My friends Billie and Tootie (who own the green-themed art and design store Reform School here in L.A.) blew my mind today when they gave me a Christmas present wrapped up in the most amazing way–in a handmade house they created from recycled cardboard! I love all the little details, such as the scalloped kraft […]
It’s pretty easy to come up with holiday gift ideas to make for all your galpals, but what about the fella in your life? Don’t panic! There’s still time to make some cool homemade gifts for the XY chromosomes you know, and we’ve got some fun ideas to get you started. Handmade Book Create a […]
I was talking to my brother about making people gifts for the holidays and he told me I should listen to This American Life when David Rakoff discusses crafting as a job with the crafts department at Martha Stewart Living and the idea of giving people handmade presents. Part three with David Rakoff begins at […]
Meet Me at Mike’s just posted photos of their window display for the Softies for Mirabel campaign. Meet Me at Mike’s has been collecting softies to give to the Mirabel Foundation as part of their Christmas Toy Appeal. The window display includes toys handmade from all over the world and will be up for one […]
Refab hand makes these cute doorstops in their London workshop. They use “reclaimed, recycled, organic and biodegradable materials wherever possible.” Also, did I mention they are cute? [via] Link.
Beach Bungalow 8 posted about Shelly & Mary Klein, the mother and daughter team behind Kstudio. The duo creates these embroidered handmade pillows using only sustainable materials. Link.
Sometimes it takes a little inspiration and wool felt to improve a thrift store find. [via] Link.
