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magazine projects- and a giveaway

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I have a new little job, contributing craft ideas to this classic magazine each month. It's exciting for many reasons, most of all because I've been reading this magazine for what feels like my whole life. Mum would buy it sometimes, and it's a cafe and waiting room standard. In 2008, my work was featured as an 'artist's showcase', which was a big break for me. So the magazine holds a special place in my heart.

The issue with my first project has just arrived in the letterbox- I designed 'confetti pillowcases' that you can make as a wedding gift. Or just if you like colourful bedding. The magazine also featured my book in the review column, and my favourite blogs in the 'online life' column. The editor has given me an extra copy and I thought I would offer it up as a quick giveaway here. Would you like a designy, crafty, gardeny read with your morning coffee? If so, just leave a comment below and I'll draw a winner tomorrow.

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83 responses to “magazine projects- and a giveaway”

  1. mary Avatar
    mary

    omigosh, my name into the hat please! I am so excited for you… must look to see whether this magazine can be had in any of my local international magazine stands :^)

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  2. Ellen L. Avatar
    Ellen L.

    I would love to read this magazine. Congratulations on your new job 🙂

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  3. Zelia Avatar
    Zelia

    Congrats…. You make Such lovely things…..

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  4. stacey Avatar
    stacey

    Congrats…. NOT a small job! I would love to see this magazine, it would be my first time seeing this magazine.

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  5. Heather Smith Avatar
    Heather Smith

    Lovely! I’m quite certain that I can’t find that in rural Southern Illinois. Would love to have a peak into New Zealand through a home and garden magazine!

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  6. Adrianne Avatar
    Adrianne

    Great work Melissa! NZ House and Garden is a fantastic magazine – was just thinking the other day that I should start buying it again for quilt design inspiration, there are always lots of lovely things in there and great colour stories.

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  7. Kelly A Avatar
    Kelly A

    I found you in an NZ Home & Garden in our doctors waiting room & have followed you ever since 🙂 Would love to be in the draw & look forward to seeing you in future copies!

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  8. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    You’re so great Melissa – and famous too! My Mum gets this magazine too and for a while her house was going to be in it… might still happen.

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  9. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    Ooh congratulations clever you! I love those pillowcases, very pretty!

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  10. paper friday Avatar
    paper friday

    Looks so lovely, congratulations! I love the look of that pillowcase project!

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  11. Clare Avatar
    Clare

    Congrats M!! What a great (wee) job!!
    I’d love to win a copy 🙂
    x

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  12. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Congratulations – the issue with the article about you was what started by blog addiction. At one time in my life I had about 10 years of these magazines piled up for browsing through.

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  13. Mousy Brown Avatar
    Mousy Brown

    Congratulations Melissa! It must feel great to be writing for a magazine that means so much to you – love the pillow design too! 😀

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  14. Littleminx.wordpress.com Avatar
    Littleminx.wordpress.com

    congratulations Melissa! That’s really exciting news, on all fronts! You’ll be fab for the magazine. Count me in to the Giveaway, or I’ll have to buy one 🙂

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  15. Christina Lowry Avatar
    Christina Lowry

    What a perfectly suited new job for you! Congratulations! Is the giveaway open to Australian residents? If so, please put my name down, as I don’t think I’ll be able to buy it here. 🙂

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  16. Mayka Avatar
    Mayka

    This is my dream job! Congratulations and thank you for the giveaway. I send you a warm hello from sunny and dry Colorado.

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  17. Aqeela Avatar
    Aqeela

    Sounds perfect to me, I’d love to read a copy!
    Aqeela xx

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  18. Heart Felt Avatar
    Heart Felt

    How fab, congratulations Melissa. Jxx

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  19. Becka Avatar
    Becka

    Congrats Melissa! What a perfect match for you. Can’t wait to have a peek!

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  20. Annika Avatar
    Annika

    Yes, please, and congratulations on the new job!

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  21. Lauryn Avatar
    Lauryn

    I’ve been following you ever since I read that article in 2008! A great admirer of your work and managing to do all these things with 2 children! Congrats :o)

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  22. Kirsty Avatar
    Kirsty

    Yes please! I bought this magazine once when I travelled to NZ, and I still flick through it now. The pillowslips look bright and colourful. A perfect way to cheer up the grey weather outside.

