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Epic Letterpress Combo Kit Giveaway

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I posted a card last week that I made for a friends birthday, and had a TON of questions about how I actually MADE the card, where my supplies came from, and what techniques I used.

Well… You’re in luck, people!
Because I’m not only posting today to tell and SHOW you more about how I made this fun card…
But I’m also going to give you all a chance to win some supplies of your own! 🙂
Alright first, let me clue you in on HOW I got this pur’dy turquoise crown and damask image on my card.
I used the…
It’s a fun “tabletop” impression tool, that
* Die Cuts
* Embosses
* AND is a letterpress system,
 from Lifestyle Crafts.
All I had to do was watch these great videos,
to learn how to use the machine, and I was on my way! 🙂
I decided that I would test this baby out on fabric, to see how it did, and it worked awesome!

I used my Damask printing plates to make a non-ink impression on the end of my card,
and then actually took my ink roller and lightly rolled over the image, to get more of an aged look.
This machine is pretty awesome 🙂
It makes an impression of your chosen design plate on ONE side, and leaves the OTHER side, impression free!  This is great if you want to write on the back.
It’s kind of hard to tell from the photo, but this technique gives cards such a classy look and texture.
I also used a “Happy Birthday” printing plate on the small card, in the back pocket.
And made the actual pocket, out of the new “hello/goodbye” paper line.
SUCH cute paper in this pack!
I don’t have boys, but if I did, this would SO be a #1 contender for the cutest boy room color scheme… ever! lol
Okay, so anyway… let’s get to the BEST part!
Lifestyle Crafts is graciously giving away an
Epic Letterpress Combo Kit,
(a $169.00 value) to one of OUR fabulous readers!
The Letterpress Kit includes:
Epic tool
Cutting platform
Cutting mat
Embossing platform
Letterpress platform
Ink base
Ink brayer
Black ink
Printing plates
Paper placement guides
A2 paper pack
Adhesive sheets
Nesting Circles cutting dies

1 – Visit Lifestyle Crafts site, and take a look around!  Let me know which printing plate combo you would like to have, to go along with your Letterpress if you won!

2 – Head on over to the Lifestyle Crafts Blog and become a follower!
(you won’t be sorry! There are, to-die-for cute ideas there, all the time!)

3 – Become a public follower of House of Smiths.
This is important, because this Letterpress can only go to one of OUR fabulous,
“House of Smiths” readers! 🙂
4 – Tweet and or Facbook about:
This fun giveaway
OR
A great new item or project that has caught your eye, over at the Lifestyle Crafts site, or blog!
Examples:
I just found the cutest craft/project over at @LifestyleCrafts via @houseofsmiths
Enter to win an Epic Letterpress from @LifestyleCrafts over @houseofsmiths!

There are a few different ways to enter, so make sure that you come back and leave a separate comment for EACH entry.  And don’t forget to leave your email address, so that I can contact you, if you’re chosen as the winner!


Also… Through the end of April, you can receive 20% off at Lifestyle Crafts, if you enter the code:
BLOGSMITHS

Ooo, and also…
Since I always like to read up on other peoples experience with these machines, and find out what THEY have made, here are a few places I found more information and projects using the L Letterpress machine.

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  2. Mallory says

    I would choose either the damask or the posy printing plates, they are so cute and the posy would be so easy to "jazz up" any small tiem!

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  7. Laura says

    Ps, I also am following you on twitter, that's the first place I read about this giveaway, then I saw it on my blog reader. (You're everywhere!) 😉

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  9. Unknown says

    Hi Shelly, boy this is an exciting giveaway. I would probably start out with the blossoms printing plate, although I really want all of them. Love the card you made!

    Thanks for letting me enter. Have a blessed week…Tracy 🙂
    cottonpickincute(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  10. Unknown says

    I'm now a follower of Lifestyle Crafts Blog. What cute Easter cards. I even subscribed via email too.

    Hugs…Tracy 🙂
    cottonpickincute(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  12. Unknown says

    I just posted on facebook as Tracy Suzanne about the giveaway here:
    facebook.com/Cottonpickincute/posts/216121988413744

    Have a great week…Tracy 🙂
    cottonpickincute(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  13. debpaint16 says

    How exciting this Letterpress is!!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win this amazing give away!!! There are so great many printing plates to choose from, but the one I like the best is the Damask Printing Plates!!!
    debpaint16@aol.com

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  15. Kelly (white painted wood) says

    I follow you and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog. I would choose the Jubilee or the Damask because I am making my nieces wedding shower invites and she is our little princess in our family. She is also a graphic designer…and I want the invitations to be beautiful. I liked the sample invitation for a wedding that was used on the Lifestyles craft blog.
    Have a wonderful week…Kelly
    freye(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  25. Amanda McKnight says

    I love the flourish printing plate! To die for! I am a follower of the your site as well as Lifestyle Crafts blog. I also posted this site to all my friends =D Hope I win this one!!!!

