Try Handmade

Shopping blog featuring products made by people not factories.

GamiWorks

by 2 Comments

GamiWorks: I’m a Kansas City native, transplanted in Houston with dreams to retire in Antigua, Guatemala. I’m blessed to lead a wonderful life with my husband and love of my life, Mark, our 2 goofy dogs, Lucy and Murphy, and Bailey the cat. Our cozy home is our oasis, a refuge, and a place to be creative.

Now I’m not really a girly-girl, which may be surprising when you browse my products and the majority are clearly designed for chicks. But, I always appreciate feminine and classic looks…never trendy. I love to create a hodge-podge of things…keeps my mind and hands busy. I enjoy my artsy solitude, love to laugh, drink wine with friends and a long, sweaty run followed by a big jump in the pool….ahhh paradise!

New in the Gallery

by Leave a Comment

White dappled milk jug

Handmade from English stoneware clay it’s distinctive bulbed shape was created by working with my potters wheel. You can still feel the gentle texture of throwing rings where my hands have drawn the clay upwards.  details »

Olive Linen Rose with Lavender/Eggplant and Olive Semi Precious Jade Nuggets/ Statement Necklace

An olive handmade linen rose with Czech eggplant/purple glass seed beads in its center. These beads were neatly hand sewn on top of a fabric covered button. I also used semi precious nugget stones which have been wired into a brass chain to form a cluster.  details »

Mini Steamer Trunk

The inspiration for this little box comes from the old flat top steamer trunks.
It is made from recycled fir boards that were used as porch floor at one time.
The hardware is a combination of old and new solid and plated brass.
It has a… details »

[Read more…]

New in the Gallery

by Leave a Comment

Sunflower Hooked Pillow

Get the cottage ready! Or the sun porch. Or your favorite reading chair. This primitive style hand hooked pillow will brighten your home on even a rainy day. I used a variety of different width wool strips to make this, giving it some great visual interest. I love the… details »

Lemon Blueberry Tart Charm

100% handmade miniature fruit tart charm. Atop the pastry shell sits a delicious assortment of lemons and blueberries! YUM!
1/12 scale.
Enjoy! details »

Reversible Baby Bib

This reversible baby bib can used as a feeding and dooler bib. It is handmade in two corridinating Amy Butler cotton prints with matching cotton bias piping. The riboon closure insures that it will fit for a long time, from infant to toddler years. details »

[Read more…]

New in the Gallery

by Leave a Comment

  • Pair of mini bright flowered fabric notebooks

    These fun, bright colourful flowery notebooks come as a pair … one for mummy, one for daughter … sisters who like the same thing …Because of the fabric pattern the flowers differ slightly on each cover … for a twist the ribbon has been stitched inside…one has red… → details

  • Clutch purse with peacock feathers

    My new soft shaped clutch is made from super soft suede and accented with peacock feathers, beads,and a black spiral button. The feathers and beaded arrangement are securely stitched and glued to the front of the purse. The suede is a lovely pale green sage color.The shiny silver… → details

  • Brown Sugar Shack Luggage Tag

    I hand carve and tool “Sugar Shack” to look like rustic wooden planks; you can see the nail heads and even the knots in the wood. I have always loved “faux bois”, and this is my tribute to the artists who worked in that style. After I carve each… → details

[Read more…]

New in the Gallery

by Leave a Comment

Fluted ceramic little wren flower vase by little wren pottery

This fluted vase was handmade from white Devonshire stoneware clay. Its outwardly curving shape was created by working with my potters wheel, a throwing rib was used to skim the surface of this pot as it was being created to give a smooth finish.
Its fluted shape is ideal… details »

The perfect necklace

This beauty is made from hand forged pieces linked together to make the perfect necklace.
All sterling silver, this necklace measures 20 inches end to end.
Ready to ship. details »

Jasmine, Lilac and Freesia Hand Rolled Soap

This alluring soap is a blend of jasmine oil with just a touch of lilac and freesia to deepen and really bring out the scent of the jasmine. This is an all-natural, detergent free vegan soap made with organic ingredients. details »

[Read more…]