With the new year comes renewed business plans for the handmade crafter. That usually includes advertising for your business.
Our new giveaway is for a three month paid ad on one of our topsites.
There will be three ads given away, one for each of three of our topsites, and the giveaway is open to everyone who has an online shop or a crafting blog.
Rules to Enter:
1. You must be a follower of this blog.
2. Leave a comment letting us know which topsite you would like your ad to be on if you win.
Here is the list of our topsites. All topsites have free banner advertising so feel free to join and add your banner to any of them you are eligible to join.
For Etsy Shops:
http://top100etsyshops.gotop100.com/
For Artfire Shops:
http://top100artfireshops.gotop100.com/
For Crafting Bloggers:
http://top100handcrafterblogs.gotop100.com/
For Printables, Web Designers, Scrapbookers:
http://topprintablesandgraphicssites.gotop100.com/
For Pattern Designers and Sellers
http://top100patternsites.gotop100.com/
The giveaway will start today, Saturday, January 22, 2011, and the winner will be announced on Friday, February 11, 2011 . We will announce it here and contact you by the email address you have left. Final day to enter is Thursday, February 10, 2011.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
We Have A Winner For the Purse Giveaway
Congratulations to Deb of Paxton Valley Folk Art from Canada on winning the purse from Bette of Handmade By Bette.
Meet Deb on her blog, http://paxtonvalleyfolkart.blogspot.com/
The winner was picked using the true random number generator on Random.org. We want to thank ALL of you who took the time to enter and for all the wonderful comments.
Meet Deb on her blog, http://paxtonvalleyfolkart.blogspot.com/
The winner was picked using the true random number generator on Random.org. We want to thank ALL of you who took the time to enter and for all the wonderful comments.
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
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Today's Featured Artist --- Teresa's Prim Treasures
Today's featured artist is Teresa Miller of Teresa's Prim Treasures.
Tell us a little about you?
I'm married to Jeff and a mother to 3 wonderful children..... Stephanie is married with a son and a daughter.... Brittany is married with 2 sons and a daughter.... JC is a Junior in college! I love being a grammy!
I've lived all my life in rural PA...... grew up about 1 1/2 hours North of where I have lived for the last 22 years. My hobbies are crafting, rug hooking and I love to cook!
I've lived all my life in rural PA...... grew up about 1 1/2 hours North of where I have lived for the last 22 years. My hobbies are crafting, rug hooking and I love to cook!
How long have you been in business?
I have been crafting since 1989!
How did you get started?
I started out making Amish dolls for a local gift shop.... then expanded into the dressed bunnies (remember those back in the early 90's?) I had 3 small children and I wanted to stay at home with them so this was a way for me to have some spending money!
A few years later I started setting up at craft shows and was soooooooooo excited to have others buying my creations! In 1996 I opened a website and doors have really opened since that!!! I've met so many wonderful ladies over the years!
A few years later I started setting up at craft shows and was soooooooooo excited to have others buying my creations! In 1996 I opened a website and doors have really opened since that!!! I've met so many wonderful ladies over the years!
What is involved in making your craft?
When it comes to the wood products.... the hardest thing is getting my husband to the woodshop! LOL He will only make the item for me.........I then need to do the sanding, painting and staining! He will help me with hinges and knobs when it comes time to put things together! I'm not good at that! I usually only do the wood items during the warm months because I have no heated workshop with ventilation!
I use purchased patterns for sewing and some I have created myself! When I decide to make something I never do just one! I find it easier to create in multiples! I may take a day and trace patterns onto the fabric, next day do the sewing so I have the items to cut out and turn when I set down in the evenings after dinner (and my husband thinks I'm spending time with him)LOL!
I also like to do the stuffing in the evenings which can be done while watching TV. Next day I will put together, paint and finish up what needs done!
When I get tired of sewing I will take a few days to do some detailed painting! I'm not an artist but do enjoy using some simple painting patterns that others have drawn.
I love shopping for fabric which is a very important part of creating the perfect sewing item! Nothing like finding that perfect print for a bonnet and finishing it off to look old and well used!
What is your favorite thing to make?
I really do so many different things but right now my most favorite thing to make involves wool appliques! I love to make penny rugs and other wool appliqued items like my cell phone/camera/IPod sleeves! I can't get enough of them right now!
Do you have set hours to work?
I don't really have set hours to work! I do find myself crafting everyday though! My evenings are spent doing the hand work like stitchery's and working with wool appliques.
What are your future plans for your business?
