a Thoughtful Gift Guide for Going Back to School
It’s almost time for going back to school!
The cicadas have started singing, which means that summer is in full swing, and back-to-school time is just around the corner. Enjoy this list of handmade wooden gifts that are designed to help the student in your life stay organized, and have a beautiful space.
Pocket Mirrors
A 2" mirror, perfect for your purse or pocket!
Handmade in Pennsylvania from local, sustainably harvested cherry wood. Comes with cotton muslin bag to keep the mirror clean and safe.
The wood is finished with boiled linseed oil, a natural and traditional wood finish. Due to the natural nature of wood, the wood grain will vary piece to piece. If you would like to specifically pick out your wood grain, I’m happy to email you a picture of a few options.
#10onthe10th - July 2017 - The Hunger Project
July 2017 - The Hunger Project
Today is the first day of #10onthe10th where 4 artists, including myself, will be donating 10% of our sales to the charity of the month. This month we are supporting The Hunger Project. The mission statement of The Hunger Projects is: To end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocating for their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world.
The other artists who are participating:
- Hawkhouse - lovely copper and stone jewelry
- Linda Johnson Studio - charmingly illustrated pottery
- Beehive Handmade - beautiful metal kitchenware and other gifts
Please join us in helping to support The Hunger Project’s mission by shopping for any gifts you need from one of us today. The links above will take you to the online stores of the artists participating, and to shop from me, click the shop now button below.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about The Hunger Project!
-hannah
Introducing #10onthe10th - a year of creatives giving back
Good evening!
Today I am announcing my new program called #10onthe10th. Every month for the next year I will be donating 10% of my online sales on the 10th day to a charity. There is a lot of terrible stuff going on in the world right now, and I want to help change that. The best part about this program, in my opinion, is that I’m not the only one who is doing it. A group of artists and makers that I know have agreed to do it with me. Watch the video below for more details about this project, and follow me on Instagram @ideasinwoodto follow along with the project!
I’m really excited to share #10onthe10th with you, and I hope you’re just as excited to follow along.
Happy 4th of July!
-hannah
Yarn Box
A yarn bowl with a built in needle sizer, what could be more useful and perfect than that? If you have ever struggled to find your needle gauge, this may be your solution.
The outside of the box is 8"x5"x5.25"
The inside of the box is 7"x4.5"x4.75"
Two average yarn cakes can sit inside the box next to each other. One of the sides of the box has a slot for your yarn to come through, the other side has a built in needle sizer, and a 6" ruler. The box is also a nice size for stashing needles, buttons, and other notions when you’re not using them!
Good to know:
-The wood that I use is sustainably harvested and local to Pennsylvania (as am I).
-The box is cut out with a laser, so those black edges are actually burned black. Leaving the edges black creates a beautiful two-tone design aesthetic that I like to use as a functional accent. The pieces of the box are sanded and oiled by hand. I use boiled linseed oil, a classic finish for wood. The linseed oil seals the wood and brings out its own naturally beautiful color. The box is pressed together, so there is no need for glue.
-The wood grain of each box is going to be different and unique - that’s one of the beautiful things about working with a natural material!
A Thoughtful Gift Guide for the Special Dad in Your Life
If you like giving thoughtful and unique gifts, and you’re looking for a gift for a special Dad in your life, you’ve come to the right place!
Our world is currently saturated with choices and it can be hard to sort through it all to find genuine, unique, and earth conscious gifts. I present to you a collection of gift ideas that are all thoughtfully, and sustainably made!
1. Beard Combs.
Elaborate beards and mustaches are all the rage right now, get him a gift that shows your support for his facial hair…and for keeping it well groomed. This comb makes a cute and thoughtful gift for just about any bearded fellow in your life! It is shipped to you in a cute little box that’s just the right size, and all ready to gift!
2. Cell Phone Stands
Help him keep track of his phone and keep it accessible while he’s working on his computer, or doing the dishes! The stand slides apart which means it can be wrapped quite easily. There is a curve on the bottom that allows a charging cord to fit through so his phone can charge while it rests.
3. Tablet Stands
This tablet stand has two angles, and each angle holds the tablet either in a portrait or landscape position. From watching Netflix, to browsing Facebook, this stand has him covered. Just like the phone stand above, there is a curve in the bottom of the tablet stand that allows a charging cord to fit underneath so his tablet can charge while it rests.
4. Coaster Set
These coasters protect the wooden surfaces in your home. They are made out of solid cherry wood and feel solid and stable. There is a groove cut close to the edges of the coaster that acts as a little moat, catching any excess water before it spills onto the table. The coasters are solid, masculine, and make an unusual gift!