Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday Tutorial ---- Free Christmas Angel Pattern
Guest poster Sally Swift from All Things Homey has a free pattern for you today.
Christmas Angel Pattern
Angels abound at Christmas time but really are all around us all the time.
This Angel can be made from pattern paper or stabilized cloth. She can be used as an ornament or on a scrapbook page, card or tag.
Click on the pattern and save to your computer. Open from your computer and size however you would like. Print and have fun with the Angel.
Be an Angel and don't sell the printed pattern. (c)Sally Swift 2011
Glad tidings to you all,
We would like to thank Sally for sharing her lovely pattern with us today.
Sally can be found at:
http://www.allthingshomey.etsy.com
http://www.allthingshomey.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sssstudio
Christmas Angel Pattern
Angels abound at Christmas time but really are all around us all the time.
This Angel can be made from pattern paper or stabilized cloth. She can be used as an ornament or on a scrapbook page, card or tag.
Click on the pattern and save to your computer. Open from your computer and size however you would like. Print and have fun with the Angel.
Be an Angel and don't sell the printed pattern. (c)Sally Swift 2011
Glad tidings to you all,
Sally can be found at:
http://www.allthingshomey.etsy.com
http://www.allthingshomey.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sssstudio
Monday, November 28, 2011
Organizing - Holiday Checklists to Print
Keeping track of things on paper is a great way to stay organized. Today, I'm sharing some printable list to keep us on track for the holidays.
Printable Christmas card list from www.celebrating-christmas.com
Here's hoping this will make your holiday season a little more organized.
Thanks for joining us!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
Printable Christmas card list from www.celebrating-christmas.com
You'll find this Get Cooking checklist (and others) at www.christmas.organizedhome.com
A holiday To-Do list from www.debidawn.com
Here's one for the kids... a Christmas wish list, from www.freeprintablesonline.com
Here's hoping this will make your holiday season a little more organized.
Thanks for joining us!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Blog Party Sunday --- Handmade Christmas
Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. The holiday selling season is in full swing. We would love to have you show us what you have for sale.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops.
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.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops.
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.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Black Friday is Red Hot for Christmas on Etsy
'Black Friday is Red Hot for Christmas' by HandmadeByBette
Get 10% or more off your purchase in everyone of these shops, Nov. 24 to Nov. 29 Use coupon code, OFGthanksyou2011. Just click on a picture to go to the shop.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thankgiving!
Most of All
By Joanna Fuchs
Thanksgiving Day brings to mind
the blessings in our lives
that usually go unnoticed:
a home that surrounds us
with comfort and protection;
delicious food, for pleasure
in both eating and sharing;
clothes to snuggle up in,
books and good entertainment
to expand our minds;
and freedom to worship our God.
Most of all we are thankful
for our family and friends,
those treasured people
who make our lives extra special.
You are part of that cherished group.
On Thanksgiving, (and every day)
we appreciate you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
from
Bette & Deena
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Old Farmhouse Gathering Team Sale
Some of the team members of the Etsy Old Farmhouse Gathering team are offering discounts of 10% or more in their shops as a token of thanks to their valued customers. The offer is valid from Thursday, November 24 through Tuesday, November 29.
In order to take advantage of this promotion, you will need to add this code to your shopping cart when you check out, OFGthanksyou2011.
Under the payment area in your shopping cart, it will say "apply shop coupon code", click on that and enter the code.
The percentage discount the shop is offering will automatically be deducted during checkout for all the items in your cart (except for shipping).
Do not place the coupon code in the comments section, as it will not work there.
Here is the list of participating shops offering 10% or more discount on your order.
So shop to your hearts content for American handmade, Artisan crafts.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetbearcreekw
Remember these shops are open 24 hours. Shopping in your PJ's and slippers at your convience is welcomed. Just bring your favorite drink, sit back and have some fun.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday Tutorial ---- Bags To Make
Today's tutorials are some easy bags to make. They would be great handmade Christmas gifts.
Love the idea of the folding tote to carry in your purse for shopping trips.
Folding Tote from Yarn Geek
Ultimate Snack Bag from Maubys
Hobo Purse from Think Liz.
Love the idea of the folding tote to carry in your purse for shopping trips.
Folding Tote from Yarn Geek
Ultimate Snack Bag from Maubys
Hobo Purse from Think Liz.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Organizing - Cut Post-Thanksgiving Dinner Clean-Up Time
Do you find that cleaning up after the Thanksgiving Dinner is more stressful than making the meal?In the video below you'll find some good tips on how to cut down on post-Thanksgiving dinner clean up.
I won't be washing the dishes exactly the way this guy does... I'm thinking my dishwasher will do just fine. :-)
Enjoy your week!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
I won't be washing the dishes exactly the way this guy does... I'm thinking my dishwasher will do just fine. :-)
Enjoy your week!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Blog Party Sunday -- Share Your Handmades For The Holidays
Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. The holiday crafting season is in full swing. We would love to have you show us what you have been making.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops and you don't have to be a selling crafter to show off your art. Even if you only craft for your own pleasure we want to see it, so don't hesitate to join in.
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.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops and you don't have to be a selling crafter to show off your art. Even if you only craft for your own pleasure we want to see it, so don't hesitate to join in.
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.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Time Saver Recipes - French Bread Pizza
With Thanksgiving being so close, I told myself I really should be posting a holiday recipe of some sort... but... we all know how busy we can get with holiday preparations and this really is a "Time Saver" recipe and it's good! I make these all the time.
