Subject: Handmade
The Chocolate Notebook
November 9, 2009 in Handmade
This is my newest notebook and I already love it. It’s a collection of chocolate bar wrappers and what I was doing when I ate them.
Read more...Walnut Ornaments
I love decorations made with natural materials. Although I wait until after Thanksgiving before bringing out the Christmas decorations, it’s not too soon for a few walnut ornaments.
Read more...Teaching Sewing
It was girls’ weekend while Doug was out of town, so we spent it watching movies, eating ice cream, and sewing. My three-year-old has been very into sewing.
Read more...DIY Simple, Modern Pot Rack
I’ve wanted a pot rack to organize my cookware. A vertical rack on the side of the cabinet would efficiently use that empty space. I also didn’t want to spend more than $40. Here’s how we made one that was simple and modern.
Read more...Why I Love You Valentine
A valentine idea for your sweetie – The reasons you love them, handwritten on a heart-shaped card.
Read more...Tie a Trouble-Free Gift Bow
Have you seen on TV when a gift is unwrapped, the ribbon gracefully falls to the side? Normally a ribbon tied around a gift is hard to undo. You can try to unknot it, slide it, or pull it off the side, stretching it as well as you can. Men usually reach for their pocketknives to [...]
Read more...I’m a Quitter, Not a Knitter
November 25, 2008 in Handmade
They make knitting look easy, and I thought about getting out my yarn and trying it. But then I remembered some of my crochet projects that hadn’t gone so well.
Read more...Men Don’t Want Ribbon Gifts
November 18, 2008 in Handmade
Are there any good handmade gifts for guys? Because let’s be honest: men don’t want anything ribboned, embroidered, or bedazzled.
Read more...Handmade Holiday Gifts and Crafts with Paper
Holiday gifts, greeting cards, ornaments, and craft ideas handmade
Read more...Handsewn Holiday Gifts and Projects
November 4, 2008 in Handmade
Holidays by Hand has started this week at Simple Mom with a variety of handmade sewing projects. My project is the simplest drawstring bag possible, made a little more unique with a vintage monogram. I can picture a few of these hanging as ornaments on the Christmas tree. Maybe they’d be a good place to hide [...]
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