My handmade Xmas list
December 8, 2009
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This year I’m buying handmade. I know that all my nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends will get loads of lovely, mass produced goodies which is fine but I’m going all out handmade. Not only will the pressies be beautiful but I’ll be supporting the indie craft industry which is very important to me. I made a great start at Finders Keepers on the weekend and plan to go nuts at Allies Attic market at paddington town hall on Saturday. So here’s my list so far, there are quite a few more to add…
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- Chefs hat and apron for my two year old (tutorial here via Sophie)
- Traveller for nephew#1 (from snailblazer)
- Baby bib & tee for new nephew#2 (from moobear at Allies Attic)
- Gorgeous evelyn dress for niece #1 (from Barefoot Babes at Allies Attic)
- Mermaid Hair Clip Tidy for niece #2 (from Tutti Frutti online store)
- Resin pendant for kris kringle #1 (from Trove at Finders Keepers)
- Resin earrings for kris kringle #2 (from Shonah online store)
- Foxy brooch for me from Finders Keepers… oops… am I meant to be buying for myself?
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Does anyone else have the buying xmas presents for yourself when you’re meant to be buying for other people? All of these lovely items will be wrapped in brown paper, tied up with string and adorned with a beautiful gift tag (bought from Bespoke Letterpress at Finders Keepers). Once upon a time I used to make wrapping paper but time is just not on my side this year. What are you buying this year? Any tips for handmade items?
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I’m stuck on something to get my 9 year old nephew – suggestions?
Hello. My name is Claire. I have a sock toy addiction. It began two years ago when I was pregnant and nesting. At first I dismissed it. I hadn't sewn in years. "Craft Schmaft" I said. Well it seems this crafty thing is here to stay. This blog brings you the delights of making sock softies, fabric finds and crafty inspiration from round the interweb.
December 8, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Oh that fox ! He breaks my heart.
December 9, 2009 at 10:13 AM
He broke my heart to, money straight out of the wallet… no so much as a second thought!
December 8, 2009 at 9:01 PM
I brought the birdie brooch from FK…they were all very lovely
December 9, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Oh that one was gorgeous too!
December 8, 2009 at 9:32 PM
I always buy myself a christmas present and wrap it and put it under the tree. At least I know I am getting 1 thing I will really love, just in case no-one has listened to my hints
December 9, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Cass I LOVE it. I’m so doing that this year.
December 9, 2009 at 7:42 AM
This suggestion is going to be unhelpfully vague, but I saw some awesome chunky natural wood pencils on a blog just the other day, that I’m sure a 9 year old would love…. it was on my blog role so I’ll be able to track down a link if you like!
December 9, 2009 at 10:26 AM
oooh yes please!
December 9, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Right – I saw them on this blog:
http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/2009/12/holiday-gifts-and-such.html
and they come from this shop:
http://www.stubbypencilstudio.com/
I love what angry chicken has done to make the personalised note books too! I can’t wait for Robyn to be old enough to be into drawing and the like!!
December 10, 2009 at 6:17 AM
Oh they’re fantastic, thank you!
December 9, 2009 at 8:20 AM
OMG! I can’t belive I just read that! I too am doing the hamdmade thing this year. I too am wrapping in brown paper and string and using letter press tags!!!
I am have trouble with the men. Any suggestions on manly handmade items I could buy???
December 9, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Shelbyville do great vintage scrabble tile cuff links. I bought some for my man earlier this year.
http://www.shelbyville.com.au/
December 9, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Oh your presents are all just too cute!
Suggestion for your nephew why not get him one of these http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32836440 I hope that link works? if not look up tinysaur on etsy, I got a few to surprise someone special with. They are cute, educational and just a little bit crafty in a boy sort of way. (Oh and they arrived in well under a week too).
December 10, 2009 at 1:53 PM
So, so cool… thanks Susan!
December 10, 2009 at 11:03 AM
holy cow!! there is my dress! Thanks for including this on your blog Claire, what a total buzz!! 9 year old boys are tricky, I honestly can’t think of anything handmade, that’s pretty sad isn’t it! I know boys love to build and contstruct, that might be a starting point?
December 10, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Yep – I plan on being your first customer at Allies Attic! (eek… I hope you have them in stock).
December 14, 2009 at 8:01 PM
I too am doing the handmade gift thing this christmas. I made some myself and bought some at Allie’s Attic the other day but guess what…. I cannot think of aNyTHinG for my 9 y.o. and 11 y.o. nephews. Aggghhhhh. A couple of suggestions here from your lovely commenters to look into.
I can see a niche in the market here!