Meet The Handy Mom(s)! Matriarch Sally Bird is the original Handy Mom. She is a skilled seamstress who made dresses for her daughters and since becoming a Handy Grandma, her talents have been reignited! Her Martha Stewart-like abilities include painting, hanging wallpaper, sewing clothes, pillows, curtains, yard work and more. She is available to assist in almost any domestic project!
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Daughter Stephanie Williams has a talent of her own. She creates sweet pillows with bold stripes, fun fabrics and cross stitch personalization! A great gift or addition to any room.
These handy ladies are giving away a custom handmade pillow in the color scheme of your choosing! Here’s how to enter:
1. Comment on this post with what you are “Handy” at! It could be anything from assembling furniture, gardening or seamlessly gluing back together the vase that your son just broke (Ahem)! 2. For extra credit, subscribe to Project Nursery for our daily update or feed. If you already subscribe, just let us know! 3. Contest ends at 11:59pm, Friday, August 22, 2008. 4. Winner is selected by random.orgAnd for added Friday inspiration, check out the Handy children’s room. We know this is a hot topic among Project Nursery readers (brothers and sisters sharing a room). While originally all pink and girly, baby number three came along. So when little Owen had to move in, Mom (with the design help from Handy sister Jen) added cool blue blocks to give him own his boy space within the same room!
CONTEST CLOSED – Congrats to Courtney of A Mom Speaks. Who says the first few comments never wins!
Comments
domi
I’m very handy at house repair work; except from when I tried to fix a “little electric problem” and almost set the house on fire.
Courtney
I’m handy with computer and internet stuff. I’m the go to girl in my group of family and friends for anything tech related.
Sky
I’m a handy baker. I love to come up with yummy things for the kids to eat. We will sometimes use box recipes, but more often are cooking from scratch. It’s great fun!
seeryusfam@msn.com
Tuesday
I am a wiz at opening kid’s toys. I jsut get out my “tool kit” and go at it!
Kristie
I’m handy at putting my 2 year old on the potty while balancing on one foot, because my other foot is in front of the trash can keeping the 11 month old from getting in it. (I can do all that while talking on the phone, too!) :)
Tina
I’m handy at organizing – I can make any place look better just by figuring out where everything should go. tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com
grahamsmom
I’m handy at lists – lists, lists and more lists that keep our family on track!
Liz C
I am handy at most crafts. I can see a craft item on tv the store etc and figure out how to make it. And I’m handy at teaching crafts to kids
CanCan (Mom Most Traveled)
Those pillows are so great! I would love to have one for one of my boys!
I guess my handy skill is baking. Right now I have some pizza dough that I have been making for 3 days. It has to rise for 12 hours and be punched down several times, only to rise for 12 more hours!
onlycancan at hotmail dot com
Liz C
I subscribed.
Amy
Well, if you need a suitcase or car packed up for a trip, I’m your woman! I have this ridiculous knack for efficiently packing in small spaces with the added bonus of making sure anything that might be needed urgently is immediately accessible. However, be not dismayed…my purse is a disaster! Too bad I can’t manage to get it organized!
Those pillows are adorable! I think I might check into them for gifts.
Melissa
It’s definitely assembling furniture for me. My husband procrasinates badly at it so I usually do it myself. Hey, it always looks good!
Alice Hansen
I’m handy at hanging pictures – my husband just can’t do it! I guess I have more patience for measuring etc. Thanks!
Kathleen W.
I’m really handy at creating a great meal from scraps in the fridge and in the corners of a nearly bare kitchen cabinet. It really forces me to be creative and has been the catalyst to some great dinners!
Jennifer Monteiro
I’m handy at organization.
sarah
i’m handy at gardening. i love to grow my own food so i have a lot of fruits and veggies!
Amanda
I am good at scrapbooking and I love doing it to its relaxing and fun. I love capturing all our memories.
Gina Stratos
I’m pretty handy in general around the house. I can fix most things except putting closet doors back on track. Ugh!
I’m also subscribed. Thanks!
gkstratos@yahoo.com
Teresa N.
I am handy at sewing, which sure comes in handy around here! :) :) :)
Thank you for the great giveaway!
themonkinme(at)gmail(dot)com
Beth Powell
I am handy at multitasking…being a WAHM requires it!!!!
Lindsey@A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts
I’m pretty handy at crochet – throws, dishcloths, etc. I love it!
Lindsey@A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts
I’m pretty handy at crochet – throws, dishcloths, etc. I love it!
Lindsey@A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts
I’m pretty handy at crochet – throws, dishcloths, etc. I love it!
