Modern Handmade
 |
 Handmade Treasures My Twinn 23 Doll Dress $22.99 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 30m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Oil Painting Modern Art paintings 24x36inch $0.01 Time Remaining: 1h 26m |
 American Girl Doll Clothes Robin Egg Blue White Dress w White Lace Handmade $10.95 Time Remaining: 1h 51m Buy It Now for only: $12.15 Buy It Now |
 Doll Clothes Handmade for 7 Lalaloopsy Littles Crayons Dress $8.00 Time Remaining: 19d 7h 17m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 Buy It Now |
 American Girl Bitty Baby Clothes Blue Checked Dress Handmade will fit both $10.95 Time Remaining: 1h 54m Buy It Now for only: $12.15 Buy It Now |
 NEWHandmade Modern Abstract Canvas Art Oil Paintinglovers with free gift $55.88 Time Remaining: 13d 15h 20m Buy It Now for only: $55.88 Buy It Now |
 26x100 Modern Handmade Runner 62741 $122.50 Time Remaining: 2h 19m Buy It Now for only: $175.00 Buy It Now |
 HANDMADE AMERICAN DOLL DRESS CLOTHING 18 IRISH ROSE LADYBUG Red White GINGHAM $9.99 Time Remaining: 2h 45m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 Buy It Now |
 Modern handmade Stone Age Design Green Reindeer Fused Glass Necklace Finland $29.90 Time Remaining: 25d 7h 46m Buy It Now for only: $29.90 Buy It Now |
 AMERICAN GIRL DOLL CROCS DUCS SHOES HANDMADE IRISH ROSE PURPLE with LAVENDER $7.49 Time Remaining: 2h 45m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 Buy It Now |
 handmade pink cute nightgown fits 18 American girl $5.99 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 36m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Oil Painting Modern art the storm ship $0.01 Time Remaining: 2h 53m |
 15 Handmade doll outfit by Creative Creation fits Bitty Baby $11.00 Time Remaining: 3h 7m Buy It Now for only: $12.25 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Treasures My Twinn Cuddly 14 Doll Dress $17.99 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 4m Buy It Now for only: $17.99 Buy It Now |
 HANDMADE Modern Abstract Huge Oil Painting Canvas Large ArtNo frame $0.10 Time Remaining: 3h 14m |
 Handmade First communion Wedding Dress for 18 American Girl doll $18.99 Time Remaining: 29d 49m Buy It Now for only: $18.99 Buy It Now |
 80x100 Modern Handmade Area Rug 46438 $686.00 Time Remaining: 3h 24m Buy It Now for only: $980.00 Buy It Now |
 Aloha Dress Handmade for American Girl Kanani Doll $23.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 30m |
 Framed Large Modern Handmade Landscape Tree Oil Painting On Canvas Hdp010 $139.99 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 12m Buy It Now for only: $139.99 Buy It Now |
 40x40 Modern Handmade Area Rug 63137 $78.40 Time Remaining: 3h 43m Buy It Now for only: $112.00 Buy It Now |
 Modern Swirled Handmade Sterling Silver Prayer Box Keepsake Pendant $25.00 Time Remaining: 16d 14h 54m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 Buy It Now |
 doll clothes American girl 18 handmade in the USAby Grandma made to last $14.99 Time Remaining: 3h 54m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now |
 26x80 Modern Handmade Runner 62704 $98.00 Time Remaining: 3h 59m Buy It Now for only: $140.00 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Treasures My Twinn 23 Doll Dress $22.99 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 31m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 Buy It Now |
 handmade oil painting on canvas modern abstract Art Deco DecorP134 $9.99 Time Remaining: 4h 8m |
 Handmade Treasures My Twinn Cuddly 14 Doll Dress $15.99 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 22m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Dress for Monster High Doll $2.50 Time Remaining: 4h 14m |
 Handmade Crochet Collar fits American Girl Doll Clothes 18 Doll Bear $2.99 Time Remaining: 4h 20m |
