by Catherine Young of Bumpkin Bears & Friends As a child I remember loving all the Art on my walls- to me they were more than mere images. These were my magical worlds where I had adventures, dreaming up stories for the animals that would become my friends as they came alive from the paper they were drawn on! from top left, Friends Forever Print, Bumpkin Friends 2011 … [Read more...] about Handmade Finds: Magical Wonderlands
For the Hands
Craft Challenge: Handmade Kid-Friendly Gift Wrap
by Grace Hester of Grace Hester Designs With the approaching holiday season, I am starting to think of ways to make it an extra special handmade holiday for my daughters this year. We make holiday cards every year so I thought this year, we could extend the handmade aspect to the gift wrap too! So I sent out a challenge to a few bloggers whose creativity in finding and … [Read more...] about Craft Challenge: Handmade Kid-Friendly Gift Wrap
busy hands are happy hands + a reminder
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade I am busy, busy, busy-our Handmade Holidays giveaway is shaping up to be absolutely incredible and each day brings another submission to my mailbox. I have also been busy crafting madly and adding new items to my Etsy shop daily. Above is a little peek at what I have been making in my studio: snuggly mohair polar bears, custom made … [Read more...] about busy hands are happy hands + a reminder
Handmade Christmas Ornament Exchange
By Michelle Vackar | Hi Mamma Designs | Modern Handmade Child A new little bundle of joy joined our family about three weeks ago. My sister and brother-in-law had a little girl and “Sweet Pea” was welcomed by her three big brothers who are excited to watch out for her as she grows. A group of ladies and I have each selected a day to bring a meal over to them so that they did … [Read more...] about Handmade Christmas Ornament Exchange
tutorial: scarf along with heather of cookie mondays
by Heather Mattos of Cookie Mondays Who wouldn't adore the gift of a cozy, handmade scarf this holiday season? This is an inexpensive and fun sewing project that can be done in an afternoon, leaving you with three happy, handmade gifts- just like that! Don't let the math scare you away... it really is a simple {precise} tutorial, made up of lots of straight lines, and … [Read more...] about tutorial: scarf along with heather of cookie mondays