If you're planning to be busy baking in the upcoming days, grab the ingredients and treat your family to something tasty and fast.
You'll find the recipe and instructions at... www.myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com
Have a great weekend!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
If you're planning to be busy baking in the upcoming days, grab the ingredients and treat your family to something tasty and fast.
You'll find the recipe and instructions at... www.myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com
Have a great weekend!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
Friday, November 18, 2011
Today's Featured Shop -- Happy Valley Primitives
Today's featured shop is Happy Valley Primitives. Ilene makes adorable stitched items and recently started designing patterns. Here are some of my favorite things from her shop.
Snowman Ornament
Santa Ornament Epattern
Snowflake Ornaments
Candy Canes
Be sure and visit Ilene's shop to see all her handmades. http://www.etsy.com/shop/happyvalleyprimitive
Snowman Ornament
Santa Ornament Epattern
Snowflake Ornaments
Be sure and visit Ilene's shop to see all her handmades. http://www.etsy.com/shop/happyvalleyprimitive
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Handmade Spotlight - Beautiful Christmas Tags
Thanks for joining us!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday Tutorial ---- Holiday Napkin Rings
Today we have a guest poster, Sally from All Things Homey.
She is sharing her tutorial for Holiday Napkin Rings.
DIRECTIONS FOR NAPKIN RINGS:
Fold napkin ring paper or card-stock, wrong sides together.
Open folds, using glue stick, glue entire wrong side area.
Fold on fold lines. Press out any air bubbles.
Roll short ends together and glue overlapping ends using tacky glue. Clip, using paper clips or clothes pins, until dry.
Burnish edges with Distress ink.
For extra strength and protection, cover with Mod-Podge.
Add Harvest or Christmas Acorns with hot glue.
Tie ribbon in small bow and hot glue to top of acorns.
DIRECTIONS FOR ACORNS:
A. Cut fabric circles 1 1/2" in diameter. Using double thread and needle, Baste around edge of fabric. Pull thread a little to draw up circle.
Put a fiber fill ball into fabric circle.
B. Pull threads tightly and knot thread, clip thread.
C. Using hot glue gun, glue ball into acorn cap. Add button on top of bow if desired.
Repeat for all Acorns.
If you don't have a supply of acorns in your area, I sell them on my Etsy Shop: Alll Things Homey.
You can send me a message telling me what you need and I will make a custom order just for you.
I also have in my shop other items made from the stuffed acorns that might give you some decorating ideas.
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving to you and all that you are thankful for.
Sally
We would like to thank Sally for sharing her tutorial with us today.
Sally can be found at:
http://www.allthingshomey.etsy.com
http://www.allthingshomey.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sssstudio
She is sharing her tutorial for Holiday Napkin Rings.
DIRECTIONS FOR NAPKIN RINGS:
Fold napkin ring paper or card-stock, wrong sides together.
Open folds, using glue stick, glue entire wrong side area.
Fold on fold lines. Press out any air bubbles.
Roll short ends together and glue overlapping ends using tacky glue. Clip, using paper clips or clothes pins, until dry.
Burnish edges with Distress ink.
For extra strength and protection, cover with Mod-Podge.
Add Harvest or Christmas Acorns with hot glue.
Tie ribbon in small bow and hot glue to top of acorns.
DIRECTIONS FOR ACORNS:
A. Cut fabric circles 1 1/2" in diameter. Using double thread and needle, Baste around edge of fabric. Pull thread a little to draw up circle.
Put a fiber fill ball into fabric circle.
B. Pull threads tightly and knot thread, clip thread.
C. Using hot glue gun, glue ball into acorn cap. Add button on top of bow if desired.
Repeat for all Acorns.
If you don't have a supply of acorns in your area, I sell them on my Etsy Shop: Alll Things Homey.
You can send me a message telling me what you need and I will make a custom order just for you.
I also have in my shop other items made from the stuffed acorns that might give you some decorating ideas.
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving to you and all that you are thankful for.
Sally
We would like to thank Sally for sharing her tutorial with us today.
Sally can be found at:
http://www.allthingshomey.etsy.com
http://www.allthingshomey.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sssstudio
Monday, November 14, 2011
Organizing - How to Plan a Thanksgiving Dinner Timetable
Are you planning on hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner? Here are some great tips that might help you out.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Blog Party Sunday -- Share Your Handmades For The Holidays
Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. The holiday crafting season is in full swing. We would love to have you show us what you have been making.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops and you don't have to be a selling crafter to show off your art. Even if you only craft for your own pleasure we want to see it, so don't hesitate to join in.
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.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops and you don't have to be a selling crafter to show off your art. Even if you only craft for your own pleasure we want to see it, so don't hesitate to join in.
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.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Today's Featured Shop -- The Homespun Raven
Today's featured shop is The Homespun Raven. All kinds of signs are featured here. Here are some of my favorites.
Simplify Christmas Sign
Clean House Sign
Nana and Papa Zone
Custom Family Sign
Be sure and visit this shop to see all the signs available. http://www.etsy.com/shop/thehomespunraven
Simplify Christmas Sign
Clean House Sign
Nana and Papa Zone
Custom Family Sign
Be sure and visit this shop to see all the signs available. http://www.etsy.com/shop/thehomespunraven
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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