Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Today's Tutorial --- Crafting With Ties

Ties are a great crafting resource.    The beautiful fabrics shine in crazy quilts.  Here are just a few things you can make with them.

This bag only takes 8 ties.   Sonya Style



Cuff Bracelet from Linda Eve.


School Bag from Craftbits.


Easter is coming up.   How about dying eggs with silk ties.   Tutorial on Monogram Momma.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Organizing - Creative Storage Ideas

Today, I'd like to share some unique storage ideas.

The first one I found is for fabric storage and it's really clever. Instructions on how to "file your fabric" can be found at... www.sewmanyways.blogspot.com


How about repurposing an egg carton to use as a drawer organizer? This idea came from www.bhg.com


This one... I LOVE! A birdcage used to hold office/craft supplies. Find out more about it at www.robomargo.com

Having a "why didn't I think of that" moment... yeah... me too. :-)

Thanks for stopping by,
Deena Davis

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Blog Party Sunday --- Show Us Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. What are you making this year? We would love to have you show us what you have for sale for the coming holidays.

You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops.

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.




Friday, January 27, 2012

Today's Featured Shop -- Primitive White House

Today I am featuring a supply shop.   Primitive White House     If you like to do altered art,  you will love these kits.  This shop has Vintage Supplies, Old Books, and Paper ephemera.


Old Blue Lady Kit


Old Lady In Love Kit




Old "Mrs. Hannah McCanley" Kit

 Vintage Baby Bonnet Kit





Be sure and visit this shop to see more vintage crafting supplies.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrimitiveWhiteHouse

Thursday, January 26, 2012

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.



Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Handmade Spotlight - Shabby Roses

What a pretty collection of vintage and handmade roses found at artfire.com



Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial ---- Craft Tables

Need some organization in your craft room.   Here are some great storage tables you can make yourself.

Cutting Table from Georgia Peachez.

 
This next one from is put together with bookcases and hollow core doors.    This is a bit big for the average craft room but I could see one made half the size.  From the Ivy Cottage Blog.


This last one has no directions but would be easy enough to put together.   An old file cabinet at one end,  porch posts on the other and topped with an old door and a piece of glass.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Organizing - Keeping Your Cords In Order

I am one of those people who can't stand having a mess of wires and cords behind the computer and tv. I have most of mine either bundled with rubber bands or those velcro ties that you can purchase. Today I found some more ideas to keep those cords more organized.


This is a clever way to label your cords so you know which one is which. Read more about it at... www.apartmenttherapy.com



How about a homemade charging station to keep all your devices organized and charged without a mess.
Find out how it's done here... www.allyou.com



Here's a way to keep those cords from falling behind the desk when they're not in use. www.apartmenttherapy.com


How about a storage box made just for your cords using empty TP rolls. They could be easily labeled and are kept neat and under control. Find more info at www.storageandglee.blogspot.com

Thanks for visiting!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Blog Party Sunday -- Show Us Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday.    It is a new year and time for crafters to regroup and organize their business for the coming months.     We would love to have you show us what you have for sale for the coming holidays.

You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops.

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.















Friday, January 20, 2012

Today's Featured Shop ---- Ragz 2 Rugs

Today's featured shop is Ragz 2 Rugs.   Janet makes rag rugs in the turn of the century style. They are thick and tightly crocheted for strength and durability.

Crocheted Marshmallow Hearts trio


Blue Denim and Yellow Oval Rug


Round Rag Rug



Pet Bed


Be sure and visit Janet's shop to see all her rugs.   http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ragz2Rugs

Thursday, January 19, 2012

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.



Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Handmade Spotlight - Share The Love

Today's Handmade Spotlight is all about the OFG etsy team's "Share The Love Celebration" which is going on through Jan. 30, 2012. If you click the banner you'll find many handmade items for Valentine's Day made by the OFG team members.


The items featured below are just a few of what the team has to offer.

$5.00

$18.50

$12.95

$4.50

$20.00

$6.50

$18.00

$14.99

$8.99

$4.95

$11.95

$18.00

$15.99

$9.95

$15.00

$26.95


Thank you for joining us today!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com