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‘tiny happy’ was a journal of my handmade life from 2006-2025.

giveaway- sweet & simple book

July 4, 2014

I ordered some new copies of my book, Sweet & Simple Handmade, and would like to offer one up to a reader. Would you like to win your own copy, or one for a friend? Just leave a comment on this post, or over on the facebook page, and i'll enter your name in the draw. International entries welcome : )

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What's the book all about? It's a collection of 25 original projects, with instructions and a pocket at the back of the book containing all the tissue paper patterns you'll need to make them. Most patterns are for clothes, bags and toys for kids aged newborn to 10 years. But there is also the pattern for the pleated tote bag you see above.

You can also find it here on etsy, felt, or directly (e-book or print version) from my publisher.

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Happy weekend! We will be celebrating a family birthday, standing on a soccer field, and staying close to the fire at all other times.

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125 responses to “giveaway- sweet & simple book”

allison

July 7, 2014

I love your style and I love to make things, so your book looks perfect. I’d love a copy!

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Wendy

July 7, 2014

I met Melissa through slightly less usual circumstances last year, and have followed her writing since then. It’s taken me to posts and sites I would probably not have stumbled on. Very eclectic, Melissa! Now I’m retired, I finally have time for sewing and crafts and your book would be an inspiration for that.

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Isha

July 7, 2014

Looks gorgeous! Would love to win a copy.

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clairepaillon@gmail.com

July 7, 2014

LOVELY! That would be great to get your book and a little piece of New Zealand here in Quebec! Finger crossed:)

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Sharyn

July 7, 2014

Your lovely book has been on my wish list for some time!

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Juliet @ The Tartankiwi

July 7, 2014

I’ve heard such wonderful things about your book that I’d love to get my hands on a copy. Thank you so much for the chance to win.

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Kate

July 7, 2014

Looks lovely Melissa : )

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Miriam

July 7, 2014

I would love to enter. I have seen som of debs lovely work from your book.

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Sara

July 8, 2014

Thank you for the opportunity to have a copy of your lovely book. Your patterns are beautiful and I would love to be able to make them. I would definitely like to be included in your giveaway. Thanks for a lovely blog.

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Carla Huysmans

July 8, 2014

Count me in! I would love a copy and start making…
Love,
carla

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heather

July 8, 2014

I would really love a copy of your book- those baby shoes for one thing…I’m going looking for little toes to cover! 🙂 I have the perfect ones in mind!

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Fiona

July 8, 2014

Hi Melissa. A friend and I we’re just discussing your book as we’re establishing a craft group and thought your projects would be a perfect place to start!

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Catherine

July 8, 2014

Thanks for organising the giveaway. I’m in great need of something to pull me out f my winter lethargy. 🙂

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Rebekah

July 8, 2014

Oh yes please!

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pauline m

July 9, 2014

How lovely – the book looks so pretty!

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Katherine | Gathered Heart

July 9, 2014

What a great giveaway, I would love a copy!

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Laurel

July 9, 2014

Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! I love to daydream with your blog.

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Jenna O

July 9, 2014

Oh I would love this book! Enter me please 🙂

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Katrina Dodd

July 10, 2014

Time to comment. I have been popping over to Tiny Happy at intervals for a few years now. You may remember I contacted you once to see if you were related to the Wastneys who lived in Golden Bay, where my family lived for a time. Currently I am mum to four, wife to himself, servant to four felines and mistress of three canines! We live on a lifestyle block, have several rentals (himself is a capitalist), and spend our days running children and himself to Drs, spinning spuds at markets and a lot of other carrying on. Spending time in Golden Bay had a huge impact on me, and while I am pretty straitlaced, himself has always said he thought I was “pretty alternative” when we met! Must have been a challenge for a hardened farming fella, but he seems to like it. I would love to expand my “alternative” self, but right now life is too harried to do more than fall in love with, and collect, vintage clothing, curtains and bits and pieces – oh, and visit Waitati!! One day …. In the mean time I surreptitiously spend some time here and “get my fix”. Thank you so much, you are braver than me, I am too chicken yet to expose the me I want to be!!

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tinyhappy

July 12, 2014

hi katrina,
thank you for your comment! it sounds like youre a busy woman. keep collecting those bits and pieces you love, and making a little time for yourself at the end of the day… xx
– melissa

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Mary

July 15, 2014

I’ve watched you ‘grow’ through your blog and it’s no surprise that you became an author . The book looks wonderful.

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Fiona

July 18, 2014

such a gorgeous star quilt – I would love to make one for my colleague who will shortly become a parent for the 1st time (adoption)x

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joan gray

July 19, 2014

I am so inspired by your ideas and blog and would love the chance to get your book.

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Grace

July 19, 2014

wow congrats on your book 🙂

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Anna

July 31, 2014

I like this book. It looks lovely. Anna

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