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.

Tuesday Tutorial - How To Make an Apron

Watch Kim and Kris as they teach us how to make a really cute apron from fat quarters.

 Freedom Is Not Free

- Kelly Strong

 

I watched the flag pass by one day.
It fluttered in the breeze.
A young Marine saluted it,
and then he stood at ease.
I looked at him in uniform
So young, so tall, so proud,
He'd stand out in any crowd.
I thought how many men like him
Had fallen through the years.
How many died on foreign soil?
How many mothers' tears?
How many pilots' planes shot down?
How many died at sea?
How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?
No, freedom isn't free.

I heard the sound of TAPS one night,
When everything was still
I listened to the bugler play
And felt a sudden chill.
I wondered just how many times
That TAPS had meant "Amen,"
When a flag had draped a coffin
Of a brother or a friend.
I thought of all the children,
Of the mothers and the wives,
Of fathers, sons and husbands
With interrupted lives.
I thought about a graveyard
At the bottom of the sea
Of unmarked graves in Arlington.
No, freedom isn't free.

Blog Party Sunday --- Share Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you  have for sale for the coming months or how about something you made for a loved  one.


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.
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.

<a href="http://www.byyourhands.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy110/ByYourHands/blogparty.jpg">

Today's Featured Shop ----- 1803 Ohio Farm Baskets

Today's featured shop is 1803 Ohio Farm Baskets.
All of her baskets listed here use her "Green" stain of homemade black walnut dye, no chemicals used.
Prim Basket for Recycled Bags

Denim Basket

Gathering Basket

Quilt Basket

Be sure and visit Ann's shop to see all the baskets she has to offer. http://www.etsy.com/shop/1803ohiofarmbaskets

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.

Tuesday Tutorial - Survival Bracelets

This past weekend, my 11 year old son went to 4-H camp. One of the highlights of the weekend was making a survival bracelet. These bracelets seem to be "all the rage" right now for kids (especially boys) and finding a craft that boys actually like can be very daunting.

These bracelets are called by many different names, such as, warrior bracelets, paracord bracelets... etc.  Paracord is used to make this and when it's unraveled it's about 8 ft. in length.... so... If you're stranded in the wilderness and need a rope, you simply unravel your bracelet. My son tells me that soldiers wear these. Honestly, I don't really know that much about them, so I think an internet search is in order so I can learn a little more.

Anyway... they're pretty simple to make. It's just a series of square knots and if you've ever made a macrame plant hanger, you'll have no problem with these.

Below are a couple pictures of the one my son made. I also found a link at instructables.com on how to make them.

Have a great week!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Organizing --- Craft Room Feature, Barb's Heart Strokes

Hope you are enjoying our craft room series.  Here is another craft room for your viewing pleasure.    Today's guest is Barb from Barb's Heart Strokes.


 "Hi my name is Barb of Barbsheartstrokes. I have been painting for about 17 years. When we moved from Las Vegas here to Utah I insisted on a room of my own. So I go the partially finished bedroom and a large unfinished area in the basement. In my room I have an area to paint, an area for books and supplies and I have the computer in this room too. (This helps me monitor my kids on the internet.) In the other room is where I store my frames, do a bit of light sanding and staple screen to the frames. Love my air compressor! This is also where I spray the finished artwork with a sealer. It is not pretty but it doesn’t matter if you spill paint on the floor here!" And now for the tour.

Painting Area

Book Storage

Computer Area and More Storage

Barb is lucky to have a second room to store all her frames.

And do the finishing work on her frames.

You can find Barb online here:


http://www.etsy.com/shop/barbsheartstrokes
http://barbsheartstrokes.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/Barbsheartstrokes
http://twitter.com/#!/BsHeartstrokes http://pinterest.com/bsheartstrokes/

Thanks,  Barb,  for sharing your wonderful work space with us today.

Blog Party Sunday --- Share Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you  have for sale for the coming months or how about something you made for a loved  one.


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.
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.

