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and why you should consider it too!
Try some of these sites for ideas:
Try some of these sites for ideas:
5 comments:
Interesting idea. I've been thinking about it since I saw this on your blog last night. Though I'm not sure I'm ready to take the pledge, I certainly intend to make 90% of my gifts this year. I got a fantastic idea today that will be awesome, and won't require a ton of work. I love mass production of great homemade gifts. :)
This is so cool, Jen. We are making, by hand, needle and thread, flannel microwavable bean-bag thingies for people to use as hot-packs. they are about 8x16 inches, and even little Casey is learning to sew them. I want to blog about it but dont ant to ruin the surprise, you know? Thanks for the cool pledge-- I am going to spread the word.
Ooh, I'm making those too! :)
As for the pledge...I took it more as a "true intention" pledge than an absolute. I know there are a few things we've already bought, so that's a little cheating...but it doesn't say "ONLY" so I thought it was worthwhile!
Yeah, we are more of a "moving towards" with the handmades. You'd think someone with a BFA in Crafts would be farther along than that.
I did put the pledge on myspace though..and I've sent my one sister to Etsy for gift ideas.
Another Web site for handmade personal care products perhaps you've heard of: www.oyinhandmade.com. Their funk butter is the best natural deodorant we're ever used. It actually works, even in Florida. They don't mix the products until you order them. Oh, and they smell yummy.
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