The Green Bride

The Original Wooden Conversation Starters Tree Branch Wine Glass Charms

Break the ice at your next dinner party, cocktail party, or wedding reception with these unique and natural rustic wooden Conversation Starter wine glass charms.

Each Conversation Starter is approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick. They are cut from a reclaimed tree branch in hopes of giving it a second life. Our Conversation Starters are sanded super smooth and finished with a light coat of carnauba wax. A single hole is drilled at the top and raffia completes the look. You may also choose ribbon or hemp twine.

These Conversation Starters are great for going green or a rustic party, bridal shower, or outdoor wedding theme. They would be a wonderful addition to an at-home dinner party, too. Try turning it into a game for even more fun!

Give one to each guest as they arrive or sprinkle them around your table setting to get the conversations started. Each guest can tie one to the stem of their wine glass to remember which one is their glass. Who knows...you might learn something new about family and friends.

Are you a DIYer? Ask us about blank tree branch charms. We would be thrilled to make a set for you!

Each tag is sanded super smooth on both sides and left natural. Write the name of a lucky recipient using a felt tip pen or use for your own creations. Hemp twine keeps with the rustic and natural charm of these tags.These tags are a perfect embellishment for gift bags and boxes, scrapbooking, baked goods, and more. They are also terrific for hand stamping and woodburning projects. You can create your own questions, use as escort cards for your wedding reception, and much more.

A Remark You Made helps you live a greener, healthier, and happier lifestyle. Our wood items are locally and sustainably harvested or salvaged from fallen trees ensuring our commitment to the environment. For more selections, please visit our shop at: http://www.aremarkyoumade.etsy.com/

Thank you for stopping by! We hope you come back again.

WINTER BLUES BUSTER 3-Day Sale

Brrrrr...baby it's cold outside.

To help beat the winter blues,

A Remark You Made is having a 3-day sale!

Visit A Remark You Made Sunday, January 23rd - Tuesday, January 25th to take advantage of the savings. Our "green" items will save you a little "green." Sale begins at Midnight and runs through 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 25th (Eastern time).

Want to go green? Try a set of our handmade tree branch buttons! They make a perfect embellishment for journals, accent pillows, handbags, and your knitting and sewing creations.

Maybe you are looking for a unique gift for the Quilter, Hobbyist or the Sewing Guru. Our Eco-friendly and Rustic Needle Case Pendants are handmade from reclaimed tree branches and would be the perfect gift!





We have a large selection to choose from.

• Wood Tree Branch Buttons
• Organic Linens
• Earth-Friendly Jewelry
• Sustainably Harvested Needle Case Pendants

and much more!

How to qualify:

For every in-stock item purchased in our shop, you will receive a 20% discount. When placing your order, be sure to use coupon code "WinterBluesBuster" during checkout.

Please note: This offer is not valid on custom orders or with any other discount or previous purchases. Sale ends at 6:00 pm Eastern Time.

A Remark You Made helps you live a greener, healthier, and happier lifestyle. Our wood items are locally and sustainably harvested or salvaged from fallen trees ensuring our commitment to the environment. No living trees are harmed in the making of our products. For selections, please visit our shop at: http://www.aremarkyoumade.etsy.com/

To all of our wonderful customers, you are truly appreciated. We hope this sale brings a warm feeling your way!

A Remark You Made is Launching a New Line of Eco-friendly Needle Case Pendants Handmade from Reclaimed Tree Branches

For Christmas, my husband gave me the most beautiful inro-style pendant made from cow bone by a fabulous scrimshaw artist. An inro is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects. This gave me a wonderful idea for a new product for 2011!

We are introducing a new line of eco-friendly needle case pendants handmade from reclaimed tree branches. Visit our shop for more selections: http://www.aRemarkYouMade.etsy.com.






This particular pendant is loaded with rustic charm and is handmade from a reclaimed tree branch from a down cherry tree. The pendant case can hold your sewing needles or small treasures like beads within it's hollow compartment. The pendant case has been drilled with all edges sanded smooth, and the bark is still intact adding to the rustic charm of this unique piece.

The top is also made from cherry wood and is opened by sliding the top up on the cord, exposing the inner compartment. The top stays put on the cord, so it will not get lost. This needle case pendant allows you to have a variety of needles at your fingertips any time you need them.
Perfect for your gatherings with your sewing groups.

This particular pendant is handturned on the lathe from a reclaimed tree branch from a down maple tree.
The wood features spectacular spalting patterns. The pendant case can hold your sewing needles or small treasures like beads within it's hollow compartment. The pendant case has been drilled and sanded smooth then finished with a light coat of carnauba wax.

