It’s a sickness for someone like me. My baking cupboard is chock full of labeled Tupperware containers, my laundry shelves and pantry are similarly stocked like an OCD’s (or retail merchandiser’s) dream. But I did it all without the help of a Brother P-Touch PT-1290.
You? You don’t have to, dear pet.
Check this bad boy out:
Part of the “Simply Stylish” line of P-touch products, the PT-1290 is perfect for all your home office labeling applications. With its sleek design, the PT-1290 will blend nicely with virtually any home office décor.
Features an easy-view 15-character LCD display, typewriter style keyboard and Auto Tape Detection feature that automatically recognizes the size of the installed tape cassette and adjusts the text to fit the label width. A dedicated “Deco Mode” key gives you easy access to 15, unique pre-designed label formats for creating decorative labels – including professional layouts that accommodate 2 rows of text. Easily switch between 2 fonts – with the touch of a button. Use the built-in memory to store up to 9 of your most frequently used labels. More Info…
There are two simple ways to enter this lovely contest:
- Re-tweet the following statement on Twitter: RT @craftastrophe ENTER TO WIN A BROTHER P-TOUCH LABEL MAKER here: http://tinyurl.com/nrgvln
- Subscribe to our feed.
Once you complete one or both of these tasks, comment below and let us know.
TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP!
TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP!
TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP!
We will draw a winner using random.org. Contest ends Wednesday August 5th, 2009 at MIDNIGHT E.S.T.
Now get outta here!






























August 4th, 2009 at 11:39 am
re-tweeted!
August 4th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Retweeted and subscribed!
August 4th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Well, I already subscribed to your feed (like ages and ages ago, I’ve been your fan since the beginning of time and all that), and just RT’d the RT (I’m @yellowscone – follow me!)
I wanna label maker. I wanna make your labels, baby.
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August 4th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Retweeted!!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Retweeted and subscribed
August 4th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
done on both! I am having serious wetdreams about that labelmaker…gawd the things i could do with it
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August 4th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Retweeted! Already subscribed to feed.
August 4th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Subscribed already and tweeted. http://twitter.com/debontherocks/status/3127621111
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August 4th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
subscribed!!
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August 4th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
re-tweeted!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Yeah I’m a subscriber! Love this site
August 4th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Done. http://www.twitter.com/karengreeners
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August 4th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I’m already a subscriber and I totally just pimped y’all out on my Twitter: http://twitter.com/steenface/status/3127849964
OMG. I may get one even if I don’t win this. It’s going to be AWESOME for getting our new house organized. I may even label my husband. (”He Of The Male Genitalia”)
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August 4th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Subscribed as soon as my sister sent me the link to your site. Re-tweeted here: http://twitter.com/Wordbeast
That label maker is … speechlessly-good.
August 4th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Done and Done!

Stacy Jill´s last post ..DIY Tips – The Venue
August 4th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
RTed and have been a subscriber for quite a while. I have so many plans for the Ptouch!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
My type A side is screaming “want!”
Retweeted and subscribed!
Wren
http://www.twitter.com/loveyu
August 4th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Subscriber!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
subscribed
August 4th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Subscribed to the feed. Thanks for asking people to RT! It’s how I discovered this cool site.
August 4th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Done! Great giveaway!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I think I need a little OCDness in my pantry, it is a mess! Plus, labels are just way too much fun!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
i retweeted and subscribed…because I love this site! That is all
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August 4th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I was already subscribed, but I tweeted! I hope I win, and I love your blog!
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August 4th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
i retweeted (@yetuc) and was already subscribed. oh the damage i could do to my unorganized husband with that piece of art!
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August 4th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I RT’d and subscribed both!
I have wanted a label maker ever since we had one at my summer job in college. I still don’t have one.
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August 4th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I just retweeted!
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August 4th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Retweeted!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I’ve been subscribed for a while now, through Google!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Retweeted!
Erin´s last post ..erinairout: RT @craftastrophe ENTER TO WIN A BROTHER P-TOUCH LABEL MAKER here: http://tinyurl.com/nrgvln
August 4th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I subscribed! And once I’m home I can Retweet. Its blocked at work. The nerve!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Already subscribed!
