Friday, April 12, 2013

It's Friday Baby!

Welcome to our Friday Blog Post!  Friday is a great day, everyone is excited that the hard work week is over and they are looking forward to a fun filled weekend.  We are excited it's Friday because it means it is time for the Handmade Circle  Shop Of The Week!

  


Lets take a look at some of the great handmade items in her shop.

Purple Monkeys Fitted Diaper

Hippie Chic Patchwork Bib 





Now let's meet Ashley, the creative genius and hardworking mother behind these great products!

How it Began

After my first son's birth (Brenan - aka Brenny), I found myself as a brand new stay at home mom. When my son was a few months old, I decided to make bibs for him because he was constantly lifting his bibs to his face and smashing the food all over. I couldn't find any bibs that also had waist closures so I decided to make my own. The store bought bibs just weren't cutting it when it came to keeping him clean. I now make regular bibs and waist tie bibs for him as well as others. I also dove head first into the world of handmade baby items and learned that I have a passion for all things fabric, handmade, and created with thoughts of lovely wee ones in mind.

With the arrival of our second son (Nevan - namesake of our new line Nevan's Nappies), I have decided to expand our line of products to include nursing pads as well as cloth diapers and all their accessories - wipes, inserts, covers, etc. 

It is important to us that our items be functional and affordable.



We hope you will visit Brenny's Bibbies she really has great products! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Handmade Circle and Bags By Hags!

 Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

Monday, April 8, 2013

Time

Time is of the essence.
Time is short.
Time heals all wounds. 



Everyone talks about time, I don't have time, there isn't enough time in the day.  We all know that our time here on Earth is short and for some it is much shorter than others.  How do you "Spend" your time?  Do you spread love, joy, and warmth? Do you avoid the negative in the world and surround yourself with positive people and try to be a positive force yourself?

I learned a valuable lesson from my rose, ( I posted this picture a few days ago and this was the only rose on the bush)


Today look at my roses.


You may be asking what does this have to do with time, and what kind of lesson can it teach? 
The first rose bloomed and waited, it never criticized the other roses or judged the other roses on their decision on how or when they would bloom.  Yet she was a positive influence by bringing beauty into this world and encouraging the other roses to bloom. 

My point is if you let your own beauty bloom you encourage the people on your own rose bush to bloom as well. 

God never ceases to amaze me in the tools he uses to teach me things....... 


Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags



Friday, April 5, 2013

Handmade Creations

Happy First Friday of April!

It's time for the Handmade Circle Team Shop Of The Week!

Come along with us as we visit this great shop! 



A little about Michelle the owner of Baby Girl's Creations: 

I am a mother of a 20 year old daughter. Now, that she has graduated high school, and moved on with her life, I have time to fulfill my dream. I love to create all kinds of crafts - crochet, plastic canvas, jewelry, sewing, etc..

Look at some of her great Handmade Creations! 

Car Seat Belt Cover

E-Reader Case

Custom Designed Car Organizers 



Stop by and see all Baby Girl's Creations wonderful items. 
You can also tell her hello over on her Facebook Page:

Have a great Handmade Weekend! 

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Into Everyone's Life a Little Rain Must Fall.

We all like things to go smooth as silk, but we all know that into everyone's life a little rain must fall.

Sometimes this rain feels like a downpour and you think you may drown, but when the sun shines again (and it will) you find that you have grown and become a stronger person because of it.  For without the rain, the Rose would not bloom.



I have Faith that God is not finished with me yet, and just like the rose in my flowerbed I will bloom after the rain! 



Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

Friday, March 29, 2013

Spring Means Flowers....

It is Spring, the days are longer, the sun is getting warmer, and the flowers are blooming.  Gorgeous blooms coming up to provide us with some beautiful color after the long bare Winter.
I know the groundhog may have tricked some of you and you may even still have snow on the ground where you live but I have a treat for you today.  I am going to brighten up your Spring straight from Flowertown!

Flower Votive Candle Holder

Retro Flower Hair Tie

Flower Clay Ring
Psychedelic CD Wall Clock

A little about the person behind all these beautiful colors: 

Ever since I was a little girl I have always been attracted to anything colorful. From crayons and markers to seed beads and embroidery floss. Colors make me happy! I still love the things from my childhood but I find myself now working most often with polymer clay.

I have so many ideas in my head that I find myself jumping from one project to the next. Polymer clay can be used in so many different ways. Just take a look around my shop. You will see that I make everything from buttons and beads to covering objects for your home and personal use. 

I love it when people say "just looking at your work makes me happy". I couldn't think of a better compliment.



I highly recommend you visit Flowertown Originals, you will be glad you did! 


I hope you have a Flower Filled Friday! 












Friday, March 22, 2013

Serenity Lane



TGIF!  I hope everyone has had a great week!  It is time for our Handmade Circle Shop Of The Week!

This week we are heading down Serenity Lane, (doesn't that name just make you think of a beautiful and peaceful place?)  as we continue our stroll down the lane let's stop off  and visit Serenity Lane Designs. 

Serenity Lane Designs is home to unique handmade and rubber stamping, paper crafting, and more.  Let's take a peek inside the window and see what kinds of wonderful things we can see!



Decorative Clothespins

Sticky Note Holder Mini-Clipboard 

Rainbow Stamped Tea Light Candles

Inspirational Quote Tumbled Tile


A little about Diane the owner and creator behind Serenity Lane Designs: 

I have been playing with rubber stamps and paper for more then 12 years! I love to try new things and learn new techniques. I'd like to think -- if it doesn't move, I can stamp it! ;)

I live in upstate NY with my husband of 16 years and our spoiled-rotten cairn terrier named Charlie. :)

Another great fact about Diane is that she was featured on ABC's The Chew! 

As we take our leave from Serenity Lane I would like to remind you that you can come come back and visit anytime!  You can find this wonderful shop on the map here:  


Have a Wonderful and Serene Weekend! 








Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Women Of History



March is National Women's History Month
There have been so many women who have made such an impact on our lives that I decided to ask the members of Handmade Circle Team  for their opinion on who they they thought were great women in history.

Helen Keller 

Eleanor Roosevelt

 
Maya Angelou

Clara Barton

Alice Paul

Juana De la Cruz


Mother Teresa 
Rosa Parks

Ina May Gaskin 


Michelle Obama



I think they made some excellent choices and I have to agree all of the above are indeed great women in history. The great women who participated in this blog post have all had a great impact on my life. Just a few of the things that make them great, they have encouraged me, laughed with me, taught me, and befriended me, and so much more!  In fact I feel this way about EVERY member of the Handmade Circle Team! 
 I believe they deserve to be in this group of great women as well so here they are: 

Angelene of Paper Pastiche
Coral of ToppyToppy

Ashley of Brenny's Bibbies


Jayne of Twiggy & Opal
Fiona of The Happy Mushroom


Kathy of Flowertown Originals

Michelle of Baby Girl's Creations 

Red of Weavers Homestead

Sarah of Star Jewels

Terri of Terri Jean's Adornments

Sue of Gaga Gems


Together we women can make history!