Today's Featured Shop --- Rustique Cat

Today's featured shop is Rustique Cat.   While browsing Etsy I fell in love with Cathy's Jack-O-Lantern bowl fillers.   Here are some of my favorite things in her shop.

Vintage Inspired Jack-o-lantern Bowl Fillers

Rustic Crows Pillow

Mauve Rose Slippers

Bird In Blooms Pillow

Be sure to visit Cathy's shop to see all her handmades.    http://www.etsy.com/shop/rustiquecat


Thanks for visiting today.
Bette

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.

Handmade Spotlight - Creamy Goodness

PioneerLoft $19.00	Stitchcrafts $20.00
primitiveseaso... $5.00	MoeggenborgSug... $4.00
RyensMarketpla... $15.00	MoeggenborgSug... $7.00
QuiltAples $75.00	MondaysChildPr... $9.50
crowsnestprimi... $16.99	FirecrackerKid $12.00
scaredycatprim... $8.00	ForElephant $60.00
HoneyBeePrinta... $3.00	huckleberrylad... $10.00
TwoWildRoses $12.95	uglyducklingde... $5.99

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Tuesday Tutorials - Handmade Bracelets

Today's post is all about handmade bracelets and how to make them.

The first one I'm sharing with you is really cute and made from jersey knit fabric. (wondering if you could make one from an unwanted t-shirt?) The instructions can be found at www.vanessachristenson.com Isn't this cute?

This one is really cute too. Instructions can be found at www.minieco.co.uk It's made from string, washers and a wingnut? Yes a wing nut and look how cute it is. 

How about these cute beaded hemp bracelets? I was surprised that these were so simple to make. Find out how they're made at www.making-jewelry-now.com

The last one I am sharing with you is just adorable. It's made from a zipper and it's really cute! The tutorial can be found at www.cutoutandkeep.net

Thanks for joining us today!

Deena Davis

www.byyourhands.com

Organize - Emergency Survial Kit

With so many disasters happening these days are you prepared for an emergency?

Here are some government recommendations for a 72 hour survival kit.

Consider the following things when putting together your emergency food supplies:

• Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
• Choose foods your family will eat.
• Remember any special dietary needs.
• Avoid foods that will make you thirsty.
• Choose salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals and canned foods with high liquid content.

Following a disaster, there may be power outages that could last for several days. Stock canned foods, dry mixes and other staples that do not require refrigeration, cooking, water or special preparation. Be sure to include a manual can opener and eating utensils.


When the Power Goes Out:

• Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.
• The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened.
• Refrigerators should be kept at 40° F or below for proper food storage.

Once the Power is Restored:

• Check the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer.
• If an appliance thermometer was kept in the freezer, check the temperature when the power comes back on. If the freezer thermometer reads 40° F or below, the food is safe and may be refrozen. If a thermometer has not been kept in the freezer, check each package of food to determine its safety. You can't rely on appearance or odor. If the food still contains ice crystals or is 40° F or below, it is safe to refreeze or cook.
• Refrigerated food should be safe as long as the power was out for no more than 4 hours. Keep the door closed as much as possible.
• Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs or leftovers) that has been above 40° F for two hours or more.

Using Dry Ice:

• Under normal circumstances you should not keep dry ice in your freezer. If your freezer is functioning properly it will cause the unit to become too cold and your freezer may shut off. However, if you lose power for an extended period of time, dry ice is the best ways to keep things cold.
• Twenty-five pounds of dry ice will keep a 10-cubic-foot freezer below freezing for 3-4 days.
• If you use dry ice to keep your food cold, make sure it does not come in direct contact with the food.
• Use care when handling dry ice, wear dry, heavy gloves to avoid injury.