Video Tutorial - Easy & Fun Halloween Craft Projects

Today I'm sharing a really inspiring video on how to make some quick, easy and fun craft projects for Halloween.


 Enjoy!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Blog Party Sunday -- Show Off Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.

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 each week.
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.

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It's Giveaway Time

Welcome to another Handmade Giveaway.

Today's giveaway is sponsored by Colleen Bass of Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries.

Colleen is a crafter and designer. Today's giveaway is one of her originally designed pumpkin pillows.  

This hand embroidered stitchery design can be used in your home for your fall decorating. It will welcome everyone to “The Great Pumpkin Patch”.

It measures appx 9x9 inches, is made with country muslin and filled with fiberfill.  The bottom is hand stitched closed.

You will love the rich orange, greens and browns of the stitchery as it sits on your shelf or chair and adds that special touch to your prim/folk art décor.

You can earn up to three entries by doing the following...

1. Visit Colleen's Etsy shop, http://www.etsy.com/shop/needlesnpinsstichery and come back here and post a comment with your favorite item in her shop. Be sure and leave your email address so we can contact you if you win.

2. Earn one extra entry by becoming a follower of this blog thru Google Friend Connect or Linky Followers.. Already a follower? Just let us know so we can give you credit.

3. Earn an extra entry by sharing the link to this giveaway on your Blog, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Be sure and let us know you have done this and where.

(USA entries only, please)

The giveaway will start today, Saturday, October 5. The last day to enter will be October 18, 2013 and the winner will be announced on October 19, 2013. We will announce it here and contact you by the email address you have left. 

Have fun and good luck!

Would you like to sponsor a giveaway? Are you interested in promoting your store or blog. If so, just email us.

We would be happy to send you the details. byyourhandsblog@gmail.com

Flea Market/Kindle Tote Giveaway Update

Our previous pick for the winner of this giveaway did not respond to our emails in the time limit allowed so we have had to pick a new winner for this prize.


 Congratulations to Lori Gagnon   Lori is the new winner of our Flea Market/Kindle Tote giveaway.

The winner was picked using the true random number generator on Random.org. We want to thank ALL of you who took the time to enter and for all the wonderful comments.

Would you like to be a sponsor for one of the giveaways on our blog? It is a great way to get your craft business noticed. For information email us at byyourhandsblog@gmail.com

Today's Featured Shop -- The Frenzied Fox

 Today's featured shop is The Frenzied Fox.

Maria combines her artwork and fabric art in her shop.  Here are some of my favorites.


Bunderton the Country Dutch Bunny
 

Custom Acrylic Pet Portrait Paintings

Ellie the Elephant Pinkeep

Cardinal Greeting Card

Maria is having a sale in her shop, Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 through Thursday October 10, 2013.   10% off all items in her shop! 
 Just type in the keyword "AutumnFun" in the coupon box.

Be sure and visit Maria's shop to see all her handmades. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFrenziedFox