Handmade Gift Ideas

Every Christmas, I overestimate how much time I have to get everything done. To simplify things this year, I decided to go with store-bought neighbor gifts instead of something homemade. …

The first time I saw a bead loom bracelet, I knew I had to learn how to make them!  There are lots of ways to learn how to make bead …

I’ve only ever tried macrame once in my life, and it didn’t go well.  I thought I’d be a pro with all of my embroidery experience, but I guess I’m …

Ah, reading. It’s one of my favorite past times, but now more than ever. There’s nothing like a good book to help take your mind off of the stressful things …

Is there anything better than a good old-fashioned friendship bracelet? I think not. Friendship bracelets always take me back to memories of summer camp crafts and slumber parties. It’s a …

After my first post and video on how to make a loop yarn blanket, I’ve had lots of questions.  Rather than answer them all in writing, I decided to make …

I’ve always admired knitters and crocheters, but never really took the time to learn.  Actually, that’s not true, there was this one time when I was pregnant with my oldest, …

I never want my children to feel like they have to buy gifts for me on Mother’s Day.  Generally we try to keep it about service, but I will accept …

When going through my great grandmother’s things, we found a few beautiful old handkerchiefs.  Not knowing what I would do with them, I took them home until I came up …

My girls have been eyeing the necklaces that I’ve been selling in my shop, so I decided to make one for each of them.  I’ve wanted to try making an …