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Meet Our National Craft Month 2016 Sponsors!

2/29/2016

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Introducing our FAB sponsors for our 2016 National Craft Month celebration!


It's that time again...a fortuitous alignment in the stars has brought forth again National Craft Month. We have put together a FAB month of FAB fun to celebrate!  Celebrating with us are a few companies we do a lot of work with who have so generously agreed to be sponsors for our weekly giveaways.

Read on, visit our sponsor sites, and support them as they support our design studios and National Craft Month.
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F&W Media - Craft University Online
Online craft classes, courses, & workshops from expert  instructors in quilting, sewing, needlework, knitting, mixed media, crochet, spinning, weaving and more! 

Craft U is Sponsoring the WEEK 1 Giveaway: iCan Click - Jason's course on photographing handmade items with your smartphone.  Enter by March 5th to Win! Do it now...


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OttLite
The Shibaguyz are Ottlite Ambassadors!  We use their lamps daily and LOVE THEM. 

With OttLite you’ll see more clearly and comfortably, which makes everything you love to do – from sewing and scrapbooking to reading and computer work to crafts and crossword puzzles – easier and more enjoyable. It’s like natural daylight indoors! Click here to learn more.

Ottlite will be sponsoring multiple giveaways of the FAB LED Mini Flip Lite (seriously folks, you really will want one of these) and a special lamp for one of our Grand Prize winners. This lamp is so exclusive even WE haven't seen it yet!


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Schacht Spindle Company
From weaving looms to spinning wheels; winding and warping tools to books and videos, Schacht is a trusted name in the craft industry.  Take some time to check out everything they have to offer.

Speaking of offering... they are sponsoring a giveaway of their amazing Zoom Loom. Schacht's version of the pin loom had Jason weaving perfect squares in about 15 minutes and one lucky person will get one free this month!


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Cascade Yarns
If you are familiar with our books it will come as no surprise that Cascade Yarns is one of "THE" yarns we use in our studio.  Reliable, accessible, and coming in an incredible array of colors, they have a yarn to fit every need.

The fine folks at Cascade Yarns have generously agreed to providing one of you with a full garment's worth of yarn to make one of the patterns from Crochet Geometry... more details on this later in March.

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Crystal Palace Yarns
Crystal Palace Yarns is a family-owned, San Francisco Bay Area-based wholesaler of yarns, and other craft supplies. They design their own boutique yarns carefully with the artist and craftsperson in mind, with a strong emphasis on fiber and color.  You'll see their FAB yarns featured in a number of our patterns including our NEW book Crochet Geometry​.

Crystal Palace has agreed to give to one lucky entry, a full supply of Crystal Palace Panda Silk
to make your size of the Wrap Front Shrug from Crochet Geometry.  Look for more details on this giveaway later in March!


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Eucalan Delicate Wash
The Shibaguyz, like a lot of people, love Eucalan!
Eucalan is a no-rinse wash for delicate and woolen products.  We use it all the time in the studio when blocking garments and take their Getaway Gang Pack (including single use pods and stain wipes) whenever we travel.

You'll see that a few of The Shibaguyz' National Craft Month giveaways will include Eucalan products! 
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NATIONAL CRAFT MONTH 2016 - WEEK 1 KICK OFF

2/28/2016

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Welcome to National Craft Month 2016!!

March is National Craft Month, and all this year we will be celebrating with a series of fun blogbosts, exciting news, and of course the GIVEAWAYS!  We all like a little free stuff right? How about 5 weeks of giveaways?! WOOHOO!!

Lets start off this month with a bang!  We're going to give one of you lucky readers an enrollment to Jason's brand new class on how to take FAB photos of your handmade items using your smartphone or tablet.

This Nation Craft Month Week #1 prize is provided by our friends at F&W Media in association with their Craft Online University.  This class officially goes live March 15, and one of you lucky folks gets to take this course free! 

​I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it, I’m about to lose control… forgive that Pointer Sister’s moment.
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Photo of me on set teaching iCan Click
In all honesty this is a class I’ve always wanted to teach.  It’s about you taking great photos with just a smartphone or tablet. I KNOW… RIGHT?  Where has this class been hiding? 

Well it’s hiding no more.  Below is brief outline of some of the things you'll learn in this 8 week course.
  • Learn how your camera sees light and how to create flattering light for any handmade project.
  • Build your own “professional grade” bounces and diffusers with basic DIY supplies
  • Discover photography tricks that will astound you. REALLY! (You can to WHAT with a pair of headphones??)
  • Build a Lightbox. What is it and why you need one? How to make one cheap and easy!
  • Learn what photo apps this pro swears by and how to get excellent results for little or no money.
This class will teach you how to create photography tools out of common objects to use in conjunction with your smartphone or tablet to produce images to help you sell or exhibit your work. 

If you want to take better photos of your handmade items, and have a mobile device you owe it to yourself to enter this contest for a chance to win this course free.

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Enter through the Rafflecopter widget below starting at 12:00am PT on February 28, 2016. The winner will be randomly chosen at 12:00am PT on March 6, 2016. Some of the entry points can be earned daily so take advantage of that and be sure to come back every week to see what FAB National Craft Month fun we have in store for you!
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UPDATE: March 7, 2016  WINNER ANNOUNCED

Thank you to everyone who entered this week's contest.  The winner of the Week 1 Giveaway is....
Drum roll please... Linda K.