The top is made from a scrap of ebony wood and is opened by sliding the top up on the cord, exposing the inner compartment. The top stays put on the cord, so it will not get lost. 



Introducing a New Series of Distinctive Designs Tree Branch Buttons for 2011 - The Woodburned Collection

With a new year comes changes, and A Remark You Made has some great new items we are excited about launching! Here is a sneak peek at the first of many new items, earth-friendly Distinctive Designs Tree Branch Buttons - The Woodburned Collection.

Please stop by our shop on January 1st to check out these distinctive wooden buttons.

Distinctive Designs Tree Branch Buttons - The Woodburned Collection (Blossoms)

Distinctive Designs Tree Branch Buttons - The Woodburned Collection (The Dragonfly)

Distinctive Designs Tree Branch Buttons - The Woodburned Collection (Dots)

Distinctive Designs Tree Branch Buttons - The Woodburned Collection (Branches and Blossoms)



Distinctive Designs Tree Branch Buttons - The Woodburned Collection (Branches)


Looking for something a little unique and different for that special project?
Try a set of earth-friendly buttons from our line of Distinctive Designs Tree-Branch Buttons
by A Remark You Made!

Handcrafted from reclaimed branches of fallen trees, these buttons showcase various woodburned designs. Each eco-friendly button has been cut, sanded smooth on all sides, drilled with 2 large holes, woodburned with an image, and finished with carnauba wax for a glass-like finish.

These eco-friendly tree branch buttons would make a unique embellishment to any sewing, knitting, or craft project. They are ideal for journal closures, accent pillows, knitted hats, scarves, sweaters, neck warmers, handbags, or your handmade gift boxes.



END OF 2010 12-Hour Sale Going on Now!

It is the end of another year. To celebrate and to make room for new inventory, A Remark You Made is having a 12-hour sale today only!

Visit A Remark You Made December 30, 2010 from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm to receive 10% off any in-stock item.
• Tree Branch Buttons
• Organic Linens
• Earth-Friendly Jewelry
and much more!

How to qualify:
For every in-stock item purchased in our shop, you will receive a 10% discount. When placing your order, be sure to use coupon code "Endof2010" during checkout.




Please note: This offer is not valid on custom orders or with any other discount or previous purchases. Sale ends at 6:00 pm Eastern Time.

A Remark You Made helps you live a greener, healthier, and happier lifestyle. Our wood items are locally and sustainably harvested or salvaged from fallen trees ensuring our commitment to sustainability. No living trees are harmed in the making of our products. For selections, please visit my shop at: http://www.aremarkyoumade.etsy.com/

To all of our wonderful customers, we wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Noteworthy

A Remark You Made is proud to announce that Up North Mittens

is creating a line of mittens featuring a variety of

our handmade tree branch buttons.

These eco-friendly mittens are made from recycled  wool sweaters

that contain at least 70% wool, and she searches high and low to find them.

You can check out these wonderful mittens at http://www.upnorthmittens.com.  

A Remark You Made is pleased to congratulate one of its customers!

Alana, owner of Never Not Knitting, designed a sweater for Spud and Chloë.

Her "Best Friend Sweater" pattern is finally published.

This sweet-as-can-be sweater features
handmade oak tree branch buttons from A Remark You Made.

Congratulations, Alana!

This is a great little cardigan because, like all of Alana's other children's patterns,

it is knit in one piece! Even the pockets are knitted in. It's unisex, cozy and warm.

The Spud and Chloe Sweater yarn is a perfect choice for children's garments.

All of the pattern information can be found HERE on the Spud and Chloë website.

All of the Spud and Chloë patterns can be purchased through your local yarn shop.

 

To see more of Alana's creations, please visit http://www.NeverNotKnitting.com.

From My Home to Yours

A family-favorite recipe, this egg custard pie has been a staple in my family. The recipe has been passed down from generation to generation. This is my husband's favorite pie recipe, and I have decided to share it with all of you this holiday season.

May you and yours have a wonderful holiday season and may the new year bring peace and happiness!

Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell

4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups scalded milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg



Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Chill pie shell while making filling.
3. Blend eggs, sugar, salt, almond extract, and vanilla. Stir well. Gradually blend in the scalded milk.
4. Line pie pan with pastry shell. Pour custard mixture into pastry shell. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on rack 15 to 30 minutes; then chill in refrigerator.