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I re-tweeted (AbeHunin) and subscribed. I have a label maker made by another company, and I love it, BUT this one, oh, this one…Brother rocks!
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Feeded, baybee.
August 4th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Love the site! I’ve added you both to my google reader AND twitter.
Happy Bad Crafting!
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I re-tweeted and I’m subscribed through Reader.
@jesicasjourney
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Subscribed!
August 4th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Did both.
… I also bought Ernest. No lie.

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August 4th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Subscribed!
August 4th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Re-tweeted and subscribed!
August 4th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Already a subscriber and I just tweeted. I *covet* label makers.
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Done and done.
LIndsey´s last post ..Messy things
August 4th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I was already subscribed. I didn’t tweet it but I will share on FB! Thanks!
August 4th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Retweeted!
August 4th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Not only do I follow this feed… it’s on my google homepage. I’ve tweeted about this too
My job is done
Now, off to fantasize about where to start with my labeling…
Karen´s last post ..My inner critic needs a gag order.
August 4th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I retweeted!!
Maria @BOREDmommy
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Retweeted and already subscribed!
August 4th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Re-tweeted! I am @millermix.
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Ooh, I just saw this product on Martha Stewart the other day & it was totally squeal-worthy!
I already sub to the feed, so I’ve retweeted.
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Tweeted and subscribed. Heavenly
Lizz Zitron
ezitron@hotmail.com
August 4th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I retweeted too!
My pantry is full of unlabelled mason jars full of dry goods with hastily scribbled tags on random bits of things. Labels would be AWESOME to sort the wheat(germ) from the chaff, as it were.
Erica´s last post ..10 things I never thought I’d think
August 4th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Well, I was already subscribed to the feed anyway…
August 4th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
oh, i love label makers!
already subscribed!
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I am a part of your feed!
August 4th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Hi Re-Twitted (yelnad) and subscribed to the feed. Thanks

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August 4th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Already had your feed, so I tweeted. ^_^
August 4th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
First time on site and I LOVE it! Subscribed to feed.
August 4th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I’ve already subscribed- does that count?
I hope so, cause I’d so kill a man for that label maker! My mum has one and I think i’ve labeled everything in her house. The dog didn’t like it. :.)
August 4th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I was already stalking y’alls feed but I’ll sign up again to make double sure!
August 4th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Retweeted! Twitter name Kayeita.
August 4th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
and it is tweeted.
i was already a subscriber!

bring on the label maker I’m an OCD organizer!
Stacy L.´s last post ..Nasty Storm…
August 4th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Already subscribing to your feed, so I just tweeted.
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August 4th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
RTed and subscribed.
August 4th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
i follow your blog through reader and i love it!!
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August 4th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Hee!! We spent the entire day yesterday organizing the basement. I said to my husband “hey, do you happen to have a label printer so we could get some containers and label all the bits and bobs from your workshop?” He doesn’t.
Dude, it’s OCD fate, I tell you!
August 4th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Love the blog. I have always wanted a label maker. Now I can label the cats and make sure they stay organized!
August 4th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Totally was all up on your feed already.
I will label everything. My parents got a label maker before I moved out and they had to hide it from us because we seriously labeled the hell out of their house.
August 4th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I already am subscribed to the feed, but I tweeted too! I’d love to win this thing.
August 4th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Whoops – oh yeah, RTed and subscribed. I got so excited about the coincidence, I forgot to add that to my post
August 4th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Hi! I thought I was already subscribed, but then it let me do it again. Anyway, I love your blog – I just found it two days ago! Keep up the good work!
August 4th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
OK, twitted and commented!
August 4th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
I am already subscribed to your feed!
I’ll tweet it now.
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August 4th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Got the feed!
August 4th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Thanks for bringing the funny daily! Sometimes I’m CREEPED OUT-thanks for that too.
Frieda´s last post ..Chores
August 4th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Hi there, I RT’d and subscribed!
THanks!
August 4th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/deew27/status/3130558591
A label maker would totally change my life…in a good way!
dee´s last post ..The First Cut is the Deepest
August 4th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Beat ya to the feed, been subscribed for a while now! Haven’t leapt upon the twitter bandwagon yet so no tweets
August 4th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Already subscribed!
dee´s last post ..The First Cut is the Deepest
August 4th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Tweeted here.. http://twitter.com/Coupons4Me
August 4th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
i tweeted and could really use a lable maker,
shua´s last post ..theycallmeShua: RT @craftastrophe ENTER TO WIN A BROTHER P-TOUCH LABEL MAKER here: http://tinyurl.com/nrgvln
August 4th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Done and done!
