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www.ilovetocreate.com launches as the only website where a creative gal can find it all – product information, inspiration, project instructions and shopping!
Introducing ilovetocreate.com, a site dedicated to endless possibilities of imagination! At ilovetocreate.com, you’ll be able to interact with designers and other community members, in addition to having FREE access to tons of crafty project ideas for all ages and skill levels! Post your own project ideas and rate others, and don’t forget to sign up for the efriends newsletter to stay current on the latest projects and trends.
ilovetocreate.com is for anyone who:
•LOVES bright, shiny, new ideas
•LOVES to make things with her hands and things she finds around the house
•LOVES to take a basic t-shirt and bling it into her own creation
•LOVES to take a craft her grandmother taught her and alter it HER way
•LOVES to paint a plate at the pottery studio with friends
•LOVES to pull out her trusty Aleene’s gold bottle for EVERYTHING around the house
•LOVES to take an expensive fashion idea and make it herself at half the price
•LOVES to practice and perfect her brushstrokes
•LOVES to get inspired by DIY shows and try new things
•LOVES to share her knowledge in a classroom and online
•LOVES to make money doing something she loves
"ilovetocreate.com has been a year in the making and the result is a fabulous creative experience that any creative soul will appreciate,” said Valerie Marderosian, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “We have spent a year finding out what creative consumers want in a website – ilovetocreate.com gives them everything they want while embracing and celebrating their fabulous, inspiring and creative ways!”
ilovetocreate.com is THE creative destination for:
PROJECTS – more than 1400 unique projects with detailed instructions are currently available, with new projects loaded every month. The most popular features, “T-Shirt of the Month” and “Plate of the Month”, provide project inspiration based on current consumer trends.
PRODUCTS – 35 product categories include detailed product information for the thousands of products under the Aleene’s® Crafting Adhesives, Tulip® Fashion Art, Crafty Chica®, Polymark®, Rainbow Rock® and Scribbles® brands. Product features, views, usages, MSDS sheets, tips and techniques are included for every single product.
EDUCATION – a library of technique videos, frequently asked questions, glossary, product usage, tips, techniques and more to make the creative experience easy for any skill level.
GENERAL INFO – find health and safety information, including MSDS information, printable literature, media center that features advertisements and press releases, a variety of consumer programs, related websites (including links to Duncan's favorite bloggers) and an easy-to-use “contact us” section.
COMMUNITY – one of the most exciting sections of ilovetocreate.com, this is a place for consumers to share in their creative experiences! The basics are covered, like links to our favorite bloggers, newsletter sign-up, and registration information. Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club can see decorative possibilities in almost anything and hosts a weekly blog filled with project ideas, interviews, tips, techniques and a crafty crime or two! Additional featured artists will be invited to join the community while all consumers are welcome to post their personal creations in the gallery.
ABOUT US – learn about the company, find a job or contact Duncan.
LOCATOR– Find where you can purchase Duncan products in your area.
Pre-launch testing of ilovetocreate.com with consumers resulted in overwhelmingly positive remarks, including:
• “I really like the text banners at the bottom, indicating where you should click to next, depending on who you are!”
• “I like all the colorful pictures and project ideas on the front page…makes me want to click around and explore the website.”
• “I totally appreciate that you guys always have professional looking pictures on your website. Nothing kills my urge to create like bad example pictures of the project and steps.”
• “I think the plate of the month and T-shirt of the month idea is a great one!”
• “I ‘get’ the Web site and its categories. It appears well organized. It feels very inclusive in terms of demographics.”
Craft Critique invites YOU to visit ilovetocreate.com and discover this crafty world for yourself! After you have done just that, come on back here and leave a comment. We'd like to know what YOU love to create!
One lucky reader will will a collection of Tulip® fashion paints and embellishments giving you an assortment of products to inspire your creativity!
Email Subscribers: click HERE to visit Craft Critique and leave a comment.
This Giveaway is closed! The winner will be announced soon!
136 Comments:
What a bright and cheery site. I really enjoyed surfing this site. Alot of fun and creative projects and products. Thanks so much for a chance.
I love all the bright colors. I checked out the techniques and found several that I want to try. Stamping with vegetables made me laugh and got me thinking about what I could use that technique on. LOL
What a fun site! I watched some videos that were very good and printed out some instructions to tie dye a tshirt. I went to the educator site and saw all the projects for grades 4-6. It was a very easy and friendly website.
sandyh502001 at yahoo dot com
I love to scrap and knit, and I have made jewelry with seed beads, but it has been awhile.
