Quick and Easy Wool Pom Poms!

It's been some time since the pom pom was ranking top of the craft slot but thanks to a new surge in focus from the fashion and interior design industry, these little sphere's of retro fluff have been making a well earned come back! As a...

Last minute Valentines Wrapping Tip!

Got some last minute wrapping to do this Valentines but have run out of wrapping paper or simply forgotten to get some?  No worries...

Recycling Christmas Cards

Every year I receive the most beautiful Christmas cards and the thought of throwing them in a bin (even a recycling one) after someone has spent time, thought and money buying them for me just isn't something I can bare. So this month we're bringing you some...

Fabulously Festive Gift Wrapping

In our workshops we not only teach lots of gift wrapping techniques but we also like to reveal our secrets of how to transform something rather plain looking into something stunning by adding simple to make, handmade decorative touches! So this month we thought we'd share...

Anniversary Years – A Gift Guide

Have you ever wondered who invented the Anniversary Gift List?  It's a tradition that seems to have been around for centuries but with very little known about its origin. The cynical might wonder if over the years it's been developed to become something that benefits...

Hello birdie!

In my line of work I have the pleasure of meeting lots of wonderful people, many of them very creative!  This week was no exception and I was thrilled to stumble upon the very talented Artist and Illustrator, Iona Buchanan. Iona has designed a fabulous collection...

A bit of a do – Peter Rabbit Style!

There's something rather special about a first birthday isn't there? Turning one is such a milestone and warrants a certain amount of effort on the party front...

A spot of Man Wrapping!

When buying a roll or sheet of gift wrap it can be difficult to see past what to do with it other than tie a ribbon around it, especially when wrapping for men! Achieving a different look or something a little more personal can be...

Just add a Gift Tag…

Over the years I've found myself with a variety of unintentional collections of this, that and the other. Things that I'm sure I'll need in the future so can't bear to throw away...