#handmadegifts — Public Fediverse posts

🐰🥥 Meet OWTRLD's hand-carved Coconut Shell Rabbit Piggy Bank! 100% natural, zero plastic, pure Sri Lankan artisan magic ✨ The cutest way to save your coins & decorate your space 💛 #owtrld #ecofriendly #handmadegifts

Step inside Japan’s new luxury hotel converted from 118-year-old Japanese prison: Would you stay the night for…

Can a Japanese prison turn into a luxury hotel? On August 17, Elona Karafin, a luxury travel content…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #handmadegifts #HoshinoyaNaraPrisonhotel #Inside118yearoldprisonturnedhotel #Japanese #luxuryhotel #naraprefecture #walk-incloset
https://www.europesays.com/japan/78338/

https://www.alojapan.com/1528532/step-inside-japans-new-luxury-hotel-converted-from-118-year-old-japanese-prison-would-you-stay-the-night-for/ Step inside Japan’s new luxury hotel converted from 118-year-old Japanese prison: Would you stay the night for… #HandmadeGifts #HoshinoyaNaraPrisonHotel #Inside118YearOldPrisonTurnedHotel #JapanTours #LuxuryHotel #NaraPrefecture #tours #WalkInCloset Can a Japanese prison turn into a luxury hotel? On August 17, Elona Karafin, a luxury travel content creator and founder of Japan Like a Local, posted a tour of a luxury suite in a century-o

It's shell-ception! Our Resin Shell Magnets feature real sea shells encased in clear or light blue resin, finished with a strong magnet on the back. Each one measures about 1" and is handmade, so every piece has its own little personality. 🐚 A sweet little touch of the beach for your fridge, locker, or any magnetic surface. 🛍️ https://zurl.co/4sIUh

#ResinMagnets #BeachDecor #HandmadeGifts #CoastalStyle

Best Platform for Student Entrepreneurs in Delhi to Shop Handmade Products Online
Discover unique handmade products online created by talented student entrepreneurs in Delhi. Find creative gifts, artistic décor, and thoughtfully crafted items that bring originality to every purchase. Explore the collection, support young creators, and choose something truly special.
connect us :https://arttokri.com/pink-handmade-kundan-rakhi-by-sejal/p/NmE2YzY4YTM2ZDJhMTIzNDVmYzYxZGJl
#HandmadeProducts #StudentEntrepreneurs #DelhiShopping #HandmadeGifts #CreativeProducts

Standard metal hair clips are boring, so why not spruce them up with kitties? 🐱 These Resin Kitty Hair Clips feature a cute kitty about the size of a US quarter, sold in a set of two matching clips. Choose from several color & glitter options.

A fun, easy way to accessorize any hairstyle. 👩 https://zurl.co/RRrQl

#HairClips #CatLover #CuteAccessories #HandmadeGifts

How Crochet Helped Me Through Anxiety

https://duffneysbirdbarn.wordpress.com/2026/06/29/how-crochet-helped-me-through-anxiety/

🌈 Sweeten up your fridge, locker, or office with our Rainbow Gummy Bear Magnet Set! This set includes six candy colored gummy bear magnets in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Cute and nostalgic, but also strong enough to hold up your notes, photos, and lists.
A fun grab for kids' rooms, dorms, kitchens, or anyone who loves a playful pop of color. 🧸Shop now: https://zurl.co/uUH73

#GummyBearMagnets #CuteMagnets #HandmadeGifts #FridgeDecor

Certainly not perfect by any means, but it resembles a baby blanket, right?
#crochet #HandmadeGifts #novice

https://www.europesays.com/ie/525621/ Dan Bowers makes tiny found-object sculptures for his wife #art #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #Design #Éire #Entertainment #FoundObjects #HandmadeGifts #IE #Instagram #Ireland #Sculpture

The Crochet Projects Nobody Makes Anymore (And Maybe We Should)

There was a time when every crocheter had a mission.

Not a vague goal like “use up my yarn stash” or “finish that cardigan before next winter.”

No, these crocheters had purpose.

Somewhere in America, a grandmother was furiously crocheting a toilet paper doll to protect the family bathroom from… something. Dust? Shame? Nobody really knows.

