Monday, September 19, 2011

Organizing - Misc. Ideas

Today, I'm sharing a few miscellaneous ideas to help us get and stay organized.

The first one is a "why didn't I think it that" idea. We all have bungee cords... right. Look what I found at www.MarthaStewart.com. Simply hook them to nails driven into the wall studs and you have a great small storage space for fishing poles, rakes, etc.



How about this idea for your measuring cups and measuring spoons. Mount a strip of hooks inside cupboard doors. This idea comes from www.familyhandyman.com



Have any old shutters? Hang one and use it as a mail station. This idea is from www.diyideas.com



This would be so handy in a laundry room or mud room... just grab your cleaning supplies and go. This idea is from www.lowescreativeideas.com


Enjoy your week!
Deena Davis

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Blog Party Sunday ---- Show Us Your Handmades

It's blog party time. It is your time to share what you are skilled at making with your hands. Are you a good cook, love diy projects, a professional crafter? Do you craft for your own enjoyment or like to handmake your gifts?
Show us your handmades.


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 at the end of this post and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.







Friday, September 16, 2011

Today's Featured Shop --- Hindmarsh Studios

Today's featured shop is Connie Hindmarsh Studios. Connie has some really unique handmade bears, hares and handmade dolls. Not only does Connie sell finished items, she also has a pattern line.  Here are a few of my favorites.



Pandy & Friends






Doggy Days of Summer - Poodle



Old Friends



Binky Bear



 Be sure and visit Connie's website and see all her original designs at www.hindmarshstudios.net

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Giveaway Blog 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 to a giveaway and not to a free pattern/printable etc.

Family friendly giveaways only.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Handmade Spotlight - Orange Ya Glad?