Book prizes for creative craft enthusiasts
“YOU can’t use up creativity: the more you use, the more you have,” the late great poet, Maya Angelou, said, so why not stretch your fingers into a new creative direction this year?
To give you some inspiration, The Herald has three books for croquet happy hookers and other craft enthusiasts to win today. They are:
ý Beatrix Says: Get Crochet Savvy! by Beatrix Snyman
Published by Lapa Publishers and retailing for around R260, Get Crochet Savvy! is a guide for beginners who do not even know where to start.
Snyman provides photos and detailed instructions to show the novice how to get going on this popular hobby, starting with the tools and basic stitches.
ý Mad About Metal by Monica Fischer, Suzan Cumpsty and Lee Vorster
Mad About Metal is published by Metz Press and retails for around R225.
In it the authors show the decorative possibilities of pliable craft metal, and how you can use coloured craft metal and then emboss, cut or add colour and texture.
The projects range from beginners to advanced level, and include a section on upcycling as well as tips and tricks to make the process simpler.
ý Frames Galore by Fransie Snyman
Experienced crafter Snyman – she has written more than 10 books – shows that you do not necessarily need to spend a fortune on professional framing.
The projects she covers in Frames Galore range from simple to elaborate, using items often found in and around the house. Frames Galore is published by Metz Press and retails for around R220.
To win a copy of any one of these books, send an SMS with the keyword from the book of your choice, followed by your name, to the following number: 41893.
These are the keywords for the three books: CROCHET, METAL, FRAMES. Send one SMS with one keyword for each book you hope to win.
SMSes should be kept to a maximum of 320 characters at a charge of R1.50 per 160 characters. Free minutes do not apply and errors are billed.
The cut-off for entries is noon on Wednesday February 14 and the winners will be notified thereafter.