Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Tuesday Tutorial ---- Easy Little Bow Making

Are you bow challenged? See this cute technique for making small, perfect bows every time.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Organizing - Clever Uses for Clothespins

Ever wonder what else you can do with clothespins besides hang up laundry? I've found some clever organizational uses... take a look.

First, a shelf to hang in your kitchen to keep your aprons, towels and potholders handy. This was found at www.countryliving.com I'd love to have one in my kitchen.




How about these cute magnetic fridge clips? If you like them, there's a tutorial so you can make your own. www.angieasplund.blogspot.com



This is a great idea for keeping your threads and yarns together. See more at www.naturallydyeing.blogspot.com




The holidays are right around the corner. This is a clever idea for displaying your cards and there's still plenty of time to make it. Instructions can be found at www.janelkaden.blogspot.com


Thanks for joining us today!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.com

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Blog Party Sunday ------ Show Us What You Have Made

It's blog party time. It is your time to share what you are skilled at making with your hands. Are you a good cook, love diy projects, a professional crafter? Do you craft for your own enjoyment or like to handmake your gifts?
Show us your handmades.


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.









Friday, August 26, 2011

Today's Featured Shop ---- Paintspots and Splinters

Today's featured shop is Paintspots and Splinters.     You will find lots of adorable painted goodies here to help you get ready for the holidays.

Ginger Family



Autumn Word Block



Halloween Witch with Frog


Halloween Ghost Lollipop Holder


Be sure and visit Vicky's shop to see more of her work.   >http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintspotsnSplinters

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Giveaway Blog Party --- Add Your Giveaway

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.

Family friendly giveaways only.