and the winner is....

Thank you to everyone who has entered the #CraftBlogClub giveaway to win a copy of Jenniffer Taylor's book, Girl With A Sewing Machine.

All the entries have been put into the List Randomiser on Random.org and the winner is.....

(drum roll)

.... Andrea Kay*!

Congratulations Andrea!  Please email me your details via craftblogclub@gmail.com and I will send you this great book.

Sorry if you haven't won but don't worry, you can find Jenniffer's book here.

Before you go, don't forget you can join our #CraftBlogClub every Tuesday 7-8pm on Twitter.

P.S. The amazon link is affiliated.

*Update 29/08/2017: The original winner, Claire Davies, did not claim her prize.  After trying to get in touch with Claire numerous times we decided it would be best to do another draw with the original entrants on 29th August 2017. Andrea was drawn using an online random generator.

Girl With A Sewing Machine Book Giveaway....

We're very excited at #CraftBlogClub HQ, Jenniffer Taylor and her publishers have kindly given us a copy of her new book to give away!  

This is a great book for beginners and anyone who is looking to improve their sewing skills. By the end of this book you will have a greater understanding of garment construction which will unleash your creativity and the ability to create your own unique wardrobe. You can read my full review here.

There are a number of ways you can enter this giveaway and the best part is each one will be counted as one entry, so do all three and you will be entered three times!

1. Please leave a comment below about why you would love to win this book
2. Share this post on Twitter, tagging @craftblogclub and using the hashtag #CBCgiveaway
3. Give the #CraftBlogClub Facebook page a like and leave a comment on the giveaway post on why you'd love to win, or like one of the other comments.

Deadline for entries is 31st July at 11:59pm (BST)

The winner will be picked at random using random.org and will be announced during the Twitter chat on 1st August at 7pm (BST) as well as on this blog and on Facebook.

Good Luck!

Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts Show Ticket Winners!....

Drum roll please, and the winners are.....

• @PoppyTinkerbell
• Sharon @PaddingtonsPlace
• Elaine @The Hungry Caterpillar
• Lindsey @MissObleas
• Jenny @gingerbread_mum

Congratulations! 

Please email me your postal address so I can send you your tickets.

You can check out all the details and plan your visit on the show's website.

Thank you to everyone who entered, Sorry if you didn't win. I wish I had enough tickets for you all.  You can still buy tickets if you would like to go, read on to find out more.... 

The Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts Show takes place at ExCeL London, on 20th -22nd April 2017.
Opening times 10am - 4.30pm (5pm Saturday)
Tickets are priced....

Adult £12.00 (£10.00 Advance Price*)
Senior £11.00 (£9.00 Advance Price*)
Children are free if accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket, otherwise £6.00

*Complete your order before 5:00pm on 17 April 2017 to receive discounted prices.

Stitching, Sewing & HobbyCrafts Show Ticket Giveaway....

Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts returns to the ExCeL in London for three days from 20th - 22nd April 2017 and I have teamed up with ICHF Events to offer five lucky winners a pair of tickets to this fantastic show!

There will be over 100 exhibitors bringing the latest craft supplies for sewing, knitting, crochet, papercraft, jewellery making and more! The show is being described as a "Crafter's Paradise". I know I can't wait to stock up!

The show is the perfect place to find the very latest ideas, innovations and products from the world of creative craft.  There will also be demonstrations, inspirational advice from the experts, special features and Make & Take workshops giving plenty of inspiration and new ideas. You can find all the details of the show on their website here.

How to enter....

There are a number of ways to enter the Stitching,Sewing and Hobbycrafts Show ticket giveaway, and each one will be counted as one entry, so do all four and you will be entered four times!

• Tell me why you want to win in the comments below. 
• Follow me on Twitter and tell me why you want to win. Please use the hashtag #StitchHobbyfizzi and tag me @fizzijayne otherwise I can't count it.
• Give fizzi~jayne makes.... Facebook page a like and share the giveaway post.
• Head over to the fizzijayne Instagram, follow and give the Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts post a like and let me know why you would love to win the tickets. (You'll also find a bonus entry over there too!).

The deadline for entries is 8pm (GMT) on 9th March 2017. The giveaway is only open to UK entrants, sorry my international chums!

The five winners will be picked at random and announced on 10th March 2017.

Good luck!

Read on for full T&C's and info about the show....

The Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts Show takes place at ExCeL London, on 20th -22nd April 2017.

Opening times are 10am - 4.30pm (5pm Saturday). Tickets are priced....
Adult £12.00 (£10.00 Advance Price*)
Senior £11.00 (£9.00 Advance Price*)
Children are free if accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket, otherwise £6.00
*Complete your order before 5:00pm on 17 April 2017 to receive discounted prices

Terms and Conditions 
The giveaway is open to UK entrants only . The tickets are valid for entry to the show at the ExCeL, London on one of these dates - 20th, 21st OR 22nd April 2017. Deadline for entries is 8pm (GMT) on 9th March 2017. The five lucky winners will be picked at random using random.org and announced on 10th March 2017 on this blog. This competition is for a pair of tickets ONLY and does not include any expenses.

Visit www.ichfevents.co.uk for more details and all the latest information.

The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show Ticket Giveaway....

#CraftBlogClub have a special ticket giveaway! We are SUPER excited to be able to offer 3 pairs of tickets for the Knitting and Stitching Spring Show at Olympia London. The tickets are valid to the show on Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th or Sunday 6th March 2016. This years show is described as ‘The definitive event for anyone with a love of stitch and crafts’.