To continue to grow online and also start having an open house in the Fall. My husband is hoping to retire in a couple of years which will mean more wood products year round.
What does handcrafting mean to you?
Handcrafting to me means being able to create a work of art in your own style! Producing a "treasure" that will last a lifetime!
Where do you sell your crafts at? Online and Craft shows here in PA.
ETSY http://www.teresasprimtreasures.etsy.com
Website http://www.teresasprimitivetreasures.comBlog http://www.teresasprimtreasures.blogspot.com
July 9, 2011 Caledonia Start Park Arts and Craft Show, Fayetteville, PA
August 13, 2011 Lititz Rotary Club Arts and Craft Show, Lititz, PA
August 27, 2011 Shippensburg Corn Festival, Shippensburg, PA
October 8, 2011 Hartslog Days, Alexandria, PA
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Handmade Spotlight - There's a Pattern Here
You'll find a nice array of primitive patterns here.
Most are in pdf format, so you could be well on your way to creating something primtastic today.
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Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday Tutorial ---- Car Visor Cd Holder
We all can use some organization in our lives. Clutter can be very stressful. My tutorial for today is a great way to keep your CD's organized in your car. It is very easy and quick to make.
Car Visor CD Holder
Supplies
You will need:
2 pieces of fabric, 13 inches long by 6 inches wide (Choose any colors you like. This is a great project for leftover scraps of fabric.)
1 piece of cotton batting 13 inches long by 6 inches wide
8 pieces of fabric, 8 inches long by 6 inches wide
2 pieces of fabric 2 inches wide x 19 inches long
2 - 6 inch pieces of elastic, 1/2 inch wide
Some matching 1/2 inch double fold bias tape
Thread
Directions:
1. Place one of the 13 x 6 pieces of fabric on the batting, right side up and stitch together all around the outside edge. This is the front base of the holder.
2. Take the 8 - 6 in. x 8 in. pieces of fabric and fold them in half. These are your CD pockets. Topstitch across the 6 inch folded edge on each of them.
3. Next you will start sewing these pieces one at a time to the front base. Place the first piece one inch down from the top. Stitch down the side, across the open edge bottom and up the other side. It is a good idea to zig zag the bottom edge to keep the fabric from fraying as it isn't hemmed.
4. Add the next piece one inch below the first pocket.
5. Continue adding the rest of the pockets the same way.
6. Take the 2 in. x 19 in. pieces of strap fabric and fold them over. Stitch down the length in a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Turn them right side out. It you don't have a tube turner you can attach a safety pin to one end of the fabric and pull it through to the other end.
7.. Attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic.
8. Start pulling it through the tube until you reach the end of the elastic. Stitch across this end a couple of times to secure the elastic and fabric end.
9. Continue to gather the tube onto the elastic until you reach the other end. Stitch across this end a couple of time to secure the elastic and fabric together.
10. Pin the straps to the back fabric, 3 inches in from each side. Stitch across each end of the elastic to secure it to the fabric.
11. Now lay this piece right side up on the back of the front base. Stitch the two pieces together all around the outside edge.
12. And finally, take the bias tape and enclose the edge of the holder inside it. Stitch the bias tape all around the edge of the holder, slightly rounding the corners as you sew around. When you get to the end, cut the bias tape, leaving an extra inch. Fold the edge under 1/4 inch and finish sewing the seam and you are all done.
Finished Front
Finished Back
Now you are ready to slide it over your visor and fill it with your CD's.
Hope you enjoyed my tutorial today and find it useful.
Bette
Car Visor CD Holder
Supplies
2 pieces of fabric, 13 inches long by 6 inches wide (Choose any colors you like. This is a great project for leftover scraps of fabric.)
1 piece of cotton batting 13 inches long by 6 inches wide
8 pieces of fabric, 8 inches long by 6 inches wide
2 pieces of fabric 2 inches wide x 19 inches long
2 - 6 inch pieces of elastic, 1/2 inch wide
Some matching 1/2 inch double fold bias tape
Thread
Directions:
1. Place one of the 13 x 6 pieces of fabric on the batting, right side up and stitch together all around the outside edge. This is the front base of the holder.
3. Next you will start sewing these pieces one at a time to the front base. Place the first piece one inch down from the top. Stitch down the side, across the open edge bottom and up the other side. It is a good idea to zig zag the bottom edge to keep the fabric from fraying as it isn't hemmed.
Finished Front
Hope you enjoyed my tutorial today and find it useful.
Bette
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