<a href="http://www.byyourhands.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy110/ByYourHands/blogparty.jpg">

Today's Featured Artist --- Harvest Moon Prims

Today's featured artist is Harvest Moon Prims.       

Liberty Bear

Flicker Sugarcone Candle

Angel Moon Melts

Firecracker Bowl Fillers

Be sure and visit Marilyn's shop to see all she has to offer.    http://www.etsy.com/shop/harvestmoonprims

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 - Breakfast at Tiffanys

Breakfast At Tiffanys

  Curated By: StrungOut

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

Tuesday Tutorial - Flip Flop Wreaths

It's finally warm enough here in Ohio to wear flip flops again. I'm so glad, I've been waiting for these days since last October. To celebrate the occasion, I found a few tutorials for some flip flop wreaths. - What a great way to celebrate the warm months ahead.


This one is from www.southernscraps.blogspot.com.

I love all the colorful flip-flops used in this wreath. You can find instructions here... www.usasillyyaks.blogspot.com

The last one is really cute too. You can find out how it's made at www.cutoutandkeep.net

Thanks for joining us again!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Organizing ---- Craft Room Feature, Mrs. Kwitty's Cottage

I have another craft room tour for you today.   This work space belongs to Karen of Mrs. Kwitty's Cottage.

"Hi,

I do a bit of different crafts: sewing, embroidery, stuffies, stamping, etc. but since having been diagnosed with cancer a couple years ago, mostly I've been doing a lot of paper crafting. Things that I can sit and do, and stop and start easily without too much prep time...you know, creating beautiful things is therapy. Soothes the soul and just makes you feel good.

I like to make tags, a little mixed media collage (especially if I can find a cool old frame or letter rack or box or something to do it in/on) and bookmarks. I love to read and bookmarks are fun to make and give and USE! I also love to make beautiful things for people and then really "do up" the package when I wrap it. A unique wrap with a cool tag makes me happy :o)

The things I do have a sweet cottage/shabby feel. Drawn to soft / retro colors and prints with vintage appeal.

Please stop by the Cottage and have a peek, I'll be happy to see you.

Smiles, Karen

 

 

Here is a look at Karen's craft room.  

 

Studio Crafting Side

Ribbon Storage

Studio Sewing Side

 You can find Karen online here:

Etsy shop

Blog

Flickr

Artfire Shop

Facebook Fan Page

Thanks, Karen, for sharing your beautiful craft room with us today.

Blog Party Sunday --- Share Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you  have for sale for the coming months or how about something you made for a loved  one.


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.
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.

<a href="http://www.byyourhands.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy110/ByYourHands/blogparty.jpg">

Today's Featured Shop ----Catnap Inn Primitives

Today's featured shop is Catnap Inn Primitives.

Colonial Penny Rug Pillow

Embroidered Chicken Kitchen Towel

Shabby Rolling Pin Cover

Spring Penny Rug

Be sure and visit Gina's shop to see everything she has to offer. http://www.etsy.com/shop/catnapinnprimitives

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 - Of Thee I Sing

Collection of beautiful patriotic prims...

Country metal star ornaments... PaperAndMache $5.00	Primitive Americana Uncle Sa... TheHowlingHag $21.95
American wood star flag stri... primitivearts $38.00	Primitive Americana Liberty ... primitivenook $8.00
Summer Decor-Primitive Ameri... AlwaysInSeason $11.95	Primitive Americana FREEDOM ... craftjunkie28 $35.00
3 Patriotic Primitive July 4... ChooseMoose $9.99	Americana Rag Balls OurCountryAtti... $9.00
Americana Garland with Stars 4allseasons $26.99	Country Primitive Americana ... thewoodedlake $14.85
Primitive Americana Hearts a... GrannysPrims $16.95	Americana Black Liberty Doll... stitchinsewpri... $12.00
Americana Remembrance Wreath NewEnglandWrea... $89.00	Betsy Ross Flag Company Prim... oldetimegather... $7.95
Primitive Sheep Needle Punch... thetalkingcrow $8.00	Primitive Americana Flag Pil... scarecrowcabin $11.00

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