All Star Block Party #25...

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to the All Star Block Party!  Thank you so much for making our 24th party a great success.  I can't wait to see what you've been up to this week.  If you haven't seen my features, click here.  And be sure to check out the features of my co-hosts...

      Shasta @ In The Old Road

         Heather @ New House, New Home, New Life

           Meg @ Nutmeg Place

This week, I'm pleased to announce that Maria at Agape Love Designs is this week's guest co-host.  Stop by and say hello to Maria!

Maria Isabel @ Agape Love Designs

 Now the business part of the party....We ask that you be a follower to participate. 

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It's feature time....

Hi Everyone!  It's feature time again!  I was without internet access this weekend so I'm a little behind in getting this out.  I'm trying to get caught up with everything..finally.  A big thank you to everyone that linked up to our party.  It certainly wouldn't be a party without guests like you!  Thanks for making it wonderful!   

Now the hard part......picking out my favorites.  In honor of Thanksgiving, my picks are centered mainly around fall and Thanksgiving.  And as usual you guys make it very difficult each week for me to pick my favorites because there are just so many wonderful projects linked up.  Now on with the show...

 I love this bucket garland that Bonnie at Uncommon Designs created.  It is so festive!

Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs

I love the idea that Laurie at Simply Creating Home did with these Thanksgiving Scrolls.  Wonderful idea!

Laurie @ Simply Creating Home

 What a clever idea Katie at Fun Home Things has with her Thanksgiving tree.  With so many things to be thankful for..I love this idea.  Thanks for the inspiration!

Katie @ Fun Home Things

I adore this simple and lovely fall decoration that Vicki at Life In My Empty Nest created.  I think I just might have to copy this.

Vickie @ Life In My Empty Nest

 And last, but not least, the most adorable turkeys I have ever seen from Phaedra at Phaedra's Adventures.  I love 'em! 

Phaedra @ Phaedra's Adventures

Be sure to stop by and say hi.  It will definitely be worth it.  And if you've been featured, please grab a featured button.

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Thanks again for making our party a great success.  And don't forget to stop by tonight and link up to the 25th All Star Block Party!  Be sure to stop by and meet this week's guest co-host.   Thanks for stopping by.

A black stand...

Hi Everyone!  I thought I'd share with you tonight one of the custom orders I finished and delivered this week to a repeat client.  Can I just say how much I love repeat customers!  They are the best.

 This the fourth stand like this that I've made for this client. 

 It's easy to make using 1x12's and 1x4's cut down for the body and shelves. 

 I think it takes me longer to sand and paint it than it does to build it.

 I used two 1x8's for the top.  They allow for the best overhang without wasting lumber.

 And here it is finished and painted black.

A look from three sides....

...and Bo just had to get in the picture.  I delivered it Wednesday night to a very happy client.  Wednesday (yesterday) was a busy day for me.  I had to work all day, took three orders for signs, sold a mess of Christmas decorations to another repeat client and then delivered this.  Now I need to get busy working on those signs.  I hope you're having a great week too.  Thanks for stopping by.

All Star Block Party #24....

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to the All Star Block Party!  Thank you so much for making our 23nd party a great success.  I can't wait to see what you've been up to this week.  A big thank-you to Korrie @ Red Hen Home for guest co-hosting last week, stop by and check out her pick of features!  If you haven't seen my features, click here.  And be sure to check out the features of my co-hosts...

      Shasta @ In The Old Road

         Heather @ New House, New Home, New Life

           Meg @ Nutmeg Place

This week, I'm pleased to announce that Cynthia at Cloches and Lavender is this week's guest co-host.  Cynthia was to be our guest co-host a couple of weeks ago, but couldn't join in the fun due to Hurricane Sandy, so we've invited her back this week.

Check out what Cindy did with this door.  It's wonderful!

Now the business part of the party....We ask that you be a follower to participate. 

Link back to the blog that you linked up to.

Keep your links family friendly.

