Magnetic Pin Catch and Swag bag GIVEAWAY

May 10, 2011 By Ashley

Here’s post number 2 about the Singer Sewing House Party. I’m doing a giveaway for a few swag bags, so make sure you make it all the way to the end!
First, I want to tell you about these magnet pin catches that I created. When I sew, I always make a mess of the pins. I have to cut/pin in one room and sew somewhere else. Inevitably I leave the pin box in the wrong room. I came up with this idea to make a little magnetic pin catch so my pins wouldn’t go rolling all over the place as I am taking them out.

I thought it was a great idea but I had a LOT of trouble making it happen. Here’s a lesson I learned the hard way: Magnetic paint does not make something a magnet, it just makes a magnet stick to it. Therefore, straight pins do not stick to magnetic paint. 🙁
I finally worked it out and cut my sewing machine shapes out of magnetic paper.

I mod-podged some pretty paper onto the magnet side of the paper(black side) and I was good to go. Magnet paper is not very strong, but the pins definitely stick.
They are a small part of the goody bag, but quite possibly my favorite detail. Probably because I spent so much time getting it to all work out.

Now on to the swag bags!
Singer went all out and sent some pretty sweet stuff for each of the party guests.
Each person received:

3 spools Singer Fusion Thread
2 sheets of Joann 40% off Coupons
Martha Stewart Crafts catalog and 50% off coupon
15% off the Singer Confidence 7467S
Simplicity Pattern 2381 – Apron Style Bag
Simplicity Learn to Sew Pattern 2286

I decided I wanted to add a few things to the bags to make them extra special. I added:

Sewing Machine shaped magnetic pin catch
Measuring Tape
A bobbin keeper – aka Toe separator
The choice of a sewing machine necklace or earrings I found a really great deal on these charms on Ebay. The came all the way from China so I technically ordered them a few days BEFORE I found out I was selected as a host. It was a big coincidence that they had the Singer brand name on them.
I bought the gift bags from the Dollar Store and then added the sewing machine, dress form, and scissor cut-outs.

Congrats on making it this far! Now for the good news. I am giving away THREE swag bags! They will include everything I have listed above except for the bobbin keeper/toe separator. I will accommodate your preference for the necklace or earrings as best as I can. I already have all the jewelry made up though.

Details for the Giveaway:
What: THREE people will win one Swag bag each
When: The giveaway will end Monday May 16, 2011 at 9pm Arizona Time
Where: Continental US only for this giveaway
How:

Follow my blog with Google Friend Connect over on the sidebar. Leave me a comment saying you are a follower.
‘Like’ Cute As a Fox on Facebook. Leave me a comment including your Facebook name so I can verify.
Post this giveaway with a link on your blog, Facebook, or Twitter. Leave me a comment with where you posted it.

That’s all there is to it! I will notify the winner via email, so make sure I can contact you. No email address means no winning! The Joann coupons expire May 29, so I will be getting this out in the mail ASAP.
Good luck!!