We have a lot to be thankful for at our house. I think it is important to stop every once in a while and say that out loud 🙂 We both have great jobs, fun side interests like jewelry making and other crafting, a furry family that we adore, and of course each other.
This weekend we are celebrating 5 years of dog freedom at hour house. It was five years ago that we adopted our “guys” and broke them out of the big house (aka the local Humane Society). This was just a few weeks after losing the last of three dogs who had been part of our family for many years. It was tough to think about bringing new babies into the house so soon, but we knew there were some other dogs out there who needed us. Admittedly, we needed them as well.
Our yearly tradition to celebrate Jasper and Rocky’s “rebirth” of sorts is to make them turkey dog snacks. Actually, I say “we,” but I mean my husband makes them. He also made some way too yummy lasagna today as well. The dog snacks are made with ground turkey, eggs, and a little breading and then baked. Of course, humans can eat them too. In fact, we joke about how we should bring them to a pot luck party sometime, stick toothpicks in them, and then after everyone has eaten them, tell them that they just ate dog snacks.
I hope your family has found something to celebrate as well this weekend. Okay, now for some crafty link fun.
Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter
Turn your ‘worst’ traits into positives; Madge shares how in this post about The Tao of Success.
Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi shares the results of her needle felting experiment.
Stefanie Girard’s Sweater Surgery
Read a book recommendation (and not just because I am included!) Craft Corps by Vickie Howell.
The Artful Crafter
Yikes! Eileen learns she can’t doodle.
The Crochet Dude
Drew is giving away two copies of the new book Crochet Prayer Shawls that features ones of his designs! Just leave a comment on his blog to enter!
About Family Crafts
Have even more fun doing painting projects with kids by whipping up one or more batches of paint using free recipes.
Aileen’s Musings
Aileen is excited to announce 4 new videos uploaded. Stop by and check them out, and share them with your friends!
Carmi’s Art/Life World
Carmi uses a stencil to silk screen this faux necklace t-shirt.
Cathie Filian
Cathie shares a template and design ideas for creating snapuit themed baby shower invitations.
Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
Over at Craftside there are a bunch of hats from the new book 1,000 Fabulous Knit Hats with a tutorial on how to make recycled sweater giant curly pom poms, a tutorial on how to make a calligraphy award certificate, and a charming twig doll.
Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy has her fourth earrings kit and tutorial up, and it has a lovely vintage feel to it.
