November Craft a Long Winner Is:

Morgan from Morgan's Gift Boutique!!

Congrats!!

Check out her shop for some unique, original and custom hand painted glasses!~~Amy

November Craft a Long Challenge!

Hi all! This month's theme, was, of course, "Be Thankful"! Our artisans came together with a few items, and we'd love you to vote for the item you feel best fits the theme and you like best!! You may vote for more than one item!
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Breast Cancer Folder Fridge Magnet from Brenda at CuteLookNFood2Boot
"Thankful that my sister, friends and other family members have survived breast cancer. And looking forward to the day we are thankful there is a cure!"

Hand Painted Glasses from Morgan 
who is thankful for all educators!!

Hand picked and Canned yummies from Emily of GreenBoot
who's thankful for a friend who shares their bounty!

Hand Dyed Scarf from Wendy of SplendiferousFiber
Thankful for trees and nature, her artistic inspiration..

Gratitude Journal from Kathy of Kathy Maximo Designs

Photography from Amy of Mama's Little Monkeys/BadgeReels/MicroMops
"I am thankful for Crafts, Supplies, and Black and Gold!"

August Craft a Long Voting Time!

It's time to vote!! We took part of the summer off from our Craft a Long challenges, but we're back!!

This month's theme is Southern Living. Please vote in the poll on the side bar with the item you feel best symbolizes Southern Living. Voting ends August 25th! Thanks!!
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Southern Style-Southern Flair from ChloeBoutique

Classy crystal rhinestone Fleur de Lis earrings; so pretty and can be worn with a dressy outfit, or everyday jeans! Show your Southern Living and Louisiana Pride with these sparkly Fleur de Lis!

Cajun Crawfish Handpainted Scarf from SplendiferousFiber

Carry some Cajun flair with you when you wear this 100% silk hand painted scarf. Shades of watery blues and greens set off the metallic scarlet crawdads, hand overprinted with original design crawfish stamps. 10.5 x 59 inches, hand washable in mild soap; please do not soak; air dry.

Fleur de Lis Keychain from Etco
Beautiful verdigris patina brass Fleur De Lis keychain

Fleur De Lis Kitchen set by QuibbyMade

Bag holder and matching dish towels

LSU Inspired Fridge Folder Magnet-Geaux Tigers from CuteLootNFood2Boot

Southern Living means being an LSU tiger fan!! This 4-1/2" x 6" folder has gusseted sides and a magnetic backing. It looks very cool on the fridge or file cabinet, and is the perfect size to hold recipes, coupons, photos . . . better yet, LSU football season tickets!!

Ceramic Fleur De Lis Pendant from Hurricane Pottery

Rosenberg's Glass Tile Necklace from Mama's Little Monkeys

1825 Tuuuuuulane. It's ingrained in our brains in New Orleans!

LSU Coffee/Tea Sleeve by BabyDeary

Use this coffee/tea sleeve to wrap around your drink to enjoy it to the fullest!!

Thanks and get to voting!!! :)

Time to Vote for the May Craft a Long!!

Whoops, we haven't posted in awhile!! Spring has sprung, is over and it's hot and sweaty here!
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Louisiana residents affected by the flooding from the rising Mississippi River. Our members are considering donating a % of our charity funds from our Etsy shop to help those affected by the floods. We'll let you know what we decide.

~~ For now it's time to vote in the Craft a Long! This month...despite the lack of rain, our theme is Flowers and Greenery! Here's what lovely work our members have!
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Forest Floor Handpainted Silk Scarf from Splendiferous Fiber.

13 x 70, 100% silk scarf is handpainted, sunprinted, and hand overprinted with pearlized blue and turquoise leaves, and speckled with metallic gold. Large size perfect for neck, waist or as a light wrap. One of a Kind.
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Garden Earrings from etco

Pretty Czech Glass Rose Bell Flowers hang from an antiqued brass flower connectors. They dangle from an antiqued brass leverback ear wires.
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Raggy Flower Applique Ruffle T Shirt Set from Embellished Bayou

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From CuteLootnFood2Boot
My take on "flour and greenery" with a recipe for Seafood Fettuccini and folder made of recycled card stock. A little all-purpose flour, green onions, green parsley. Well you get the idea!

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Foxglove Art Print from DitsyGypsy.

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Topiary Custom Throw 60"x90" from Pamela's Custom Creations

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Blue Ceramic Wall Vase from Hurricane Pottery
Handbuilt, ceramic vase in royal blue with copper wire wrapped to form a hanger and, in front, a bow

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Spring Dresses with Yo Yo Flowers from Vivy's Closet

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Floral Pincushion with Fabric Covered Button from Destash City
Keep your pins and needles in one place and in style with this cute pincushion!

Thanks for voting!!!

April Craft a Long Winner is...........

CuteLootnFood2Boot!!! Congrats Brenda and happy Spring everyone!!! Stay tuned for our May Craft a Long!!
Her fridge folder magnet won! I have one and its adorable!

