We've come a long way from hand sewing by candle light and carting our work to market on horseback. Both the mechanical and digital revolution transformed how we create and how we sell our handwork. While each generation needs to welcome and grow with our changing world it is also so very important to not forget the value in what has come before. For our August theme we are … [Read more...] about August: Exploring Our Handmade Heritage
For the Hands
HOW TO THROW YOURSELF A WORD-PARTY (disco ball, tambourines, confetti & all)
Editors note: When I was planning our celebration theme I knew there was one person who I really wanted to guest post this month. Just imagine how over-the-moon yippekiyay excited I was when she said YES! Reading her words always makes me want to celebrate and give thanks for the true awesomeness that she is bringing to the world. I love celebrating people rocking their own … [Read more...] about HOW TO THROW YOURSELF A WORD-PARTY (disco ball, tambourines, confetti & all)
Celebrate in Handmade Style: 20 Tutorials to Give Your Next Party a Handmade Touch
Congratulations to Jessika on her first year as the Editor of Oh My! Handmade Goodness! July seems to be full of birthdays and celebrations - we celebrated Omiyage's 1st birthday this month too. And what a great way to celebrate here on OMHG - a whole month jam-packed with parties! So, let's keep this party going with a round-up of fun tutorials you can use to celebrate in … [Read more...] about Celebrate in Handmade Style: 20 Tutorials to Give Your Next Party a Handmade Touch
DIY Rick Rack Mini Felt Buntings + Giveaway
I'm jumping on the bunting bandwagon! I love bunting, rick rack, making little things and wool felt-combining all of them (+ an excuse to bake cake) is a recipe for making my heart sing. This weekend I didn't "work" but I did make this tutorial with Ila's help during Sela's afternoon nap, she is such a wonderful assistant! I wanted to make a project for our party theme that was … [Read more...] about DIY Rick Rack Mini Felt Buntings + Giveaway
{Handmade Parties} Piñata DIY
It has been a wonderful month of celebration at OMHG! We have shared and celebrated new announcements, products, ideas, and dreams ... all for the love of handmade. One of my favorite things about the OMHG community is that together we share and celebrate amongst each other so that we can bring the handmade way of life into our homes…to share with family and friends. What … [Read more...] about {Handmade Parties} Piñata DIY
