Friday, February 15, 2013

Today's Featured Shop --- Lamp Goods

Today's featured shop is Lamp Goods.     Jann designs lighting fixtures from vintage objects.  I love the lights made from the mason jars.



Vintage Mason PINT Jar CEILING LIGHT Trio


Vintage Clear Mason Jar CHANDELIER Created NEW


Cary's Mill V. Clear Holophane PENDANT Light with BULB





 Auburn Port. Industrial Cage CEILING LIGHT with Edison Bulb

 Be sure and visit Jann's shop to see all her handmade lamps.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/LampGoods

Thursday, February 14, 2013

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.






Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Clever Ideas - Repurposing Old Clothes

I need to make a trip to the Salvation Army to drop off some unwanted and unneeded clothing, but before I do, I think I'll take a second look at what I'm donating first.

Just look at the ideas of things you can make by repurposing clothes...




A coin purse made from a man's shirt cuff. I wonder if my cell phone would fit in there? Hmm, might be a great thing to stash your tampons in too. You'll find instructions here... www.cfabbridesigns.com





How about turning Mom's old t-shirt into a daughter's swimsuit cover-up. This is so cute and looks very easy. Find complete instructions at www.themotherhuddle.com





They're turned old jeans into a cute skirt at www.burdastyle.com





I love this one... old jeans made into a cute apron. Instructions can be found at blog.betzwhite.com

Hope you've found some inspiration!
Deena Davis

Monday, February 11, 2013

Organize - Closet Tips

I have a couple of great tips from Martha Stewart to share today.

 I love this idea of turning a shelf upside down so that the brackets become dividers.




Add some pegboard to your closet walls for extra storage.



Sunday, February 10, 2013

Blog Party Sunday -- Show off your handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. What are you making for the holidays and spring? We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.

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.