How to Use handmade in a Sentence

handmade

adjective
  • And in a nod to the days of yore, handmade items take the spotlight this year.
    By Maria Martin, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The result is a one-of-a-kind, handmade piece with a shelf life of up to 100 years.
    Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023
  • These handmade mats are a stunning way to pay homage to that.
    Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The glass cups are handmade and each has its own unique design.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Repeat with the remaining side of the strap to complete one side of the handmade bag.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2023
  • My room had a handmade quilt on the bed and a private patio facing the river.
    Carleigh Baker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2023
  • There was a large dim sum section of the menu, and everything was handmade.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The draping in the corset was all handmade, giving the dress couture details.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2023
  • In the early days of Taylor Swift’s career, the star was known to exchange handmade gifts with her fans.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, the first 100 guests at the door at the reception will receive a free handmade cup by potter Dan Finnegan.
    Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
  • In the mean time, Younger will be busy creating even more handmade works to adorn yourself with.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 July 2023
  • In the 25-foot-long galley kitchen, the oak base cabinets and smoked oak doors were handmade in Holland.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2024
  • The Rainbow Fluted Heart Plate is handmade, hand-glazed, and hand-painted.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 20 July 2023
  • And yep, all of them are easy-enough for toddlers and kids to make (with some supervision) to give as a sweet handmade present.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Keep in mind that because each item is handmade, there may be small bubbles on the surface from the glass blowing process.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The platter itself is handmade from porcelain and finished with a white glaze.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Buy your tickets for $1 each, or six for $5, for your chance to win an amazing handmade creation.
    Rich Heileman, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2023
  • And because this rug is handmade, the dimensions may vary up to 3 inches.
    Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The set of two is handmade with unique colored detailing and thick, sturdy glass.
    Alyssa Gautieri, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Overall, the Blackfoot 2.0 looks and feels like a custom, handmade look, but costs far less than true custom gear.
    Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 7 July 2023
  • The scorpion itself is 1½ inches, and the handmade piece comes in 14-karat white gold, rose gold or yellow gold.
    Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The set is made in Portugal from European flax linen; it’s stonewashed and has a rustic handmade look.
    Lisa Lombardi, wsj.com, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The handmade pastry is full of real apple chunks and glazed to perfection.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Others were eating caramel corn, tamales and tacos, sushi and kabab; handmade caramels, mini donuts and pastries.
    Eileen Ogintz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Unwind With Sass Sass sells handmade soaps and soy candles to foster peace and wellness.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Design Dua sells handmade bassinets that showcase the beauty of African design.
    Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 20 Mar. 2023
  • There will be more than 50 children’s Easter baskets and many handmade items.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2023
  • This beautiful handmade cedar one is ready to go and even includes the shower fixtures.
    Elena Donovan Mauer, Country Living, 28 July 2023
  • Per most of the best shoes, these are handmade in Italy, and the artisan craftsmanship is evident.
    Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Stop by The General Store for honey, olive oil, soaps, and handmade goods from area producers to bring home.
    Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2024

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