Valentines day delights to make for the one you love!

VALENTINE CRAFT ROUND UP 

We've found you some interesting craft ideas from around the wonderful world side web 

Get the creative juices flowing!

Make a special pop up Valentine card with this tutorial on www.creativepopupcards.com

Heres an interesting idea for a pretty heart themed scarf. 

full pattern over on www.craftideas.us

We love this pretty heart themed cushion. find the tutorial here  

courtesy of www.decorating-ideas-made-easy.com

Decorate your home with this beautiful rustic Love sign. find tutorial here

courtesy of www.decorating-ideas-made-easy.com

This is such a cute idea from mom it forward

This is lovely simple idea from www.inchmark.squarespace.com

share some treats with your friends to show you care 

We would love to see your ideas :) 

Gift ideas to make at home

Right I'm getting 1 last post in before Christmas hits us with a lovely big bang..... 

ONLY 3 SLEEPS!! 

The shops are jammers, and you cant face another battle for parking. You still have a couple of gifts to get so lets see if theres anything that you can make yourself at home ....

This is one of the best homemade gift ideas ever !

Mulled Wine Kit

from BBC GoodFood

Apple & Cinnamon infused vodka  

from Betty Crocker 

Chocolate chip cookie mix

from Add a pinch

love this idea for a No Sew Wine Gift Bag

from by stephanie lynn

We hope you have a fantastic Christmas! 

We look forward to sharing more of our love for Irish crafting in 2014 

Crafty Love

Gillian & Sinead

DIY Christmas Centrepiece ideas

Candles 

Dress up some plain candles with festive ribbon and christmas embellishments

Source life on lake shore drive

I love this idea with the cinnamon sticks 

source www.myeasyrecipes.net/diy-christmas-table-centerpieces-ideas/

Perfect Pine cones ! 

Stick some pinecones onto candle sticks for cute mini festive trees

source Fashion Girls

paint them for a frosty look 

source cup of delight

Baubleicious!! 

Baubles aren't just for the tree you know !

source inspire bohemia

very bold with colours !

source aysesakarcan.blogspot.ie

Add some mini pressies

source family holiday

Something Completely different !

source two twenty one

how cute are these! 

source http://holiday--season.tumblr.com/post/64176083267

Beautiful!

source http://www.pinterest.com/pin/243546292322651599/

source http://www.pinterest.com/pin/243546292320610800/

So lets get creative and wow those dinner guests this Christmas day!

10 Irish Gifts Ideas for Him

Ok So we've got herself sorted!!

Now what about Dad, Grandad, brother etc ??

For the football fan in your life, how about a personalised mug from Total Giftz ? Loads more ideas to choose on their website www.totalgiftz.com

The Handmade Soap Company has a huge of fab gift ideas with stockists all over the country ..Stocklists here

How about a handcrafted hardwood pen from Shannon Pens

They do say the best way to a mans heart is through his tummy. These quirky marmalades from Baked in Belfast might make great stocking fillers 

Strombolitwo makes ties and bowties from upcycled kimono fabric 

Men need to keep themselves cosy and warm too 

Naoimi Gillis sells her knitted snoods in IVBN on Craft Bay

The Chocolate Garden  in Tullow Co Carlow has something for that fella with a sweet tooth ! 

Would he like a portrait of his idol from The Art Box

Is he into music ? 

James Dominic Music handmakes Irish whistles 

MK Woodcrafts

Beautiful handmade furniture from Irish Hardwoods 

Check out the website www.mkwoodcrafts.com

And of course dont forget the socks folks! 

A compulsory addition in all mens stockings every Christmas ! 

10 Irish Handmade Gifts Ideas for Her

So you're still looking for the perfect 

Christmas gift for mum, sister, daughter, 

girlfriend, wife .........? 

For something completely unique Book of Kells in Wood on facebook and  www.jackdolanwoodcraft.com has some of the most stunning pieces of quality Irish handmade jewellery along with woodcraft items 

Addiebeads has some beautiful jewellery as well as jewellery supplies 

Keep those toes cosy warm with these handmade slippers from Huggleknits

Stunning handcrafted silver pendants from Sonas Loft Jewellery

No girl can resist a stunning bag, Designed 4 You knows that ;) 

Keep her cosy and warm this winter with this crochet set from Honey Crochet Creations

Women will always love their "smellies!" Always a great stocking filler so Honest Soap might have something she might like?

More jewellery ideas over at Sarah J Jewellery

Add some Chocolate into any ladies gift and you're on to a winner ! 

Frillz and Thrillz makes handmade chocolates .... Delish! 

Fab personalised gift sets for Gran, Nanna, Mum, Sister, Godmother.....you name it Nicolas Embroidery can do it !

I hope that I've given some inspiration to some handmade Irish gift ideas and where to find them.

Up next will be "Gifts for Him" 

16 Creative Gift Wrapping ideas

What a lovely feeling it is to give a gift as well as receive one ! 

Christmas is all about giving and sharing...... 

we put so much thought into the gifts that we 

carefully wrap and place under our Christmas tree to give to our loved ones ! 

I have come across the most beautiful and creative ways to gift wrap. I thought I'd share some unique and clever ways to make your gift just that extra special  

Traditional 

keep is simple and elegant with gold and red 

source fashion through travel

Red Gingham 

source big dot of happiness

there is such a huge selection of cheap wrapping paper available at every checkout this time of year, gift wrapping doesn't have to cost you much

source real simple

love the bright and colourful ..... add some baubles? 

more ideas on Stylish Eve 

Get inspired by Nature  

Add a festive flair with buttons and sprigs of greenery, maybe some mistletoe? 

Finding home online

Get creative with pine cones ! Not only Eco friendly but very pretty and festive. Use berries and twigs?

Daisy Hill Living

Add a bit of evergreen ? 

The Home Depot

Brown Paper 

Brown paper can be so versatile and can be decorated so beautifully 

now at home mom

Add handmade tags & bakers twine 

source fab fatale

Add a paper doily and stamp

source the yellow buttercup

Be Different 

For the man in your life ?

www.shelterness.com

for the novelty effect ?

purple jade designs

Use a funky pair of knee high socks for a bottle of wine gift ? 

source formal fringe

Vintage 

Add lace for a beautiful soft vintage flair 

source fashion through travel

source news unrise events

Add some shabby chic fabric roses 

source pretty petals

Whatever your style you'll find an abundance of ideas online so get inspired !!!