Trash to Treasure Ideas

Today I am sharing a couple of trash to treasure ideas with you.   There are no instructions but I think they are pretty self-explanatory.


This is a really unusual idea for using an old suitcase.   Add a couple of shelves and a mirror on the outside and you have a unique medicine cabinet.   It would be great for storage in any room in the house though.

I think this bookshelf would be pretty easy to put together with reclaimed wood.   It is made by a company in the UK, Relic Interiors.   

Thanks for visiting today.
Bette

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.

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Today's Featured Shop --- Old House Mercantile

Today's featured shop is Old House Mercantile.  Carmen is a home-schooling mother of eight.   The whole family contributes in some way including milking their goats for the handmade Goat's milk soap.

Goat's Milk Soap

Wedding Subway Art Sign

 Old House Kitchen Cookbook

Sewing/Craftroom Sign

Be sure and visit Carmen's shop to see all she has available for you.   http://www.etsy.com/shop/oldhousemercantile

Thursday Giveaway Link 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 Tutorials - Pumpkins

Fall is almost here and I've found some great pumpkin tutorials to share today.

The first one I found is for some cute fabric pumpkins. Aren't they adorable? The instructions can be found at www.thecottagehome.blogspot.com

Ok... really? Pumpkins made from dryer vents? Yes, REALLY!... and look how neat they are. LOVE THEM! Instructions are at www.adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com

How about some cute scrappy pumpkins? These are so cute and could be made to match any decor. Find out how it's done at www.gingercake.typepad.com

Here's a nice one that shows us how to needlefelt an adorable pumpkin. Learn how at www.themagiconions.blogspot.com

Hope you're inspired to make up some pumpkins for your fall decor. You can't tell us you don't know how after today's post. :-)

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