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  34. Kelly Tillotson says

    i tweeted:
    twitter.com/#!/gimmiegiveaways/status/62493039502962689
    *kelly
    kelly-tillotson[at]hotmail.com

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  47. JCand4girls says

    I love your blog! You inspire me so I became a public follower on facebook and the giveaway became my status!

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  48. JCand4girls says

    I also became a follower of Lifestyle Crafts. And if I won, I would like the petals printing plates and my email is jcm2peapealalo[at]hotmail.com! Thanks!

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  50. Maggie Massey says

    Oh geez…I can't decide between the Tile & the Damask printing plates…I adore them both!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win!!!

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  70. Lucrecia says

    I LOVE the Damask, but since its out of stock and I'm not patient, the Twigs and Sprigs is fun! Or the Jubilee, or….

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  71. Anonymous says

    I would love to have all the printing plates, but if I had to choose just one, I would choose the flourish plates!!

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  72. Amy at Ameroonie Designs says

    I don't know how you would choose just one printing plate, but I'd probably start with the botanical one, or the posie one.
    xoxo,
    Amy

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  99. handyholly says

    I just attempted to follow lifestyle crafts blog but couldn't figure it out 🙁 help someone they have caaaa-yuute projects!

    Reply

  102. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says

    I follow LC- at least I think I do? I signed up for email and feed- I didn't see anything else.

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  112. Emily says

    I love the flourish printing plate. Or really anything else! I've also posted this on FB and I follow you with google friend whatever… 🙂

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  113. Ranae Broadhead says

    ah man, theres too many to choose from… maybe the posy printing plates

    ranaebroadhead[at]gmail.com

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  165. kristie says

    I am your facebook follower already, and I can't stop reading your blog every time I am on it. just love it, I am amazing how much you can do for your project, and at the same time you need to take care the girls. I am hoping one day when my little one grow older, so I can have more time to enjoy my crafty world. 🙂

    I love the Damask Printing Plates, but too bad that it is out of stock. so I choose Posy Printing Plates. I already facebooked about this fabulous giveaway. good luck to me. have a good day.

    Kristie: kikifish[at]gmail.com

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  166. Unknown says

    I always follow you…
    Headed to post on FB

    I love the idea of a new toy to add to my craft addiction. I would love to try out the Blossom Printing, just in time for Spring

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  184. Audrey @ The Cloth Parcel says

    I can't decide between the damask and the twigs and sprigs plates. I would probably need both eventually!

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  202. Unknown says

    I've had your blog in my reader for a few months now, this is my first comment tho! Thanks for the chance to win such a great lil machine!
    I'd love one!

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  204. Unknown says

    Wow…which plates to choose? I love them all!
    I think my first purchase would have to be the Twigs and Sprigs Printing Plates, so perfect for just about anything!
    Thanks!

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  218. Amber says

    I am a follower of House of Smith and I would love to have the Jubilee Printing Plates! Thanks for all you do!!

    Reply

  235. Unknown says

    I think I would need the Spooked package. Not only does it have cute Halloween stuff but also the chevron print!
    bretinsley[at]hotmail.com

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  240. Amy @ 11Magnolialane says

    I follow the lifestyle crafts blog. I would want the flourish's plate…or maybe damask…so hard to choose, but I just know that i could do all sorts of things with one of these.

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  247. Erica says

    it is kinda' scary how much i want one of these! ah… the thought of letter pressing at my kitchen table!! if i one i would totally want the striped letter press plate. or i love the scholastic font plate too. so many awesome choices!!

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  269. Joni says

    I am loving the flourish tile plates. Super cute! I am moving to Alaska so this would coming handy during the cold.

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  270. Unknown says

    I love the flourish printing plates, SO CUTE! I can already think of a million different projects I would love to do with it! Dang you House of Smiths for adding another item to my I need/want list!
    melissreeder[at]hotmail.com
    *Just checked out their website!
    -Melissa

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  272. Unknown says

    I love the flourish printing plates, SO CUTE! I can already think of a million different projects I would love to do with it! Dang you House of Smiths for adding another item to my I need/want list!
    melissreeder[at]hotmail.com
    *Me not a follower!? Psh, I'm a regular!
    -Melissa

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  275. Unknown says

    I love the flourish printing plates, SO CUTE! I can already think of a million different projects I would love to do with it! Dang you House of Smiths for adding another item to my I need/want list!
    melissreeder[at]hotmail.com
    *I am a follower/newsletter reader of that fantastic blog!
    -Melissa

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  276. Unknown says

    I love the flourish printing plates, SO CUTE! I can already think of a million different projects I would love to do with it! Dang you House of Smiths for adding another item to my I need/want list!
    melissreeder[at]hotmail.com
    *I tweeted this!
    -Melissa

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  277. Koreen says

    I am new to the House of Smiths and am simply blown away! I always felt I had a good handle on decorating my home… guess again! Absolutely amazing! The Damask Printing Plates are right up my alley and just the right place to get my creative juices flowing.

