Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Life Style Crafts Review & Mother's Day Giveaway




 My mother in law is an amazing lady. She makes everything. She knits blankets and clothes for the baby, she wood burns jewelry boxes for the older kids. She even made her own cabinets in her house. So when I came across Life Style Crafts, I knew I had found the perfect place to get her a Mother's Day gift that she would really be able to put to good use. The Letterpress Epic Tool Kit Combo is just what she needs to create cards and scrap books to go along with all her other fabulous creations.  No matter what the occasion, you can find the tools you need to do it yourself and make it a personal work of art.




For our review, we received and amazing package that included the following:

1. Letterpress/Epic Tool Combo Kit
2. 2 Printing Plates
3. 2 Inks
4. 2 sets of paper and envelopes
5. Cleaning Cloths
6. Accessory Tool Kit
7. Ink Guide Strips
8. Various Cutting Dies
These are the perfect tools for cards so we decided that both grandmothers would be getting a personalized Mother's Day card this year. My kids picked out a few of their favorite family photos to put inside the card and we set to work. Loading the ink was easy. Then you just need to roll the ink onto the press. We used the light pink ink and spelled out "I Love You" . The first time, we didn't it was a little blurry, but on our second try it came out perfect. We then added some decorations like balloons and  flowers. We glued a picture inside of each to give it that truly personal touch. They came out beautiful and I know these cards will mean more than anything we might get at the card store. And its only one of thousands of things you can do. Make a scrapbook, a personalized year book, school folders, picture frames and more.


In addition to the letter press itself, Life Style Crafts offers dozens of accessories so that you can make your own cards and crafts for any occasion. I know next on my list is going to be birth announcements. To learn more about this great company and all they have to offer, you can visit their website. There you can find helpful tutorials as well as lots of fun crafting ideas.  To keep up with the latest promotions, be sure to follow them on twitter or become their fan on face book.  If you are thinking about making a purchase, now would be the perfect time. New Age Mama readers are being offered an exclusive discount. Just enter the code NEWAGEMAMA and you will receive 20% off your order. This offer is valid through 5/15/11. And remember, if you have a woman in your life who loves crafting, a gift from Life Style Crafts would be the perfect choice this Mother's Day!




In honor of Mother's Day, one lucky winner is going to receive a fabulous prize package from Life Style Crafts that includes one Epic Die Cut Letter Press Tool and a set of accessories. To enter, you must visit Life Style Crafts and tell me another item you would love or how you would use this kit if you won.  This is the only entry for this giveaway and it will end at midnight on  5/9/11. It is open to the continental US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Life Style Crafts for offering this great prize!


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

72 comments:

  1. I like the EZ Store Border - 3 pocket - 2 pack


    boswife @ gmail . com

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  2. i would also like the Letterpress Accessory Tool Kit

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  3. I would like to get the Letterpress Starter Kit.

    I would love to use the Letterpress Epic Tool Kit for my scrapbooking

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  4. I would like to have the Revolution from their site.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  5. I would like to get some of the embossing folders in various designs.
    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

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  6. If I won I would make note cards to sell at the local craft fair to add to our family income
    Kims2312@verizon.net

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  7. I am a crafter from way back but this is new.I would love to try it.

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  8. MANDATORY ENTRY: Another item I would absolutely LOVE to own from Life Style Crafts is their "swirls (pattern) #EF-A2-061 embossing folder. Gosh, it was SUPER HARD to narrow my pick down to just one item because I want one, maybe two, of everything Life Style makes!
    I'm very 'artsy-fartsy' so I will truly appreciate WINNING this giveaway. Gosh, I would be in 'Hog-heaven' if I won this giveaway. Here's hoping/praying I win!
    Thank you for this opportunity, I appreciate it!
    Hugs - Kimbuckjr@yahoo.com

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  9. I would also like the revolution die cut machine - my friend has one and I covet it

    snaugle81@gmail.com

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  10. I also like the revolution tool

    melanieinaz2003 at yahoo

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  11. I would like the Revolution. What a great giveaway. I do scrapbooking and I either cut out all my lettering by hand or hand write.
    When I taught, I'd make a scrapbook for each child and it would take hours and hours to do all that by hand.
    missdeb1@earthlink.net

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  12. I would like to have the leaf(DC0069) cutting die!! It has such a pretty pattern!
    A few years back, when stamping was the rage, I used to make my own cards for Christmas and other occasions. (I would love to make my own cards again, this time with the Letter Press tool!!)

    barbs562 {at} gmail {dot} com

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  13. LOVE the EZ Store Border - 3 pocket - 2 pack :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  14. I would love to win this!! I would want all of the embossing folders too! :)

    sfinn1988(at)aol(dot)com

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  15. This is an uber unique Mother's Day gift and I love it! So many fun crafts can be spawned out of this kit.

