Comments on: Handmade Holiday

By: Annie

Annie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:43:50 +0000

I love this! I usually bake for Christmas, but this year I’m not sure if I’ll have the time needed right before to bake, so I may be venturing into craft land. I need to check out the blogs you’ve listed, Holly!

If anyone needs local artists’ cards or jewelry, Stone Spiral in Maplewood has some really pretty cards and fun earrings/bracelets. And probably the best chai in the history of the universe!

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By: Jane O

Jane O — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:44:53 +0000

Buying handmade is great! Buying locally handmade gifts is infinitely better. But if the cold/rainy/snowy weather makes you want to stay inside, hit the websites of local St. Louis artisans/crafters too! A good place to start: stlhandmade.com –> and take a look at the featured artisans with their links to their shops; or check out the “Shop Local” feature of Etsy and type in “St. Louis” and see the wonderful people who create handmade.

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By: Anita

Anita — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:10 +0000

Three cheers for paper crafts! Have yet to have someone say- “Oh homemade greeting cards- what am I to do with these” One word of caution you may have allot of fun while crafting!

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By: Britney Bennett

Britney Bennett — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:37:34 +0000

Handmade gifts are nice, provided that they are practical. If it’s just something that takes up space and doesn’t do anything useful, a more practical gift may be in order.

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By: Jen Hinton

Jen Hinton — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:36:46 +0000

KnitPurlGurl is one of my fave reads and follows on Twitter. Glad she made your list!

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By: KnitPurlGurl

KnitPurlGurl — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:28:05 +0000

WOW – Thanks for the SHOUT OUT!!!

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By: Vicki R

Vicki R — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:04:06 +0000

I do love opening the box of ornaments each Christmas and remembering who made them! I’ve had one crafty Christmas moment and actually managed to make a very nice angel tree topper.

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By: Britt

Britt — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:39:20 +0000

One of my favorite semi-handmade Christmas gifts was a family wreath I made for my grandma-in-law. I took a simple wreath and wrapped a strand of lights around it. I then bought plain, wooden angel ornaments from Michaels. I painted the bodies white then added hair, eyes and name to match each family member with paint pens. She absolutely LOVED it!

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By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:19:20 +0000

You know whats even better that getting a handmade gift? Getting a hand made gift where the supplies were bought locally! ; )

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