Sponsor Spotlight on Muddy Puppys

Do you have a dog? Well, I think he needs a treat! Take a look at these yummy all natural gourmet dog treats from Muddy Puppys.

Your puppy needs an Easter basket right? She'll love these.

 

Or treat your special pet anytime! Lots of great stuff for your puppy. Go shopping at Muddy Puppys today! Your dog will love you for it!

The Macrame Project

The Macrame Project is facilitated by the Eden Rose Foundation and 100% of the proceeds benefit the communities of Ecuador. 

The same people who make the macrame products on the site benefit the people directly.

 Beautiful handmade bracelets in several styles can be found in their online shop.

 Go shopping and show your support.

Inspire Me Monday! Leap Year!

Have you ever tried to explain Leap Year to a child? My four-year old sense of time is made of events. Which class she has on which day not days of a week. I tried last night to explain to her leap year and leap day and she looked at me like I was nuts. 

Anyway, enjoy your extra day! I hope you craft something great!

Also, I would love to have a few guest bloggers lined up for the next couple of months. If you would be interested send me an email at singingthreelittlebirds@gmail.com.

Looking for sponsors too. I love writing about handmade businesses and would love to work with you on getting your business more exposure. Click here to learn about advertising options.  

Now on to the features...

This is a great post from Brown Paper Packages. I love these roman shades and would love to have the patience for a project like this. I have a few narrow windows in our old house and they need something custom like this.

 

Loving these fabric carrots and scrap garland from Inspired Honey Bee. I need to take down the Valentine's decorations! This has inspired me to think spring.

These are great from The Moody Fashionista! We go through a ton of band-aids in our house!

 

Facebook Fun!

Head on over to my Facebook page today! 

Why?

I want to get to know my followers... 

So, stop by and let's connect.
Leave me a comment with your website or blog and I'll be sure to visit. 

2012 Challenge Project Four continued

Well, it took a few weeks but I finally finished my daughter's skirt. It was a pain in the butt and I'm not sure I will ever do another ruffle skirt again. 

 

 The base of this skirt is the bottom of a tee shirt. I folded the top down and that became the waist band. That did make it pretty simple. 

She seems to like it but I don't think this smile can make up for all the pinning and pressing. Well, maybe...she's pretty darn cute.

Inspire Me Monday: Bad day!

My poor little guy fell at the play place at Chik-Fil-A. I heard the bang of his head hitting the play structure and then his scream that the whole restaurant heard. I swooped him up to comfort him and after a minute assessed the damage. He had the biggest goose egg over his eye that I have ever seen. I was by myself with the kids. My husband, a nurse, is level headed in these situations. I am the comfort parent. He is the one who deals with the blood and bumps. 

Before I had a chance to break down and truly panic, three mothers, (THREE!), came to my rescue. Two run to get ice for his head. One, who happened to also be a nurse, checked out his head and comforted my daughter (who was upset about our abrupt retreat from the play place). They gathered our shoes and coats and even fetched balloons for both my kids. I was so grateful! I could not say Thank you enough times!

Anyway, I need a little cheering up after last night. 

This morning, Dashiell's eye is blue and he can only open it half way but he is happy and playing and watching his favorite shows. 

I hope you are all having a great weekend and have lots to inspire me today!

 

Craft Geek linked up these lovely Fleece Ear Warmers

Loving this Nature Inspired Art from Pinwheels and Peonies 

 

 These are so cute from A Creative Cookie

I also wanted to mention or bring your attention to the lack of "rules" for my linky party. Truth is if it is inspiring link it up. I truly don't care if you link back or if you link up something you sale. If you have a great item in your etsy shop, link it! If you wrote an interesting story about being a parent, link it! Don't spam the linky list, of course, and keep linking up those great craft projects and recipes. Love them all!

 

 

 

Gigi's Petals

Just passing through today...

I wanted to let all of you know I am on Gigi's Petals starting today with a great deal! 

Get 2 of these Rosettes alligator clips for $4!

Available in Nine colors! 

Get one for you and one for your daughter! Great for spring and Easter!

Stop by Gigi's Petals by the 21st to get this great deal.

Giveaway from Local Giving Tree

Last week I introduced you to Amber of Local Giving Tree. I hope you took the opportunity to sign up to receive deals from the site. Remember if you sign up you get a free handmade glass fused pendant. 

Today she is back with a fantastic giveaway worth $83!

 

 Receive all 4 of these handmade necklaces!!!!

1) Silver plated "nest" sculpture necklace with turquoise glass seed bead on espresso waxed linen cord (value $16)

2) Birds of a feather necklace with pewter bird and branch charm, leather suede, and braided cord (value $32)

3) Large boxwood hand transferred pendant with bird image (value $19)

4) Owl charm with antique brass heart on dark brown cord (value $16)

Total package value is $83

How to Enter: 

Mandatory:

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Good Luck!!