Handmade Sampler Giveaway -- Primitive Handcarved Crow Stamp DONE

Welcome to another Handmade Sampler Giveaway.    Today's giveaway is sponsored by Kristal Norton of Rags-n-Tags.

Rags-n-Tags offers original primitives and patterns by artist Kristal
Norton; as well as a few hard to find supplies such as mica flakes,
german glass glitter, and walnut ink. But, Kristal's latest adventure
in crafting is hand carved stamps. These stamps are a great way to add
a personal touch to all your crafts since they are hand carved, not
reproduced by machine. The thick linoleum that is used provides a
great surface for stamping and can be manipulated around many surfaces
since it doesn't need to be mounted. So they're cute, compact, one of
a kind, and versatile!

This giveaway is a Primitive Crow Stamp hand carved just for you! The
image measures about 2" wide, and 1" tall.

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

1. Visit Kristal's website,   http://www.rags-n-tags.com  and come back here and post a comment with your favorite item on her 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. Earn an extra entry by posting this giveaway on your blog along with a link to this blog. Be sure and let us know you have done this.

The giveaway will start today, Saturday, Sept. 18.   The last day to enter will be Oct. 7, 2010 and the winner will be announced on Oct. 8, 2010.    We will announce it here and contact you by the email address you have left.

Have fun and good luck!

Would you like to sponsor a giveaway?  Are you interested in promoting your store or blog.   If so, just email us. 

We would be happy to send you the details. byyourhandsblog@gmail.com

We Have a Winner for the Sock Basket

Congratulations to  Lucy Galgano of PA on winning the Sock Basket from Handmade By Bette.

 You can meet Lucy on her blog at  http://farmersattic.blogspot.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, we will have a new giveaway starting that you won't want to miss.

Would you like to be a sponsor for one of the giveaways on our blog?   It is a great way to get your craft business noticed.    For information email us at byyourhandsblog@gmail.com

Welcome To My Studio --- Allisbright Crafts

Today's guest poster is Pat C of  Allisbright Crafts.   You can visit Pat's shop here:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Allisbright


Hi,  I would like to share what my creative space looks like.  Please click on the pictures for a better view.   This is the view from the doorway.

This area is where I cut my fabric and press.  My dear husband made the top for the cabinet and I have to tell you that most of my furniture didn't cost me a thing.  My husband was able to pick up the cabinets and shelves at different locations where they do renovations and throw out the pieces.  He's always on the look out for pieces that I might be able to use.

As you can see - I love fabric!  That is just part of it - I have a nice little stash in the closet!

My husband built me the book shelf - which I use for a catch all!  I have a wonderful husband!

This is what I'm working on. Those are stitched ornaments for my craft show in the fall.  My goal is to make 12 per week this month and so far I'm keeping that goal.

Well there you have it, my little get away where I turn on my IPod and listen to some of my favorite music and sew, sew away.  Or I take out my tablet and design some stitchery or wool projects.

Oh, and one last thing.  I'll let you in a little secret - my craft room is not always this neat.  When I start working on two or three projects at a time or if I'm crunching to get things done for the craft show - watch out - my room can look like a whirl wind came by!

I hope you enjoyed viewing my room  - have a great day!  Blessings to all.

PatC
http://www.allisbrightcrafts.blogspot.com/

Handmade Spotlight - Everyone Loves Jack

Today, we're featuring an awesome collection of Jack-O-Lanterns found on ArtFire.com These cute jacks come in all shapes and sizes... just like the real ones.

Everyone Loves Jack

Curated By: ewenmeprintab...

ArtFire.com

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


If you're a member of ArtFire.com and would like some extra promotion for your shop, please join our brand new topsite, top100artfireshops.gotop100.com It's simple to join, just register, add your banner and you're done.

Tuesday Tutorial - Headbands

I happened to come across several headband tutorials that I thought were really pretty this week.     Wouldn't your daughter love to go off to school wearing one of these that you made for her?

This Victorian Lace and Pearl headband tutorial is on Little Miss Momma blog.

This one is really unique.   Combines two fashion trends,  zippers and headbands.   Tutorial on I Love To Create.

Big flowers seem to be all over today.   Look at this cutie in her flower headband.   Directions for assembling this easy headband are found on Mama Loves Papa blog.

Here is a basic headband that is reversible.   Tutorial on KC Quilts blog.

Here's a crocheted headband that I thought was real cute.   Tutorial on Cut Out and Keep.

And finally,  here is a knitted headband from Peace, Love and Crafts.

Hope you enjoyed your visit today.
Bette
www.byyourhands.com