Handmade Rustic Country Gifts for the Kitchen
Rustic homes have a comfortable and welcoming feel. Handmade items, especially those that look a bit old-fashioned are right at home in a rustic interior. If you're looking for a handmade gift for someone who lives in a rustic-style home, go for something that's useful and made of natural materials. You can find many options at craft fairs and small home-accessory shops. Or you could make this kind of gift yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
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Rag Rugs
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Rag rugs are a hodgepodge mix of colors and fabrics. These rugs can be found at most country stores, and you could make one yourself from fabrics you have on hand. For someone who's especially environmentally conscious, consider using old clothing, such as flannel shirts or worn denim. This gift is especially nice for someone who has hardwood floors.
Kitchen Towels
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Nothing adds a rustic "Little House on the Prairie" look to your kitchen faster than a country-themed towel with a crocheted top that can be fastened to a hook or door knob. You can find these towels already made. Or purchase some towels with country sayings, and add the tops yourself. If the recipient isn't into crocheted accents, sew loops on a set of towels.
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Primitive Bowls and Kitchen Utensils
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Primitive wooden bowls and kitchen utensils come in handy and look country charming in a rustic kitchen. Some pieces are made from traditional woods such as pine and oak, while others are made of poly resin to look like old wood. Small scoops and bowls often have leather straps so they can be hung from hooks. The recipient can fill her bowls with gourds or apples in the fall and colored eggs during the Easter season.
Hand-Painted Signs
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No rustic kitchen is complete without some hanging signs with cute country sayings. Available at country stores and craft shows, these solid-wood signs are typically handmade and come with twine, raffia or wire for hanging. If you are especially crafty, you can make a sign yourself by purchasing a pre-shaped piece of wood at a craft store and decorating it with acrylic paint.
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