#handmade-gifts — Public Fediverse posts

Presence

Wouldn’t it be nice…
To arrive with something
Made by hand
A page where colors once
Listened to your breath …
A small painting carrying a piece of your day
Not bought, but felt, and gently given …

Wouldn’t it be nice…
To gift a folded note, written slowly
With words that sat beside
Your heart for a while
Ink becoming warmth in
Someone else’s hands
A letter that lingers longer
Than any object …

Wouldn’t it be nice…
To bring a pressed flower
From a walk you loved
Held between pages like a
Secret of the earth
A moment of stillness
Wrapped in paper
A memory, passed from you to them …

Wouldn’t it be nice…
To offer a jar filled with tiny intentions
Little lines of hope, of courage, of light
So on heavy days, they can open one
And find you there, in a sentence …

Wouldn’t it be nice…
If our gifts carried pieces of our presence
Instead f things that fade
Without a story
A drawing, a word, a fragment of soul
Simple, and somehow, enough …

#roksanatales

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Wouldn’t it be nice?
Tell me!

Happy Easter 🐥🩵!
I crocheted an Easter basket for the needle felted Easter eggs I made.
Actually I will give this basket with eggs as a housewarming gift soon 🐣🌱.
#JaanaCrochets #JaanaVirkkaa #crochet #easter #eastercrochet #crochetbasket #needlefelting #needlefeltedeastereggs #scrapyarnproject #lovetocrochet #crochetlove #crochetersoftheworld #handmade #handmadegifts #virkkaus #pääsiäisvirkkaus #virkattukori #neulahuovutus #jämälankaprojekti #rakastanvirkkausta #käsityö #käsintehdytlahjat

Getting started on some of the homemade Christmas goodies.... Infused oil first, then on to the booze! #Christmas #homemadegoodness #christmasiscoming #handmadegifts #holidays #goodies #christmasgifts #oliveoil #zaatarزَعْتَر #zaatar #maker #holidayseason #hygge #foodanddrink #HyggeVibes

#Gratitude 🧶🐾

😻 Josie from my SPARTA Strength class at the Malden Senior Center gifted my rescue kitties these incredible crocheted blankets. She truly is a rockstar!

💖The kitties say thank you!😸

#cats #crotchet #handmadegifts #kitty #rescuecat #maldenma #boston #smile #catsofmastodon #photography #fitness

The future belongs to makers who know their worth and find their tribe. Start here: https://inkican.com/mesh-mobilizing-artisans-and-makers/ #makersunite #artisancommunity #handmadegifts

Looking for unique handmade gifts? I’ll be at our student pottery sale with new pieces — bright, functional, and inspired by nature. Swing by, explore the tables, and support local makers this holiday season! 🎁💚

#Pottery #ceramics #HandmadePottery #HandmadeGifts #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #GlazingTrails

So, years ago, we used to get pretty much all of our soapmaking supplies from the now-defunct #SnowdriftFarm in Arizona. They had a ton of recipes for home-made foot scrubs, pest-repellents, lip balm, hand-santizer, salves and butters, and, of course, soap! And thanks to the @internetarchive , those recipes have been preserved!

The one caveat I would mention (in addition to handling lye properly), is that some essential oils can cause skin irritation (citrus, cinnamon leaf, tea tree, cedar, etc.), so be cautious about using too much of those. Do your own research, especially if making products for other people.

Archived version:
https://web.archive.org/web/20050826174037/http://www.snowdriftfarm.com/formulary.html

#SolarPunkSunday #DIY #DIYSoap #Soapmaking #ColdProcessSoapmaking
#HandmadeGifts #DIYSkinCare

Another item that we make for gifts is homemade #ColdProcess soap. It's not for the faint-of-heart, as sodium hydroxide (lye) is extremely caustic and must be handled with care (goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, have an open bottle of vinegar handy in case of spills -- it neutralizes lye). Melt-and-pour soaps are a lot easier, but if you like working with chemistry, cold-process soap is for you!

