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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. Rachel @tea with Lucy Avatar

    You are a crafting journo super star. What a perfect gig!
    Rachel so

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  2. Marine Avatar
    Marine

    so excited to see you feature in this lovely magazine! Would love to win my a copy! Thanks

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  3. Steph Avatar

    I would love to be in the draw to win – that pillowcase project looks perfect!

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  4. Francesca Avatar

    congratulations Melissa!

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  5. Karen Schulz Avatar

    How fantastic. I will have to resubscribe to the mag, it used to have crafty stuff years ago, good to see it back. I would love to win a copy. (might have to buy one if I don’t win). Cheers Karen

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  6. emma Avatar
    emma

    would love to know a little more about NZ and of course read your column!

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  7. Maryanne Avatar
    Maryanne

    Congratulations – that is very exciting for you!

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  8. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    confetti pillowcases sound adorable > congrats on the new job!! x

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  9. Bernadine Lee Avatar
    Bernadine Lee

    Congratulations, Melissa. I enjoy reading your blog!

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  10. Marzipan Avatar
    Marzipan

    Congratulations on getting your wonderful work published in the House and Garden magazine, and how nice of you to share your extra copy with one of your readers! Can’t wait to see it!

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  11. Mariarita Avatar
    Mariarita

    congratulazioni Melissa e grazie per l’opportunità. ciao ciao Mariarita taly

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  12. annton Avatar

    congratulations on the new job. when living in nz, I have loved that magazine and im still storing some copies in my studio. they bring back sweet memories.

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  13. carolinelarnach Avatar

    I would love a copy, thank you very much for offering this to your readers.

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  14. sas Avatar

    congrats megan thats wonderful!
    i adore nz h&g and for a few years i actually paid to have it shipped to london! it was a little reminder of home.
    would love to be in the draw.
    xx

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  15. Mar Avatar
    Mar

    Congratulations on your new job
    The pilowcases look really cute.
    xxx-mar-

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  16. Kay Sneddon Avatar
    Kay Sneddon

    I got the magazine. I like your cute photo.

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  17. Marilyn Laktin Avatar

    I love this magazine too! I found your blog because of the pillow slips. Very nice idea. I have a stamp that I could use. It’s a large polka dot stamp by Stampin’ Up. Can’t wait to try it.

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  18. Ella Avatar

    Ooooh well done! You know, I think this magazine was actually where I first saw your work and came to your blog. Can’t believe it was six years ago now, gosh.

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  19. meg Avatar
    meg

    Thanks Melissa please put me in the draw x

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  20. Star Avatar

    Wonderful work, A mag I haven’t explored before!

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  21. Jillian Avatar
    Jillian

    Yes please! Just the mag for a coffee break…plus the extra’s to work on 🙂

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  22. Lucy Avatar

    Lovely Melissa and congratulations! What a nice morning read it does sound. xx

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  23. Lucy Avatar

    Lovely Melissa and congratulations! What a nice morning read it does sound. xx

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  24. Melissa Avatar

    So exciting – congratulations! x
    Melissa
    http://wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

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  25. Rebecca T Avatar
    Rebecca T

    How exciting! I recently got a copy of your book and simply adore it. Such a talent, you are 🙂

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  26. Cyndi Avatar
    Cyndi

    Congrats!!
    I know the perfect place for those pillowcases…

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  27. heini Avatar
    heini

    Congratulations and all the best to you in the future! It would be very nice to get a magazine from your side of the world 🙂

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  28. CK Avatar
    CK

    Congratulations! How exciting. Thank you for the give-away.

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  29. natalie Avatar
    natalie

    Congrats!

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  30. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    Oh yes please!! Congratulations on your job. And I’ve bought your book, can’t wait to start making things!

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  31. Alicia Avatar
    Alicia

    Congratulations from Barcelona, Spain! It is a new BIG job! 🙂 I would love to read it!!!

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  32. Emily Avatar

    Wow – good on you! What a great opportunity 🙂

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  33. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Fantastic! I’ll keep an eye out – hopefully browsing more in cafes then waiting rooms!

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