Pavers for the Backyard

The days for outdoor entertaining are here and to get ready, we have been working on updating our backyard.  It's a long term process, but Mr. M has layed out the pavers which is the biggest part of this project.  We are now focusing on the sides of the pavement and since they did not have sod available for us, we have planted seeds in order to have grass by the summer.

It is a lot of work, digging, measuring, layering, and leveling.  But if you remember this post, you will know that this is something we have wanted to do for a long time.  We decided to keep this project simple because Mr. M did all the work himself; the less complicated the better.
In the image you see above you will notice a huge rectangular section which was dug out to be completely pavered, but in order to keep costs down, we went with the smaller centered square as seen instead.

After the pavers were layed out, he added the sand to fill in the gaps and hold the pavers in place. When you add the water, it solidifies the sand.
Now all we need to do is add grass to the sides, perhaps plants too.  The project continues and I will post more as we go along later on. I have been working on outdoor seating and will post those soon as well.  Are you working on any outdoor projects?  Gardening?

They Sold my Domain

What a headache, heartache and frustration I've had.  My domain was sold by GoDaddy and I can't believe it! Not my decision and I was not notified.  I have gone back to the original blogspot domain for now and I am contemplating on what steps to take next.  So many social media sites direct photos and post to the old domain: www.inspirationsbyd.com.  It makes me sick at the thought that I lost so many readers due to that change.  If Barbie is reading this, I should have listened to you and gone with Wordpress.  Google was of no help either, sigh!

What to do, what to do now.  Shall I continue with the blogspot, change the .com to .org or .net or move my site all together to a whole new host?  Dear readers if you can make me feel a little better, please share your thoughts if you have had similar experiences.

My current domain is : www.inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com please make note of that.

"Craft it Now" is Here!

Guess what?  I am published and featured in the Craft it Now book!  I am doing a happy dance y'all.  We are very excited at Inspirations by D because this awesome book is now available in stores!

You can pick up a copy at Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, and Indiebound.

Craft it Now is filled with over 75 simple handmade projects and inspiring ideas to make your day a creative one.

Featured in the book are crafters from all over, including craft bloggers! Our main page is 21 and you will see the planter in other pages.  There is something for everyone.

Anything look familiar in that photo page?  Do you remember this little project?  That is my message flower pot.  I made one for the book.  It has been one of the most popular items on the blog and I thank you all who loved this little project.

 

You will enjoy browsing through the pages with all the great project ideas and beautiful photos. 

You don't have to be a craft guru to be creative. 

Get your very own book at Amazon or anywhere it's sold! 

It is out now and with Mother's Day coming up, it will make a cool little gift.

How to Add & Sell a Pattern on Craftsy

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Hello friends!  Today I'm excited to show those of you who love to sew or make patterns, how you may add AND sell your pattern on Craftsy.  I have posted about Craftsy & their wonderful classes and sources in the past.  In addition to wonderful online courses and craft supplies, Craftsy also has an independent online pattern store that lets anyone upload and sell downloadable e-patterns with no fee!  

How do you add a pattern to Craftsy and start your pattern store? It’s easy! 

1. Make sure you have a Paypal account. All pattern transactions happen through Paypal, and Craftsy requires that you have a Student, Premier, or Business account in order to sell patterns.

2. Put your pattern in .pdf format. You can’t upload any patterns to the online pattern store unless they’re a .pdf file format, so if they’re currently saved as a Word doc, .jpg, or other file format, you must convert it to a .pdf before you upload it to Craftsy.

3. Include a photo. All patterns must have at least one photo to accompany them, but you can add up to five photos. Colorful, interesting photos tend to work the best for catching our members’ eyes!

4. Fill out the pattern description. Craftsy will ask you some basic questions around your pattern making it easier for Craftsy folk to find your pattern and know what your pattern is for. Make sure you have info about your pattern handy for this step. 

For more information on how to sell a pattern through Craftsy, or to get started, visit Craftsy today!