Friday, November 30, 2012

handmade holiday day 8

These coasters are oh, so pretty! What I love most about this gift idea is that you can make these for just about any one on your nice list. I mean, who doesn't use coasters? And you don't have to use pretty paper- there's holiday paper, vintage paper and paper that would almost be too silly to use.


Jiro Dreams of Sushi

For anyone who is trying to master a skill, who is practicing a craft, who has a passion burning deep inside them or if you just like sushi...watch this documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, it is pretty amazing!


Thursday, November 29, 2012

handmade holiday day 7

I'm loving this handmade shoulder bag from upcycled bike inner tubes. Being the bike riding family that we are we have a lot of old inner tubes around the house- it's nice to know that we don't just have to throw them away anymore. We can donate them for upcycling.

Ebert and I gave this clutch as a birthday present to his mom a few months ago. The shoulder bags are a bit pricey so this is a nice alternative. It would make a great stocking stuffer!