This year I asked people if they wouldn't mind giving me either handmade or second-hand items for my birthday (there's far too much stuff in the world already, don't you think? plus handmade gifts always rule). I was so pleased with what I received, I have the best family and friends!
My talented friend Laura made me this cloud-bag!
Tom made me this beautiful illustrated book...
...which features all of my shoes!
My aunt gave me these gorgeous antique egg cups and tea cups!
My dad found me this (slightly scary!) 1950s jack-in-the-box and old Captain Scott tin
Plus.. this wasn't really a birthday gift but I recently acquired this Holga Pinhole camera! Can't wait to try it but I have no idea where to start... does anyone have any tips to share?
Tom's book! Oh my! What a clever fellow.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! These are brilliant, ths cloud bag is most impressive and Tom's book is so sweet!
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Great idea, maybe I'll go for that this year. There's definitely far too much stuff in the world already, and the secondhand/homemade prezzies you got are lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely gifts! Some of my friends (including my boyfriend) would really struggle if I asked them to go handmade/secondhand, but I love how much more thought has to go into them that way.
ReplyDeleteYeah i think it's easier for those of us who shop in 2nd hand shops regularly! I did of course appreciate shop-bought things too but loved the quirky items people found me :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea for gifts. Tom's book is ace, he's so talented!
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