 4 X 7 ALL Natural Brown Handmade Hand Knotted Area Modern Floral Area Rug GH138 $239.00 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 42m Buy It Now for only: $239.00 Buy It Now |
 HANDMADE Modern Abstract Huge Oil Painting Canvas Large ArtNo frame $0.01 Time Remaining: 4h 28m |
 HandMade Clothes Yellow Pink OWL Dress 4 LALALOOPSY Doll $7.00 Time Remaining: 29d 8h 48m Buy It Now for only: $7.00 Buy It Now |
 26x80 Modern Handmade Runner 62718 $98.00 Time Remaining: 4h 29m Buy It Now for only: $140.00 Buy It Now |
 40x60 Modern Handmade Area Rug 63086 $117.60 Time Remaining: 4h 38m Buy It Now for only: $168.00 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Medium Turquoise Party Dress fits 18 American Girl doll $12.99 Time Remaining: 7d 18h 35m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now |
 100 HANDMADE Modern Abstract Oil Painting Canvas Large Art finer $0.99 Time Remaining: 4h 46m |
 doll clothe American girl18outfit handmade in the USA byGrandma made to last $14.99 Time Remaining: 9d 19h 23m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 Buy It Now |
 handmade oil painting on canvas modern abstract Wall Art deco Gockel270 $9.99 Time Remaining: 4h 54m |
 80x80 Modern Handmade Area Rug 45236 $313.60 Time Remaining: 5h 19m Buy It Now for only: $448.00 Buy It Now |
 handmade 3pcs Huge Modern Abstract on Canvas Art Oil Painting with free gift $41.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 27m Buy It Now for only: $41.99 Buy It Now |
 5 6DAYS FASTSHIPPING ABSTRACT HANDMADE OIL PAINTING Modern Canvas ART 724 VORTEX $0.98 Time Remaining: 5h 31m |
 Selling handmade modern art Abstract Painting $52.68 Time Remaining: 10d 15h 38m Buy It Now for only: $52.68 Buy It Now |
 60x60 Modern Handmade Area Rug 45298 $252.00 Time Remaining: 5h 43m |
 Bats Dress Handmade for Monster High Doll $2.59 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5h 44m |
 doll clothe American girl18outfit handmade in the USA byGrandma made to last $14.99 Time Remaining: 9d 19h 23m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 Buy It Now |
 Painted Look Floral Dress Handmade for Monster High Doll $2.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5h 45m |
 Handmade Treasures My Twinn 23 Doll Dress $21.99 Time Remaining: 28d 3h 8m Buy It Now for only: $21.99 Buy It Now |
 40x60 Modern Handmade Area Rug 46063 $117.60 Time Remaining: 5h 49m Buy It Now for only: $168.00 Buy It Now |
 60x60 Modern Handmade Area Rug 45394 $176.40 Time Remaining: 5h 53m Buy It Now for only: $252.00 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Lavender Party Dress fits 18 American Girl doll $12.99 Time Remaining: 25d 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now |
 60x60 Modern Handmade Area Rug 45428 $176.40 Time Remaining: 6h 3m Buy It Now for only: $252.00 Buy It Now |
 NEW DESIGN HANDMADE IN USA MODERN ADJUSTABLE SILVER SPOON RING SIZES 6 10 $12.00 Time Remaining: 7d 6h 25m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now |
 60x60 Modern Handmade Area Rug 62795 $176.40 Time Remaining: 6h 14m Buy It Now for only: $252.00 Buy It Now |
 2pcs lot Handmade Modern Decorative Flower Oil Painting 60cm60cm H002 Fast Expr $63.98 Time Remaining: 6h 24m Buy It Now for only: $71.98 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Treasures My Twinn Cuddly 14 Doll Dress with matching panties $18.99 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 11m Buy It Now for only: $18.99 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Modern Abstract Landscape Oil Painting On Canvas Tree no Framed $0.38 Time Remaining: 6h 27m |
 doll clothes American girl 18 handmade in the USA by Grandma made to last $12.99 Time Remaining: 9d 18h 37m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now |
 60x60 Modern Modern Handmade Area Rug 62237 $308.70 Time Remaining: 6h 29m Buy It Now for only: $441.00 Buy It Now |
