We Have The Winners For the Topsite Ad Giveaways

Congratulations to our winners of the free 3 month topsite ad. Since we had entries for four of our topsites, we are giving away four ads today.

Etsy Topsite Winner -- Lorraine of Pie Cake Primitives.

Artfire Topsite Winner ---- Dakota Crafts

Pattern Topsite ---- Debra of Pilgrims and Pioneers Stitches

Handcrafter Blog Topsite --- Natalie of Tins and Treasures

The winners were 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

Handmade Spotlight - All Things Altered

I love altered items. Whether it be books, cards, collages I don't think I could choose a favorite. Take a peek at these gorgeous altered items I found on ArtFire.com

All Things Altered

Curated By: ewenmeprintab...

ArtFire.com

Vintage Fashion

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

Tuesday Tutorial ---- Refashioning, Old Into New

Today I am sharing some ideas for refashioning outdated garments into fresh new trendy wearables. 

Turn a sweater into an infinity scarf on Adventures In Dressmaking. 

I love this makeover of a plain denim skirt on Craftaholics Anonymous.

Learn how to take a short jacket and add some ruffles to bring it back into fashion on Two Butterflies.

And finally,  look what you can do with some old t-shirts on Tea Rose Home.

What do you have in your closet just waiting to be given new life?   

Thanks for visiting today.
Bette

Organizing - Meal Planning Ideas

Planning meals ahead of time can be a real money saver when you shop for groceries. When you receive your weekly grocery ad you can sit down and plan your meals gauged by what's on sale. Just think of the money you will save.

I found some really great meal planners that you can make and/or print. Really clever stuff here...

The first one is from www.theprojectgirl.com. She had two different versions that are available to download and print, this is one of them.

This next one is also a printable file you can download and print from www.familyfun.go.com. It' really cute.

Not interested in a printable? Do you sew? This might be the one for you. You can find out more about this one at www.littlebiggirlstudio.blogspot.com

Next is this adorable menu planning board made from a cork board. This one is nice as it could be made to match your decor. You could put sturdy magnets on the back and hang it on your fridge. You will find the instructions here www.allthingsbeautiful-charity.blogspot.com

Hopefully one of these ideas will inspire you to make your own meal planner.

Thanks for joining us today!

Deena Davis

www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Blog Party Sunday --- Show Off Your New Handmades

 It's blog party time again.  It's your time to share your handmades.  We would love to see what you have so don't hesitate to join us today.


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 at the end of this post and add your items.

And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

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