Recycled Crafting with Plarn

Never heard of Plarn? I have to confess I had never heard the term before either.

It is yarn you make from attaching strips of plastic bags together.   I have seen many things made with it over the years but hadn't heard the term before.
To begin with here is a tutorial on how to make plarn on Planet M Files.

People have been making rugs from them for a long time but today there are many tutorials out there to make some interesting things with it.
Learn how to crochet an Air Pot planter at Abigail's Craftshow Blog.

Make a crocheted tote bag with instructions from My Recylced Bags.

Or how about their dishcloth with a scrubbie center.  My Recycled Bags

Don't know how to crochet? How about a braided plarn rug. Learn how to make one on Handmade in the USA. 

And if you can't crochet yourself, here
are a couple of cute plarn bags for sale in Sun Creations Emporium on Etsy.

Do you use plarn? We would love to hear what you make with it.

Thanks for visiting today.
Bette Shaw
ByYourHands.com

Organized - Ready-To-Go Arts & Crafts Boxes

With school coming to a close it's time to start thinking about what we can do to keep the kids busy. 

Keeping the kids busy usually doesn't mean keeping things organized, but with this idea, you can accomplish both tasks at once.

The Mom behind this idea has it ALL figured out. She has crafty items organized in metal lunchboxes by age group and gender.  You can read all about it here. 

www.organizingyourway.net

What a smart idea and I'm sure it's one the kids will love.

Thank you for joining us.

Deena Davis

www.byyourhands.com

Blog Party Sunday, Show Us Gifts For Dads and Granddads

Since it will be Father's Day real soon, June 20, show us what you have for sale in your shops or on your website suitable for a gift for Dad or Grandpa.

I have some printables for father's day. This one is a gift card envelope and it's available in my ArtFire studio. www.ewenmeprintables.ArtFire.com

Show Us Yours:
So, now it’s YOUR turn for the party this week! What do you have listed for Father's Day?

Our guidelines:

1. Just click on the Add Your Link button below, and add your Etsy, Artfire, Blog or website url for the link.

2. Add a picture of your item.

3. If you are a blogger, please add our button to your blog and invite your readers back to join the party.

4. Family friendly items only, please.

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Handmade Sampler Giveaway ---Firecracker Kid ---DONE----

Welcome to another handmade sampler giveaway.   This giveaway is sponsored by Firecracker Kid.
www.etsy.com/shop/firecrackerkid

                         Primitive Farmhouse Soap Stand

Carol says, "This is what Tim and I do with our small leftover wood pieces. We make small woodcrafts. I'm after him all the time to make me small woodcrafts with our leftovers. It's on his "Honey Do List".

This Primitive stand for your old homemade farmhouse soaps is topped with punched copper that has been nailed on. The legs are held in place by dowels and nails. Handmade by hubby and finished by me in Ohio Cupboard Rust milk paint. Measures 5 inch x 5 inch x 1 3/4 inch.   A simple little piece that would add a lot of Primitive charm in your home."

The giveaway is for the soap stand only.  The other items in the pictures are for demonstration purposes only.

You can earn up to four entries by doing the following...

1. Visit www.etsy.com/shop/firecrackerkid and come back here and post a comment with your favorite item on the website. Be sure and leave your email address so we can contact you if you win.


2. Earn one extra entry by becoming a follower of this blog. Already a follower? Just let us know so we can give you credit.

3.  and  4. Earn TWO extra entries by posting this giveaway on your blog along with a link to this blog. Be sure and let us know you have done this.

(USA and Canada entries only, please)

The giveaway will start today, Saturday, June 5, and the winner will be announced on Friday, June 18. We will announce it here and contact you by the email address you have left. Final day to enter is Thursday, June 17, 2010.


Have fun and good luck!

We Have a Winner for the Pattern Giveaway

Congratulations to Tammy from Illinois on winning the Pattern sampler giveaway.

Meet Tammy on her blog A Primitive Place 


We would like to thank all these wonderful designers for donating their patterns to this great giveaway.
1 - www.twodancingcrows.com
2 - www.mamawscreations.com
3 - www.homespunfromtheheart.com
4 - www.catandthefiddledesigns.com
5 - www.saveourhooters.com
6 - www.myprimraggedies.net
7 - www.tennesseeridgeprimitives.com
8 - www.bettestomorrowstreasures.com
9 - www.whimsicalendeavors.blogspot.com
10 - www.snugglebugprimblessins.com



The winner was picked using the true generator on Random.org.    We want to thank all of you who took the time to enter and for all the wonderful comments.


Be sure and come back again tomorrow as we will have a new giveaway starting that you won't want to miss. 

Bette Shaw
www.ByYourHands.com