Tuesday Tutorial - Flip Flop Wreaths

It's finally warm enough here in Ohio to wear flip flops again. I'm so glad, I've been waiting for these days since last October. To celebrate the occasion, I found a few tutorials for some flip flop wreaths. - What a great way to celebrate the warm months ahead.


This one is from www.southernscraps.blogspot.com.

I love all the colorful flip-flops used in this wreath. You can find instructions here... www.usasillyyaks.blogspot.com

The last one is really cute too. You can find out how it's made at www.cutoutandkeep.net

Thanks for joining us again!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Organizing ---- Craft Room Feature, Mrs. Kwitty's Cottage

I have another craft room tour for you today.   This work space belongs to Karen of Mrs. Kwitty's Cottage.

"Hi,

I do a bit of different crafts: sewing, embroidery, stuffies, stamping, etc. but since having been diagnosed with cancer a couple years ago, mostly I've been doing a lot of paper crafting. Things that I can sit and do, and stop and start easily without too much prep time...you know, creating beautiful things is therapy. Soothes the soul and just makes you feel good.

I like to make tags, a little mixed media collage (especially if I can find a cool old frame or letter rack or box or something to do it in/on) and bookmarks. I love to read and bookmarks are fun to make and give and USE! I also love to make beautiful things for people and then really "do up" the package when I wrap it. A unique wrap with a cool tag makes me happy :o)

The things I do have a sweet cottage/shabby feel. Drawn to soft / retro colors and prints with vintage appeal.

Please stop by the Cottage and have a peek, I'll be happy to see you.

Smiles, Karen

 

 

Here is a look at Karen's craft room.  

 

Studio Crafting Side

Ribbon Storage

Studio Sewing Side

 You can find Karen online here:

Etsy shop

Blog

Flickr

Artfire Shop

Facebook Fan Page

Thanks, Karen, for sharing your beautiful craft room with us today.

Blog Party Sunday --- Share Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you  have for sale for the coming months or how about something you made for a loved  one.


You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.

The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items.
4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops,  post about it on your  blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

<a href="http://www.byyourhands.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy110/ByYourHands/blogparty.jpg">

Today's Featured Shop ----Catnap Inn Primitives

Today's featured shop is Catnap Inn Primitives.

Colonial Penny Rug Pillow

Embroidered Chicken Kitchen Towel

Shabby Rolling Pin Cover

Spring Penny Rug

Be sure and visit Gina's shop to see everything she has to offer. http://www.etsy.com/shop/catnapinnprimitives

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.