Encouraging Hearts and Home: It's Art

I was blown away by all the yummy recipes, vacation spots, crafting ideas and more that were shared at last week's party!  I find that each week I have to think long and hard about what to feature since I almost always want to feature an easy dozen of them.  I picked some neat arts and crafts themed posts that I hope you'll enjoy. 




And Now, It's Time for This Week's Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop!  

Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, let's shine a positive light!


Some of my favorites from last week's party:




Upcycled Mail Sorter by The Apple Street Cottage



Vowing to Look Closer by Selep Imaging 



Use the form below to share your family-friendly posts this week, and please consider these nice things you can do:

  • Follow and/or subscribe to your host's blog.
  • Visit a few other bloggers and show them your support. We all love getting comments, and who knows what inspiration you may find? Be sure to share the love--that's what a blog hop is all about!
  • Check out our Encouraging Hearts & Home Pinterest board where each host pins her 10 favorite posts each week.
  • Join us every Thursday!
  • If you are interested in co-hosting, contact Linda at Apron Strings & Other Things!


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
Linking up with: Thinking Out Loud, Spread the Kindness, 



Comments

  1. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJune 8, 2023 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks so much for the feature. It was such a pleasant surprise!

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    1. Joanne June 10, 2023 at 11:21 AM

      You're welcome! Thank you so much for linking up with us each week.

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  2. Dee | GrammysGrid.comJune 8, 2023 at 2:04 PM

    Joanne, thanks so much for hosting. My entry numbers are 17 and 18.

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    1. Joanne June 10, 2023 at 11:21 AM

      You're welcome, Dee! I'll be sure to check those out. Thank you.

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  3. MariaJune 8, 2023 at 2:18 PM

    Thanks for hosting Joanne. I hope you have a great weekend

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  4. Julie's Creative LifestyleJune 8, 2023 at 4:05 PM

    I hope you enjoy the end of the week and weekend Joanne.

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 8, 2023 at 6:07 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Joanne, and have a great rest of the week!

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  6. Amy JohnsonJune 9, 2023 at 6:58 AM

    Thanks for the party!

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