And the winner is...

The fabulous, the talented, the beautiful Christy of In the Cottage!!!





Email me with your waist size, color, and pattern idea. Thanks to everyone who voted and for supporting Homemade Grits. Be on the lookout for more fabulous give-aways coming soon...


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500 posts and a Giveaway!

In honor of my 500th post on Homemade Grits, Magnolia Leather Works (aka Sam aka my husband) will be creating a custom skinny belt for the winner of this give-away. You pick the color, size, pattern. The contest will run all week and end at midnight eastern Sunday May 2. Good luck!



Skinny Belt, $25 value!

{The Rules: You must be a follower or have a link to Homemade Grits, Post a link to Magnolia Leather Works on your blog or website, and leave a comment including your email if you do not have a blog}

This is a huge thank you to everyone who reads. I love sharing our little world with you.

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Now Available

Alright ladies. On your mark get set go.

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Secret projects

I am still working on a few under cover operations...



I have definitely had some challenging moments. More on that later.

Here is the amazing belt I was telling you about that Sam made me. Look for it in the shop.





Shazam!

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Oh Crafty Day!

I am very lucky to have a crafty husband (read: Magnolia Leather Works %20 off sale), who doesn't mind going to Joann's on a rainy sunday. It was there that I made future crafty plans and withheld my efforts of a project a day. I can't go too much in to this project until a later date, although I can tell you I finished it much to my satisfaction and I only had to use the seam ripper once!. Here's a tease:



Uh huh that's right. That's my sewing machine. Thank you youtube for helping me get that blasted thing threaded. I'm a little rusty, but it was kinda like riding a bike.

As far as my status is concerned I am feeling much better about life. It's amazing what a few days (and two days off) can do for your mental state. I was very fortunate to have a sweet visit from my Kate who is soon to be a married woman. See below.



She brought me iced coffee and the sweetest birthday gift. Those Kiefer girls sure have my number. I can't wait to show you the beautiful necklace I received from Claire!



Charley Harper salt and pepper shakers. Kate also got me the neatest table butter dish from Le Creuset.



The butter crock keeps soft, fresh butter ready to spread for 3-5 days. Love it!

I can't wait to show you my newest accessory supplied by Sam Graham...

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Love is all around us

Last weekend my family got a wonderful impromptu visit from my adorable cousins, Anna and Leah.



Matilda was very happy to see them.



We spent some time with the ball this morning and praticed rolling over and over and over. It was great.



Then we spent some time loving on each other.



While Guinness slept.

Get your dog a beautiful custom collar like Guinness's here.



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Magnolia Leather Works: Custom Trader Joe's box cutter holster

When our good friend Bobby asked Sam to create a custom box cutter holster, Sam was beyond thrilled and ready for the challenge. Bobby is a die-hard Trader Joe's enthusiast and Sam wanted him to have something that reflected that! So, here it is...the ultimate box cutter holster:





As always Magnolia Leather Works uses the finest materials and craftsmanship on all of our products. Please feel free to stop by and visit our Etsy!

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New Items for Sale at Magnolia Leather Works

Sam has added to his inventory at Magnolia Leather Works. He now has three more styles of bookmarks available. They make great gifts and there are a range of prices and styles to choose from. Here they are making their grand debut:

Beaded Border



Floral Border with Monogram



Floral Border



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Congrats!

Congratulations Sam on your first etsy sell! I am so proud of you. Magnolia Leather Works is always accepting custom orders!







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The latest from Magnolia Leather Works

Magnolia Leather Works is currently busting at the seams. Sam has had so many orders that a typical evening generally consists of clicking keys and tap tapping on leather. I am so proud of Sam! His attention to detail and creative vision have definitely been the keys to success. Magnolia Leather Works will be taking some time to catch up and then we will begin creating more inventory and accepting more custom orders. Lots of exciting new products will be added to the collection!





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Magnolia Leather Works

Sam has started a leather making business and is now on Etsy. He makes custom made belts, coasters, housewares, book marks, and gun holsters. Visit his esty shop for more...


Set of Coasters



Working on an order for a co-worker



Custom gun holster for his 1851 black powder pistol



Contact @ magnolialeatherworks@gmail.com

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