I just registered over at their site - cool, I'm loving it.
all i can say is WOW! so much information in one place, it's fantastic. I LOVE the t-shirt of the month idea, such fun ways to make some fun wearable art!
i would try to make the rocker chic clutch, but with my own style infused. looks like fun.
I love knitting and sewing... and I would love to try some of tulip's spray paint for fabrics!!
Thanks again!
librosfera(at)gmail(dot)com
cool site, I marked it and will come back later to surf!!
I love making cards, I just have to give more away..I am collecting quite the huge amount!
I like the site! It's easy to navigate, I will definitely be going back there again, especially since I love to create all kinds of wearables!
Looks like a great site with soooo many different things to peruse. So cool!
I must say your site looks very intriguing. I have added it to my bookmarks and signed up for the email. Very Cool.
Very cute. I love to create collages. It is fun and a lot of work sometimes, but I enjoy getting into thinking up new things, and how to use different materials.
This site offers variety of crafts. I've got to show it to my dd.
I love to make gifts using scrapbooking supplies...wall canvases, trays, altered frames, and more. Cool site!
This is such a fun site! Thanks!
This is a great site for inspiration. I love pottery but have zero knowledge, especially the decorating aspect. I found several technique items that would really help. I might be brave enough to try some pieces. This site is a great idea.
I love the variety of projects and products. But if you ask my husband he might not like it so much...I'm spending way too much time there! No dinner for him tonight!
I love to create all sorts of gifts! I have so many different crafts I love that I hardly have room to create in! LOL!
This was my first visit to the site, but not my last. With just a quick look I could tell the samples and set up of project ideas is exactly what I'm always looking for - clear, concise and imaginative.
i really love any kind of papercrafting- so finding new ideas and inspiration from new places is always an exciting thing for me. thanks for giving such a great review of ilovetocreate.com
i might never have known about this fantastic source if it weren't for you!!
What a fantastic site!!! The colors are so nice and cheery! I love to create anything. I like to cover plain wood frames with either fabric or patterned paper, and then embellish it up. Honestly, there isn't enough room for everything I love to create.
Much Love & Many Blessings~~ Danielle
dwycough7@aol.com
I liked that site. It covered so many interesting subjects, trend setting, crafts.etc.
I have spent over an hour with the 3 sites today. Thanks it was great.
debbie peysen
I love to create cards. It is my favorite thing. This website looks like a lot of fun!
Very colorful site.
Its going on my favorite list!
What a great site! So many possibilities!
I am kinda new to this site but loving the assortment of all crafts that you talk about... I have added you to my blog so no matter what I can always remember to come over for some fresh inspiration!! Thanks for all you do!!
I love to craft cards-- it's a great way for me to unwind.
Yes please. How I want to create.
I love to create cards and scrapbook pages. I had alot of fun looking around the site, there is so much inspiration. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for the chance to win.
Great site! I love paper crafting (scrapbooking and cards), cross stitching, toll painting and cake decorating. My kids say I'm "crafty". LOL!
I love to create wearable art with my kids. They love to show off their creativity.
Love this site. I love to create unique t-shirts for my teenage daughter to wear. Lots of great techniques and the t-shirt of the month will be fantastic for inspiration.
I love to make cards.
I love creating pretty much anything. It's just so fun to be able to express yourself. I wish I could draw though - that would be awesome!
What a funsite. TFS!!
I like to make anything with paper. The products featured on the ilovetocreate site look like fun!
I love to create different ways to use paint in my projects.
I love all the bright colors. My favorite thing to create with is paper. I love to make cards but also gift items that I can give. It makes it so special when you've made the item. I'm looking forward to spending more time at this web site!
Wow...what a cool site. I've bookmarked it and sent to my crafty friends.
I do lots of scrapbooking myself and LOTS of kids crafts with the kids
meeshella2 at aol dot com
Michelle in NJ
I love to create something new out of something old. It just makes me happy !!!!
Maureen F
I love to create cards, scrapbooks, altered books, atc's, projects for my pets (catnip toys, homemade dog treats), easy stitchery projects (like simple stuffed toys), anything fun, really. :)
I loved the videos. I need to go grocery shopping and do some veggie stamping. LOL
It's bright and inviting, but the search options I entered didn't yield a very well sorted through list of projects.
Great site!!! I'm a grazer, I like to do a little of this and a little of that. No boredom here!