I've sent an email off to Lynda with information on how to register for Jason's class.

Be sure to check back often this month and register for our other weekly giveaways as well as our Grand Prize.  Directions for entering the grand prize are in all subsequent weekly giveaway posts all month.

Good Luck and Stitch On!

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"iCan Click" Course Now Enrolling on CraftU

2/22/2016

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Online Photography Class with Jason Mullett-Bowlsby of Shibaguyz Photography

iCan Click – Professional Quality Photographs of Handmade Items Using Smartphones and Tablet


Recently I had the pleasure of filming a class for F&W media for their Craft U, online courses.  Let me tell you, those folks are great to work with!  I had a ball filming and think you'll love this course.

I was asked to present a class based on using cell phone and tablet cameras to photograph handmade works.  We wanted to focus on makers and crafters who specialize in crochet, knitting, weaving, and beading... but anyone who uses a cell phone or wants to take great photos with that magical device in their pocket will get a lot of GREAT information to use. 

​Here's a little bit about my class and who should take it…

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Inspiration… weeks of work… elbow grease… the occasional tear… They’ve all gone into making perfect handmade item. It’s finished! Time to show it off on social media or sell it online; but alas, photography is not a skill you’ve honed. Now what? 

It’s time to pull out your phone… Your smartphone camera is the ideal tool for taking that perfect shot of your handiwork; compact, powerful, and almost always found in your front pocket. It’s capable of capturing any special moment. You only need to learn to harness its full potential. 

In my course you will learn the basics of how Smartphone cameras work, find the right light for photographing any handmade project, create a professional environment for taking your photos, explore a few downloadable apps to assist you in your quest for the perfect photo, and I’ll give you one sure-fire tip that is certain to take your photos from drab to FAB.

I’ve spent the past 10 years learning how to take breathtaking photographs of handmade items on any camera. Come and learn the simple techniques you can use to get professional quality photos of your handmade projects with your Smartphone.
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The class runs from March 15th – May 9th 2016, and covers topics such as: 
  • Intro to Smartphone Use 
  • Get to Know Your Smartphone Camera
  • How to Manage Light & Other Useful Tools
  • Composition, Creativity, & Personal Style
  • Lightboxes, Swoops, & Backgrounds
  • Editing Your Photos
  • File Types, Sizing, Compression, & Storage
  • Final Thoughts from a Professional Photographer

To make learning simple and because we know you're going to want to practice each technique before going on to the next, only one segment will be released weekly.  You'll never feel pressured to sit down and try to absorb everything one evening. You can register anytime during these weeks but I recommend you register now to take full advantage of the time available to re-watch previous lessons. Here's an added bonus... I'll be monitoring the forum/gallery, answering your questions and giving feedback to all your posted projects.

Who should enroll in this class:
  • Makers who want to show off their work through professional looking photography without breaking the bank.
  • Independent professional designers who need to take great photos of their work for websites and online sales.
  • Artists who are unhappy with paying big fees for so-so photos that don't show their work in the best light possible.
  • Anyone with a cell phone or tablet camera who wants to take professional looking photos at home but is afraid of the cost, space, and time commitment.
Now's a great time to learn all the tricks to using your cell phone for taking amazing photos of your handmade items!  Enroll today by clicking the button below.
ENROLL NOW
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Shibaguyz LIVE Classes In Pittsburgh

2/2/2016

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Come see Shibaguyz LIVE classes at the Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival
​and Creative Arts Festival
March 4-6, 2016


There's still time to get in on the action but don't wait too long… register for classes today!

We're going to be sharing the skillz with you folks in Pittsburgh and we are very excited about our line up of classes. We're covering everything from specialty crochet stitches like crochet cables to design classes for crochet and knit garments. And Jason is going to be teaching his best selling class on photographing your handmade projects. If you sell your products online, submit your handmade items for juried festivals or competitions, or if you are a maker who just wants to show your handiwork in a better light, you won't want this opportunity to work one-on-one with Jason (assisted by Shannon).

Head on over to our post by clicking the link below to find out more info about our classes and how to register today!
Click Here For More Info and Registration
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NEW Craftsy Crochet Class!

2/1/2016

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We are SO proud to announce that Shannon's NEW Craftsy crochet class is LIVE!

Crochet Toolkit - Designer Tips & Tricks is Shannon's third Craftsy crochet class and we can't wait for you all to dig into this material. These are the skills and techniques we use in the Shibaguyz Designz studio every day to create our FAB garments, accessories, and home decor. From how to read crochet charts, to some of our easy math tricks for making sure patterns fit, to making FAB crochet fabrics; you'll get a designer's insight on how to take your crochet skills from good to GREAT!
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This class includes our designer tips for how to make linked stitches, 6 types of ribbing, how to create crochet fabrics that drape and move beautifully, and how to make our very own Non-Stick Lace stitch. We'll also get into how to invisibly carry your yarn up the side of your work with changing colors or working with hand-dyed or variegated yarn. And, for the first time, we're going to share with you how we make crochet i-cords and Romanian cords AND how to make them as attached as-you-go borders! Y'all are NOT going to want to miss this class!
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So don't wait! Click on our special link below to get $10 off the price of enrollment and get started on your new crochet skills today!
(There's also a pretty cool introduction video… so be sure to check that out!)
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Click Here To Enroll Today!
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