The gift drawer

When I imagine being completely grown up, and totally organized I think about my imaginary gift drawer. This will (hopefully) be a drawer full of wonderful gifts, suitable for a wide range of friends and family. If I ever forget someone’s birthday, or special event I can turn to my drawer of handmade pressies and find something lovely (not that I will, because I’ll be totally organized). I’d stock up this draw from lovely Etsy and Folksy sellers, as well as craft fairs.

I’ve chosen some great gift items from Folksy, for when that day of ultimate organization comes!

First up is a lovely double sided beech photo frame is made by Chris Dodsworth Designs. It’s pretty much a perfect gift for anyone! It also allows you to store photos with it, so you don’t have to scrabble around for a new photo, each time you want a change.

The present box will definitely also contain a large number of cards, for all occasions. I already have a box with spare cards, but most them I don’t really like! These beautiful cards from Fleshie, are just right – they’re colourful, unique and flexible as they have been left blank inside. They come in packs of five, great for stocking up!

Even though I make purses myself, I can’t help but be tempted by other peoples, especially this gorgeous woollen pouch, Materialised. If I could bear to give it away, then it would make one of my girly friends very happy indeed (if they weren’t already inundated with handmade purses). It’s even made from recycled felt sweaters, so great eco-friendly gift.

I love notebooks, they are so handy! I seem to have a collection of these too, but none quite as stylish as Pumpkin Sputnik’s pale blue pine notebook.
This subtle pine design gives the pamphlet style notebook a touch of glamour, making it a perfect present for the more sophisticated friend.

These keyrings from Picciolo would make great little pressies, on there own or to add an extra unique element to a bigger present. They are felt double sided keyrings, with piccolo’s unique design and complementary fabric.

I wonder how many other people are organised enough to have a proper pressy draw… I’m sure there are some of you out there!

Written by Rose of FeltGiraffe
You will be able to see Rose's handmade beautiful purses in person at Handm@de Cambridge this weekend.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

In honour of Christmas I thought today I'd find some beautiful stars to twinkle on our blog. As many of you regular readers know, I'm not a big fan of neutral colours, so I picked out some bright beautiful and fun stars to showcase. So as the song goes "Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are."

Over on Dawanda we have these fabulously colourful star earrings from Glamasaurus. This Swiss lady's jewellery is novel and fun. Her shop is full of cute cookies, doughnuts, bugs and birds. You're sure to find something there that will make you smile.

I just adore this pack of cards from Jumping Jack Designs. The expression on the snowman's face is just priceless. The utter simplicity of the design is what makes it so special. As they say, less is more.

Well I had to have one silver star, it is after all Christmas! This is such a gorgeous key chain I couldn't pass it by. It's for sale in the Unkamengifts shop. This shop is a real family run affair as the profile shows.

Now please don't try this one at home. I just had to feature this card from Peppermint Daydreams because it made me laugh so much. Jon and I have spent a couple of days trying to stop Weapon X (one of our cats) from trying to unwrap presents. Maybe we should strap him in a star costume to the top of the Christmas tree instead.

Last up for today is a must for all small boys and girls (and not so small girls and boys), a Superhero cape! Go and check this one out from SkedaddleKids. It has the most fabulous lining to it. Kapow! Off to space we go! I wonder if SkedaddleKids will make one of these big enough for Jon... hehehehe

Well I have to go now. I still have 6 Christmas presents to finish making. We are going with handmade gifts for all this season. I better get a wriggle on. Have a fabulous day whatever you are doing.

Written by Lynne of Hyperloop Hoops and Pirate Pixie Crew