Wallflower No More CHA Mega Show Workshop

Westcott Brand cutting tools proudly sponsored the workshop "Wallflower No More" at the Craft and Hobby Association 2014 Mega Show! Celebrity crafter and host of the hit TV show She's Crafty Wendy Russell led workshop attendees on an exploration into the world of upcycling, using vintage wallpaper scraps to dress up ordinary household accessories! To find the perfect tools for your next project visit us online today! And for tons more project inspiration and to enter our monthly giveaways, head on over to our social media crafting website CraftingRocks!

Banners of Hope Project

Westcott Brand proudly sponsors The Banners of Hope Project Charity Wings Art Center traveling exhibit! The Fabric Arts Council of CHA is proud to introduce the Banners of Hope project. 

Banners of Hope is a project built around fabric-based banners used to express messages of hope and encouragement in a subtle, artistic format and is intended to be displayed in public locations that benefit those in challenging circumstances. The CHA Designer members listed have created one-of-a-kind art banners showcasing their talents and their hopes. The banners have been donated to Charity Wings in their outreach program and for a Charity promotional event January 15 &16 that will be broadcast on the web.

The banners may be used by Charity Wings as a traveling exhibit to promote the healing art of crafting. For more details about the Fabric Arts Council and the Banners of Hope Project, contact Paula Jones at pjones@craftandhobby.org

Banner of Hope by Marisa Pawelko of Modern Surrealist

Hands On Crafts for Kids - Paper Feathers

Westcott Brand proudly sponsors the hit PBS TV show Hands On Crafts for Kids! Check out this fun project that not only allows you to create easy and beautiful artwork, but also teaches kids a valuable lesson in symmetry! Visit www.westcottbrand.com to find the best tools for creating your next masterpiece! And when you're done, upload pictures of your creative projects to CraftingRocks to be automatically entered into our monthly giveaways!

CreativFestival Workshops Giveaway

Westcott Brand presents a special opportunity for Toronto area residents, or anyone planning on attending the upcoming CreativFestival! Enter for a chance to win two spots at two wonderful workshops (total of 4 winners) sponsored by The World’s Favorite Scissors: 

"Wallflower No More" October 26th 1 - 4pm 

or

"Fabulous Fabric Cameos" October 27th!

All you have to do is enter a Rafflecopter giveaway with the correct answers to two questions about the instructors of these fabulous workshops!

Wendy’s workshop October 26th - $60 Value Plus Westcott Brand freebies and kit fees for the workshop!

Carmi’s workshop October 27th - $30 Value Plus Westcott Brand freebies and kit fees for the workshop!

Workshops are being held at the Fall CreativFestival at the Toronto Convention Center. Be surrounded by talented creative artists, elite designers and celebrated tv hosts! More info here: http://www.csnf.com/

* Contest closes October 22nd

* Travel expenses not included

International Duct Tape Crafting Event sponsored by Westcott Brand

Make history with Westcott Brand, Charity Wings and Modern Surrealist! In this video tutorial BFFs Elena Lai Etcheverry and Marisa Pawelko show how YOU can participate in setting a world record for the World's Largest Pair of Duct Tape Wings! 

Attend this exciting event Monday September 2nd (Labor Day) in person or tune in online via the LIVE web stream! Joining us from afar? Then be sure to send in your duct tape feathers to arrive at the art center before August 31st to be included in this world record setting event!!! Event attendees will have a chance to win uber-mega-prizes-galore including Westcott Brand Cutting Tools and 50 autographed copies of the hit how-to craft book Crazy-Cool Duct Tape Projects by Modern Surrealist Marisa Pawelko! And did we mention admission to the event includes three different back to school DIY duct tape craft projects?!!! Charity Wings Art Center event proudly sponsored by Westcott Brand Cutting Tools aka The World's Favorite Scissors with additional supplies generously provided by Duck Tape and Velcro Brand. For more info on this groundbreaking back to school fundraiser click HERE!

