each Craft Weekend we ask our favorite companies if they would like to be sponsors.
our sponsors are artists, authors, small business owners and big businesses too!
some have brick & mortar shops… some are completely online… some travel to markets and fairs.
they are hard working creatives that i adore.
thank you to each sponsor for the generosity that you give to Craft Weekend.
thank you for taking the time to make it… to ship it… and for the discounts for all my readers!
please enjoy shopping in ALL of these shops…. follow them on IG… read their blogs.
these are awesome people!
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aren’t these the cutest?! each one had a different word and all in the same perfect yellow color!
Your Words Cuffs makes metal stamped cuff bracelets in so many different cuff patterns.
She stamps “your words” onto the cuff of your choice. Â They are rad!
Use the code: WCW10 for 10% off your order through March 31st.
@tracicuffs
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i think The Organic Bloom is now my favorite frame company!
every single color was amazing! Â i wanted ALL the colors!
You can follow them on Instagram @theorganicbloom to see their products and get great ideas.
They are a wholesale company BUT if you go to the Vendor Locator on their website you can find a Photographer in your area to purchase from!
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We love these rainbow bracelets from Ike & Co.
the little Kansas & sunflower charm is so cute!
Use the code:Â MEG25 for 25% off your order.
@ikendco
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Jennifer Dahl Designs makes very fun jewelry!
You can choose your charms to fit you perfectly.
Use the code: CRAFT25 to get 20% off your order.
@jenniferdahl
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OH MY GOODNESS i have loved Salty Bison signs for several years!
they are artsy and fun and primitive at the same time.
They sent this cute little signs for our guests and we set them on their beds to welcome them.
Follow their Instagram account @saltybison to see everything they are working on… i love their feed!
Use the code:Â whatevercraft for 10% off your order.
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Is there any cuter chocolate bar you’ve ever seen in your whole life?
Curly Girl Designs makes fabulous cards, artwork, gifts and now… chocolate!  🙂
She has a unique and cheerful style in all of her work that always makes me smile.
Go check out all the goodness in her shop!
Use the code: CGDCW2015 for 15% off your order  (excluding the Love Delivered subscription)
@curlygirldesign
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these these cute signs are made by Maddie and her mom at Hello from a Girl.
100% of her proceeds go towards Maddie’s mission trip to Haiti!
How fun to be a part of helping her dreams come true.
Use the code:Â CRAFT25Â for 25% off your order through the end of March.
@hellofromagirl
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Stella Bella Boutique makes sparkly pretty jewelry.
she sent our girls these druzy earrings in all different colors… so fun!
Use the code:Â whatever15 for 15% off your entire order!
@stellabellaboutique
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Kellyn from Blessed Moments Studio sketched these drawings while she was at the Craft House!
each one was so sweet and captured so much of the “FUN” at the House.
go check out her other work in her shop!
Use the code: CRAFTWEEKEND Â to get 20% off the Craft House prints.
@kellydon
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Dayspring is awesome! Â They send us the best books!
I love being able to send home these kinds of books with my new friends…Â knowing they can pick it up and read about how much God loves them anytime makes me love Dayspring even more!
Use the code:Â WHATEVER25 for 25% off your order at Dayspring through april 1st.
@dayspringcards
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i love the different cuffs jennifer at The Turquoise Tomato comes up with!
These are so colorful and happy!
Use the code  WHATEVERCRAFTWEEKEND for 15% off your order.
@jenniferallred
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Crunchy Clean makes earth friendly, all natural detergent.
All of our CW girls got their own bag to take home!
It smells SO good!
All the proceeds from this sale go Jeremy & Ashley Brummer (the creators & makers of Crunchy Clean) adoption fund.
Use the code:Â whatever20 for 20%off your order!
@crunchy_clean
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The Burlap Bag makes the yummy smelling and creative candles.
They sent these two scents to help The Craft House to smell even more lovely.
You have got to see what other kinds of scents they have made… you will love it.
Use the code: Â CRAFTY Â for 20% off your order.
@theburlapbag
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Spunky Fluff is not only fun to say but they make really cool signs!
each sign is painted in the most fun colors.
Kristen’s 100+ signs are inspirational, humorous and look AWESOME!
Use the code:Â MEGBLOG for 20% off your entire purchase.
@spunkyfluff
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Sasha is the Lemonade Makin’ Mama who makes pretty water color art!
Go check out her shop to see her pretty designs of farm life & quotes.
Use the code:Â CRAFT20 for 20% off your order.
@lemonademakinmama
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Laura is a rad blogger… amazing artist… super mama!
She is the artist at Pitter Patter Art.
You can contact her about custom work on her website.
and trust me… you’re going to want to read her blog.  it’s good.  🙂
@pitterpatterart
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isn’t this so great?! Â I love this print from Linen & Ink!
Her shop has mugs, prints and notecards with Carly’s hand lettered designs.
You can use the code:Â CRAFT20 for 20% off your order.
@linenandink
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THIS BOOK!!! you need this book.  🙂
Shea Henderson wrote this book for anyone who wants to learn to sew.
she broke it down and made it fun while keeping it beautiful.
you need this book. Â (did i say that already?)
You can order her book School of Sewing right here on Amazon!
@emptybobbin
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Jenni Horne Studios sent prints of her happy bicycle paintings.
i love Jenni’s style!
i love her color and whimsy!
Use the code: Craftweekend for 15% off your order in her shop!
@artsyorange
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Natalie Creates is a blog filled with farm life… creating… and happiness.
