Dec 08 2009
Handmade is the Best
I recently attended a craft show here in our little town. It seems as if there are many local crafty people. I was excited to find two of my daughter’s friends with a booth of their own. They had tables full of handmade Christmas cards. Of course, I had to buy a few. The problem was deciding which ones were my favorites. I had to limit myself. They make all sorts of cards including birth announcements, birthday and sympathy cards so I am going to be checking with them often. I love giving something that took time to make. It makes giving a card more personal.
This afternoon, I am going to a friend’s house where she is showing a couple of us gals how to make a wallet. I have made a wallet from a pattern before, photo above, but I had trouble getting it to look nice. I am anxious to get tips from her and see how hers turn out so pretty. Have a great day everyone.
One Response to “Handmade is the Best”
That is a good idea being able to do it yourself. It reflects the artistic side of you. I know how to make few but I’m not really good at it. Handmade craft allows saving an amount of money and gives an exceptional time for self. Although I’m not into these crafts, I still prefer doing it myself.
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