~~Amy

March Craft a Long Winner is...........

CuteLootnFood2Boot Congratulations Brenda! Your beautiful spring gift tags won with 47% of the votes!! Congrats! Third month in a row!!!

Be sure to check out Brenda's awesome work!

March Craft a Long Voting Begins!

Hi all! This month's theme is "Happy Spring". What is a Craft a Long? Each month our members are challenged  to submit items they've made (or vintage items they find) that fit the current month's theme. Then our readers vote on their faves!

Happy Spring all from Handmade Louisiana!! You may vote for more than one item and voting ends in one week!

Dance Tote from Splendiferous Fiber

Cute hot pink ballet terms and ballerinas print with coordinating white ball fringe and and sassy pink and lime green print trim. A unique gift for a little (or big) dancer!

Spring Pink Check Dress w/YoYo Flowers from Vivy's Closet

Happy Spring Ponytails from Mama's Little Monkeys
Fun flower ponytails for your little or big girl!

The Rose Hair Garland from Trapped in Time Designs

hand knit backing with felt flower detailing

Happy Spring Happy Everything! gift tags from CuteLootnFood2Boot

Pink Floral Frame by Embellished Bayou

 

Spring Green Jewelry Dish - Pottery from Hurricane Pottery
The color of Granny Smith apples glazes this small stoneware dish, while a tiny white Bunny leaves a pink egg. Is he the Easter Bunny? Shhhh, We can't tell. This little dish is an adorable place to put your rings or ear rings; use it next to the sink or by your bed. Hand Thrown stoneware dish; hand built bunny rabbit, too.

Plaid Altered Clothespins or Magnets from MicroMops

Spring means picnics, which these plaid clothespins remind me of! Use these clothespins to keep your bags closed, or to hang your laundry in the fresh spring air!

Yellow Rose in Spring by FunckyLove

Thanks to all who entered! Time to vote!!

Craft a Long Winner is...........

BrendsSWhite again!!! Congratulations Brenda! Your beautiful bookmarks won with 31% of the votes!! Congrats!

Be sure to check out Brenda's awesome work!

January Craft-A-Long---Time to Vote!!

January's theme is "New Beginnings". Please choose your favorite item that best fits this theme in the poll on the left hand sidebar. Thanks to all who entered!

In the kitchen cupcake towels by Baby Deary

These are towels that can be used anywhere, especially in the kitchen! The crocheted butterfly pins give the cupcakes such a new beginning feeling! When I think of butterflies, I think of this quote: "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, he became a butterfly!" I have had many people buy the cupcakes as gifts for housewarming & engagement parties! Here's to new beginnings!

White Snow Balls from Chloe Boutique

White is a sign of New...and it's the Beginning of Winter so bring on some snow! 

Nesting - Signed, Open Edition Print from SlmChance
Little blue speckled eggs nesting, preparing for their new beginning. Print of original watercolor painting

Disco Granny Baby Afghan from Naturegirl17s 
Pretty pinks, blues and white unordinary crocheted granny squares

Bookmarks from BrendaSWhite 
Should birdie stay in the nest or explore a new beginning in the bird house? 

Heart Bracelet...New Love..New Beginning from Etco. 
A beautiful antique brass heart charm (28x22mm) is combined with antique brass chain. A small lobster clasp closes the bracelet. All findings are nickel and lead free 

Are You Going My Way? from DitsyGypsy 
I'm ready for my new beginning! Are you going my way? 

Welcome Sign from Embellished Bayou 
I gave this antique ceiling tile a new beginning by turning it into a door hanger. Welcome 2011! 

Wetlands Pitcher from Hurricane Pottery  
Hand thrown stoneware pitcher, thrown by my husband, with "wetlands" slip details and handle applied by me. I chose the glaze combinations and he mixed and applied the glazes. (The swamp colored glaze flows around the grassy slip details.) Not a new beginning for us really, but hopefully the wetlands will be growing and making new beginnings this spring! 

Sunrise Hand Dyed Shaw from Splendiferous Fiber
Every new day begins with a sunrise

Spring is around the corner from Vivy's Closet

Wrap dress in green, blue, and brown.

Snow Dove from Dusty Oak Ornaments

This beautiful snowy white dove represents peace and new beginnings. I crafted the ornaments using sheer organza ribbons and a unique lacy trim. The bow is made with matching blue and iridescent ribbon, golden leaves and snow kissed branches. Celebrate January by placing this lovely ornament on an ornament stand and displaying it on your desk or tabletop. 

Saints Fleur De Lis Scarf from CatStraight

Rust Elephants from Rachel's Original Art

Krewe of Cute from Magnolia's Boutique

Welcome Spring from Karen's Klayworks
Ceramic lightweight disc can be worn as a brooch or with a magnet attached brighten a fridge or file cabinet- your choice

Thanks for voting!