I used to buy kids presents in advance and have a little ‘present box’ so that I wasn’t dashing to the shops every time my kids got an invite to a party. As I’ve moved towards Zero Waste I’ve given up on this. I no longer feel comfortable supporting the production of non-recyclable plastic toysContinue reading “Origami Money Gifts”
Category Archives: Gifts
Simple Cupcake Recipes
There’s nothing nicer than homemade cakes, so I’m always on the hunt for affordable ideas that deliver on impact with very little work. Here is my go-to recipe for buns and buttercream icing and some do-able ideas for decorations.
Earth Positive Father Day Crafts
How can it be Fathers Day again? The years are going quicker and quicker! If you’d like to show your appreciation with some handmade love here are some uber cute ideas for Father’s Day cards and crafts. I love this brown paper card, originally from Angel Street Mom. That website is no gone but here’sContinue reading “Earth Positive Father Day Crafts”
Homemade Card
A dear friend of mine was departing these fair isles for her home country of Australia and I was asked by the other members of our knitting group to make her a card. Here is the end result. It’s simply a circle of cardboard, wrapped in wool with two wooden skewers – capped with stripsContinue reading “Homemade Card”
Ethical Sustainable Crafts 2016
I love a good craft show, it’s my kryptonite! And this year’s National Craft Fair in the RDS did not disappoint. There were hundreds upon hundreds of fabulous handcrafted items ranging from handmade soap, candles, knitwear, jewellery, bags, art and on and on and on. It would be impossible to write about them all here,Continue reading “Ethical Sustainable Crafts 2016”
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