Lindsey@A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts
I’m pretty handy at crochet – throws, dishcloths, etc. I love it!
Marilyn Wons
I am handy at making christmas ornaments. I love finding little items that can be made into something special for the tree!
Cheryl Larimer
I am a great gardener. I have many flower gardens and love to host garden parties and share with friends.
Nancy
I’m pretty handy at hand stitching. When it comes to using a sewing machine my hands get sweaty and my mouth dry, but I can wip up a few hand stiches pretty quick and easy.
Tracye
I’m handy at making cakes. Last summer I decided to learn how, and it’s really taken off. Usually they’re 3-D, but they’re always unique!
I’ve done people, animals, purses, diaper bags, food (a cake that looked like a baked turkey for Thanksgiving), replications of things, etc…
It’s a lot of fun!
mama k
I’d like to think I’m pretty handy. I can sew and mend clothing. I enjoy knit/crochet little toys and gifts. I can bake a mean pie. I’m not so good with mechanical stuff, but that’s what my brother is for! LOL
jennifer bowen
wow i must say realy cute i love to try and win this i realy love the colors thanks
valerie mabrey
I found out I can lay laminate flooring
Christine
I am handy at gardening, cross-stitch and making Christmas ornaments. The pillows are lovely, thank you for the contest!
Patti
I’m really handy at trimming window…who knew! We built our house and that was what I was the best at!
Channah @ Get a Grip, Mom!
I’m handy at baking and cooking!
Denise
I’m handy at cooking with a 19 month old “helping” if that counts. My mom is really handy at sewing and I’m handy at asking her to sew things…
Babyluxe Dana
I’m handy at 1 craft and 1 craft only…fabric memo boards..I can make a fabulous fabric memo board! That’s it, and hubby does all the house handy work, I’m not allowed too! :)
I’m subscribing too, great site!
AmandaK
I just found out that i’m good at fixing up the house! I didn’t know I could use a power drill!
Marci
Didn’t realize how much I like redecorating until we just remodeled our master bathroom…FUN!
SANDY
HANDY at cooking, gardening….like trees- not anything edible- that dies, and volunteering
Megryansmom
Oh I am very handy at reading blogs and finding contests to enter
Jacquie
I’m handy at cooking, baking, knitting, crocheting, and gardening to name a few. The list could go on, lol. Thanks!
Michelle
Cooking and scrapbooking….and that’s about it~!
Paige
I’m pretty handy with a paintbrush. If I have to.
Shilo Beedy
I’m handy at writing poetry and computer related stuff.
vicky
Im handy at taking care of people,hanging up pictures and getting them staight, snuggling up to when it is cold outside(only for hubby@the cat.
Heather R
I am handy at keeping our home neat and organized (as much as it can be with a newborn.)
Maja
I am handy when it comes to technology stuff: computers, dvd players…setting them up, figuring out what’s wrong when it stops working…
Morgan M.
I am really handy at putting together Ikea furniture – I could totally work for them as a service to go out and set up people’s purchases
Desiree
Stocking the upright freezer…my husband is always amazed how I can manage to fit one more thing in there when he can’t ;)
Kerry L.
I am very good at baking. Mostly I bake cookies but I can master just about any recipe. My co-workers love me because I keep them so well fed.
Emma
I’m not handy at many things. I’m good at cooking…does that count?
Jill L
I’ve just discovered that I’m pretty good at a lot of things. My husband just got relocated out of state and I’m left to spruce up the house. Amazingly, I’m great at painting, taking care of 3 kids by myself and having a garage sale.
Maureen
I am pretty handy at whipping up baked goods for family get-togethers. I am also a pretty good knitter. One of my sisters had me knit five baby blankets in a 5 week time to give to friends at baby showers.
Meg T
Im pretty good at painting rooms, and I really enjoy it (in moderation). These pillows are too cute! Thanks!
Meg T
Also, Just subscribed! Thanks!
Cherie J
I am handy at baking. Friends and family love my homebaked goodies.
Ellie
I’m handy at following directions. I can put things together, follow patterns, etc. very well.
susan varney
being second in command
Lindsay
I’m pretty handy in the kitchen.
Michelle T
I would say I’m pretty handy with a sewing machine.
Susan Smith
I’m handy at painting
vicky
i am handy to keep my grandkids.
Tami
I’m handy at painting and especially faux painting. I’ll paint anything that isn’t moving! I’m also a subscriber via bloglines…yeah!!!!!
Margaret Smith
What a wonderful giveaway. You really got some talent. Wish I could sew like this. I guess that I’m most talented at baking and making chocolates. I love to bake and around the holidays, I always make chocolates of all types to give out to friends and neighbors as gifts. Thanks so much for this giveaway.