Another was creating a doily large enough to cover every flat surface in the house.

And someone, somewhere, looked at a perfectly functional tissue box and thought:

“This needs a crocheted cover shaped like a Victorian cottage.”

Crochet trends come and go, but some projects have quietly faded away. Today we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the crochet projects that used to be everywhere—and asking whether they deserve a comeback.

1. The Toilet Paper Doll

If you’re under 40, you might think I’m making this up.

I assure you, I am not.

For decades, bathrooms across North America featured elaborately dressed crochet dolls sitting proudly on top of spare toilet paper rolls.

These ladies wore magnificent gowns.

They had hats.

They had lace.

Some looked like they were attending a royal wedding.

And underneath all that elegance?

Toilet paper.

Looking back, it seems ridiculous.

Looking back, I kind of love them.

2. Doilies on Literally Everything

There was a time when a bare table was simply unacceptable.

Coffee table?

Doily.

End table?

Doily.

Dresser?

Doily.

Television?

Believe it or not…

Doily.

If a flat surface existed, a crocheter somewhere felt compelled to decorate it.

Today’s minimalist design trends may have pushed doilies out of the spotlight, but there is something beautiful about knowing someone spent hours creating intricate lace simply to make a home feel special.

3. The Television Cover

Younger readers may need a moment here.

Televisions used to be giant wooden boxes.

And apparently, giant wooden boxes needed sweaters.

Crocheted TV covers were surprisingly common.

When guests weren’t watching television, the set could be covered with a decorative crochet piece, making it blend into the room.

Imagine explaining that to a teenager today.

“Back in my day, we crocheted clothing for the television.”

4. Tissue Box Covers

Crocheters once looked at ordinary household objects and declared war on boredom.

The humble tissue box was transformed into:

• Cottages
• Barns
• Flower baskets
• Churches
• Teapots

No object was safe.

Honestly, modern crochet could use a little more of this energy.

5. Bed Jackets

This one always fascinates me.

A bed jacket was exactly what it sounds like: a short sweater worn while sitting up in bed.

People wore them while reading, knitting, crocheting, writing letters, or recovering from illness.

They were practical.

They were cozy.

And somehow they’ve almost disappeared.

Considering how many of us spend evenings curled up on the couch with yarn, maybe it’s time for bed jackets to make a comeback.

6. Crocheted Pot Holders Hanging in Every Kitchen

Not just one.

A dozen.

Usually hanging from a hook somewhere near the stove.

Every color imaginable.

Some shaped like flowers.

Some shaped like fruit.

Some shaped like things no one could identify anymore.

They weren’t just kitchen tools.

They were little pieces of everyday art.

Why We Miss These Projects

The funny thing is that none of these projects were really about the project itself.

The toilet paper doll wasn’t about toilet paper.

The doily wasn’t about protecting furniture.

The tissue box cover wasn’t about tissues.

They were about making a home feel loved.

Every stitch represented time, patience, and care.

In a world increasingly filled with disposable things, there is something comforting about remembering the handmade touches that used to fill our homes.

Final Thoughts

Will toilet paper dolls ever return to mainstream crochet?

Probably not.

Although I’ve learned never to underestimate crocheters.

After all, we’ve recently brought back granny squares, bucket hats, and crochet hacky sacks.

Anything is possible.

And if I suddenly find myself designing a toilet paper doll pattern next week…

Please pretend this article had nothing to do with it.

What crochet project do you remember seeing at your grandmother’s house that you never see anymore? Leave me a comment and let me know!

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

آیا به دنبال هدیه سازمانی صنایع دستی برای همکاران یا مشتریان خود هستید؟
محصولات دست‌ساز و منحصر به فرد آفرینه، گزینه‌ای ایده‌آل برای تقدیر و ایجاد ارتباط ماندگار هستند. هر قطعه با دقت و عشق ساخته شده تا پیام شما را خاص منتقل کند. ✨

🔗 مشاهده و خرید: https://afarineh.com/product-categories/organizational-gifts

#هدیه_سازمانی #صنایع_دستی #CorporateGifts #HandmadeGifts #هدیه_خاص

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

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 #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

When you buy from a local artist, you are not only getting a unique gift but also supporting your community, since artists spend their money where they live. To boot, it is really fun to browse holiday markets and find that oh-so-cute gift for someone special. Thanks for supporting living artists this season.