There are two ways you can enter the Knitting & Stitching Spring Show ticket giveaway. Each of the below will be counted as one entry so do both and you will be entered twice!

• Tell us why you want to win by tweeting us. Please use the hashtag #CBCGiveaway and tag us @CraftBlogClub
• Give the #CraftBlogClub Facebook page a like and leave a comment on why you’d love to win

The deadline for entries is 8pm on 2nd February 2016.

​Terms and Conditions The giveaway is open to UK entrants only. The tickets are NOT valid for entry to the show on Saturday 5th March, but are valid for Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th and Sunday 5th March.  Deadline for entries is 2nd February at 8pm. The 3 lucky winners will be picked at random using random.org and announced at 9pm on 2nd February 2016. We will make contact with the lucky winners via Twitter and Facebook. This competition is for a pair of tickets ONLY.


Good Luck!

"Craft a Creative Business" Book Giveaway....

Did you catch the #CraftBlogClub chat tonight? It was awesome, we had Fiona Pullen, author of Craft a Creative Business guest hosting.  She was answering our questions on starting or growing a creative business and inspired all of us with her great advice. You can catch up on the chat by searching the hashtag  #CraftBlogClub on Twitter.

Fiona and her publishers have kindly given us a copy of her book to give away!  It is a book I highly recommend and you can read my review here.

There are a number of ways you can enter this Craft a Creative Business giveaway and the best part is each one will  be counted as 1 entry, so do all three and you will be entered three times!

1. Please leave a comment below about why you would love to win this book or if you enjoyed the chat then which tip was your favourite

2. Share this post on Twitter, tagging @craftblogclub and using the hashtag #CBCgiveaway

3. Give the #CraftBlogClub page a like, and leave a comment on why you'd love to win, or like one of the other comments.

Deadline for entries is 31st March at 5:30pm (GMT)

The winner will be picked at random using random.org and will be announced during the Twitter chat on 31st March at 7pm (GMT) as well as on this blog and on Facebook.

Good Luck!

and the results are in.....

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete my survey! I really appreciate your feedback and it will help me shape my blog in the future. 

I thought I would share some of the insights but I guess you want to know who won the £15 Etsy gift voucher first, right?!

Everyone who left their details on the survey were entered into the Random.org list randomiser and the winner is..........

.............ANTHEA!!

Congratulations Anthea! Your gift voucher should be in your inbox. Happy Shopping!

So what did you all say?....

Check out these pie charts, I managed to do these by myself!

Everyone loves reading my craft techniques and want to see more, thanks guys! I have fab, craft techniques planned and I will try and fit more into my schedule in the future.

You want to see more of behind the scenes, I better tidy up the craft den so I can show you!

I won't neglect the other areas you enjoy and want to read more of, but it is so helpful to know what you enjoy and what I need to focus on.

I also learnt that Twitter is your number 1 social platform! The rest were placed....
2nd Instagram
3rd Facebook
Joint 4th place Pinterest and Google+

A huge thank you for the kind and supportive comments you gave me in the survey. They were lovely to read and I feel reassured that I made the right decision to start this blog and you like it! *big smiley face*

If you missed the chance to complete the survey and you want your chance to tell me what you think, you can still give me your feedback, but I'm sorry you won't be entered into a giveaway! The survey has only 10 questions which I would really appreciate it if you could take the time to complete.  It should take no longer than 3 minutes, please enter the survey here.

Thank you again for taking the time to complete my survey!

fizzi~jayne x

Psst.... I have a craft fair on Saturday if you are in the Rickmansworth area it would be lovely to see you.  For more details go to my Events and Craft Fairs page

Another celebration! My Blog is 1 year old....

What a month of celebrations! Last week was fizzi~jayne makes.... 2nd birthday and today is my blog's 1st birthday! I can't believe it is already a year, where has the time gone!

It has been a place to share experiences of running a creative small business with some inspiration and craftiness along the way. You can read my first post here.

I love writing my blog and I have learnt so much in the past year. It takes a lot of work and requires dedication but it has also been about taking me out of my comfort zone and pushing myself. I've also learnt that you really don't know what is possible until you try.

The past 12 months have been a journey whilst I learn about writing content and taking great pics, I've also been nominated for a Liebster award, I now co-host #CraftBlogClub and I have met some wonderful people through the blogging community and made friends - in real life as well as internet friends.

I hope you enjoy reading my blog and I would really love to know what you think. I am truly thankful to anyone who makes the time to read my posts, whether you have been a reader since the beginning or just popped by today, thank you!!

I want to make sure I continue to inspire and that I write articles you enjoy to read so I would really appreciate your feedback because without you, I would be very lonely here!  I have a little survey of 10 questions which I would really appreciate if you could take the time to complete.  It should take no longer than 3 minutes and if you leave your email address you will be in with a chance to win a £15 Etsy* Gift Voucher to spend! (you don't have to spend it in my shop but it would be nice if you took a look!)

To have a chance to win you need to complete the survey by 30th September. A name will be picked out at random thanks to Random.org.  Don't worry, I won't keep your details or contact you unless you win. The winner will be announced here on 2nd October.

Please enter the Survey here 

Thank you and good luck!

fizzi~jayne x

*This is not sponsored or supported by Etsy, the giveaway is a gift from me as a thank you for completing the survey.  
One winner only will receive £15 Etsy Gift Voucher which will be emailed to them.
If you are a family member you can complete the survey but you will not be entered into the giveaway, sorry!