a copy!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Brhea
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. :)
ReplyDeleteYou 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!
ReplyDeletePam L.
Oh my goodness! Way to GO GIRL! I'm drooling over it already! I can't wait to go buy it! You are awesome!
ReplyDeleteummm, the red yard wreath with the blue, green, white & mustard?! TO DIE FOR!!! Seriously love it.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! The book looks amazing!
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