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This week we are celebrating the dads in our lives.  Here is yet another re-purposed gift for dad from the tweed jacket (yes, we are getting some mileage out of this very loved tweed)…. The Coffee Sleeve This handy sleeve … Continue reading →

Dad’s week continued… We continue with re-purposing the tweed jacket by using a sleeve to make an ipod/phone case.  Now dad can have a stylish, yet masculine case for his “toy”.  Email us at citymade@gmail if you would like to … Continue reading →

It’s Dad’s week here at city made. We will do a little re-purposing in honor of Father’s. Our first few posts this week will feature “the old tweed coat”. James, Colin and Ava’s Dad, Christian, has a fondness for tweed, … Continue reading →

As promised, here are some pics of Benson Summer Fest. City made had an awesome, well attended booth. If you stopped by, Thank you! We had so much fun and really enjoyed talking to people and hearing what they liked … Continue reading →

We (Christian and Carol) recently had some visitors (our dear friends and family, the Honkoski’s). They were kind enough to drive in from Illinois, about an 8 hour drive. Not bad, unless you have children and they keep asking “are … Continue reading →

Bird Treats! We continue our nature week with a re-purposed treat for the birds.  By taking an empty yogurt container, some string, bacon grease and birdseed we made a hanging bird feeder.  Here is how we did it: 1. Poke … Continue reading →

We are fortunate to live in an area with lots of trees. Unfortunately, it means lots, and lots of sticks to pick up. We gathered up some of the sticks, and tied them together with some leather ties to create … Continue reading →

Home For Sale. Spacious, airy, oh and did we mention re-purposed? By taking an old cocoa can, cutting out the side and adding some screening, (we glued it on) we created the perfect little “nest” for a bug. The kids … Continue reading →

Produce bags, enhanced by nature. We used fabric paint and leaves found around the yard to decorate these useful alternatives to plastic produce bags. If you like these bags, come see them and much more at the Benson Summer Fest … Continue reading →

Do you have kids who love to collect acorns? Well, we do so here is a project for all those lovingly collected acorns. The acorn wreath. We cut out a circle from card board, hot glued the acorns on and … Continue reading →