If you’re dreaming of a magical wedding day filled with vintage charm and sweet surprises, be sure to grab a copy of Tinkered Treasures by Elyse Major! This lovely book is brimming over with ideas including more than 35 handmade projects that will add a touch of whimsy to your wedding celebrations and beyond. I’ve long been a fan of Elyse’s charming blog, also called Tinkered Treasures, and was thrilled when I received a copy from Cico Books to review. The official release date for the book is February 14th, but if you can’t wait till then don’t fret, I’m giving away a copy of the book here on the DIY Weddings blog! Simply leave a comment in this post by midnight CST on Monday, February 11th, 2013 for your chance to win!
In the meantime, here are some snippets from the book to inspire and delight you!
I can think of so many uses for these pretty little paper-covered wooden clothespins found in Chapter 1: Tinkering Sundries! Attach magnets to the back for favors, use them to string photos, bunting, or even escort cards at showers and receptions. Or clip them to the top of trinket or candy-filled bags to secure them.
Chapter 2: Tinkering Supplies, offers wonderful ways to elevate practical objects like ceramic tiles, magnets, shipping tags, or even the humble toothpick, as in the cupcake flags and bunting shown above. You’ll never look at the office supply store, home improvement center, or even the baking aisle the same way again!
Go eco-chic with the fun ideas in Chapter 3: Tinkering Recyclables. Discarded glass spice jars become objects of beauty with a bit of pretty paper, some wire, and a few posies. Tin cans are transformed into pretty containers, and paper lunch bags become stylish favors for your guests.
Chapter 4: Tinkering Bits & Bobs, shares how to turn all those lovely little scraps we stash away into fanciful journals, fabric garlands, bunting, bookmarks, and loads of other embellished accessories.
As a little girl, I loved pretty little bits and pieces, and I still remember the small boxes I used to gather my treasures, and the many happy hours I spent sifting through them and arranging them. Reading Tinkered Treasures is like opening up those boxes all over again and rediscovering the magic and delight that everyday objects can hold. I’m so happy to share this wonderful book with all the readers here at DIY Weddings, and I know you’ll love it as much as I do! Be sure to leave your comment on this post for your chance to win a copy of Tinkered Treasures. Best wishes to all the entrants, and many thanks to Elyse Major and Cico Books for this lovely read!
Ale says
February 5, 2013 at 12:23 pmHi the book looks really interesting.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Ale
Costa Rica
lynaeve says
February 5, 2013 at 12:31 pmthanks for the chance! I love this giveaway.
Emma Bonsall says
February 5, 2013 at 12:54 pmThis looks so cute. Would love to get my hands on a copy
Julie Aubert says
February 5, 2013 at 3:46 pmLooks great – I’d love to win
Kaitlin Boles says
February 5, 2013 at 3:47 pmLooks like there are alot of neat ideas in this book! Definitely would come in handy with my wedding planning! Thank you for an awesome giveaway! Good luck to everyone who enters!
melanie says
February 5, 2013 at 3:48 pmOoooh such a great book I hope I win ..
crystal says
February 5, 2013 at 4:15 pmLooks to be a very interesting book, with cool idea, good luck to everyone. Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂
Carolyn says
February 5, 2013 at 5:58 pmOh my gosh, the book looks lovely. I love little trinkets and things, this would be perfect!
domestic diva says
February 5, 2013 at 6:58 pmLovely! THanks for the chance.
ellen lai says
February 5, 2013 at 7:09 pmSweet projects! Would love to win, they are definitely the type of projects i like.
Michelle Mathey says
February 5, 2013 at 8:43 pmLooks like this book is chock full of gorgeous pictures and ideas that would cause one to look at it over and over again! Thanks for the chance to win!
Macy says
February 6, 2013 at 1:52 amLooks like a lovely book – so much eye candy! Thanks for the chance.
Dana says
February 6, 2013 at 1:54 amWhat a wonderful giveaway 🙂 I’d love to win this, Thanks for the chance..
ColleenB. says
February 6, 2013 at 2:16 amFrom the looks of it, looks like a pretty awesome book;filled with many wonderful projects.
Thank you
ColleenB.
Joan says
February 6, 2013 at 2:16 amThe colors, the buttons – Wonderful look!
Anne Marie says
February 6, 2013 at 4:21 amBook sounds beautiful – would be fun to win this.
Penny says
February 6, 2013 at 4:22 amI have a friend getting married soon… we love handmade and vintage inspired so I hope I win.
Thanks for the giveaway and Blessings to All!
Carina says
February 6, 2013 at 4:53 amSuch pretty stuff – what a great birthday present to myself it would be. Thank you!
Tracy says
February 6, 2013 at 6:01 amI can not wait until to see this book! It’s just..so “me” Ü Thanks for the chance to win!
Deb says
February 6, 2013 at 6:07 amAs an avid collector of buttons, lace and ribbon I find the book very enticing!
Jaan L of Tx says
February 6, 2013 at 6:11 amI still have little trinket boxes that I keep odd things that I have collected. Love going through my little boxes to see what I have. Thanks.
elyse says
February 6, 2013 at 6:33 amgreetings and warmest thank yous for this lovely review!!! i’m speechless!
thank you again!
xo
elyse
Nancy says
February 6, 2013 at 6:56 amI am a Fan of Elyse’s too! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Nancy
Mary Mac says
February 6, 2013 at 7:13 amI love vintage inspired books and the page you have shown are just beautiful.
cindy corbett says
February 6, 2013 at 8:05 amI love to create and with such little time in
my schedule this would be a great book to inspire me to do these beautiful crafts.
lynn says
February 6, 2013 at 8:28 amlooks super sweet. thank you.
deborah fielding says
February 6, 2013 at 9:20 amGreat giveaway, I have this wonderful book already but would love to give one to my friend 🙂
Bee happy x
Honora says
February 6, 2013 at 9:53 amI too am a collector and lover of things! This book looks very inspirational. I might just have to open up my boxes of treasures and play.