This seems like a wonderful site! Wow! All the projects and tutorials, and I love the products section, too!
I like the stencils by the Crafty Chica. I would use those on everything! Windows, wooden projects, scrapbook pages...lots of possibilities. I will go back to ilovetocreate.com often!
tina
Nice site. I love to create fun things with my daughter so we use alot of Tulip products!
Looks good, it is bright and cheery. Going to investigate more. Love window shopping :)
Wow, chock full of inspiration. I've bookmarked the site and hoping for a block of time to browse through and then try some of the projects, especially altering something.
Great site and easy to get around. Loads of information, and I've bookmarked it as I'm sure I'll be back to try some new techniques.
I have been a crafter for over 40 years. I love your site. I made my first "pet rock" when I was 7 or 8 in the early 60's. I drew the face on a flat river stone, made a kleenex diaper for it, and wrapped it in a colored Kleenex like a baby, and tucked it in an old mini Diamond matchbox.
Rebecca M.
I rotate amongst crafts. There isn't an aisle in Michael's I haven't purchased from! My current fave is Cardmaking.
Great site and easy to get around. Loads of information, and I've bookmarked the plate. Awesome job!
Thanks for the chance to win some yummy candy!
i had no idea you could do so many neat things with tulip paints! i'm going to break out the 2 or 3 i have and experiment!
thanks for the chance!
ashleyd!
Tulip paints are awesome. I couldn't tell you how many fun things we've done with them over the years. Especially with t-shirts at kids birthday parties. Those are always a big hit. :)
Looks like a great site! Love the bright colors!
I love doing a bit of everything...and I love color....From sewing to painting to refurbishing...lots of things to keep me excited!
I do many many craft, so I cant pick on that I love to do exclusively. But currently I'm into making cards and scrapbooking.
Thanks
crystal
what a great site! I've never been there before and it's been bookmarked!
So much stuff in one place! I'll have to take a closer look at this site! Love it!
lisa
LLLang@comcast.net
What a bright site! So many things to choose from - it's a crafter's dream! I love paper, fiber and ceramics and there seems to be an abundance of all! ~chris
I'm really glad I found this site! Great fun feel and super information! Definitely need to spend more time here!
I love altering various objects. I think this is the first time I've been to that site. I've added it to my bookmarks!
Nice site. In 5 min, I found a technique for cornstarch dough that would be perfect for non-edible Easter eggs.
What an interesting site!
Bookmarked site. I see some really cute projects that I have to try. TFS!
What wonderful ideas. I love the projects and will have to try some out.
I'm all about scrapping and stamping so any ideas for those crafts are always a hit with me. Love the new site!
Congratulations on this great site!
Thanks for sharing all the wonderful techniques and videos. What a way to spend the day looking and learning.
I am into paper crafts at the moment. But over the years have tried just about every craft out there. Ask my DH! LOL
Thanks so much for sharing this site. It went right into my favorites as i love to create all kinds of craft projects but especially papercrafts and woodcrafts!
What a great site! I love being able to go to a site and find things to make with my existing supplies that are different from the usual scrapping or knitting projects...or whatever! Definitely encourages me to "use up" what I have!
I love so many crafts hard to say only one I love the best. Right now I love things I can paint and hide in little places in my garden spot that I call my junkpile. Its odds and ends I have picked up at yard sales etc and let things grown in them.
Tanya
my mom has used duncan paints for years in her ceramics but I didn't realize they offered so many different products.
What a cool site... Thank you for sharing it here... I love to craft so this will be very helpful...
reflections:0)
I love the Aleene's section...I never know what to do with glue...this may help me.
Nice, looks like there are tons of things to check out on their site. Thanks for showing this to us!!
There's tons of stuff...lots of crafting candy! I would love to try the crystals on clothing and on a wall canvas!
Smiles,
Sheri
I loce to create CARDS and unique scrapbooks from chipboard albums.
Love the site! I have it book marked. I will certainly visit again.
This is a cool site & has many awesome features! Thanks for showcasing them to us!
Angie
Pricousins at aol dot com
OhmyGosh, I could spend hours on this site.....I love it!!
Thanks for the opportunity!!
Hugs,
Vicky~~
Wonderful info. Sounds like the perfect projects.
Hugs
Heather
What a fun site...I know I'll be going back there!
A fun and exciting site! So bright and cheerful.
Great place to visit...often! Thanks Craft Critique for bringing all this news.
