Handmade Gifts from the Kitchen
What’s inside: Are you looking for creative ideas for homemade gifts from the kitchen? We’ll look at the top 5 gifts and see how you… Read More »Handmade Gifts from the Kitchen
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Handicraft
Here you will find our articles related to Handicraft and posts about actual handcrafts we have pursued in relation to a Charlotte Mason (CM) Homeschool.
FAQ
What Does Handicraft Mean?
For our purposes, we are talking about arts or crafts made by hand or by simple hand tools that are useful, practical, and beautiful.
What are considered handicrafts?
- Traditional handcrafts include needlework, modeling, brushwork, leathercraft, and more.
- Modern applications can include kitchen crafting, plant work, paper crafting, woodworking, and more.
What is the meaning of doing handicraft?
- In the CM homeschooling circles, handicraft refers to teaching children to make useful things by hand. There’s an element of beauty and order to how the child should learn and do, and so, handicraft is the application of the self towards creating something of beauty or value.
- The process of learning is valuable.
Articles
DIY Handmade Gift Tag Ideas
What’s inside: DIY Handmade gift tag ideas with a Free printable gift tag template! Includes ideas on how to personalize these gift tags. This post… Read More »DIY Handmade Gift Tag Ideas
3 Lost Skills for a New Generation
What’s inside: A look at 3 lost skills that are easily in your reach for teaching your kids. This post may contain affiliate links. If… Read More »3 Lost Skills for a New Generation
Making Handicraft Gifts
What’s inside: Take a look at these handicraft gifts – you’ll get some great ideas for end projects for your handicraft studies. This post may… Read More »Making Handicraft Gifts
Quilling Examples: Inspiration to Select a Term Project
What’s inside: This posts highlights some of the most inspiring examples of quilling that we found when we were learning the craft. This post may… Read More »Quilling Examples: Inspiration to Select a Term Project
90+ Ideas for Handicraft
What’s inside: This post is designed to inspire you with practical ideas and strategies for teaching handicraft to your kids. And you can download a… Read More »90+ Ideas for Handicraft
DIY Washi Tape Paint Chip Combo Bookmarks
What’s Inside: Instructions for Step-by-Step DIY Bookmarks using both Washi Tape and Paint Chip Samples DIY Washi Tape Paint Chip Combo Bookmarks When I was… Read More »DIY Washi Tape Paint Chip Combo Bookmarks
Top 3 Ways How to Use Essential Oils to Scent a Shower
What’s Inside: You will find 3 ways to use essential oils to scent a shower (plus one bonus way to enjoy those fragrances!) Top 3… Read More »Top 3 Ways How to Use Essential Oils to Scent a Shower
Handicraft: Staying “Within the Compass”
What’s inside: You’ll find key points about handicraft and how to apply two key ideas: “Staying within the compass” and “No pea and stick work.”… Read More »Handicraft: Staying “Within the Compass”
How to make a simple DIY flower press: Handicraft
How to make a simple DIY flower press: Handicraft What’s Inside: A look at how to make a simple wood DIY flower press with kids… Read More »How to make a simple DIY flower press: Handicraft