#art #artist #handmadegifts #handmade #originalart #artmarkets #smallbusinesssaturday #SouthJersey #NJ #woodburyodburyNJ

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

Finishing up some krampuses for Torrington on Saturday. None of you ( well barely any) are probably near Torrington (thank heavens) but anyway...#market #craftfair #krampus #fibreart #textiles #handmadegifts #handcrafted #slowcraft #artisinal #art

Finishing up some krampuses for Torrington on Saturday. None of you ( well barely any) are probably near Torrington (thank heavens) but anyway...#market #craftfair #krampus #fibreart #textiles #handmadegifts #handcrafted #slowcraft #artisinal #art

#valentinescraft
#giftideas
#handmadegifts

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

#GiftIdeas
#DecorGoals
#HandmadeGifts

Tattooed with Love and Loss (And a Little Christmas Clarity)

https://lauraleacupp.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/tattooed-with-love-and-loss-and-a-little-christmas-clarity/

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

A reminder to all my artist friends. Artist Sunday is November 30th, make sure you sign up https://artistssunday.com

#artistsunday #artist #art #gifts #artshop #artstore #artistbusiness #Thanksgiving #artgifts #handmadegifts #handmade #business #promoting #holidayshop

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

I came up with a simple recipe for homemade hand butter (I've had wicked splits lately) with some items on hand. 1 oz raw shea butter, 1 oz beeswax, 1 oz sweet almond oil, 1 oz olive oil, a few drops of sandalwood oil, and a few drops of vitamin E oil. Sandalwood oil has healing properties, and I used Australian sandalwood essential oil that I bought years ago. Sandalwood is one of those oils that improves with age (patchouli is another). So far, so good... The next batch will be gifts for friends (but hey, I had to try it out on myself). I pretty much melted everything down in a jelly jar in a double boiler.

#DIY #Handmadegifts #SolarPunkSunday #AnimalProducts #Beeswax #HandButter

This little beauty has SOLD and will get it's new home on Friday. Sold to a local collector. I've been painting lately and loving it!

ART
https://sharoncummingsart.pixels.com/

#art #arte #artwork #artist #artists #fediart #mastoart #painting #paintings #realart #realartists #handmade #handmadewithlove #handmadeart #handmadegifts #love #romantic #romanticart #flower #flowerart #floral #floralart #botanical #yellow #garden #gardening #realpainting #handpainted #fun #cute #colorful #colorfulart

Shameless self-promotion follows:

Hi friends! I’m going to be selling handmade bags and aprons at Somerville Open Studios next weekend - come visit me at the Armory mezzanine (#45), Saturday and Sunday May 4-5, noon-6p.

If you like:
* games & ttrpgs
* bicycles
* science
* unicorns
* plants, bees, & flowers
* books & libraries
* knitting & crochet
You should stop by! It’s my first time selling at Open Studios and I would love to see some friendly faces.

(Psst: These are excellent Mother’s Day gifts 😉.)

https://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/web/artists/artist_profile/2346

#somervilleopenstudios #handmadegifts #mothersdaygiftideas #shamelessselfpromo #ttrpg #bicycles #handmade #handmadebags #bostonma #SomervilleMA #cambridgema #artforsale #unicorns #science #sewing

Love Bugs!! The GOOD kind. :)

Another piece from my personal journal that started as an ink drawing. I am really enjoying these!

ART
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/love-bugs-colorful-hand-drawn-heart-art-sharon-cummings.html

#art #bug #bugs #insect #insects #bee #bees #honeybees #honeybee #butterfly #butterflies #dragonfly #dragonflies #spring #love #summer #springtime #romance #romanticart #romantic #heart #hearts #fun #cute #drawing #collage #collagerat #handmade #handmadeart #fedigiftart #handmadewithlove #handmadegifts #humanart #humanartist