Only submit projects made by you.

No business pages, giveaways or link parties allowed.

We reserve the right to delete any link that does not follow these rules.

You are welcome to link up any of YOUR creations, old or new.  It can be crafts, remodels, woodworking, artwork, recipes, gardening, sewing projects...you get the idea.  We want to see what YOU'VE been working on.  Make sure that your link  is to your specific post and not your blog's main URL.  Be sure to visit some of your fellow blogger's link ups.  Then leave them some comment love.

 

 
So grab a button and show us what you've been up to.

Do you see a link that you like?  You can now share it on Twitter, Facebook or 

Pinterest with the new inLinkz link tool that we are using!  Just hover your 

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then click on the social media site of your choice.

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It's feature time....

Hi Everyone!  It's feature time again!  A big thank you to everyone that linked up to our party.  It certainly wouldn't be a party without guests like you!  Thanks for making it wonderful!   

I also want to thank Korrie from Red Hen Home for being such a gracious guest co-host.  Thanks again Korrie!   

Now the hard part......picking out my favorites.  You guys make it very difficult each week for me to pick my favorites because there are just so many wonderful projects linked up.  Now on with the show...

I have to begin with this library ladder from Amy @ While Wearing Heels.  I absolutely love this.  A great use of vertical space.  Isn't it gorgeous!  I wish my panty looked like this!  Great job Amy!

Amy @ While Hearing Heels

I still have a soft spot for all things British...one day I'll get to visit!  But in the meantime, I will just drool over this rescued trunk from Julie @ Renew, Create, Restore.  I just love the aged wood with painted top and the added wheels make it that more wonderful.  Great job!

Julie @ Renew, Create, Restore

Have I ever told you how much I love yellow?  The right shade of yellow...well I do and this is it.  It makes me smile!  I love the numbers that Terri @ Fresh Cut Flours added to the inside drawers.  LOVE IT! 

Terri @ Fresh Cut Flours

Did someone say chocolate AND peanut butter?  Julie @ White Lights On Wednesday put two of my favorite things together to make Reese's Peanut Butter Bark.  YUMMY!  I'd make some of this but then I'd eat the whole thing myself too.  So instead I will just drool over the picture on my screen....maybe I'll make it my screen saver....

Julie @ White Lights on Wednesday

Be sure to stop by and say hi.  It will definitely be worth it.  And if you've been featured, please grab a featured button.

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Thanks again for making our party a great success.  And don't forget to stop by tonight and link up to the 24th All Star Block Party!  Be sure to stop by and meet this week's guest co-host.   Thanks for stopping by.

Linkyhere Holiday Shop Hop and a Giveaway....

Hi Everyone!  Today I get the privilege of co-hosting the Holiday Shop Hop over at LinkyHere.
 

They are celebrating their 1st Birthday with giveaways all month long.  This week it is Christmas inspired gifts.  So stop by and wish them happy birthday and sign up for this weeks giveaways.

And incase you haven't heard of LinkyHere it is designed to help bloggers connect with each other through weekly posts and links. Their directory is designed to inspire you, to link up and connect with new bloggers and to grow your website and make connections.  It is run by Shasta from In the Old Road, Kimberly from A Night Owl, and Aimee from Fancy Little Things.

So be sure to stop by and check out their site, wish them happy birthday and sign up for the giveaway.  Thanks for stopping by!

Wooden stocking...

Hi Everyone!  I hope your week is going well.  I thought I'd show you one of the items I made for the fair last month that didn't sell.

This wooden stocking for your wall or front door.

I drew a stocking onto a scrap of wood and cut it out with my jigsaw.  Then I sanded it smooth.  I aged it with a mixture of vinegar and steel wool that had been aging for a few weeks on the back porch.

I added the ribbon, pip berries and greenery.

It's simple and something I hadn't done before.  But it didn't sell.  Maybe I'll have to hang it on my front door this holiday season.  Thanks for stopping by.