Tuesday Tutorials - Handmade Bracelets

Today's post is all about handmade bracelets and how to make them.

The first one I'm sharing with you is really cute and made from jersey knit fabric. (wondering if you could make one from an unwanted t-shirt?) The instructions can be found at www.vanessachristenson.com Isn't this cute?

This one is really cute too. Instructions can be found at www.minieco.co.uk It's made from string, washers and a wingnut? Yes a wing nut and look how cute it is. 

How about these cute beaded hemp bracelets? I was surprised that these were so simple to make. Find out how they're made at www.making-jewelry-now.com

The last one I am sharing with you is just adorable. It's made from a zipper and it's really cute! The tutorial can be found at www.cutoutandkeep.net

Thanks for joining us today!

Deena Davis

www.byyourhands.com

Organize - Emergency Survial Kit

With so many disasters happening these days are you prepared for an emergency?

Here are some government recommendations for a 72 hour survival kit.

Consider the following things when putting together your emergency food supplies:

• Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
• Choose foods your family will eat.
• Remember any special dietary needs.
• Avoid foods that will make you thirsty.
• Choose salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals and canned foods with high liquid content.

Following a disaster, there may be power outages that could last for several days. Stock canned foods, dry mixes and other staples that do not require refrigeration, cooking, water or special preparation. Be sure to include a manual can opener and eating utensils.


When the Power Goes Out:

• Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.
• The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened.
• Refrigerators should be kept at 40° F or below for proper food storage.

Once the Power is Restored:

• Check the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer.
• If an appliance thermometer was kept in the freezer, check the temperature when the power comes back on. If the freezer thermometer reads 40° F or below, the food is safe and may be refrozen. If a thermometer has not been kept in the freezer, check each package of food to determine its safety. You can't rely on appearance or odor. If the food still contains ice crystals or is 40° F or below, it is safe to refreeze or cook.
• Refrigerated food should be safe as long as the power was out for no more than 4 hours. Keep the door closed as much as possible.
• Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs or leftovers) that has been above 40° F for two hours or more.

Using Dry Ice:

• Under normal circumstances you should not keep dry ice in your freezer. If your freezer is functioning properly it will cause the unit to become too cold and your freezer may shut off. However, if you lose power for an extended period of time, dry ice is the best ways to keep things cold.
• Twenty-five pounds of dry ice will keep a 10-cubic-foot freezer below freezing for 3-4 days.
• If you use dry ice to keep your food cold, make sure it does not come in direct contact with the food.
• Use care when handling dry ice, wear dry, heavy gloves to avoid injury.

Blog Party Sunday --- Show Off 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 -- Em's Prims

Today's featured shop is Em's Prims - Sweet Nothings Collection by Crystal.    Handmade and designed by Crystal.   Her creations are adorable and I had a hard time just picking a few to share.


Primitive Halloween Black Cat Doll

 Primitive Halloween pumpkin bat ball ornament

Whimsy Shabby Elephant doll

Primitive Halloween Vampire Goth Bat Doll

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

Thanks for visiting today.
Bette

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 - Fabric Mousepad

What a cute tutorial we're sharing with you today. It seems like it would be super easy to put together and it's made from things you probably have on hand.



Check out www.howjoyful.com for complete instructions.

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

Trash to Treasure -- Some Before and Afters

Here are a little Trash to Treasure goodies for you today.

This is a dresser makeover from Honey Sweet Home.  It is amazing what some paint and new drawer handles can do.

I love the new look of this fireplace from Trash to Treasure Decorating.

I don't think you would be able to guess what the after of this file cabinet was made from.   How-to is on the Trash to Treasure Blog.

Thanks for visiting today.
Bette

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.

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

Today's Featured Shop --- Buttons In The Attic

Today's featured shop is Buttons In The Attic.   Karen makes a variety of primitive handmades. Here are some of my favorites.

Primitive Cutter Quilt  Blossoms

Primitive Watermelon Plant Pokes

Americana Coaster Set

Prim Cat Tucks

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

Thanks for visiting today.
Bette

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 - DIY Recycled Magazine Organizer

Today's tutorial looks fun and the results are cute. Click below to learn how to make a Recycled Magazine Organizer.



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

Organize ---- Where Bloggers Create

                   Karen Valentine of My Desert Cottage hosts Where Bloggers Create for the 4th year.

 When you go to her blog, on the right you will find the long list of blogs that are sharing their rooms with you. So far I have only made it through the G's.

 If you love to see where other crafters and bloggers do their creating, you will enjoy a stroll though all this eye candy.
 My favorites are the all white rooms.  This is a dream sewing room by A Gathering of Thoughts.

 I especially love seeing the unusual pieces of furniture that are used for storing supplies.

 I have never seen one of these printer's cabinets before owned by A Storm Inside My Head.

 
 There are lots of ideas for organizing your supplies,  too.     Hope you enjoy touring through these craftrooms as much as I did.

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.

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

Shop Hop Giveaway

 

 

The Old Farmhouse Gathering team invites you to join in on their first Shop Hop Giveaway. 

 

 30 shops have donated wonderful giveaway prizes for THREE lucky winners. Each winner will receive 10 fall related gifts (chosen randomly).

The rules are simple:

       

       Go to the Old Farmhouse Gathering blog,   http://oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com/

• Sign up by leaving a comment on the giveaway post only! Let them know that you are joining in on the fun!!!
• Click on the Shop Hop graphic. You will be taken to the OFG Artisan blog.
• When you arrive at the Artisan blog, you will need to HOP from shop to shop looking at the items in their shops. Now remember, there are 30 shops that have a special giveaway item listed in their shop. So that means, you will need to hop around each shop and each item to find the special graphic.
• Once you find the item donated for the giveaway, you want to keep track of the shop as well as the item.
• When you have completed the shop hop, please submit your list of shops and their items to Lucy at farmersattic@farmersattic.com.

The Shop Hop will run from July 14th through July 22nd. This will give you plenty of time to find all the great giveaway items for your chance to win. Winners will be announced on July 24th. (Open to US and Canada residents only.)

 

Here are just three of the giveaway items that you could win.   So hurry over and get to hopping through the OFG Etsy team shops.   Good luck!

 

 

Today's Featured Shop --- Prim Chick

Today's featured shop is Prim Chick.    You will find original,  whimsical designs here from Lisa Robinson.   Her designs are also available as patterns.


Handpainted Bluebird Gourd

Handpainted Turtle Bottle Gourd

Handpainted Penquin Light Bulb Ornament

Light Bulb Chef Epattern

Be sure and visit Lisa's shop to see all that she has available for you.   http://www.etsy.com/shop/primchick

Thanks for visiting today.
Bette

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 - Let's Go on a Picnic

Lets Go On A Picnic!

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