We recently spotted these crafty characters invading the shop of the Adventures of Alex O & Co, so we thought we’d better find some more goodies with Norse appeal quick-smart to appease them. Here’s our hoard gift ideas for visiting Vikings…
Stories in silhouette…
The wool blanket. Stalwart bedding of older generations, often relegated to the airing cupboard in favour of duvets and quilts these days. But not for much longer! Ingenious makers are discovering a hundred and one fantastic ways to repurpose the high quality fabric of the humble wool blanket and give it new, stylish and practical life.
Winter days can seem very looong when you and the kids are stuck inside in foul weather. We’ve got a few ideas to keep the wee ones – and their imaginations – busy
BaldMoose is the quirky moniker for jeweller and crafter Eileen Leahy’s eclectic range of jewellery and crochet work. Born in Whakatane, Eileen grew up in Kawerau and then Taumarunui – small towns in rural areas of New Zealand’s North Island. Eileen draws inspiration from her surroundings; New Zealand’s native plants and wildlife, landscapes, and simple things like a flower in her garden…
Got a favourite superhero? So have some of our clever makers, it seems. Whether your heart’s been stolen by a dark avenger or a caped crusader, there’s a crafty way to show your allegiance on Felt.
Dollmaker Claire Leblond is the maker behind the range of quirky, unique cloth dolls she fondly calls “Susie Dolls”, after her sister Sue. Each doll is one of a kind, made out of a combination of soft cotton, vintage embroidery and upcycled fabrics, and Claire also breathes new life into vintage dolls clothes. She works out of a slightly chaotic studio in her home in Birkenhead, Auckland, with a dog at her feet, music blaring, copious amounts of coffee, and two…
We think these are a great way to broaden the focus from all that chocolate over Easter. For more ideas, check out all the Easter inspiration on our Pinterest board!
How do you like your Easter mornings? Do they start with a tasty breakfast – perhaps a perfect boiled egg? What about making a few homemade Easter treats? Making bunny biscuits is a great activity for the kids, and a change from chocolate. And while … Read more »