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  280. Amy Waller says

    Oh I love it! I am torn between the tile, damask, & flourish printing plates! Those are my fav.

    amynwaller at gmail dot com

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  288. Lindsey says

    Love your blog! And I love the cards! I love making my own cards for all occasions and this system would be most excellent for that. I would love all the presses but would probably want to start with the Blossoms! Perfect for spring and summer!

    lindseywfalconer (at) gmail (dot) com

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  298. Marcie Davis says

    Oh how fun! I like the Bubbly Printing Plates OR the Damask ones. I can't really decide! They are both SO cute! 😉

    Reply

  307. Julie says

    Too many cute choices! I'd really have to think about it. Probably an alphabet, or something nature-y like the twigs and springs plates!
    jhales_finance at yahoo dot com

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  312. AbRaymond says

    I just signed up to get Life style crafts news letters. The follow button wasn't working

    breanne.raymond[at]gmail.com

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  314. AbRaymond says

    I LOVE the posey plate and I would use it first to make my daughters birthday cards followed by lots of other items.

    breanne.raymond[at]gmail.com

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  315. Unknown says

    Ah how fun! I would love the Damask Printing Plates set. Those are just my style, and I could find so many uses for them!

    Good luck me! I just have to tweet about the contest! Here goes!

    Reply

  333. DIYBride says

    I would love to have the Flourish Printing plates! They would be perfect for making my wedding invitations!

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  346. Tami says

    I am a follower of House of SMITHS! I tried the Lifestyle Craft link but there were errors, help! I will again later. Love it all!!! tlcromar[at]gmail.com

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  351. Andrea @ Knitty Bitties says

    They Lifestyle site/blog is currently down, but having drooled over this product many times, I would have to go with the basic plate set with the thank you, happy birthday, etc. The card sentiments :D.

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  354. christa says

    I think HOS may have crashed the Lifestyle crafts website and blog… I can't get to either. Weird error messages come up. Hmmm, I'll try again tomorrow. 🙂

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  361. B. Fidler says

    I'm a Damask girl, all the way! Love this machine and would love to have one for my own!
    bryannefidler at gmail dot com

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  363. Anonymous says

    I'd have to go with my favorite being the Wooden Printing Press set. I'm very into the woodgrain these days!

    louise at da-atis dot com

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  371. Michelle Laulu says

    I love all the plate sets, but for the sake of giving an answer for my entry I love the wooden, the damask, and the scholastic plates!
    michellelaulu[at]gmail.com

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  373. Jess and Josh says

    This is so neat! I'm loving the damask and petite plates-so cute! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

    jessmvandenberg[at]gmail.com

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  379. Stacey says

    I would choose blossoms, splendor or botanical…i now subscribe to their blog! Thanks!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  384. Laura says

    I put this giveaway on my facebook!! I want this letterpress so bad! I hope I win it!! jdandlaura[at]gmail.com

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  393. melissa t. says

    scholastic printing plates and the damask printing plates. Love them both and I can picture using them for so many things! Thanks for introducing us to them!
    melissaktilley[at]gmail.com

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  401. Chachie says

    I am a public follower of HOS and you have kept me inspired throughout this long winter (ummm, It's April 26th and it is snowing – really?).

    cooperhoffman[at]gmail.com

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  402. Chachie says

    If I won the Epic Letter Press I would choose the Scholastic Printing Plates to help me organize my children.

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  404. Chachie says

    I would choose the Scholastic Printing Plates in hopes of getting my children better organized.

    cooperhoffman[at]gmail.com

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  413. Katie says

    Oh wow, I've been eyeing this baby for a while now! I'm a graphic designer and there's nothing more attractive than some fine looking letterpress. It would be great to have easy access to something like this. It can get expensive having a company do this for you! The templates are all great, but I would have to choose the Flourish Printing Plates set.

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  414. twelve30 says

    That woud be the damask printing plates. fingers crossed. Thanks for the giveaway.
    twelve30{at}gmail{dot}com

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  416. twelve30 says

    I follow your blog thru Google Reader. You have so many inspiring ideas and a cute family to boot. Thanks for the giveaway.
    twelve30{at}gmail{dot}com

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  427. Tammy says

    I'm in love with the Damask printing plates! Shelley you never surprise me, you always know how to put a proj together beautifully! tammy.wickizer[at]yahoo.com

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  428. Tammy says

    Of course I'm a devoted, can't wait for another post follower of House of Smiths!! tammy.wickizer[at]yahoo.com

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  442. Lorrie says

    Wow so many comments! The damask plate set is where I would start should I win this schmancy little machine. Thankfully the plate sets are priced so that they are collectable without taking too much from the family budget for mom's fun :^ ).

    Lorrie
    elletoo (at) gmail (dot) com

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  443. Lorrie says

    I am now a public follower of House of Smiths (I already follow you via an RSS feed AND you are in my top ten FAVS!)

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  499. Mr, Mrs and Munchie says

    I Love this blog and follow it! I need to win this!! I almost bought it at hobby lobby but my hubby's pocketbook would appreciate me winning it!!
    Choose me!

    karli.robison[at]gmail.com

    Reply

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