Handmade

Today’s writer’s workshop fits right in with what I’ve been thinking about lately.

The Prompt:

Share with us something you made by hand.

Creating something out of nothing is the name of my game.  As I work to simplify, the natural “green” way is to reuse, recycle, and reinvent.   I am excited to find thrift store knitting needles, yard sale fabric remnants, and outgrown kids clothes in my basement that can all be remade into wonderful things.

With these things come so many more ideas for things that are useful and new.

Dance Skirt made from the over-layer of an outgrown dress.

Giant Wash Rag knitted from leftover cotton yarn into a huge square for Hubby’s face.

Rug for the laundry room floor.  My first completed knitting project made entirely from yarn in the craft box.

Apron made from a towel found at the thrift store and a scrap of cotton in my stash!

Napkins to match my dishes/ kitchen made from scraps from the curtains over my kitchen sink.

Produce Bags made from a remnant found at the thrift store and some string already on hand.

With less than 5 months until Christmas, I am not sure I can make handmade gifts for everyone on my list, but I am thinking I can try!  The ideas are endless.  The cost is much more realistic.  The love…priceless!