 GUNMETAL MODERN TRIBAL HANDMADE NECKLACE DANGEROUS DARK AND DANGLING DISKS $32.00 Time Remaining: 6h 38m Buy It Now for only: $41.00 Buy It Now |
 doll clothes American girl 184th of July handmade in the USAmade to last $13.99 Time Remaining: 9d 18h 52m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 Buy It Now |
 90x120 Modern Handmade Area Rug 46268 $926.10 Time Remaining: 6h 39m Buy It Now for only: $1,323.00 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Gingham Party Dress fits 18 American Girl doll $11.99 Time Remaining: 7d 3h 52m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 Buy It Now |
 60x60 Modern Modern Handmade Area Rug 62241 $308.70 Time Remaining: 6h 44m Buy It Now for only: $441.00 Buy It Now |
 HANDMADE Modern Abstract Huge Oil Painting Canvas Large ArtNo frame $0.02 Time Remaining: 6h 53m |
 Handmade Paracord SlingModern Shepherds Sling $13.49 Time Remaining: 14d 9h 52m Buy It Now for only: $13.49 Buy It Now |
 HANDMADE Modern Abstract Huge Oil Painting Canvas Large ArtNo frame $0.02 Time Remaining: 6h 55m |
 Handmade Treasures My Twinn 23 Doll Dress $16.99 Time Remaining: 18d 58m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now |
 Brand New Pottery Barn Kids 5x8 8x5 Floral Border Woolen Handmade Rug Carpet $265.00 Time Remaining: 7h 32m Buy It Now for only: $319.00 Buy It Now |
 Brand New Pottery Barn 5x8 8x5 CARMEN pink Loop Handmade Kids Style Rug Carpet $285.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 7h 36m |
 100 HANDMADE Modern Abstract Huge Oil Painting Canvas Large Art with free gift $52.88 Time Remaining: 26d 9h 36m Buy It Now for only: $52.88 Buy It Now |
 Modern Black Hand Knotted 37 x 56 Tibetan Handmade Wool Area Rug H1061 $297.00 Time Remaining: 7h 38m |
 HANDMADE SLEEPING BAG Zebra and Pink FITS 18 DOLL TEDDYBEAR $11.99 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 37m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 Buy It Now |
 5 6DAYS FASTSHIPPING ABSTRACT HANDMADE OIL PAINTING MODERN CANVAS AN172 Art Kiss $0.98 Time Remaining: 7h 40m |
 AMERICAN RAG DOLLS MARIE MERMAID by Elenas Art 26 TALL HANDMADE RAG DOLL $22.99 Time Remaining: 7h 40m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 Buy It Now |
 HUGE HANDMADE OIL Painting Sunrise SEASCAPE BEACH WALL ART WORTHlESS MODERN $145.00 Time Remaining: 11d 8h 9m Buy It Now for only: $145.00 Buy It Now |
 Wooden kitchen clock yellow green black mosaic cool clock modern HANDMADE $40.00 Time Remaining: 7h 41m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 Buy It Now |
 Huge Modern Abstract Oil Painting Canvas Contemporary Art Original Handmade B395 $94.98 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 2m Buy It Now for only: $94.98 Buy It Now |
 wall clock black and white DOMINO Modern Original design 16x16 HANDMADE $42.00 Time Remaining: 7h 42m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 Buy It Now |
 Red Reversed Numbers Wall Modern Cool Clock 16x16 HANDMADE $50.00 Time Remaining: 7h 57m Buy It Now for only: $80.00 Buy It Now |
 Modern Abstract Huge Oil Painting Canvas Large Art 100 HANDMADE Free shipping $53.89 Time Remaining: 16d 15h 10m Buy It Now for only: $53.89 Buy It Now |
 90x120 Modern Handmade Area Rug 62603 $529.20 Time Remaining: 7h 59m Buy It Now for only: $756.00 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Polka Dot DressBlouse fits 18 American Girl $10.79 Time Remaining: 11d 15h 21m Buy It Now for only: $10.79 Buy It Now |
 Shiny orange and golden cool wall clock contemporary modern wall Art Handmade $30.00 Time Remaining: 7h 59m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 Buy It Now |
 5 6DAYS FASTSHIPPING ABSTRACT HANDMADE OIL PAINTING MODERN CANVAS AN142 TREE $0.98 Time Remaining: 8h |
 handmade oil painting on canvas modern Art Canvas Street Scene S109 $32.00 Time Remaining: 28d 12h 34m Buy It Now for only: $32.00 Buy It Now |