I love labels.
August 4th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
I just discovered your blog about a week ago – very entertaining!!
August 4th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Already subscribed, and Tweeted as starbreiz. I love labeling things
August 4th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Already subscribed : )
August 4th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Tweeted as onesweettart. I am a big labeller!
August 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
You’re in my feeds, but I don’t tweet. Already thinking of obnoxious ways to tease my co-workers if I had a label maker…
Drea´s last post ..Gifts for birthdays (and for me!)
August 4th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
I’m already subscribed to your feed, and I tweeted as BrendaArcane. wheee!
August 4th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
I retweeted! I would love a label maker. I recently inherited one from my grandfather, but it’s so old you turn the dial to the appropriate letter and squeeze the trigger. I’m not sure I could even find tape for it anymore!
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August 4th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
I tweeted it. This looks so sweet, I definitely want to win it!
August 4th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Thanks for the chance, used to have one at work and loved it!
I am a subscriber already, but don’t tweet
Thanks again!
August 4th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
I subscribed to your feed. Do I get an extra chance because you are listed as a link on my blog page?
Diana Troldahl´s last post ..I Won!!!!!
August 4th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Done and done. Tweeted by “MFA_Mama” and subscribed!
August 4th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Of course I’m subscribed! Can’t stand to miss an update!
August 4th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Does it count if I already subscribe to your feed?
Or should I unsubscribe and then re-subscribe to make it legit?
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August 4th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I subscribe to your feed…
August 4th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I don’t Twitter, but I do subscribe.
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August 4th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Wow. What a popular contest! I retweeted.
August 4th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
http://twitter.com/thymeofmylife/statuses/3132540159
August 4th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I tweeted
August 4th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I also subscribed to your feed
August 4th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Hi, I already get your RSS feed, but would love to win this jobby!
August 4th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Tweeted it! I want a label maker soooooooooooooo bad!
August 4th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I just subscribed to the feed which I really don’t need because I’m super obsessive and check craftastrophe about 3 times a day to see if there is anything new posted. I also just purchased a few things to help me start cleaning and organizing today….check out why I need it so much
(this is embarassing!)
August 4th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
I just retweeted and followed. I’d already subscribed to the feed. I had an older model of the P-Touch. I LOVED it. They no longer make the labels that I can find. I labeled everything…even the turtle tank.
Ann Marie´s last post ..Two Quick Weekend Observations About Dexter
August 4th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Subscribed! Gimme that p-touch!
August 4th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Retweeted and subscribed! Thanks!
dangerkittydesigns´s last post ..A feeling of accomplishment
August 4th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Just subscribed to the feed!
August 4th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I just tweeted it. OMG I want it so bad. I would go to work at extra hours just to play with one.
rednightsky´s last post ..Beaded Braid Bracelet
August 4th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
i subscribe to the feed on my handy dandy google reader. i need that label maker, man.
August 4th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
I dont use twitter, but i subscribed to your feed on google reader!
August 4th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
I’m already a subscriber and I tweeted!
Lauren´s last post ..What’s that? It’s my nubbin.
August 4th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Just RTed (@beth_ro) and am very excited but a little concerned this is an elaborate joke to make fun of people like me who would want a label maker.
Bethro´s last post ..Sustainable Habits
August 4th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
I’m already subscribed…
August 4th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I subscribed and tweeted…now crossing fingers.
August 4th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
been subscribed for awhile, hoping I win
August 4th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
I just subscribed even though I check this site several times a day! Can’t wait to use my new labelmaker! >;-D
August 4th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Does it count that I’ve been subscribed for a few months now?
Tiffany´s last post ..Please help!
August 4th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Ooooh, shiny! I’m subscribed to your feed in google

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August 4th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
I’ve been subscribed for a while now, can I enter?
August 4th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Subscribed via Google Reader.
August 4th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Retweeted and subscribed
August 4th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Just subscribed to the feed, love your site!!