Hil'Lesha
Computers :)
Hil'Lesha
Computers :)
Hil'Lesha
Computers :)
Hil'Lesha
Computers :)
Dan Smith
I’m handy at putting things together
Anne
I’m handy with pc issues and also just as handy when it comes to hemming a pair of pants or making home made cookies!
tracy
Im a chick w a dewalt!!!!!!!!!!!! need I say more?????????
christopher h
handy at cooking
Linda
I am handy at almost everything around the home.Did you not know “Women can do anything”
Jennifer
I am handy at making delishish, mouth watering, fattening dinners that I have to watch everyone else eat while I diet.
Elaine
I love these pillows-so pretty! I am handy myself at gardening-inherited my mother’s green thumb!
Megret
I’m pretty handy at gift wrapping. I can make even a simple gift look impressive by using colorful (yet not too busy) wrap and fluffy curling bows!
Thanks!
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
Kimberly V.
I’m handy at being creative about things. People usually come to me looking for party ideas/themes/favors. I’m also handy when it come to designing. People tell me I have a great eye for detail.
Thank you for the great giveaway.
Paula
I am very handy at photography and taking care of my family. I enjoy the crazy chaotic life with my teens!!
Stacy
I am creative with our finances and our meals. Some how I can stretch our dollars into organic healthy meals.
Emily
How fun. I’m definitely handy at fixing things (anything). It’s always been a good challenge for me to figure things out and I love it.
Cindi
There is nothing like handmade items! Your pillows, belts and burpies are wonderful. I am handy at being a good partner in the “Cranium” game. Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Thanks, Cindi
Debbie
I would love to win!
Aimee
I’m handy at assembling the complicate kids toys with a zillion pieces! I’m also good with decorating and choosing and hanging artwork!
Jaysmom
I’m handy at gardening! No chemicals and definately cost effective :)
Michelle
I’m handy at electronics..I can plug in the tv, cable, dvd player, home stereo system all without the use of the manuals, and everything works! It’s a gift ;)
Wendy
I am handy at putting together furniture and making things – I love to paint, make collages, and work with clay.
Thanks so much for this blog!
Katy
I can come up with a dinner when you think there is nothing in the cupboard…I always amaze my husband (and myself)…The pillow is beautiful…keeping my fingers crossed….
Melanie
I am handy at making things. I work with polymer clay and paint.
Melanie
I signed up for your feed.
Susan C
I am handy at painting walls and furniture. I get such a kick out of the difference a fresh coat of paint makes!
James Jenkins
pillows
Naomi
I’m handy at graphic design. For other people!
shannon w.
I am handy at party planning. I am getting quite good at drawing and cutting large animals out of cardboard for party yard decor.
M.A.
I’m a handy vegetable gardener.
Louise A Brouillette
I’m handy at gardening
amanda h
I’m handy at being “dr mom” and fixing boo-boos and owies and puting smiley face stickers on regular bandages when we run outta the pretty ones lol. I’m also handy at assemblying anything from bookshelves to a treadmill to a grill!
Julie
I’m handy at baking cookies. I love to bake!! But I’m really handy at eating them.
Julie
kristi blackstone
Cute pillows!!!! I’m handy at scrapbooking and pretty much an crafts!
misty
I’m pretty handy with a glue gun. And a hammer. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
krystal
I am handy with painting.
hoff
I’m definitely not this handy, but I am handy in the garden. Pulling weeds in the summer is what my hands are doing. Thanks!
Kara
I’m handy at making handmade cards and picking out interesting and thoughtful gifts.
Bree
I’m handy at fixing computer issues!
Sarah Z
I am handy at flowers – violets especially!
djp
i;m pretty handy in the kitchen
Belinda A.
Im handy up baking up all kinds of sweet treats, while entertaining my toddler and allowing her to ‘bake’ at the same time!
Belinda A.
And I have just signed up as a subscriber via email!
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com
sabb266
I’m handy at organizing things and keeping my grandchildren occupied!
Carolyn
I work on cars!
Laura
I am handy at cooking
wesley morgan
oh my! this is the best pillow ever! i love it!
Sarah
What a great giveaway! I have subscribed to your feed (love it!) and I’m really only handy at baking. I love it, especially messing around with different muffin and cupcake recipes. I have “handily” come up with a delicious recipe for kiwi muffins that are to die for.
Danielle
I am handy with my laptop! I use it for almost everything now, including webchatting with friends across seas, typing up my research papers for the University, and chatting with my brothers who are at home.
