Creatively Handmade Gifts

05/30/2026

A sneak peek at some of the red colors for new dishcloths. Can’t wait to get them finished!

05/28/2026

My next project is a fresh batch of hand crocheted dishcloths in gorgeous shades of red. I can’t wait to share the finished product in the Dishcloth album. Stay tuned for the grand reveal!

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

This might be a little long, but I’d appreciate it if you’d take the time to read it anyway.

The Story Of Creatively Handmade Gifts

My name is Sharon, and I have loved making and creating things, working with my hands since I was a child. When I learned to crochet as a teen, starting a business or making things to sell was the furthest thing from my mind.
Several years later, I was attending a Missions Conference at our church. The speaker mentioned different ways to encourage and be a blessing to missionaries. I began to think about missionary wives. How often does someone do something just to help the wives know they are special? It doesn’t happen very often. I felt God leading me to do what I could to change that. So I began making crocheted dishcloths. I asked our Missions pastor to let me know whenever a missionary was coming to our church, so I could be prepared with a gift.
More often than not, he would forget to let me know, and I was frequently unprepared. I began to fill a basket with my new dishcloths and carried it to church every week. Often people asked if I was selling the dishcloths. Since I wanted the focus to be on missionary wives, I politely said, “No,” and explained the purpose.
Sometime later, I lost my full time job. Because people had asked if I would sell my handmade items, I decided to give it a try. I knew I could still make missionaries a priority. Thus began my small business. Over the years I learned to make other things and added them to my inventory. My page now has almost 2,000 followers.
It is amazing to me how God took an idea and expanded it in ways I never expected. The blessing I hoped to be for others, He has turned to bless me. I hope my Creatively Handmade Gifts are also a blessing to you!

05/23/2026

Old Glory

05/22/2026

Today, I am taking a break from scrunchies. I’ll be working on the next group of crocheted dishcloths. The color theme is yellow. Thus the yellow background for this post. I’m hoping to finish & post them today. I’m also working on pillowcases for my great niece.

05/21/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT -

ALL of the table runners on this page have been officially marked down to $10 each. This price change is in effect for the foreseeable future.

Find something special to brighten up your table.

05/20/2026

Just 5 more designs to make before the next group of Patriotic Hair Scrunchies is ready to post. Making progress! Can’t wait to share them with everyone!

05/19/2026

This design will make a bright and colorful addition to the Patriotic Hair Scrunchies. I’m almost half done with the next group.