Charm and Strange Crochet

I'm going to be honest: the gift ideas on this list aren't going to be as exciting as a Nintendo Switch or a diamond tennis bracelet, or even a gorgeous knit sweater. But sometimes, it's the simple gifts that make the biggest impression on people - especially when it's something they will be able to use over and over, saving them money down the road and reducing their carbon and plastic footprints! So here is a list of my best-selling reusable items that you can find in my Etsy shop for your consideration this holiday season. 10 reusable, sustainable handmade gifts 1. Soft washcloths Wash your face and body in comfort with these extremely soft, durable washcloths! Ditch the disposable plastic loofahs and wonky sponges that only last a month for a more eco-friendly way to gently wash away the day's makeup and sweat. Machine washable, this gift will last for years. They're ideal for anyone who uses either bar soap or liquid body wash! Wash cloths are always BOGO 1...

It's that time of year - the holidays are officially upon us! Mariah Carey is rocking in full swing, and I'm trying to avoid WHAMageddon once again. (Mark and I survived it in 2019!) Maybe you've gotten your big gifts out of the way, but you still need that little something  for your mom's stocking, or your kid's teacher gift, or your work Secret Santa party. Maybe you want to support a small business because it feels better inside, but you don't want to spend a lot because, let's face it, inflation is high and wages are stagnant so your budget is stretched thin. I gotchu, babe. 7 stocking stuffer ideas under $10 1. Soap Savers I've gone back and forth on what to call this item. It's a soap cozy, because it wraps around your bar of soap. It's a soap saver, because the cotton fibers "cling" to the soap when it dries, so you can easily use up a small nugget of soap. It's also a soap saver because you can use the drawstring to hang you...

When I first made a drawstring bag for myself, I had one use in mind: dice. I'd just started playing Dungeons and Dragons with some friends, and I collected three sets of polyhedral dice pretty quickly. I wanted something prettier and more practical to keep my dice in than the clear plastic display boxes they often come in. I decided to sell three sizes: small (good for 1-3 sets of dice), medium (good for 3-5 sets of dice), and large (great for minifigures and/or oversized dice). But when I bring the drawstring bags with me to craft fairs, and people ask "what are these for?" and I answer "dice for D&D," most people put them down. I've never sold a single drawstring bag at a craft fair! So I figured it was time I shine the spotlight on some different uses for these bags - because a drawstring bag has just about a million uses! From gift wrapping to everyday practical uses, in this blog post you're sure to find a new way to use your bag. 1. Marbles a...