Danielle -ddevizia@gmail.com
lori williams
My claim to fame is putting together a bike on Christmas Eve for my son (years ago). It took hours, a couple of egg nogs and some frustration, but I did it! So, I guess I can be handy in a crunch!
lisa
I am handy with making homemade toys! I have started to make some toys out of cardboar boxes for my son! So far I jhve made a car wash and an ice cream shop!
Kristy
I am handy at gardening (when I have time, I have an 11-month-old) and organizing.
Claudia M
These Pillows are so nice! i just love the Santa’s Wishlist pillow ,how cute !! very talented :)
I think i am pretty handy in baking. My favorite .. Pecan Pie Cupcakes ,they are so easy but taste so yummy :)
1 cup chopped pecan
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs -medium
1/2 teaspoon vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon orange Extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Spray a miniature muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
Fill each 3/4 full.
Bake in preheated oven for approx.
24-26 minutes.
makes 8 -10 ENJOY!
thanks,great contest !
Sharon Jones
I’m handy with the computer…can figure out almost anything :)
Monique Rizzo
My claim to fame is my Christmas Breads! I make about 40 loaves at a time!
beth shepherd
Thank you for having this. I am handy at anything household related. I can cook, clean and wash dishes while braiding hair :) Okay maybe not that good but I sure know how to get it done! lol
joanna smith
I am often amazed sometimes at what I find I am handy at. And, from reading what others have said, they are too! I think as women we are often faced with obstacles / emergencies in our life and we are resourceful in finding creative ways to fix them or work through them, and that’s what makes us handy. I fall into that category. Whether it is a last minute sewing jobs on our children’s clothing, or preparing a full course meal at the last minute when some unexpected guests show up, or solving computer problems while you are in the middle of helping your child with their homework on the computer, or volunteering for a church sale and realizing you have a week to make 50 items for the craft show there, etc. we are all handy superhero’s if you ask me!
cathi rushing
I am handy at cooking
judy brittle
I’m handy at finding the best deals. Whenever anyone needs to buy something they ask me to find them the best price and I usually do.
judy brittle
I just subscribed
cindy a
I”m handy at organization
israel y
i’m handy at fixing things, well at least sometimes :)
Cindy
My handiness is in my organizational skills. I am very good at it and everyone asks for my input to get organized.
Vicki wurgler
I like to refinish furniture
Beth
I’m handy at making blankets for my kids!! Cute pillows!
Courtney St.
Wow, these are awesome! I am handy at cooking.
Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland
I’m pretty good at assembling furniture, and my husband is good at gardening. Great giveaway, thanks!
kari f
I scrapbook and I think Im pretty good at it . :) I have my own room, studio and I do 3-4 pages or projects a day.
Stephanie V
I am handy at realiability! If I say I’ll get something done, I won’t forget and do it well!
Kelly Ann T.
I’m handy at fixing the copier at work. When it jans up or srtarts activing goofy, the secretary’s come get me. I can also fix toilets and stopped up sinks. I guess being married to a plumber for 21 years has rubbed off on me. I’m also handy at volunteering.
sarah
i’m handy at baking
Kirsten
Baking. I love to bake and I love finding new recipes so I can surprise my family with another creation of mine.
Monica
I’m “handy” at parallel parking! Seriously, you have no idea how many times I have to park someone elses car who can’t parallel park.
Thanks – peanutpeddler @hotmail .com
lace
These are beautiful pillows.
I’m handy at lots of easy crafts. I’m just beginning a felt crown for my nieces. They are super excited about them.
Abby
I am pretty handy at finding bargains and also any kind of craft that involves paper. I can make some mean cards ;)
Layla
I’m handy at photography and remembering useless celebrity gossip.
laylarenee[at]cfl.rr.com
Linda Moeller
I’m great at cutting the grass!
Lisa Fosses
I’m good at gardening
Andrea
I am handy with assembling products. My husband does not even make an attempt anymore. He just opens the box and waits for me to get things assembled. I am also pretty handy with paper and double stick tape.
Barbara Fox
I am quite handy at being my husband’s helper!
Angela
I’m very handy at spending money. Online, in-store, on the street. Where there’s money to be spent, I’ll figure out a way to do so. Does that count???? :)
Sharon Seneker
~Basket Weaving!~
Anthony Hedden
weedeating
Cindy Phillips
I’m handy at organizing anything. Whether it’s closets, my computer files, or my purse. Being organized makes me feel calm.
Karen Gonyea
Organizing !
Cassandra
I am handy in the garden and doing yardwork.