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  23. jenni Avatar
    jenni

    fantastic news Melissa, what an exciting time for you & so well deserved!

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  24. Charlotte | Anknel and Burblets Avatar
    Charlotte | Anknel and Burblets

    oh wow – that is so exciting for you!!! Is Sybille still the photo editor there?

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  25. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Congratulations ~ exciting for you! The pillowcases look beautiful. Please put me in for the draw. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  26. bec monk Avatar
    bec monk

    Congratulations, very exciting. I would love to win a copy!

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  27. Amiria Grenell Avatar
    Amiria Grenell

    Yay – you are wonderful Melissa. xxx well done and oh joy for grand magazines! happy monday sweets xxx

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  28. Cushla Kemp Avatar
    Cushla Kemp

    Awesome work as usual Melissa 🙂 I look forward to reading the magazine now! Hope you and your family are well? x

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  29. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Congratulations Melissa!
    I remember your feature in that gorgeous magazine.
    (the confetti pillows are such a fabulous idea for a wedding present!)xxJ

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  30. CHD Avatar
    CHD

    Congratulations on your job. Sounds exciting. Would love to be in the draw. Thank you!

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  31. lucette Avatar
    lucette

    I am very happy for you as this is a wonderful job. Please add me to the draw too.

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  32. louana Avatar
    louana

    Oh wow! Congratulations! I’m SO pleased for you! Exciting!!!!!

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  33. Tomascita Avatar
    Tomascita

    Well done! Congratulations – you will really add a modern vibe to this magazine.

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  34. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    Congrats! The magazine looks beautiful. Would love a chance to win I don’t think I can get that particular magazine in Canada, it would be a treat!

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  35. Deb D Avatar
    Deb D

    this is fab news, what a great job for you and lucky us !!
    I borrow my copies of NZ H&G from the library so my own copy of your column would be great

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  36. Paula satchell Avatar
    Paula satchell

    Go you! I would love to have a read

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  37. Ana Salomé Avatar
    Ana Salomé

    I’d love to have a copy of the magazine!!…and congratulations on the new job 🙂

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  38. Cat Avatar
    Cat

    Hi Melissa,
    Congratulations on your new job and your book. I received my copy recently and have used it already to make some trousers for my daughter. It is fantastic, I think it will get a great deal of use. Well done and thank you for sharing your excellent patterns.

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  39. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Lovely, sounds great!

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  40. Tanya Avatar
    Tanya

    Nice one Melissa- I love your connection to it. Please put me in the draw too, I love the idea of sitting on my back deck in the morning sun, drinking tea and reading this magazine.

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  41. Miriam Avatar
    Miriam

    congratulations Melissa it is so wonderful to see things happening for such a lovely, talented woman xxx I would love to throw my name in the hat

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  42. Susie Avatar
    Susie

    Oh how wonderful Melissa ! I am very happy for you, you are going quietly, and I know with alot of effort, from strength, I am so happy too you beautiful creativity and sweet heart are reaching ever increasing people !! congratulations

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  43. Louise Avatar
    Louise

    Gorgeous pillowcases! Congratulations on the new job. Please put me in the draw. I would love a copy!

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  44. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    So exciting! I would love to have a copy of you in print! Especially as I don’t think I can get that magazine here (Canada).

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  45. Georgie Avatar
    Georgie

    How exciting and well deserved!

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  46. Rosa in the Antipodes Avatar
    Rosa in the Antipodes

    Fantastic! I do remember that article about you on NZ House and Garden, it was when I first heard about you and your wonderful world! Well done,NZ House and Garden! It was a very smart choice indeed!xxx

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  47. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    Thats so great. Well done. I can’t wait to have a read.

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  48. Matariki Avatar
    Matariki

    My daughter just got given two white pillowcases which we were going to tie-dye to give them a bit of colour but this idea looks like it might have pushed that idea out!

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  49. Sally Avatar
    Sally

    I’ve grown up with this magazine too! Although now due to my frugality I only buy mags from op shops, so I’ve never got the “latest” copy! S:)

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  50. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    Well done on the new job.

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