Jennifer Payan says
February 6, 2013 at 10:06 amThis book looks so darling! I would love to win. Thank you so much!
patty says
February 6, 2013 at 10:19 amlove to win looks like the things i like to try and make thanks for the chance
Anne in NC says
February 6, 2013 at 10:52 amWhat a gorgeous book! Thanks for the chance to win!
karen b says
February 6, 2013 at 11:06 amWhat a wonderful book. I have many treasures and I love to tinker, so I would love a chance to win this. Thank you.
Theresa says
February 6, 2013 at 11:23 amI bet this book is a treasure chest of projects to do. Would love to be able to look inside.
Connie | Daydream In Color says
February 6, 2013 at 11:37 amWhat beautiful ideas! I’d love to win this book!
Karey says
February 6, 2013 at 11:51 amWhat wonderful ideas!!
Marlene says
February 6, 2013 at 11:53 amThis book looks amazing, I would love to win a copy. Thank you for this wonderful giveaway.
Janet Lopes says
February 6, 2013 at 1:21 pmPretty!!
Heather says
February 6, 2013 at 1:49 pmThe book looks adorable!
Cassidy says
February 6, 2013 at 1:49 pmThis looks like a sweet, inspirational book. I am a lover of treasures. I have many vintage buttons, fabric scraps, trims, laces etc.! This book looks like it could help me find ways to use these trinkets! Thanks!
theresa says
February 6, 2013 at 1:51 pmwhat a fabulous book! would be perfect for a frugalista like me! Good luck everyone! x
manuela says
February 6, 2013 at 1:53 pmthank a lot for the chance!!!
the book looks great, hope to win ;)!!
have a nice day
Wendy Lynch says
February 6, 2013 at 2:09 pmI just want to curl up with this book! It reminds me of my grandmother’s house. Thanks for the giveaway!
Susan Jordon says
February 6, 2013 at 2:11 pmI would love to add this to my craft books and start making things from it. I shuffle my books weekly and make a prize from that particular book.
sarah says
February 6, 2013 at 2:17 pmawesome giveaway! this book looks really fun!
good luck to all!
Debbie says
February 6, 2013 at 3:45 pmLove it 🙂
jane d says
February 6, 2013 at 4:23 pmSuch beautiful ideas!
Kathy says
February 6, 2013 at 6:10 pmFrom what you discussed its full of great projects – and cute way to display a book without showing everything. Can you include those trays too?
Wilhelmina Margalis says
February 6, 2013 at 8:30 pmCan’t wait to get crafting with this lovely book…fingers crossed!
Annie Guthrie says
February 6, 2013 at 8:31 pmElyse takes the ordinary, every day stuff that we throw in the recycle bin and makes something absolutely adorable out of it. I find her to be a real treasure and I’d love to win her book.
Jane T says
February 6, 2013 at 9:27 pmThe book sounds delightful and especially for people who love tiny bits of things.
Leesa Miller says
February 6, 2013 at 10:58 pmI love craft books and would love to get this one.
karrie smith says
February 7, 2013 at 3:43 amThanks for the chance to win!
Paula says
February 7, 2013 at 9:54 amLove the trinket ideas. It’s the little things that make life special. Thanks for the offer to win the book.
Tiffany says
February 7, 2013 at 1:06 pmSo cool that I found this!! I am in the becoming stages of planning my very own, handmade, charming, little, budget friendly, wedding! I love all things vintage and am actually thinking of the Colorado mint and coral. I think I’d love this book!! 🙂
nitza nater says
February 7, 2013 at 1:59 pmWell designed book! Love the pastel colors!I will be the luckiest girl if I win this book! 🙂
nitza nater says
February 7, 2013 at 2:03 pmWell designed book! Love the pastel colors. I’ll be the luckiest girl if I win this book! 🙂
becky derry says
February 7, 2013 at 3:13 pmthank-you for the preview looks like a great book and thank-you for the giveaway chance
Jowyn Jenson says
February 8, 2013 at 10:01 amLooks like a lovely book. Hope I win!
Monica says
February 8, 2013 at 11:22 amThank you for the giveaway!
Sylvia/LittleTreasures says
February 9, 2013 at 8:52 amOh does this look fun. I truly love all the colors I am seeing and I bet the inspiration within is pure fun. Thanks for the chance to win.
nancy benaway says
February 9, 2013 at 9:28 pmWould love to have. Having a wedding next spring.
Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys) says
February 10, 2013 at 4:00 pmOooh, this book looks full of cute ideas!!!
Amy Vanpool says
February 10, 2013 at 7:51 pmI would love this book! It looks amazing!
Amy Vanpool says
February 10, 2013 at 7:54 pmThis looks like a beautiful book! I would love to win it.
Michelle says
February 10, 2013 at 9:58 pmOh my…such goodies! Thanks for a chance to win!
Kim Reid says
February 11, 2013 at 2:54 amI would love a chance to win this fabulous book, thanks!!
Christine Bailey says
February 11, 2013 at 3:47 amSo glad you are doing a giveaway, this book is right up my alley when it ocmes to crafting, moving and living in a new apartment I’d love to have a copy to use it to decorate! 🙂 Thank you!