Blog Party Sunday -- Show Us Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday.    We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.


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 each week.

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.

<a href="http://www.byyourhands.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy110/ByYourHands/blogparty.jpg">, </a>

Recipe - Cake Mix Cookies

Let's make some cookies… the easy way. All of these cookie recipes start with a cake mix as the base and with a few added ingredients, you have delicious "home made" cookies in no time.

First we have some Strawberry Lemonade cookies, two of my favorite flavors! This recipe is from.
www.realmomkitchen.com

This recipe is from  www.food.com I've made these (more than once) and they turn out great and are a hit with the kids.

Ok… so I haven't made these yet and I honestly don't know what's holding me back. Butter pecan toffee cookies. YUM! The recipe is found at halfhourmeals.com

How about lemon-pineapple cookies? I think I have a box of lemon cake mix and I definitely have some canned pineapple, so these are also going on the "make-it" list. You can find the recipe at www.eatathomecooks.com

I don't know about you, but I'm hungry now! I think my family needs cookies. :-)
Enjoy your weekend!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.com

Today's Featured Shop -- Floriology

Today's featured shop is Floriology.    Sue specializes in flower displays.


Miniature faux flower arrangement in an enamelware cup

Wooden and faux flower hanging display

Faux flower arrangement in galvanized container

Faux flower arrangement in a birch pot

Be sure and visit Sue's new Etsy shop.   https://www.etsy.com/shop/Floriology

Witches Stitches - Pumpkin Faces

Greetings,

I just have 2 tips to post this week. With all the rain I am so behind in my orders that I am spending my time playing catch up. (Nothing dries with the rain and humid weather) So this is a quick post.

Anyway…fall is right around the corner. We will be making pumpkins and fall decorations soon, if you have not started already.

I thought I would post 2 ways I make faces for cloth pumpkins. The first is so easy. Just go to Google images and do a search for pumpkin face outline. You will find a large amount of different faces. Pick one you like that is not copy right protected, (it will say), then copy and paste it into word. You can then make it whatever size you choose. Print it out. Now cut out the eyes, nose and mouth and use it like a stencil. Trace the images you want with a pencil then remove the paper and fill it in with a sharpie marker. This way the eyes are even and you can do a few that look the same.

The other way I do the faces is “applied fabric” eyes, nose and mouth.  I cut out the shape of the features I want for the face from scrap pieces of fabric. Then I place them all on the cloth pumpkin before I start sewing to make sure they are the size I want and they all fit. It is always better to cut them a little bigger if you are not sure of your size. This way you can trim them down if needed. Then with a very simple stitch I use black thread and sew them on. This gives my pumpkin a primitive look. I have included a picture of each kind of face.

Hope this helps in your pumpkin making and talk with you all next week.
Faith

Handmade Spotlight - The Cat's Meow

Check out this great selection of handmade cats. You can view this entire treasury 

by Clicking Here, or you can click on each item to see it in greater detail.

 

Primitive Cat Makedo TheSimpleFolk $10	Primitive Halloween, Round H... CindysHomespun $5.5
Primitive Grungy Cat,201 FlowerPatchDes... $6.95	Primitive Fritz Black Cat Pr... VintageTrimmin... $20
Rug: Whimsical Cat Needs A... YellowCreekWea... $495	Primitive Folk Art Gray Flan... scaredycatprim... $8
Wood Cat Ornaments CozyExpression... $7	Paw Readings, Black Cats Wel... MoonlightPrimi... $35
Set of 3 Primitive Grungy Ca... MondaysChildPr... $14	Primitive Black Cat in Witch... CtrysideCottag... $21
Halloween Quilt Black Cat Mi... NeedlesnPinsSt... $24	Mini Bag Wall Hanging PRECUT... PennyRugsPlus $18
cij Sale Original cat painti... treehugginlovi... $120	Black Prim Kitten SewPrimitiveby... $7.5
Looking Like Fall Floss Tag,... ThePrimitiveSt... $12.75	Witch Cat Halloween Printabl... VeenasMercanti... $4

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