Make-up Bag Set Giveaway

Make-up bag set with lanyard by Jill

For Christmas this year, we sisters of the Sisterhood put our crafting skills to the test and did homemade gifts for each other - and it was so much fun! Jill ended up making these super-cute make-up bag sets (with accompanying lanyard) that the rest of us agree were perfect gifts. So in this post, Jill is going to share how you can make your own lanyards - for yourself or for some great gifts for other people. And ... make sure you read to the end of this post for instructions on entering our next Sisterhood Giveaway, featuring a complete set made by Jill just for this. 

LANYARD HOW-TO IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS

1. Assemble a key ring with a lanyard hook (Assorted Findings 80 ct. can be purchased at JoAnn’s for $4.00).

2. Cut a strip of fabric 3.5”x37”.

 

3. Fold and Iron the fabric in half length-wise.

4. Open the fabric back up.

 

5. Fold the edges in to meet the center fold and iron.

6. Fold along the center fold.

 

7. Stitch along each edge with a ⅛” seam allowance.

 

8. Feed one end of the material through the key ring, pull 2” through, and fold down.

 

9. Fold 1½” of the material back on the other end, and bring it up to meet with the edge of the key ring.

  10. Sew across the folded points in two spots (using several forward and reverse stitches to make a secure stitch line) as close to the keyring as possible... 

 

... near the edges of the folded material

FINISHED PRODUCT

Now for the giveaway instructions (all of which will need to be carefully followed in order to have qualifying entries). You can have up to THREE ENTRIES by doing the following:

1. Leave a comment at the end of this post (making sure to include your name) sharing a favorite craft/gift idea you've made/received at Christmastime (we're always looking for good ideas). Again, DO NOT forget to put your name in the post!!
2. "Like" our Facebook Page and leave a comment at the end of this blog post that you've done so (NOTE: if you've already "liked" us, you can leave a comment stating "I already liked you"). Reminder - you have to leave a comment on this post stating that you did this.
3. Broadcast this give-away/how-to on some place like Facebook, Twitter, your own blog, pinterest etc. and leave a comment on this post stating that you did. Yes, you have to leave the comment on this post (not on facebook).

Because of current Facebook regulations, the rising cost of postage, and our own sanity, here is some of the "fine print" on this give-away:

• You must live (or have a mailing address) in the United States or in a United States territory.
• You must be sure to include a name/nickname in each of your comments on this post. Failure to do so will result in a disqualified entry.
• This give-away will end at 11:59pm CST on Monday, February 27th.
• A winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be announced via this blog on Tuesday, February 28th. 
• Comments for entries must be left on this blog and not on Facebook - even for liking our FB page (via. their new regulations).

Hopefully that's enough information - and reminders - for you. One grand prize winner will receive the make-up bag & lanyard set, and another "runner-up" will receive a lanyard. Happy sharing!