Ever the joiner or I Pledge Allegiance, To Handmade
I went ahead and did it, I took the Buy Handmade pledge. Actually, I think I might have taken it three or four times accidentally. I have a long history of making gifts. There were the Truffle Years, when chocolate and cocoa powder would cover the kitchen, then the Year of Making Candles, when wax got everywhere. The two years after I started knitting, when it was Scarves! Hats for All! The Biennial Biscotti, and last year's Lemon Lavender Shortbread.
It all started innocently enough, a case of economic constraint breeding creativity. And then it just continued through the years. To do my part as a booster of all things homemade and handmade, I will (at least attempt to) share recipes and how-to's over the coming weeks. Here is a list of what you can look forward to, some are pretty basic, others tantalizingly vague:
Lino-cut Cards
Chocolate Truffles
Beeswax Candles
My Favorite Hat
Basic Ribbed Scarf
Tiny Stockings
Basic Biscotti
Shortbread
Stella's Fairy Skirt
Aluminum Ornaments
Mr. Knitsonya's Pomegranate Liqueur
Pimp My Nutcracker
Comments (10)
kind of anxious to see the pimp my nutcracker.... ok, really anxious.
Posted by stephanie s | November 24, 2007 7:38 PM
Posted on November 24, 2007 19:38
Even I don't know what the pimp my nutcracker thing is.
Posted by Mr Knitsonya | November 25, 2007 1:05 AM
Posted on November 25, 2007 01:05
here's to handmade for sure. I'm trying my best. It is easier with adults than it is with children
enjoy your hand crafting.
tx
Posted by tiel | November 25, 2007 3:04 AM
Posted on November 25, 2007 03:04
Yes, pimping the nutcracker sounds very interesting...
Posted by Mama Urchin | November 25, 2007 2:42 PM
Posted on November 25, 2007 14:42
WOWE! All of a sudden you had a bunch of blog posts that I missed??? Well, I am all caught up! I am a mole pro and I have to tell you (see how I am so humble, it is one of the things I make good, let me call myself a pro hee heeee) I am sooo sad I didn't think of this for the turkey! Sillllyyyy me!!!!! What was I thinking??????
I looked at all your shots in flickr! Youa re such a doll!!! And you have an amazing fab wardrobe and sense of style!! xoxooxox
Posted by A Fanciful Twist | November 26, 2007 12:47 PM
Posted on November 26, 2007 12:47
those gifts sound intriguing...
Posted by risa | November 26, 2007 7:29 PM
Posted on November 26, 2007 19:29
Pomegranate liqueur - sounds most delicious and rather special. Chocolate truffles - you cannot beat homemade, handmade chocolates..... I look forward to reading more in future posts! have a good week - Cathy novembermoon
Posted by Cathy | November 26, 2007 11:00 PM
Posted on November 26, 2007 23:00
Pomegranate Liqueur???? OOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
And truffles and lavender lemon shortbread....you are one awesome gift-maker!!!!
Posted by amanda button | November 27, 2007 10:21 AM
Posted on November 27, 2007 10:21
Did you say, "Pimp My Nutcracker?" Anxiously awaiting...
Posted by sulu-design | November 27, 2007 6:54 PM
Posted on November 27, 2007 18:54
can't wait.
Posted by kristin | December 3, 2007 9:57 AM
Posted on December 3, 2007 09:57