 wall clock black and white DOMINO modern original design 12x12 HANDMADE $40.00 Time Remaining: 8h 2m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 Buy It Now |
 Area Rug Leather Shaggy Modern Shag Rug Handmade Contemporary 36x56 Area Rug $59.99 Time Remaining: 22d 13h 43m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 Buy It Now |
 90x120 Modern Handmade Area Rug 62592 $529.20 Time Remaining: 8h 4m Buy It Now for only: $756.00 Buy It Now |
 large wall clock black red white modern design 16x16 original clock HANDMADE $60.00 Time Remaining: 8h 6m Buy It Now for only: $80.00 Buy It Now |
 doll clothes american girl 18 2pcapron set handmade in the USAby Grandma $14.99 Time Remaining: 20d 5h 22m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 Buy It Now |
 Large wall clock modern clock cool clocks kids clockspencil clock HANDMADE $70.00 Time Remaining: 8h 6m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 Buy It Now |
 Handmade Treasures My Twinn 23 Doll Dress $22.99 Time Remaining: 23d 12h 29m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 Buy It Now |
 90x120 Modern Handmade Area Rug 45667 $529.00 Time Remaining: 8h 9m Buy It Now for only: $756.00 Buy It Now |
 Blue Sea waves triangle desk clock with little boat modern HANDMADE $30.00 Time Remaining: 8h 14m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 Buy It Now |
 doll clothes American girl 18 handmade in the USA by Grandma made to last $12.99 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 16m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now |
 90x120 Modern Handmade Area Rug 45249 $529.20 Time Remaining: 8h 19m Buy It Now for only: $756.00 Buy It Now |
Handmade Items Make Great Gifts
A gift is a token of appreciation, often given to someone special, to express our affection for them. When we shop for a gift, we are looking for something that says we know this person, we have been paying attention. We want them to feel special.
Sometimes, though, it is hard to find something special. Advertisers often tell us their product makes a great gift, but does it? That often depends on the person. Usually, an average item the recipient can go get themselves isn’t really all that special.
But a handmade item usually is very special.
Buying something new and modern is exciting. But we want our gifts to stand out. A handmade item can often remind the recipient of something from their past. Or even recreate that item. Does your sister remember the hand-embroidered towels that hung in your grandmother’s kitchen when the two of you would go visit? Wouldn’t she love receiving similar towels with hand embroidery on them? If you remember the design on the towels, you may be able to find a similar design online or draw it yourself. Most people really like reminders of the past and of childhood. A handmade item can provide that connection and kindle a memory.
Going shopping and looking for a gift is certainly time-consuming for the giver, but the recipient might see it as an item he can go buy himself. A handmade gift will be treasured for the time that the giver put into it making it. Dad can easily buy himself as many coffee mugs as he wants, but when his son goes to a pottery place and takes time to make a mug himself, then the time he spent doing something for his Dad is captured in that mug. Time creating has different meaning compared to time shopping.
A handmade item is more memorable, often because a story is attached to it. Which would have a story attached to it, a store bought scarf or a handmade scarf? Obviously the more memorable of those two is the handmade scarf. So it is with most handmade gifts. When someone compliments you on the gift, instead of saying just thanks, or “my mom gave it to me” you can say with pride, “thanks, my mother made it.” And each time you use or see the handmade gift, you can remember that again.
