8 Handmade and personalised Mother’s Day gifts from Etsy makers

March 16, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

I know you want to get something special for your mum this Mother’s Day, and what could be better than a handmade gift that you’ve sourced or commissioned yourself? That’s where Etsy comes in!

Meaningful gifts that mum will enjoy way beyond Mother’s Day…

March 12, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.

Mother’s Day is coming up on 31st March so I thought I’d blog some gift ideas in advance to give you time to head to the shop or put in your orders online. There’s something for all tastes and budgets in my gift guide so I hope you’ll find something that your mum will love…

Show mum some love this Mother’s Day while sticking to your March budget

March 2, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

If you usually set a monthly budget, special occasions may cause a dent in your finances. It can be tempting to overspend when you’re celebrating something special and Mother’s Day is no exception. Here are some thrifty tips to celebrate in style…

Thrifty Mother’s Day ideas to suit all budgets

February 20, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Mother’s day is coming up on 11th March so I thought I’d share some thrifty tips for ways to celebrate with mum that’ll suit all budgets…

Map Geek – Make it personal with romantic maps

January 28, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll already know what a geek I am when it comes to maps. Old, new and anything inbetween – maps are intriguing, enticing and informative. I’m the kind of person who wanders over to information maps on footpaths or in city centres and looks like a total tourist, […]

Design & print your own DIY cards for Valentine’s Day, birthdays & more

February 11, 2016.Reading time 11 minutes.

No, it’s not too late to show someone you care about them this Valentine’s Day. You’ve still got time to post a card to that special person, you just need to get hold of a card. No time to run out to the shops? No problem! I’ve come up with a super-simple DIY project to […]

Breathtaking Valentine’s Day gifts + save 33% on flowers!

February 10, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

When you’ve not got much time and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, the quickest and easiest option is to shop for gifts online. But that doesn’t have to mean you’re not putting any thought or effort into choosing a treat for your favourite person. Oh no, there are plenty of simply gorgeous gifts online that […]

How to get 50% off Valentine’s cards with Thortful

February 8, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

If you want to show someone special that you care about them this Valentine’s Day but know that you won’t be able to make it to the shops before the weekend, I’ve got the solution for you. No, it’s not too late to order a personalised Valentine’s card online because I’ve found a great website […]

DIY Valentine’s gift – A box of memories + polaroid photos

February 1, 2016.Reading time 10 minutes.

What do you give to your special someone for Valentine’s Day when you’re both trying to save money and clear the clutter? Something very thrifty and useful, that’s what. I know you wouldn’t expect anything less from me so I’m happy to oblige! I’ve upcycled a gift box that I received for Christmas, used a […]

Mother’s Day treats & ideas

March 8, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

With only one week until Mother’s Day it’s time to get organising some treats for mum. I’ve been thinking about what to do for mum for about a month now and I can’t wait to take her out for the day (but it would be spoiling the surprise if I told you where we are going!). If […]

A vintage Mother’s Day greeting

March 30, 2014.Reading time 1 minute.

Today I am heading over my mum’s house to wish her a very happy Mother’s Day. I’ll be taking round some edible treats and a little gift to thank her for being simply the best! I also want to wish all the mothers out there a very happy Mother’s Day and especially all the women […]

The happiest Mother’s Day card from Oxfam

March 26, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

Do you want to do something special for your mother this weekend? If you’re fed up with the usual shop displays of mugs, chocolates, picture frames and flowers, maybe you could try something doing different? And best of all, it helps out a charity! So what have I done for my mum this Mother’s Day? I’ve dedicated […]

What to get for the mother who has everything..!

March 20, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

Well she’s already got me, so what more does she need?? haha! But seriously, it’s Mother’s Day on 30th March and I know you’ll all be wanting to shower the women in your life with treats for doing that most difficult job of all. So what can you make and what would you like to buy for […]

Fabric craft project for Mother’s Day – or any day!

March 7, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

I’ve been working on a little craft project especially for Mother’s Day and here’s my finished item, based on a tutorial that I saw on Pinterest. The original idea came from this image from Pretty Pastels and then I went looking for instructions on making a DIY version – which I found at Well My Stars […]

I made this all by myself – Chicken Teacosy for Mother’s Day!

March 9, 2012.Reading time 3 minutes.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching (18th March to be exact) and I thought I would share with you a little sewing project that I’ve done, and hope it might inspire you to make something for your own mum too! This chicken tea-cosy was made from brown print fabric, gingham and a pillowcase for the. lining. I […]