Teresa Hoyt
I’m pretty handy when it comes to baking, but my love is cake decorating! Thanks!
Evelyn
I’m an organizer. Im the thread in the pillow!
Deb
I’m handy with greeting cards, creating gifts and a little scrapbooking. I like a little of everything though I’m not an expert!
JoanB
I USED to be handy at a lot of things.. yard work, general fixing up of house and crocheting, sewing… now I’m not that handy at very much. Just at providing a ‘lap’ for grand kids and my dog and kitties to sit on.
Amy
I am pretty handy at sewing.
Becca
My husband is a grad student and I’m a SAHM, so I’ve become handy at running my house on a tight budget.
Jennifer M
I’m very handy at cooking. Especially making something out of whatever random is around.
Kathy Scott
I’m handy at bookkeeping.
Sand
I’m handy at finding a bargain!
amy
i am handy at cleaning :) especially with three kids….
Belinda
I’m a handy handywoman.
Elizabeth M.
I’m pretty handy at scrapbooking. I absolutely love it and I hope it shows in my work.
Irma Doherty
I am handy at baking cookies.
joseph bulone
I really love the designs on your pillows
lisa F
I am handy in the garden. I really do have a green thumb
Sheri W.
I am our household handy woman. I am in charge of ALL of the “man”ual labor. My husband is the chef!
Judy Y
I am very handy at cooking and cleaning.
Donna
Following directions. Doesn’t matter for what. How to put something together, fix something, get somewhere. Thanks.
Christine
I am handy at keeping things organized around the house! thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
Carissa D.
I’m handy at photography. Those pillows are adorable.
Jean
I’m pretty unhandy at most things–that is why I admire people who are so talented.
Tina Hartley
I want this
Patricia
I am a great spleller , and I have an uncanny ability to hear grammatical errors in others.!
Laurie
Hi! I’m handy at gardening! I have been grooming my garden for 110 long years and this year it has been better than ever! I’d love to win! Thanks!
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Stacie Ruyle
I’m handy at unclogging the toilet :)
Hesper F
I am handy at baking.
mel h
I am handy at multi tasking.
sharon
handy at cooking and baking!
Dean
I’m really good at gardening and landscaping
Susanne Troop
Being organized!
Michelle Rosborough
Ironing
Storm
Hmmmm… what am I handy at?
I guess I’m handy at spending money. lol
Tera Slawson
I can’t cook to save my life, but I can bake you anything you want. I make cream puffs with bavarian cream that are so wonderful.
brandy
I am good at remembering useless facts and hand sewing
Ilissa H.
I am handy at fixing computer issues.
Meredith Peters
I am the McGyver of the house. I can find a fix it for anything made out of things from here and there. That applies to dinner and faucets,too!
Gianna
Cooking :)
Cheryl Free
I’m handy at lawn and gardenwork. I love spending time outdoors in the fresh air :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
Julie
I am handy at cooking yummy dinners!
Kimberly L
I am very handy at knowing where things are. Keeping things organized.
brn2lisn{at}gmail{dot}com
maggie ballard
i put my crib together myself and painted a murel of horses on my little girls wall.
Heather C
If an email, letter or other correspondence needs to be written up, everybody turns to me. I have a way with words, or so I’ve been told. Art-wise, I’m good with chalk on black paper. My art teacher actually stole some of my work and wouldn’t give it back!!!
kathy pease
im pretty handy at gardening i love it :)
kathleen Yohanna
I am handy at repairing clothes. When I am done the clothes fit and the tear hardly shows.
CHERYL A FRANCISCO
I am handy at ironing and mending . . . at least my kids think so.
cherylfrancisco@hotmail.com
Veronica Garrett
I am Handy at growing flowers. I must have a green thumb.
Brenda S.
I’m handy at baking and cooking!
Thank you.
danielle
I have become very good at painting (walls and such).
rebecca
I am well organized. I like to tackle kitchens and closets.
Kathy Conley
I am handy at putting kids toys together and at fixing them!
Heather
I am a frugal — intensely frugal. My kids don’t ask for things like most children, they say “can you watch for a good deal on ______. I would really like to have one when it goes on sale!”
Donna Kozar
I am good at saving movey.
Michelle H.
I am handy at cooking and baking. And I am good in dealing with numbers.
Caryn B
I’m “handy” at baking…my husband loves my cookies and brownies!
Mary B
I’m fairly handy at gardening. I start plants in the spring from seed and save my seeds to replant each year.
Suanne Giddings
I have been referred to as a jack of all trades and master of none. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Jessica
I’m definitely handy with putting furniture together!
Lily Kwan
I’m handy with computers!