Friday, June 29, 2012

Today's Featured Shop --- I Sew Much Time

Today's featured shop is I Sew Much Time.
JoAnn does sew a lot. She makes handmade quilts,towels, table runners,bags and more.

Roses Table Runner


Beach Bag


Embroidered Towel


Child's Princess Dress


Be sure and visit JoAnn's shop to see all her handmades.   http://www.etsy.com/shop/isewmuchtime

Thursday, June 28, 2012

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, June 26, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial - Patriotic Crafts

With Independence Day coming up, I thought I'd share a few patriotic craft tutorials.



From www.thelongthread.com we have red white and blue cupcake toppers. This tutorial has printables and complete instructions on how to make them.





How about these cute flag t-shirts. Not sure which is more cute, the shirts or the kids modeling them.
Instructions are from www.makeit-loveit.com




This banner is adorable. It's made from paint chips. Love it!! Find out how it's made at www.rebekahgough.blogspot.com





These confetti popper rockets would be a lot of fun for the kids. Instructions can be found at www.alphamom.com


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

Monday, June 25, 2012

Organize - Ideas for Storing Pans

Do your pots and pans need organizing?   Here are some ideas for you.

This first one was found on Martha Stewart.   Take bakeware organizers and attach the bottom to the sides of your cupboards.   You will be able to stack your pans individually.


Wouldn't this be nice for flat baking pans?   A handy husband could add shelves to your existing cabinet.


Lids can get pretty messy,  too.   You can buy lid organizers.   This one from Rubbermaid is pretty reasonable in price.


Sunday, June 24, 2012

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.






Friday, June 22, 2012

Today's Featured Shop -- Mulberry Lane Folk Art

Today's featured shop is Mulberry Lane Folk Art.     Jennifer has some unique wood houses and custom wood burning pictures in her shop.

Wedding Card House



Evil Cat Birdhouse



Custom Wood Burning Picture



Noah's Ark



Be sure and visit Jennifer's shop to see all her handmade items  and learn more about these unique treasures.   http://www.etsy.com/shop/mulberrylanefolkart

Thursday, June 21, 2012

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, June 19, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial - Summer Porch or Patio Pillows and Tablerunner

Are you decorating your outdoor space for summer? The girls from DIY Dish are here to show us how to make some pillows for our porch and patio... along with a table runner.


Monday, June 18, 2012

Organize ---- I Heart Organizing Blog

 Today I am sharing a blog dedicated to organizing.   Http://www.iheartorganizing.blogspot.com

 This blog has tons of organizing ideas for children and the home.

 I love this idea of turning a couple of bookcases on their side and using them for sitting and storage.  Be sure and check their blog out.



Sunday, June 17, 2012

Blog Party Sunday ---- Show Us 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.






Friday, June 15, 2012

Today's Featured Shop -- QuiltAples

Today's featured shop is QuiltAples.     Cathy makes a variety of beautiful quilts, dolls, and primitives.


 Applique Twin Size Quilt - Crossing Designs



Grungy Owl Shelf Sitter

Primitive Cat Shelf Tucks

Applique Twin Size Quilt - Crossing Designs


Be sure and visit Cathy's shop to see all of her handmades.   http://www.etsy.com/shop/QuiltAples 

Thursday, June 14, 2012

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.





Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Handmade Spotlight - Lets Go On A Picnic!


Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial - Luminaries

In the warmer months we all tend to spend more time outdoors, so let's make our outdoor living space more attractive with some handmade luminaries.

These adorable luminaries are made from water balloons and wax. They look fairly easy to make too. Instructions can be found at... www.candletech.com




This tutorial is a little more involved that the above ones, but the results are wonderful. Find out how to make the luminaries shown below at www.modpodgerocksblog.com




This example below is made for Halloween, but I'm thinking if you used other colors, you could use it any time of the year. The tutorial can be found at www.thelongthread.com


Hope you're inspired to try your hand at making some luminaries. Enjoy your summer!

Deena Davis

Sunday, June 10, 2012

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.






Friday, June 8, 2012

Today's Featured Shop --- Chicken Scratch Farm

Today's featured shop is My Sweet Serendipity, a division of Chicken Scratch Farm. You will find all handmade/homemade unique treats all made from scratch with old fashioned taste here.

 Challah Bread



 50's Vintage 7 Up Cake





Lemon Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins




 Espresso Sandwich Cookies
 


 Be sure and visit Chicken Scratch Farm on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChickenScratchFarm

Thursday, June 7, 2012

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.