August 4th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Retweeted at http://twitter.com/sunquistadora/status/3138239852 and I follow on reader! (Labeling is totally addictive)
August 4th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Done and done, I hope I win
August 5th, 2009 at 12:10 am
subscribed via my reader….hoping to win!!!
janelle´s last post ..BABIES!!!!
August 5th, 2009 at 2:13 am
I’m subscribed…Pick me!! Please?
August 5th, 2009 at 3:00 am
retweeted (http://twitter.com/KTLB/status/3141797669) and google reader would be boring without craftastrophe.
August 5th, 2009 at 3:15 am
i subscribed!
August 5th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Subscribed! x
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August 5th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Am subscribed to the feed…
August 5th, 2009 at 8:05 am
I totally tweeted that and I already subscribe to your feed.
You guys rock!
August 5th, 2009 at 8:22 am
I don’t tweet but I did subscribe. My best friend and I LOVE your site!! We laugh together all the time!
August 5th, 2009 at 9:04 am
I subscribe in a reader.
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August 5th, 2009 at 9:04 am
And I tweeted about your giveaway
http://twitter.com/nafyboocs/status/3145549509
Buffie´s last post ..Wordless Wednesday – August 5
August 5th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I retweeted and I already subscribe to your feed!
August 5th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Oh great. Now I have to admit that I JUST subscribed.
But I want that damn label maker BAD.
Miss Britt´s last post ..Where is HGTV and/or Jesus The Carpenter when you need them?
August 5th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Subscribed! why didn’t i do this earlier?
August 5th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I just tweeted it! I want that label maker. I could use it for organizational AND (hopefully not craftastrophic) art projects! Is there a way to bribe random.org? Okay, probably not. Sigh. (Fingers crossed)
EJ´s last post ..Birthday and Hybrids
August 5th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Subscribed to the feed, bring on the labelmaker!
August 5th, 2009 at 10:38 am
subscription complete.
too many little boy’s dr who toys. mummy dreams of label machines.
August 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
I totally love Craftastrophe and might even be eligible to be on it one day–I think I can make something to qualify!
) I’ve already got a subscription on my google reader, hopefully I can still be let in on the random contest for a p-touch machine! yeah!
August 5th, 2009 at 11:49 am
I subscribe to the feed (and yes, I would use a label maker… shhh…)
August 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
http://twitter.com/theanykey/statuses/3148873753
I tweeted!!!
August 5th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I subscribe to the feed using Google Reader. I hope that counts, ’cause I would love to win!
August 5th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I’ve subscribed!
I love organizing.
August 5th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Done and DONE. I loved my old small handheld Brother labelmaker but I broked it good. SIGH. Just found your site, and I’m McLovin’ it.
August 5th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
RT done on twitter.
August 5th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I’m already on the feed, do I qualify?
August 5th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Oh my gosh, we used to have one of these at my old work and it’s AMAZING! I just found your blog today and signed up for the feed!
August 5th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Google reader up in that and (http://twitter.com/Ethel_Rosenberg/status/3151940557) Retweeted
August 5th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I had a much loved P-Touch years ago, and it disappeared during a move. Never got around to replacing it since I knew as soon as I did, the old one would turn up. And oh yeah, I retweeted!
August 5th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I subscribed to the feed just now before I even read this post. Synchronicity!
August 5th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I just subscribed and tweeted!
August 5th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Good luck to everyone, but i hope it is I that wins it! LOL
August 5th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
retwit? Check. Feed subscribtion? Already have it so… Double check? Pass on posts to many, many non-bloggy friends? yep that too. Good luck to non-organized, but always wishful me!
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August 5th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I posted the comment on my twitter. Thank you for the oportuninty to win this item
August 5th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Tweeted!
Tiffany´s last post ..nekoLaurette: RT @craftastrophe ENTER TO WIN A BROTHER P-TOUCH LABEL MAKER here: http://tinyurl.com/nrgvln
August 5th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
I had already subscribed to your feed before today, so I had to settle for only tweeting
Kisha´s last post ..What were we thinking?
August 5th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
by subscribe to your feed do you mean follow you on google reader?
cus I follow you in GR, and I tweeted the tweet thingamajiggy
August 5th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I retweeted this!
RainyDayArt RT @craftastrophe ENTER TO WIN A BROTHER P-TOUCH LABEL MAKER here: http://tinyurl.com/nrgvln
August 5th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
retweeted
http://twitter.com/MPWife153