90+ Ideas for Handicraft
What’s inside: Do you need inspiration and practical ideas and strategies for teaching handicraft to your kids? Look no further! And you can download a… Read More »90+ Ideas for Handicraft
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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 Washi Tape Paint Chip Combo Bookmarks
What’s Inside: Want some fun ideas for DIY Bookmarks using both Washi Tape and Paint Chip Samples? Get Step-by-Step instructions here. It’s a great handicraft… 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
How to Dry Raspberry Leaves
What’s inside: Do you know you can learn how to dry raspberry leaves to make your own DIY raspberry tea? Read this article to find… Read More »How to Dry Raspberry Leaves
Gardener’s Hand Salve
Making a Gardener’s Hand Salve What’s inside: Making a gardener’s hand salve is easier than you think! Here’s what I did, why, and how to… Read More »Gardener’s Hand Salve
DIY Bookmark Ideas
What’s in the post Here are 9 ideas for crafting your next DIY bookmarks for all you book lovers and handicraft artistas. Read my 5… Read More »DIY Bookmark Ideas
Teaching Cooking Skills to My Kids
What’s Inside: Have you wondered how you can make “Teaching cooking skills to my kids” into practical handicraft lessons during your homeschool day so your… Read More »Teaching Cooking Skills to My Kids
My Favorite Microgreens to Grow: Broccoli, Radish & Clover
My Favorite Microgreens to Grow: Broccoli, Radish & Clover This post adds to the original post on How to Grow Microgreens, which has a Free… Read More »My Favorite Microgreens to Grow: Broccoli, Radish & Clover
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