A while back I made the American Patriot Pens pictured above. This is a pen kit produced by Penn State Industries. Below, I will show you some pics of me making an American Patriot Pen, the acrylic one in the center. Acrylic is a different material than wood. You need a very sharp chisel and…
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Make An Ice Cream Scoop
Are you interested in making handmade utensils to spice up your kitchen? What about a gift for Mom, Dad or the grandparents? In this tutorial, I will show you how to make an ice cream scoop. It’s made from a kit that comes in either a gold plating finish or a chrome finish. My wood…
Win a Steampunk Pen
I love this Steampunk Pen kit from Penn State Industries. Read this excerpt from the catalog telling about the Steampunk kit: Here’s a pen kit straight out of Victorian science fiction and the industrialized 19th century. The Steampunk genre has reignited a love of old fashioned materials and is all about mixing the old…
How to Hold a Giveaway on Your Blog
Have you ever thought about holding a giveaway on your blog, but didn’t quite know how? In this article, I will share my experience with holding giveaways and why I take the time to offer them. Note that this post is written more for those with a smaller following. If you happen to be…
Handmade Pen Giveaway
Check out this handmade pen giveaway It’s giveaway time again. Independence Day is right around the corner, and what a great way to surprise a family member or friend with a special gift, recognizing their service in the military, law enforcement or another public servant role. A handmade pen makes a great gift for all…