You're the Star Blog Hop – November 2026 Garden Features

 Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Well, I'm running a little behind this week! This post was supposed to go up on Monday, but between my day job and getting everything ready for an art show this weekend, the days have just flown by. My apologies for being so late!

I've been busy preparing my handmade creations, organizing everything for the show, and trying to make sure I haven't forgotten anything. It's exciting, but there never seem to be enough hours in the day!

Before we get started with this week's You're the Star Blog Hop, I also want to invite you to stop by my Countdown to Christmas post from Sunday! We're celebrating the holiday season with wonderful handmade gifts, unique finds, and lots of inspiration from talented artists and small businesses. It's a great opportunity to discover something special while supporting independent creators.

Now, let's get back to our regularly scheduled fun!

Welcome to the first week of November's You're the Star Blog Hop! This week we're celebrating our GARDEN features, with wonderful ideas and inspiration shared by our blogging friends.

Thank you all for your patience and for joining us, even if I'm a couple of days late. I always enjoy seeing what everyone shares, and I can't wait to visit your posts!

Let's get this party started! 💕

WELCOME to the first week of the November 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to GARDEN feature week of the November 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!

Meet all of your Hosts

This week is GARDEN feature week

Swing by the Hosts blogs:

Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling, outdoor activities &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living, repurposed ideas, outdoor concerns, posts relating to farm animals etc all while remaining family friendly)

(These features were chosen from the October 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Ethel M Chocolates Botanical Cactus Garden by Blue Collar Travel Adventures

Caramel Apple Freezer Marmalade by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Autumn Shows Us How Beautiful it is To Let Things Go by Amy's Creative Pursuits

Quick Pickled Beets & Eggs by Scratch Made Food

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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Countdown to Christmas 2026 – Week 7 Handmade Gifts & Creative Treasures | #BMECountdown

Happy November, and welcome to another week of our Countdown to Christmas celebration! 🎄

The holidays are getting closer, and I’m excited to share more wonderful finds from talented artists, makers, and small businesses. This week’s favorites include jewelry, handmade paper, festive accessories, creative gifts, and a little something for puzzle and crochet lovers, too!

Grab a cup of something cozy and enjoy this week’s favorites! Click any product title or the photo link to visit the maker’s listing.

1. Hanukkah Menorah Napkins

From Etsy

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with lovely menorah-themed napkins. A thoughtful choice for a festive Hanukkah table.

  Visit this favorite

2. Tropical Paradise Word Search Booklet

From Blue Morning Expressions

Take a little tropical escape with this handmade activity booklet featuring 25 word-search puzzles. A fun stocking stuffer for puzzle lovers.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

3. Handcrafted Red Agate Necklace with Copper Cross

From Blonde Peach Jewelry

Rich red agate and a copper cross come together in a distinctive handcrafted necklace.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

4. Watercolor Floral Vinyl Sticker Set

From Adore by Nat

A beautiful set of five watercolor-inspired floral vinyl stickers, perfect for journals, planners, and other creative projects.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

5. Natural Freshwater Pearl Jewelry

From Etsy

Classic freshwater pearls bring timeless charm to this jewelry find.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

6. Treble Clef Charm Bracelet

From Etsy

A musical little treasure! This treble clef charm bracelet is a sweet gift idea for music lovers.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

7. Naturally Coffee-Dyed Paper – 10 Sheets

From Butterfly in the Attic

Bring old-fashioned charm to your paper crafts with ten sheets of naturally coffee-dyed paper, ideal for junk journals and collage.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

8. University of South Florida Artwork

From Etsy

Celebrate the University of South Florida with a thoughtful art gift for alumni, students, or fans.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

9. Black and Fine Silver Handmade Lampwork Beads

From Covergirlbeads

Handmade black lampwork glass beads wrapped in fine silver with a beautiful glossy finish. A lovely find for jewelry makers.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

10. Crystal Beaded Dangle Keychain

From Etsy

A sparkling little accessory that adds personality to keys, bags, and holiday stockings.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

11. Penguin Christmas Earrings

From Shadow Dog Designs

These whimsical artisan earrings feature penguins wearing reindeer antlers, paired with red recycled-glass beads and Swarovski crystals.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

12. Animal Washcloth and Bath Mitt Crochet Patterns

From Christie Cottage

For the makers on your list: a downloadable PDF collection of eight animal-themed washcloth and bath mitt crochet patterns.

