To me, one of the unexpected benefits of Stephen having started Spoonflower is that he is now well-versed in all things crafty and sewing-related. If not actually a practicing member of the sewing obsessed tribe himself, he is fluent in the language and customs. This is mighty handy around gift-giving holidays, let me tell you!
Stephen also knows a good bit of crafty news when he sees it and runs across very cool things online now that he knows I'll like. WhimseyBox is among them. Launched just a couple of months ago in December of 2011, the WhimseyBox mission is to encourage creativity and experimentation with a monthly box of 4-5 carefully selected craft supplies delivered right to your doorstep. You can view a project gallery of pretty stuff people have made and get a sense of what's been boxed and sent so far. Sounds like fun, don't you think?
WhimseyBox is still in invitation-only beta phase, but we can hook you up! We're giving away a six-month subscription today to one lucky winner. To enter, just leave a comment here or on the corresponding Facebook post, and please include your Spoonflower screen name so we can find you easily if you're our winner. Entries close at 7pm EST, Tuesday, 2/21, and we'll announce a winner on Wednesday, 2/22. Good luck, all! This giveaway is now closed. We'll be announcing a winner later today.
Congrats to Colleen Lacy, winner of last week's giveaway of two craft business books, Handmade Marketplace and Craft, Inc. Hope they come in handy, Colleen.
WhimseyBox is such a neat idea!!! *fingers crossed* 🙂
username: kerriganigan
Fun, fun, fun!
This looks awesome! (robyriker)
sounds brilliant! (woodle doo)
So fun! (aliburt)
I so wanted to join, but it’s only available in the US. Still, if you guys are willing to play middle-man reshipper if the winner lives outside the US, I’d love to enter this contest! -NB_Design
That sounds like so much fun! I order the pot luck factory seconds from Clothkits for the very reason that I have no idea what I’m going to get, but will be able to make something awesome! I love the idea of it being random crafts too…
(moobug)
I am an obsessive multi-crafter. I would love to get my hands on this. Thanks so much for the chance!!
Username: Lafemmeknitkita
That is a great idea!
–violet78
Sounds fun! (mkbemish)
Spoonflower+Whimseybox=Creativity!
-Katmoget
Whimsey Box sounds like a delightful idea! I hope to win!
Troopy wants a WhimsyBox. Sounds awesome.
how fun! (nncw12)
What a fantastic idea! I would love a Whimseybox!
(purplesprinkles)
looks like fun!
jojoebi.designs
Good idea – sounds like is US only though – upcyclepatch
that’s a terrific idea!
MariaO
Monthly spurts of creativity! thanks~ Jill
Sounds fantastic! zoebrench.
A WhimseyBox subscription would be so fun!
Spoonflower username: katieschrader
What a great prize! Pick me! Pick me! 🙂 maryclark
This would be sooooooooo nice! Love the idea 🙂 🙂
Username: Sofialoren
Oh PUHLEEEEZE Pick me!!!! This is the neatest giveaway…
Spoonflower username: middyhill
Wonderful!! <3 - Spoonflower username is: sylviaritter
Wow!!!..sounds like a dream come true!!!
Yay! What a great giveaway! Whimsybox is such a great concept for us craft hoarders 😀 (yarndoggie on Spoonflower)
I would love this!
(orangeslice)
Love this giveaway!
username: txflygirl
This is nettiejdear – hmmm, what could be better than buying craft supplies? Why, buying a mystery box of craft supplies!!!!! Hope I win!! Thanks for the opportunity, Spoonflower!
ok, that is a very cool idea! I’ve seen some very interesting month clubs, including a beef jerky one that I got my husband once, but this is really different!
username: cometgirl63
What an absolutely amazing concept. So ingenious.
My spoonflower ID is lisa_ann_wilson
I love getting presents!!!
No excuses not to create if it rings your doorbell!! Great idea!! (joonmoon)
ooh, ooh, me, me, me! Username Mammajamma.
What a great idea!
What fun!
My Spoonflower user name is LizArti
Thanks!
oh! That looks so fun!
-lemonadefish
What a wonderful giveaway1 I would LOVE to win–thanks for the chance! 🙂 Nancy Stockdale aka futurowoman
What a cool idea!! Love it! holdenslanding
I would love to win this!!! Spoonflower name: mic011
Great idea! Would love to try this. Sorbetsurprise
Oooh! I saw this whimsybox when it was released! So cool. Spoonflower name: belladune.
oh, yes please! vo aka virginia o
I’ve wanted to join Whimseybox ever since I read about it in December! I have several friends I’d love to gift subscriptions to once they are out of beta as well. Such a great idea!
spoonflower username: craftinomicon
I would love a Whimsey subscription! Awesome…corinnevail
What a great way to spur creativity. -Laura Irene Designs
I would enjoy a good Whimsey.
eva_vera
i heard of this before, the idea is soo cool. i would love to have this 😀
wow ~ totally cool!! love this.
