Handmade Spotlight - Star Struck

What an awesome grouping of star items made by members of the OFG Etsy Team. To get a closer look at these items, CLICK HERE.

Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Garden Art

Now that we have the tools for our gardens and know how to plan them, we now need some art for our gardens. Garden art always adds something special to our gardens and I always enjoy looking in all the nooks and grannies of a garden to see all the neat fixtures. 

Here are some "finds" that I found from the wonderful stops on Etsy.


Every flower garden needs some daisies and EarthStudioMetalArt has this great rust metal daisy. Would look great in a southwest garden. 

Patty at PatsGardenArt has these cute metal garden flowers and I love all the colors. These flowers would fit into the garden area pretty good. 

Now....every garden should have bumble bees in them. Bumble bees are a gardens friend and helps all the plants grow and pollinate. MyGardenGoddess has these cute stepping stones for your garden. Just add them in your garden and follow the path....

So you can remember what you planted where in your vegetable garden why not use these garden markers from FromArtisansHands. I sure could use these because before the veggies come up I can't remember what the rows have in them and I love the colors of these markers. :)

And last but not least.....every gardens "good luck" charm....the ladybug. When I was a child my grandmother use to tell me that ladybugs were good luck to have in your garden so why not put this ladybug from LANDDelements in your garden to bring good luck to it. :)

Now you can get busy planning your gardens, planting your gardens and add "goodies" to your gardens. 

Good luck with your gardens and have fun!:)

Colleen :)

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Tea Time

May flowers are blooming and that means time for tea in the garden!  Whether you are planning a party for 20 or tea for one, these Etsy up-cyclers offer up inspiration.

Raise a pinky with vintage tea cups!  Delicate patterns and spring colors liven up any social setting.  Start your shopping with these lovelies from Retroburgh and browse around this shop for the perfect pop of kitschy color.

 Fill those cups with herbal teas from KyraBotanica. Flowers and herbs crafted in to fine teas, body sprays, and all natural salves.  Mother Nature smiles on those who up-cycle her creations and  KyraBotanica has the perfect gift for every summer birthday girl.

Tea towels become conversation starters when they're hand-crafted by JensNextChance.  Vibrant embroidered remnants combine to form stunning new cloths as bright as a May garden bouquet.  Visit this Etsy shop for the next wave of cottage chic!

No tea party is complete without that flirty dress.  Custom tailor a perfect fit with vintage patterns from AdeleBeeAnnPatterns.  With a wide style selection dating as far back as the 1920's, this shop has couture covered.

For more fabulous tea party finds search upcycled tea on Etsy.

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Blog Party Sunday - Show Us What You're Making

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are making.

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 each week.
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 - Just The Cute Stuff

May is National Scrapbooking Month and to celebrate I'll be sharing some great paper crafting shops all month long. Today's featured shop is JustTheCuteStuff.

If you are looking for the perfect party favors, matching cupcake toppers or bottlecap items Just The Cute Stuff is the place to be!

Here are a few featured items...

Soccer Candy Stix Tubes

Owl  Cupcake Toppers

 

Personalized Cupcake Bottlecap Necklace 

 

Bookmark Kindergarten Graduation 

 

 Thanks for joining us today and be sure to stop by and visit JustTheCuteStuff.