Tuesday Tutorial - Gorgeous Gift Tags

Is this just a gorgeous gift tag... or what?? You'll find instructions on how to make this tag and links to many many more gorgeous gift tags at www.shimelle.com

If you scroll to the bottom of the tutorial, you'll find many other tag photos... very inspiring!

Happy Wrapping!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Organize -- Storage In wasted spaces

Today I am sharing some ideas for using wasted spaces in your home.

Here is a great practical use of under cabinet space in your kitchen. Add shelves below the cabinet for items you use often.

If you have banquette seating in your kitchen, add pull-out drawers underneath for added storage.

Add built-in drawers between wall studs in your bathroom.

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.

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

Today's Featured Shop -- Incredible Threads

Today's featured shop is Incredible Thresds. Lori has a variety of handmade clothing, home decor and more in her shop.

Rustic country treetop angels

OOAK reversible tree skirt with gold lace ruffle

Little girl's prairie dress, pinafore and bonnet

 Wool gnome Santa

Be sure to visit Lori's shop to see all her handmades.   http://www.etsy.com/shop/IncredibleThreads

Thursday Giveaway Link 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. Make sure you are linking directly to your giveaway.

Family friendly giveaways only.