Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Vintage Picnic

Well it is the middle of July and summer is half over (boo!hoo!), but the picnic season is in full swing. I thought we would take a stroll down memory lane and look at some vintage picnic items from Etsy shops. Now in my day we called them "antiques", but now I guess they are called "vintage". I know....aging myself!! :)

Every picnic must have a picnic basket....and GirlPickers has this nice vintage one. 

Now, if you get really into it and can carry lots of stuff a cooler is a must for all that soda and beer and ShayesChicDecorNMore has this great vintage cooler. I love the color of this. :)

Or how about taking a compact picnic suitcase!! This has everything you need to have a picnic! Now all you need is the food to go with it. WunderFun has this available. 

And of course we will need the traditional red and white picnic tablecloth and IslandMarket has the perfect one for you. 

Then last, but not least, we need to "dress" for the picnic and how appropriate you would look in this dress from SkinnyandBernie. And for the men going to the picnic how about this great tie from Amy2004Marie! Love the tie! :)

So hope you enjoyed our trip down memory lane of a vintage picnic. Whether you do a vintage picnic or a modern picnic have fun and enjoy your family and friends. :)

Have a great week! 

Colleen :)

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Set Sail

Summer and the high seas go hand in hand.  Whether we are setting sail or sitting on the water's edge, where the blue skies meet the sea worthy horizon, all of summer's magic is glimpsed in an instant.  Meet some Etsy up-cycle artists who keep the magic afloat in their handwork.

Tokens of the sea live large at StarHomeStudio. Romantic notions of the sea in colors that will melt the heart! From hair accessories to beachy sculptures of driftwood, summer is eternal in this gorgeous Etsy shop!

 Inspired by the New England shore,  Handofbelapeck crafts needful goods in the primitive tradition.  Shorebirds, anchors, and whales linger here where whimsy meets history on the high seas!

Sails get a second chance at life at HoistAwayBags!  The perfect summer bag crafted from retired sails and come complete with the history of where each sail has journeyed. Talk about a well traveled bag!

 Pick up a perfect summer silver gem at BlueDawnSurfShop. This Etsy artist captures the simple beauty of the sea in her work, creating a nostalgic memoir of lazy summer laughter.

 Welcome to AlaskaRugCompany for nautical décor crafted from up-cycled marine rope. Whimsy for every room in the house to keep the sea theme in view all year long.

For more seaside treasures search recycled beach on Etsy!

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!

Jacquie Wheeler

Hand of Bela Peck

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https://www.etsy.com/shop/BelaPeckHome

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Sunday Blog Party - Christmas in July!

Welcome to our Sunday Blog Party. We would love to have you show us your handmade items for Christmas in July.

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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Today's Featured Shop - The Quilted Pumpkin

Please give us a hearty By Your Hands welcome to today's featured shop, The Quilted Pumpkin. 

At The Quilted Pumpkin you'll find a gathering of handcrafted rustics and primitives for the changing seasons and holidays! Owner, Laura Sweet works with fabrics, wood and paint, rusty metals and bells, glass glitter, and aging techniques for timeworn appearances.

Below are a few featured items, but be sure to visit The Quilted Pumpkin to get a good look at everything.


Summer Wood Ornie Set

Primitive Garden Strawberry

Primitive Candy Corn Bowl Fillers

Watermelon Slice Wood Greeter

Thank you for joining us today!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.com
www.ewenmeprintables.com

Handmade Spotlight - Christmas in July

Today I'm featuring some really nice handmade items for Christmas in July. Click here to see these items better. They're definitely worth the look.

These items were made by my fellow team mates on the Handmade Art Fair Etsy Team. To see more of their items, search HAFAIR on etsy.com.

Stop by and see us again soon!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.com
www.ewenmeprintables.com