Tuesday Tutorial ---- Easy Pumpkins

Aren't these pretty for fall?   You will be surprised at how easy they are to make.   Find the directions here:
Martha Stewart

These were made with velvets, silk, and linens and are very elegant.   But you can make them with any type of fabric.   Just use what you have on hand.   Make them from muslin and then paint them orange.   Have fun!

Organizing - Repurposing Old Crates

I've always loved using old crates and boxes to decorate with. In my computer room, I have several that I store paper, scrapbooking supplies and misc. items. I have one in my bedroom that I use as a bookshelf and also an old milk crate holds a speaker for the tv. They're so versatile... you can use them for almost anything.

Today, I'd like to share some other ideas I found for using crates. These ideas were found on www.homemadesimple.com

For the bathroom...

For the kitchen...

How about next to the back door...

Hope you're inspired!

Thanks for stopping by.

Deena Davis

www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Blog Party Sunday -- Show Us Your Handmades

 It's blog party time.   It's your chance to show off what you are making for yourself,  for gifts, or to sell.   We want to see it all.


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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Today's Featured Shop -- The Vintage Polka Dot

Today's featured shop is  The Vintage Primitive Polka Dot.   Brenda Sanker makes wonderful folk art dolls and they are available as epatterns.


Primitive Folk Art Doll

Primitive Folk Art Halloween Pumpkin Doll

Primitive Folk Art Halloween Bunny Doll

Primitive Folk Art Snowman Doll

 Visit her shop to see more of her designs,   http://www.etsy.com/shop/thevintagepolkadot

Thursday Giveaway Link Party --- Add Your Giveaway

 Our weekly giveaway link opportunity is a way for you to share your giveaways with our readers. 


The rules are easy:
You must be a follower of our blog.

Add our logo to your blog sidebar.





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.

Family friendly giveaways only.