Upcycled Garden Decor

Come see the magic of Westcott Brand cutting tools, as recently featured on the hit public television program Hands On Crafts for Kids with resident crafter Marisa Pawelko and host Candie Cooper.  Westcott Brand has been a long time sponsor of the show and is happy to share these segments from the 1500 series.  "Hands On Crafts for Kids provides projects and ideas for kids ages 7-12." Westcott Brand joined Hands On in the mission to make crafting a part of everyday life and to be surrounded by handmade things.

Find great new uses for old things with the help of Westcott Brand.  Marisa Pawelko shows Hands On host Candie Cooper how it pays to never throw anything away.  Learn how to dress up old cans to be fun planters and watering cans; all with a little imagination and Westcott Brand cutting tools.

For more fun craft ideas visit http://craftingrocks.com

Find all these great tools and more at http://westcottbrand.com

T-Shirt REMIX Contest Series at Winter 2013 CHA Show

Westcott Brand hosted a series of T-Shirt REMIX Challenges at the Winter 2013 Craft & Hobby Association Trade Convention. 

Attendees battled it out for a chance to win big! 

Each of the three contests featured a craft celebrity judging panel and mentor!
 

Starring:
Marisa Pawelko - Host
Candie Cooper - Judge
Simone Collins - Judge
Tanner Bell - Judge/Mentor
Margot Potter - Judge
Jonathan Fong - Mentor

Ann Butler - Judge

Tiffany Windsor - Judge

Lisa Rojas - Judge

Theresa Cifali - Judge

Lisa Fulmer - Mentor

Eileen Hull - Judge

Lorine Mason - Judge

Cindi Bisson - Judge

T-SHIRT REMIX PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

To find the BEST Scissors and Tools for your projects, visit us online today!

Craft-E-Corner Top Product Demos

As featured on Craft-E-Corner

CraftingRocks.com Official Launch!!!

Westcott Brand aka The World's Favorite Scissors™is pleased to announce the official launch of our brand new crafting community website CraftingRocks.com! 

CraftingRocks.com is a place where crafters of all walks of life can come together to show off their crafty creations and converse about their common love of crafts! It's a fun place where a wide array of members can come together to make friends, post projects, like, share, comment and learn about each other and different craft techniques!

In honor of the official launch, the first 500 members to join CraftingRocks.com will be automatically entered into a random drawing to win a deluxe assortment of Westcott Brand Cutting Tools worth over $150.00!!!

PRIZE INCLUDES ONE OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

3" Fine Cut Titanium Bonded Scissors
Small Pink/Purple Reversible Cutting Mat
Titanium Bonded Long Handle Precision Scissors
Titanium Bonded Extreme Edge 9" Scissors
8" Titanium Bonded Nonstick Straight Handle Scissors
5" Titanium Bonded Nonstick Scissors
Cushion Grip Hobby Knife with Assorted Blade Shapes
Replacement Blade Pack for Hobby Knife
Wide Body Trim Air Trimmer
Cheetah Scissor Holster
Zebra Scissor Holster

Enter to win by becoming a member today!

The National Craft Month Giveaways Continue!!!

Hello crafters and lovers of The World's Favorite Scissors! Today we are announcing a mass giveaway to celebrate the month of March being National Craft Month! 

We are giving away 15 of these sets!!!

Just leave a comment here before April 1st telling us why you love crafting, and you will be instantly entered to win one pair of Westcott Brand 8" Titanium Bonded NonStick Scissors and one Modern Surrealist designed Westcott Brand Scissor Holster! 

These fabulous scissors are 5 times harder than stainless steel and the blades will never get gummed up from cutting sticky tape and adhesives! Our funky animal print scissor holsters are a nifty way to store, protect and keep track of your favorite Westcott Brand scissors! 

For an additional chance to win this awesome cutting duo leave a message mentioning this awesome giveaway on our Facebook Fan Page!

*Open to US and Canada Only

UPDATE: Congratulations to our winners: Hussena, Cathy, Maria Soto, Teach Pany, Jeannie, Maria, G Sandoval, Aimee, Monique Fox, Amy J, Bhawana, Binks, Life With Esterlily, Anita Braddock and Marcia W!!! Please respond to the message from our spokesperson to receive your prize!