Visit this favorite in the shop →

What a wonderful collection of creative treasures! I hope you discovered a gift idea or a new favorite shop. Remember, every visit, kind comment, and share helps our small-business friends.

Join the #BMECountdown blog hop! Visit the other participating blogs for even more handmade Christmas inspiration, and be sure to share your own favorites along the way.

https://www.bluemorningexpressions.com/blogs/buy-handmade-from-makers/countdown-to-christmas-week-7-2026

Thank you for supporting handmade, and happy holiday shopping! 🎄🎁💕

You're the Star Blog Hop – October 2026 Week 4 | HOME Features

Happy Tuesday (sorry I am a bit late), and welcome to another wonderful week of the You're the Star Blog Hop!

Can you believe we're already wrapping up October? The month has flown by, and I hope you've been enjoying all the beautiful autumn colors, cozy decorating ideas, and seasonal inspiration.

This week is our HOME feature week, and we have some lovely posts to share! From delicious fall recipes to beautiful home decorating ideas, there's plenty of inspiration to explore.

But first, I'd love to share a little something from my blog before we get to this week's features.

A Wonderful Weekend at the Craft Show! 🍂🦋

Then be sure to scroll down, visit our featured bloggers, and add your own family-friendly posts to the linky party. We always enjoy seeing what everyone has been creating and sharing!

Wishing you a wonderful week filled with creativity and inspiration!

 

WELCOME to Week#4 of the October 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the October 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!

Meet your hosts

This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the hosts' Blogs:

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)

(All features were chosen from the September 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Simply Grand Recipes - Apples, Apples, Apples! by Our Grand Lives

Autumn Elegance Living Room Hutch by Debbie-Dabble Blog

Saffron Seafood Paella with Chorizo by Esme Salon

Honey Apple Roasted Mini Pumpkins by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.

Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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Handmade Christmas Gift Favorites – Week 6 🎄🦋

Happy Monday, everyone!

Welcome back to another week of the #BMECountdown! Christmas is getting closer, and I'm excited to share another wonderful collection of handmade treasures from some very talented artists and makers.

This week's favorites include beautiful handcrafted jewelry, unique artwork, charming keepsakes, and thoughtful gifts for those special people on your Christmas shopping list.

One of my favorite things about shopping handmade is discovering the creativity and care that goes into each piece. Whether you're looking for something elegant, whimsical, or a little unexpected, there's always something wonderful to find!

Here are my handmade favorites for Week 6. I hope you'll take a little time to visit these talented makers, explore their shops, and perhaps find the perfect gift!

Happy handmade shopping! 🎄🎁💕

Czech Glass Bracelet – Black Sunburst — View on Etsy

Wolf Tooth Keychain with Clasp — View on Etsy

Star Flower Earrings – Copper, Aqua, Opaline & Pink — View at Shadow Dog Designs

Cute Fox Keychain — View at Adore by Nat

University of Tampa Limited Edition Artwork — View on Etsy

Bar Mitzvah Metal Ornament — View on Etsy

Handcrafted Hammered Gold Clip-On Earrings — View at Blonde Peach Jewelry

Forever Flowers – Handcrafted Lily Replica — View on Etsy

Cobalt Blue Lampwork Glass Beads with Metallic Dots — View at Covergirlbeads

Personalized Ocean Dreams Beach Sunrise Journal — View at Blue Morning Expressions

Winter's Blue Sparkle Handmade Resin Snowflake Ornament — View at Butterfly in the Attic

A Wonderful Weekend at the Craft Show! 🍂🦋

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

I wanted to share a little bit about my weekend and some pictures from the craft show I participated in last Friday!

After weeks of creating, packaging, organizing, and preparing, it was wonderful to finally get everything set up and ready for visitors.

And I'm happy to say that the show went really well!

I sold quite a few of my handmade creations, met some truly amazing people, and had such a lovely time visiting with everyone.

My display included original watercolor artwork, nature photography, handmade journals, art note cards, bookmarks, gift tags, and some of my handmade Christmas ornaments. It was so much fun seeing everything together in one place!

Of course, one of the best parts of attending a craft show is meeting other creative people. There were so many talented artists and crafters, and I couldn't resist bringing home a few handmade treasures of my own!

I've included some pictures of my booth so you can take a little peek at what I've been working on.

It was a busy day, but such a rewarding one. There is something very special about seeing people appreciate the things you've created with your own hands.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, chatted with me, or purchased something from Butterfly in the Attic. Your kindness and support mean more than you know!

I'm already looking forward to my next creative adventure.

Until next time, happy creating! 🦋💕