~LA
Wow, what an inspiring site! Beautiful projects and ideas! I LOVE to make cards but I also enjoy painting, and other various craft projects (I like to dabble in everything)!!! =)
What a great site! I especially like the "You are an" links for what type of artist (Educator, Indie Craftor) and Product Link(Tulip, Aleene's).
What a great site. There is so much there. I love all the suggestions and I'll be back.
Wow...that's a great site and I will definitely go back to get more inspiration!! Thanks for the chance to win the tulip paints! I could make good use of them!:-)
Deanna A.
jdamund at centurytel dot net
I love to create goodies with paper. I also have a fond love for painting and ATC creations! Anything goes, ART IS ART and it's all fabulous.
Many Blessing's..great giveaway! Someone will be really lucky!
My first love is quilting, but I also love to stamp and make lace.
What a great resource - wow!!
Oh I love to scrap and paint and am always looking for fun ways to use stuff I already have. Love the tutorials on the site.
Wow! Didn't know this website existed...TFS. Would like to try making Kathy's laptop purse with the fringe...looks like fun!
What a cool website!!! Woozer!
I will be here surfing a lot!!
Candy
http://candy-momentsintime.blogspot.com/
Well this is a hard choice. I have used Duncan supplies for many years, also Tulip Paint and many many of Aleens products. I think the ceramics win my vote. I really enjoyed the website and will continue to use it.
Thank you for introducing me to this great site. I love it
DianeL
loyaz1@wbhsi.net
I love scrapbooking but would like to learn to knit and sew as well.
Great site! I love card making, scrapbooking!
What a great site. There's lots of inspiration to be found there.
I love creating scrapbook pages, but I think I would like to try my hand at knitting some day.
Super fun site!! I'm definately tempted to decorate some T-shirts now! What a great way to get me out of my paper crafting rut!
Love this site - so glad you featured them!
Great Site. I love making scrapbook pages and I've started trying to make cards.
I love making handmade cards & mini books......
.......Jane
What a fun site. I love to make scrapbook cards, books and gifts for friends.
This site is a great new discovery for me! Thanks for this chance to win such a fun prize!
Wow! there's lots of colour, activity and ideas on this site!!! I love to create many things. Paper crafts is just one but I like painting, knitting, and little gifts like bead ornaments etc.
What a fun site! I use tulip paint on my scrapbook pages to give dimension to my emballishements.
It looks like a lot of fun. There are so many different ideas. Definitely something for everyone. I will be trying a few of them. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing another great site to encourage creativeness! I like to create cards to encourage and celebrate family and friends.
I love to create joy in others'lives with a little bit of ink, paper and stamps....
What a really cool site! I'm going to be spending alot of time there! Can't wait to try some of the projects! Also, I have used Tulip paints by Duncan, and they have wonderful coverage for your projects! Thanks for a chance!.
What an amazing and inspired site! I love making altered items to give away as gifts.
WOW - what a colorful site! I love to recycle old into new! So this is my kind of site. I've used Duncan paints forever and will be visiting this site often, I'm sure! Great opportunity to win!
What a great site! I am a papercrafter and I also like to repurpose things, so this sight is right up my alley.
thanks for sharing
ceashark at aol dot com
This site looks very interesting and I will have to go bakc when I have more time.
I love paper crafts and altered media. I am known to try new things and enjoy them. I tend to keep with the paper crafts though.
This is a terrific site! You have done an awesome job putting it together. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Great job on the site, love the bright colors. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love creating greeting cards the most. I do love painting projects too. Thanks for the chance to win.
Debbie/Phx AZ
Right now I love to do cardmaking. What a great site.
If I can put it on my card, then this site is for me! Pam
Such a bright site...love it! I was browsing and actually just gave my mother the site name as a reference. She is always looking for ideas because she teaches art classes to disabled individuals.
I love to create all sorts of gifts and scrapbook´s pages.:)
I like a lot this site!
Very cool site! TFS. I love to create SB pages- that's my biggest creative outlet and my passion.
Lots of ideas, for sure! The t-shirt and plates of the month were fun to look through!
Really nice site! Looks like a great resource for all venues.
Wow the bright colors alone are enough to make me want to start a project!
great website - love the design of it
love the site and all the bright colors...such unique projects!!
I loved the feachered project page with samples.
Love the site. Bookmarked it so I can visit again and again and again...
I love to create cards and mini albums.
Looks like the site has some great information and project ideas.
I love to create any type of paper crafts. Cards, Scrapbook, collage, anything.
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