Today I am sharing some nifty ideas on what to do with old shutters.
I love this first idea from She's Smart.
The shutter is side ways, add decorative brackets and a shelf across the top and hooks on the bottom. Great for an entry way.
Here is an unusual use for shutters. Learn how to make an earring holder on Eating, Etc.
Make a plant stand out of them. Instructions on Ehow.
Here is an altered art note holder from Altered Artworks.
Then of course you can always restore them and use them indoors,
or outdoors.
Thanks for visiting today.
Bette
www.byyourhands.com
Friday, September 10, 2010
Trash to Treasure --- Shutters
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Today's Featured Artists --- The Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy Team
Today's featured artist is actually a group of artists that belong to an Etsy team, The Old Farmhouse Gathering.
It is a talented, professional group of artisans who create everything from Primitive to Shabby Chic, with an old fashioned flair!
Here is just a small sampling of some of the team's handmade items you can find on Etsy.
Beautiful hand painting from the Fox Glove Folkart shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/foxglovefolkart
Adorable handmade mice from the Warmth shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/Warmth
Awesome handmade wood furnishings from the Firecracker Kid shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/firecrackerkid
Lovely handwoven baskets made by Rose. http://www.etsy.com/shop/basketsbyrose
The OFG Team is having a Halloween celebration on Etsy right now. Just search HCOFG under handmade on Etsy to see all the wonderful items for sale.
Here is a treasury I put together of some of the items in the celebration. If you click on a picture it will take you to that artist's shop.
The Old Farmhouse Gathering will soon be having their annual Holiday Gift Basket giveaway. Details will be available on the team blog in a few weeks.
http://oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com
You can visit most of the individual shops on the OFG Artisan Blog.
http://oldfarmhousegatheringartisans.blogspot.com/
There is also the team cooking blog with recipes from the members.
http://oldfarmhousecooking.blogspot.com/
Thanks for visiting today.
Bette
www.byyourhands.com
It is a talented, professional group of artisans who create everything from Primitive to Shabby Chic, with an old fashioned flair!
Here is just a small sampling of some of the team's handmade items you can find on Etsy.
Beautiful hand painting from the Fox Glove Folkart shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/foxglovefolkart
Adorable handmade mice from the Warmth shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/Warmth
Awesome handmade wood furnishings from the Firecracker Kid shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/firecrackerkid
Lovely handwoven baskets made by Rose. http://www.etsy.com/shop/basketsbyrose
The OFG Team is having a Halloween celebration on Etsy right now. Just search HCOFG under handmade on Etsy to see all the wonderful items for sale.
Here is a treasury I put together of some of the items in the celebration. If you click on a picture it will take you to that artist's shop.
'Halloween Celebration' by HandmadeByBette
Generated using Treasury HTML code generator by Whale Shark Websites.
Some places to find the Old Farmhouse Gathering.The Old Farmhouse Gathering will soon be having their annual Holiday Gift Basket giveaway. Details will be available on the team blog in a few weeks.
http://oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com
You can visit most of the individual shops on the OFG Artisan Blog.
http://oldfarmhousegatheringartisans.blogspot.com/
There is also the team cooking blog with recipes from the members.
http://oldfarmhousecooking.blogspot.com/
Thanks for visiting today.
Bette
www.byyourhands.com
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
It's Kinda Corny...
For today's handmade spotlight I'm featuring candy corn... but it's not your traditional candy corn. Enjoy!!
'It's Kinda Corny...' by ewenmeprintables
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday Tutorial - Pets
Do you sew for your pets? Pet products can be very expensive and this is a good way to save a little money and pamper our furry family members.
How about learning to make a collar and leash. This tutorial is by Sew 4 Home.
Here is a cute dog bed tutorial on BHG.
Having 5 cats I know that litter boxes can be a real problem sometimes. Here is one you can make yourself from a rubbermaid container. Use it with or without a cover on it. Pet Project Blog
Look at this unusual cat bed made from a couple of carpet samples. It looks super simple to make. I can see my cats having a great time scratching on this!
And lastly, here is a cat toy I drew up. Download the pattern HERE.
Cut the fish from doubled fabric and sew around in a 1/4 inch seam, leaving a small opening in the tail.
Clip the curves and turn right side out. Stuff with fiberfill and add some catnip in the middle. Stitch the opening closed.
You could also sew a piece of jute in the seam and tie it to a stick and play with your cats with it. I know my cats love trying to catch anything you dangle in front of them.
Thanks for visiting today.
Bette Shaw
www.byyourhands.com
How about learning to make a collar and leash. This tutorial is by Sew 4 Home.
Here is a cute dog bed tutorial on BHG.
Having 5 cats I know that litter boxes can be a real problem sometimes. Here is one you can make yourself from a rubbermaid container. Use it with or without a cover on it. Pet Project Blog
Look at this unusual cat bed made from a couple of carpet samples. It looks super simple to make. I can see my cats having a great time scratching on this!
And lastly, here is a cat toy I drew up. Download the pattern HERE.
Cut the fish from doubled fabric and sew around in a 1/4 inch seam, leaving a small opening in the tail.
Clip the curves and turn right side out. Stuff with fiberfill and add some catnip in the middle. Stitch the opening closed.
You could also sew a piece of jute in the seam and tie it to a stick and play with your cats with it. I know my cats love trying to catch anything you dangle in front of them.
Thanks for visiting today.
Bette Shaw
www.byyourhands.com
Labels:
do it yourself,
dog collar,
dog leash,
pet beds,
pet toy,
tutorial
Monday, September 6, 2010
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