gifts
I pledge to give, give, give handmade
In my home we’ve made a pledge. One that we make every year to varying degrees of success. It’s a pledge to buy gifts that are handmade and impact our local community. When we have the option, we’re making gifts ourselves as well. So for the rest of the year and the rest of existence, [...]
The Handmade Dude
So what do ya think? Tools, edgy things, things with motors, hunting things, scholarly things… help me out here? What are your top secret Father’s Day gift ideas? Can you whisper them to us in the comments? Here are a couple of dude-ly things I found. I’ll Have a Pint T-Shirt by Yay For Fidget [...]
Convenience
Ply-split braiding by David Fraser You love handmade craft, but you wish it were more conveniently found. The thing is handmade craft will never be as immediately accessible as cheap goods at a big box store. Nor should it be. Instead of wishing the handmade world would bend to our convenience-loving needs, we should try [...]
Team HiP – Etsy Street Team
(prints by Stephanie Corfee) When I joined Etsy last fall, I thought it would help my sales immensely. After all, it’s the premier place to buy handmade, right? What I didn’t expect was to be so lost in numbers. With many sellers being there for years, they had formed friendships and joined teams. I noticed [...]
Treasures Found
As the ground emerged from the snow yesterday, I found myself peeking around for green. I know mom, it’s too early. I just can’t help myself. Nosing around outside brought to mind the thrill of treasure hunting. Whether you’re clicking or stomping– this phrase by artists of the same name says it best “something’s hiding [...]
i spy…
distinctive valentine’s day gifts for the animal, insect and bird lover animal lover scarf by xenotees ruby beetle mechanique by 19 moons cedar waxwing watercolor by sixsisters all handmade in Pennsylvania and found in the HiP flickr pool.
I heart handmade
Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on all of us. It can be overwhelming to think of something perfect for your favorite person. Go with what you know… give handmade.
Green Gifts With a Nod to the Boys
12 gauge shotgun shell leather belt buckle by Michelle Verbeeck $32.00 2. Barbie Repurposed Red Boot Earrings by BarketBell $10 3. Vintage necktie by tymbal $28 4. Miller High Life pendant by Jen Roder $60 5. Dump Truck by Green Toys (made in State College) $24.95 6. Mistletoe… Lambswool Slippers from Upcycled Sweater by Wooly [...]
Gift Guides – For Everyone in Your Family
1. Fringe Tote – White and Brown by RuJu – $46 2. Half Can Oscillator cufflinks by digiBling – $14 3. Bronzed Series Recycled Watch back Tomato Key fob by OrganicOdysseys – $18 4. Santolina Sprigs Espresso on Pewter Polymer Pendant by UnaOdd – $20 5. Old Quilt Pouch with Sweet Annie by TeresasPrimTreasures – [...]
Green Gifts Under $30 from Pennsylvania
1. Botany Recycled Notebook by Subu $6 2. Drawstring pouch my Mhague $8 3. Vintage White and Aqua Flowered Apron by DotandIrma $28 4. Parking lot fields pillow by dwellinstyle $26 5. Wristlet by Jalmodovar $24 6. Headband vintage fabric by weezawar $8
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