Her shop is ever changing with cute colorful goodies that sell out almost immediately.
She loves to gift our guests with her talents.  🙂
Her blog is worth the click over…Â Her Instagram @nataliecreates is too!
Thanks Natalie!
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Gabriel’s Good Tidings makes the cutest lip balm holders for your keychain.
she is also making essential oil holders too!
Her shop has loads of design choices!
Use the code: WCW40 to save 40% and free shipping!  WOW!
@gabrielsgoodtidings
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Lori Danelle defines herself as a Maker of Art & Things.  🙂
i like that.
she makes lovely artwork with pen and ink and also she is a fabulous paper cut artist!
Use the code:Â CRAFT20 for 20% off your order.
@loridanelle
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have you ordered CRAVE Popcorn yet?!
The white chocolate oreo is craaaazy good!
i’m thinking that this popcorn would be perfect to snack on during the NCAA tournament coming up!
or maybe you need it for your spring break adventure?
Use the code: Â CW15 Â for 15% off your order.
@cravepopcornco
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this new design from KatyGirl is so good! Â i love it all… the colors.. the words… the flowers!
her shop has beautiful prints in lovely colors with such encouraging words!
there are several prints i need to order like this one… and this one… and this one too.  🙂
Use the code:Â WHATEVER15 for 15% off your order.
@katygirldesigns
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Lisa - LOVE that first pic of Sundae – she looks like she’s a model on the catwalk!
Angela - I was so close to buying ducks on Friday! Unlike Mr. Duerksen, my husband would’ve been, uh, less than pleased. 😉 I’ve always wanted ducks and chickens and your pics have been giving me chick fever! (Is that a thing? Just go with it…)
Mindy - Cuteness overload! I was scrolling through and thinking these diva chicks look like they are on a modeling shoot and then I saw you you referred to them as models at the end. They COULD be in a magazine for sure!
Annie - This is the sweetest and funniest post and so cleverly written. Funny that you named them and I hope Greta Garbo doesn’t turn into Clark Gable either (the rooster with eyeliner!)
Dana Powell - It is fascinating to me that it is not evident that chicks are either male or female. I would love to have some one day, but right now are neighborhood association restricts it (that, and we live in a foreign country and travel frequently…). Anyway, I’m sure you’ve done your research, but have you seen this I got from successwithpoultry.blogspot.com?:
GENERAL SIGNS
– Pullets usually get their wing and tail feathers before cockerels (in the first week or so).
– At around 5 to 6 weeks, sometimes sooner, you will see definate comb development on the cockerels in most breeds (it will start to redden, whilst the pullets will still be yellowy).
– At 2-3 months you will see the hackle feathers developing on the males. They will start to get longer and will be more pointed.
– Cockerels are usually braver – if you walk into your henhouse and accidentally sneeze, the pullets should be the ones that scattered!
– Cockerels have more pointed feather tips.
– Cockerels are usually bigger by a few weeks old.
– Pullets tend to have a smaller, round head, compared to the cockerels larger more angular one.
– Cockerels usually have longer legs (look for spur development).
All of these general signs are indications – not certainties. There are always exceptions to the rule, and not all breeds will conform to the general signs. You may have a really friendly timid cockerel in your bunch masquerading as a pullet (and vice versa).
BREED SPECIFIC INDICATIONS
Barred Rocks and Cuckoo Marans – Males have wider white barring. They will often appear more silvery-grey than black. The males usually have a much larger, splotchier headspot.
Rhode Island Reds – By 5 weeks males have larger and thicker legs and a larger (pinkening) comb and wattle area.
Salmon Faverolles – By 2 weeks you can usually see a difference in the colours on the wings. Black should indicate a cockerel. Salmon brown should indicate a pullet.
Silkies – It can be several months before signs start to appear. Boys tend to stand more erect and girls more likely to be short and squatty. If the feathers swoop back towards the neck on the crest, then it is likely to be a boy.
White Crested Polish – The females tend to get more fluffy, mushroom looking crests.
OLD WIVES TALES – take with a pinch of salt!
If you pick a chick up with two fingers by the neck, the pullets will draw their legs up to their body and the cockerels legs will dangle.
Hold your chick on their back in your hand. If they stop kicking after a short time, it’s a pullet, if they keep kicking it’s a cockerel.
Needle and Thread – dangle the needle over your chick … if it moves around and around it is a female, if it swings back and forth it is male – this is supposed to work for both chicks and eggs.
However you try to determine the sex of chicks you won’t know for sure until it crows or lays an egg – but it can be a lot of fun finding out 🙂
I’m waiting on pins and needles alongside you.
Love your blog, been reading for years but rarely comment. 🙂
sharon / theprincipledtype.blogspot.com - these chicks got swag. even when napping 😉
Janet - Fabulous photos–I especially love the ones of all the chickens together in lines!!
Lorraine - Eeek!! I just love lil’ chicks!!! You have a sweet bunch there!! We have bought chicks, had mama’s hatch them and have incubated our hens eggs! It’s all so much fun! You should look into an incubator, there is nothing like counting down the days and watching those little babes break through those tough shells!!!!
Carrie - So cute! I work at the Orscheln home office – I was hoping you got the ladies from us!
Kim - Meg,
I love the chick pics, they make me feel Springy!
p.s.Thanks for the beautiful wrapping and terrific service regarding my new apron (Jane) and pillow cover (whales) I recently bought from you. Such beautiful work, I absolutely love them both.
The lovely one - So cute! Too bad they grow into chickens…. I love to keep them as cute baby chicks forever!