Friday, February 24, 2012

Today's Featured Shop -- Wooden Giraffe Toys

Today's featured shop is Wooden Giraffe Toys.    There are so many wonderful, handmade heirloom quality toys in this shop it was hard to pick just a few to show you.  

Redwood Rocking Horse


 Hatchback Toy Car


Heirloom Redwood Train Set
 Cat Puzzle


Be sure and visit Karen's shop to see all her wonderful toys and baby quilts.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodenGiraffeToys

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Thursday Giveaway Link Party --- Add Your Giveaway

Our weekly giveaway link opportunity is a way for you to share your giveaways with our readers.

This is a continuing link party and giveaways are removed as they end.   Please don't forget to add the end date of your giveaway to the name of your giveaway.

The rules are easy:

You must be a follower of our blog.

Add our logo to your blog sidebar.  This is very easy to do.   Save our logo below to your computer,  select add gadget in your blog settings,  choose add picture and select our logo from  your computer and then link it to http://www.byyourhands.com



When you enter the title of your giveaway, please add the end date of your giveaway. 

Be sure the url is the direct link to your giveaway blog post. Make sure you are linking directly to your giveaway.

Family friendly giveaways only.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Handmade Spotlight - Primary Colors


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial - Great Things Made From Everyday Items

Who would have ever known you could make something this awesome from a cereal box? I love it.
Want to make your own? Instructions can be found at Green Zebra Crafts.




How about a cute basket made from a paper plate? This would be great for giving cookies or treats to someone and not having to worry about about getting your container back. Instructions can be found at sarahhearts.com

This cute ribbon holder is made from an oatmeal container. Find out how it's done here... scrapbooksetc.com

It amazes me how such clever items can be made out of almost anything. 

Thanks for joining us today.
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Monday, February 20, 2012

Organizing ----- Curtain Rods

Curtain rods aren't just for curtains any more.   Today I am sharing some ideas for using tension curtain rods for organizing.  

Use tension rods to separate pans, platters or cutting boards.  Photo from Martha Stewart.com.


A great way to keep pan lids organized from Imperfect Home.


Or stretch a tension rod across your undersink cabinet to keep spray bottles organized from A Thousand Words.  I think I would add some brackets to the sides to hold the tension rod up.   All that weight would most likely cause it to slide down.



Organize ribbon.  Picture from Sew May Ways Blog.