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  16. magnetic wand crystletellerday@yahoo.com

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  17. I'd also like to own the Work Mat - Black!
    kristi.blackstone at yahoo dot com

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  18. I like the letterpress starter kit.Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@yahoo.com

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  19. I'd love the Letterpress Accessory Tool Kit.

    littleamberfaith at yahoo dot com

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  20. I could really use some: Adhesive-backed Grey Chipboard - 12 4"x12"!
    alissa4illustration AT hotmail DOT COM

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  21. I like the cool triangle box! ;)
    Clownscrytoo@gmail.com

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  22. I like the embossing folders!
    someluckydog at gmail dot com

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  23. omg pick me pick me! i would love to win this! i have 5 girls w 5 science projects coming up, and this would be perfect! i would choose the DOODLES die cut. Thanks for the giveaway!
    sheri.scarpa@gmail.com

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  24. What a amazing giveaway i would truly love this set..

    from the site i really like Letterpress Accessory Tool Kit. Its small but has all the important tools.

    darkgothdoll@hotmail.com

    i have my fingers crossed and thanks for the chance :)

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  25. I would love the Letterpress Starter Kit, there are so many things I could make with this!
    alsmalu at hotmail.com

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  26. I would love to use this to create my own cards. I've recently gotten very interested in designing my own cards -- I've been using stamps and card stock and envelopes that I got at a steal, so I would love to win this! THanks for the chance! :)
    whitechocolatecherries at gmail.com

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  27. I love the Frog and Turtle Cutting Dies and the Botanical Printing Plate Set.

    couponcookie at gmail dot com

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  28. I love typography cutting dies, especially the Whirlpool Alphabet. Thanks!

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  29. i would get their birthday embossing folders
    pkeintz@gmail.com

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  31. I like the revolution 2 sweet
    hbgarden@aol.com

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  32. I would use this kit to make scrapbooks and cards with my daughter

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  33. I love the I Love You Coupon book. Would like to make this for my hubby for our anniversary which is coming up.
    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  34. I would use it to make handmade cards!

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  35. I would love to use this to make scrapbook pages.

    tderosa142 at gmail dot co

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  36. Their Magnetic Wand is awesome! I could use that for a number of jewelry crafts I do!
    Thanks...great giveaway, and a pretty awesome company!

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  37. If I won I'd use this for scrapbooking.

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  38. http://lifestylecrafts.com/products/tools/letterpress-accessory-tool-kit.html

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  48. peripatetic33
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    i would love to play with the adhesive backed grey chipboard

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  49. Love the border branch. I've never used one of these but I have seen beautiful items created with them. Thanks for the contest!

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  50. I would love to have the Letterpress Accessory Tool Kit

    mlynnw83 at gmail dot com

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  51. I would use it to scrap book with, thanks for the chance

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  52. This would be so perfect for my art studio! I love their die cut swirls. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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  53. I would use the Letterpress to make custom greeting cards for all occasions. I would like to use the Paper - A2 Flat, 40 sheets (Cream) and the matching envelopes to make the cards. I'm sure my husband would like to try the adhesive-backed metal for some of his hobby projects.

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  54. As I am new to this type of crafting, the letter press accessory tool kit would be perfect to help me along.

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  55. I really like the wildflower spring gift set
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  56. I love "Doodles"! I would love to win! I am helping decorate for my son's Project Graduation and this would be so helpful! Thanks for the chance!

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  57. The Quickstik is awesome! I could use it for so many things!

    Ellie W.
    fcorin13 at yahoo dot com

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  58. I would like the scalloped cupcake liner.

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  59. I checked out their site and I would use this to make personalized note cards. I have been wanting to do this for awhile now. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  60. i like the doodles design
    menurox@aol.com

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  61. I would love to win this to use for scrapbooking (which I'm really behind on!) and to use for making bulletin boards for Bible class. :)
    monlor AT aol DOT com

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  62. I would also like the wildflower spring gift set

    erroneous02(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  63. I would love to have the doodles package for my mom. She does a lot of pages for children and these would be fun additions.

    ezmerelda at mail dot com

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  64. I also like the birthday embossing folder.

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  65. I'd love the Letterpress Epic Tool Kit Combo for my (pregnant) wife to help her get into scrapbooking for our new baby.
    gypsysmurf @ gmail (dot) com

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  66. I would like to try the letterpress starter press also. wilcarvic
    [at]gmail[dot[com]]

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  67. I would use the letter press to emboss cards for card making. I've always loved paper projects. Thanks!
    Jjones782 at verizon dot net

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