Handmade items make excellent gifts for the people we want to appreciate. They can remind them of pleasant times, they will be treasured for the time spent making them, and they will be memorable.
About the Author
Caryn McCleskey sells one-of-kind items at www.carynmc.etsy.com such as hand-embroidered and handmade accessories, gifts, kits, and patterns. © Caryn McCleskey, 2008. All rights reserved.
TODD OLDHAM AND AMY SEDARIS ON HANDMADE MODERN
 Handmade Modern: Mid-Century Inspired Projects for Your Home List Price: Sale Price: $13.57 You save: $6.38 (32%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionLove the look of mid-century, modern, retro design, but don't feel like dropping two weeks' pay on an Eames chair? In Handmade Modern, Todd Oldham shares his passion for mid-century modern homes with over 52 do-it-yourself projects for anyone who loves crafts and longs to add character to every corner of his or her home...  |
 500 Handmade Dolls: Modern Explorations of the Human Form (500 Series) List Price: Sale Price: $16.47 You save: $8.48 (34%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionContemporary and unique, these handmade creations range from representational to abstract, from skillful realism to provocative surrealism—and they’re made from every conceivable material, including beads, gourds, and polymer clay... |
 Unique Handmade Modern Art Deco Style METAL / LEATHER MAGAZINE HOLDER List Price: Sale Price: $29.99 You save: $17.36 (37%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis is a brand new Magazine Holder. This will make a wonderful piece in your home. Also, makes a wonderful house warming gift. This Leaning Magazine Holder is made to look antique with Metal / Leather hand made finishing... |
 Caravan Interlocking Puzzle Combining Black With White In This Modern Handmade Automatic Barrette Sale Price: $20.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionInterlocking puzzle combining black with white in this modern handmade automatic barrette. |
 20x62" Handmade Modern Marble Mosaic Stone Tile Art Sale Price: $350.00 See Reviews For This Product DescriptionMosaics have endless uses and infinite possibilities! They can be used indoors or outdoors, be part of your kitchen, decorate your bathroom and the bottom of your pools, cover walls and ceilings, or serve as frames for mirrors and paintings. |
 Modern Pastel Handmade Wood Drawer Tower Jewelry Box List Price: Sale Price: $21.99 You save: $3.01 (12%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis is a beautiful jewelry or keepsake box. This tower chest with two drawers colored pastel is a beautiful addition to any room. This box is wonderful as a standalone gift but would also make any jewelry gift even more special. |
 Grabby Pillow Rattle Teether for Baby - Modern Blues & Browns - Handmade in the US Sale Price: $16.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionGreat little pillow for your baby's teething. Easy to pickup, throw and cuddle. Has a super fuzzy texture on one side and a smooth fabric on the other for added sensory development. Also makes as soft rattle sound when shaken... |
 Handmade Amazonian Tote - Traditional Technique in Modern Colors (One-of-a-kind) List Price: Sale Price: $69.99 You save: $20.00 (22%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionOne of the most comfortable and authentic totes that you will ever have. The cotton weaving is typical from the South American Amazon region. The handle is long with multiple possibilities. Easy to match with your favorite casual outftit... |
 Hand Turned Cocobolo Wood Slim-Style Ball Point Pen Sale Price: $24.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionArtisan David Yeatts employs cocobolo wood to create elegant writing pens, each fashioned to take advantage of the individual grain pattern. The slim-style pen is slightly thicker than a standard pencil, providing a comfortable fit in the hand... |
 Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens List Price: Sale Price: $16.76 You save: $10.74 (39%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionIt’s the natural inconsistenciesthe accidental differences between one finished piece and anotherthat make hand-printed fabrics, papers, furniture, and works of art so interesting. The quirks are what show the maker’s intimate involvement in the process, and it’s that unique quality that first attracted textile designer and illustrator Lena Corwin to hand-printing... |