What a brilliant way to encourage creativity…
This looks really fun! (jubilli)
It’s like Christmas morning for 6 months…. Weeeeeee!!!! My spoonflower name is: Craftingjunkie 🙂
Coolest gift idea ever for my creative friends! Can’t wait to try it!
P.s. screen name: Vicky_s
Woo hoo! Spoonflower username: camelama
This looks awesome! I could always use more crafty stuff!
lizbuilt
Oooooooh, cool! Pick me! Pick me!! Pretty please with buttons on top???
(memphismary)
This is such an awesome idea!
My spoonflower id is: farrahbeth
Sounds wonderful! Count me in (amel24)
Super prize!!
Such a clever idea! Thanks!
What a cool idea! I’m in!!
Fun idea!!! I’d love to play!
this is so fun! i hope i win! (redkettle)
What a very cool idea i would love ro join whether i win or Not!
Such a good idea, there’s nothing so inspiring as a little box of surprise crafts supplies! spoonflower (needlebook)
This would be SO cool! I’m jennartdesigns on Spoonflower. 🙂
Winning this would be like having a box of chocolates delivered right at your door….. Yummy delicious!!!!!
Oooo! Sounds amazing!
Screenname is fishknees
Oh, I’d love to win this! Thanks for the chance, Spoonflower! (hang a ribbon on the moon)
what a great idea <3 Alphachick
this is so exciting!! i LOVE spoonflower and i’m waiting for my first whimseybox as we speak!!! AHHHHHHHH! i can’t even stand it.
(username: stellasophia)
This sounds cool!
A monthly box of tricks by mail would make my little heart sing. Thanks for another great giveaway!
Oh what great fun! I hope so much to win this one!
This looks like tons of fun! I’m always up for a new craft!
What a nice price!!!
WhimseyBox! Great way to stretch your imagination. Username:scashwell
oh that looks so incredibly awesome. WOW
Would love it – TranceGemini12
Thank you for this opportunity!
(dianareulet)
Sounds great! My spoonflower name is miraculousmosquito
Ooooo This sounds GREAT! Thanks for the offer for a Win!
sounds great! my spoonflower username is miraculousmosquito
Is there anybody out there? I am digital_crafts on Spoonflower.
Woohoo! Who wouldn’t want a subscription to WhimseyBox?! There’s nothing like fun in a box! I’m registered with my e-mail address – heatheranne1970@comcast.net
WhimseyBox looks like a great way to share crafting with my nieces.
Thanks for the chance to win a testdrive!
My Spoonflower username is rdejam.
sounds great!
so cool! would love to win! my spoonflower username is meghan122
i love getting surprises in the mail…especially crafty ones!
I am in LOVE with whimsy, hence my art embodying it! It is all about releasing our inner child! Please, please let me share in the whimsy!!! Spoonflower username is: dreamartiste
Please, please, Gail/Buzz
Awesome. I’d love to have crafty goodies show up at my door step. That’s like a dream come true.
binksandtobes
Oh, this is lovely. I would dearly love to win!
~SarahWalden~PeacoquetteDesigns
Sounds like fun – Love to try it!
Username: moozydoo
What a great idea! Many times I’ve wanted to try something new but don’t want to invest in a lot of supplies I may never use again should it turn out to be a project I don’t love.
Oh!! How lucky this winner will be! Username is: j_rocks!!
What a cool idea! (jenimp)
nice idea!
username: hepzibah
I would love to win this!! (kannwilson)
This is such a great idea!! My spoonflower username is jessica-8384
I think the “whimzybox” is a great idea. It gets artist from all over to be creative and share ideas, How-To s, and hopefully build friendships with others. Thanks Spoonflower!
Connie( rnconnie2be@yahoo.com)
Connie – rnconnie2be@yahoo.com
Oh my! This is awesome. Pleaseplease.!
Isabelle Urbina
isabelleurbina@gmail.com
This sounds like so much fun! What a neat idea!
Spoonflower user name is craftymapmaker
Anything that encourages creativity catches my eye. I’d love to win this. My Spoonflower name is Lucindamaria.
I would love to have this! What a great idea. I’ll be interested in seeing what’s included in a monthly box whether I win or not. Oh, by the way, I love Spoonflower. Lummikat
I’m interested to see what this is all about!
That would be fabulous! username: jessiebess
What’s not to love about a box of WHIMSY??!! heatheracton
Looks like a lot of fun. 🙂 My username is tonbogale.
how awesome is that? super giveaway. thanks for the chance to win.
spoonflower username is SOUTHERNBABIES
What a neat idea. I would love to try this service out.
This really would help perk you up our of creative ruts. After all there’s always things you’d sort of like to try but not really be willing to buy outright. It would be especially good if it offered a lot of the most cutting-edge products that had just hit the market. My spoonflower name is nikiyaki.
I think Whimsey Box is an awesome idea, and am on the waiting list for an invite. Keeping my fingers crossed I win this one. Spoonflower name:MamaPam
What a super-neat idea! Hope I win!
Spoonflower username is Scrappycat
Ooh sounds super fun! My Spoonflower name is CrunchyConMom!
I would love to win a Whimseybox subscription!! Spoonflower – wendyg