The best book we've read is #TheSoapmakersCompanion. There are websites as well (listed below), but no matter what guide you use, pay attention to the caveats!

By Susan Miller Cavitch
Revised edition, Nov 10, 2010
Originally published in 1997
288 pages
ISBN-13 9781603427364
E-Book $11.99
Trade paperback $21.99

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/susan-miller-cavitch/the-soapmakers-companion/9781603427364/

Simple Basic Beginner Soap Recipe with Shea Butter | Cold Process

https://theeverydayfarmhouse.com/beginner-soap-recipe-shea-butter-cold-process/

The Soap Queen has online tuturials on cold-process soapmaking, including lye safety!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAADF6209996265D2

Some recipes from The Soap Queen:

https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/my-favorite-cold-process-recipes-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #DIY
#DIYSoap #Soapmaking #ColdProcessSoapmaking
#HandmadeGifts #DIYSkinCare

Homemade Hand Cream Recipe (for hard working hands)

"This homemade hand cream recipe is perfect for hard working hands, especially after working in the garden. It nourishes and soothes your skin and is made with non-toxic (and easy to find) ingredients."

Homemade Hand Cream Recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 cup shea butter
1/8 cup sweet almond oil
1 tablespoon beeswax
10 drops myrrh essential oil
10 drops cedarwood essential oil

Instructions:

homemade hand lotion

Melt the shea butter, beeswax, and sweet almond oil together in a double boiler. (I just use a Pyrex measuring cup and place it in a pot of simmering water).

Stir the mixture as it melts.

Once everything is melted, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes.

Stir in the essential oils, and pour the liquid hand cream into a small glass container. Allow it to harden completely (this usually takes several hours).

Apply this homemade hand cream recipe to your dry hands as often as needed–especially after a long day working outside or playing in the dirt.

Notes:

- Why shea butter? Shea butter is known to provide powerful moisturizing and nourishing benefits for the skin. You could also substitute half of the shea butter for 1/8 cup cocoa butter or coconut oil.
- Why sweet almond oil? Sweet almond oil is a wonderful moisturizer that also contains vitamins that nourish and soothe the skin. If you don’t have sweet almond, you can substitute jojoba oil, olive oil, etc.
- Why beeswax? The beeswax in this recipe helps the hand butter to set up and stay firm. It also coats the skin and protects it. If you want your homemade hand cream texture to be softer, try reducing the beeswax. If you would like it firmer, increase the amount of beeswax. I like to use the small beeswax pellets when I make DIY salves/balms since they are easier to melt and measure.
- Why myrrh and cedarwood essential oils? These are two essential oils that are known for their ability to soothe and nourish skin. However, there are many other essential oils that work well in skincare too, so feel free to substitute/play around a bit. My other suggestions would be: lavender, geranium, frankincense, and sandalwood.
- If you use the essential oils I mentioned in the recipe, the finished product has a earthy, woodsy smell which I love. If you are wanting a bit more of a feminine scent, trying adding in 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil.
- Feel free to double the recipe if you like– as written, it makes a fairly small amount, but a little bit goes a long way.- If your house is very hot in the summer, this hand butter might get a little runny. If that’s a problem, you can store it in the fridge.
- I like to apply my hand butter at night, right before bed. This allows the butter to soak in (without me accidentally washing it off)."

Source:
https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/05/diy-hand-cream-recipe.html

#SolarPunkSunday #DIY #DIYHandCream #HandButter #HandmadeGifts

Handmade butterfly shape felt hanging decoration for mum
#art #artist #artistonmastodon #nature #wildlife #butterfly #crafts #creativity #createathome #giftsforher #giftsformum #handmadegifts #recycledmaterials #homedecor #buttons

Finishing Jedi The Giraffe, my favourite way to use up leftover sock yarn (I think this is my fifth giraffe, just so cute) 🧶
#crochet #giraffe #yarn #scrapyarn #gift #giftideas #handmade #handmadegifts