Thursday, December 13, 2012

Thursday Giveaway Party - Add your giveaway link

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, December 11, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial - Fancy Gift Wrapping

Tired of the old wrap and spiral ribbon? This video shows you how to take your gift wrapping to the next level, and add a touch of elegance to the holidays.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Before and After

I am sharing a blog with you today that has some great diy ideas.    The Friendly Home.

I love the before and after of this return air grille.
http://thefriendlyhome.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-better-looking-return-air-grille.html



Be sure and check out their projects page for more great ideas.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Blog Party Sunday -- Show Off Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. It is that time again.

The holidays are approaching quicker than we want them to.

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.






Friday, December 7, 2012

Today's Featured Shop -- Morning Mist Designs

Today's featured shop is Morning Mist Designs. Nancy specializes in making one of a kind art dolls but also has other handmades in her shop.

 Christmas Santa Doll Wreath


Santa Doll Art Doll With Teddy Bears OOAK


Santa Elf Doll


Primitive Rabbit Bunny Decorative Art Doll


Be sure and visit Nancy's shop to see all her handmades. http://www.etsy.com/shop/MorningMistDesigns