All Things Gifts!

Valentine's Day Inspiration!

2012-01-20T16:37:00.001+10:00

coming soon! your chance to win scrapbooking software!

2012-01-18T12:06:00.004+10:00

One lucky All Things Gifts reader will win free scrapbooking software from My Memories! Check back in the next few days for your chance to win! I will be writing a review on the software and creating a sample piece to show you what can be done to turn your photos into treasured keepsakes! In the meantime, take a look at the software and digital scrapbooking kits at My Memories to kick start your inspiration!

farmhouse

2012-01-18T11:58:00.003+10:00

I just love these green, gold, brown and cream tones! I think if I were to build a little farmhouse, this is what it would look like! Hope you enjoy the soft tones and dreaminess of this treasury!

Faraway

2012-01-08T12:49:00.001+10:00

A new treasury to share, full of inpirational designs and colours, pop over to Etsy to take a look at these wonderful, handmade delights!

Les Paul style Tenor ukulele

2012-01-08T12:45:00.002+10:00

How amazing does this custom made Les Paul style Tenor ukulele look?!! The style and striking colours make it a must have on anyone's wish list - it's definitely on mine! I know you want to see more - take a look!

Something new from the Gift Designs shop!

2012-01-07T15:21:00.010+10:00

I have recently added some new items to my shop! Hope you enjoy the colour and textures that feature in my new collection.I really enjoyed making the Universe By Day bookmark! It was a cool challenge to source beads that represented the planets, textures and colours of the universe. Hope you enjoy ~ Take a look now!

Dreams in the making

2011-11-06T16:24:00.004+10:00

Featured artist: Blueorder - Girls Don't Cry Photograph and Pendant Necklace Flower Record

Featured artist: Jessica Barbara Piano Keys Photo

Music takes centre stage this week, as my daughter Chelsea (10) turns up the heat on her wishes for her very first guitar and my sister Emma prepares for her second audition for The Voice. Wishing you both the very best as you take the next step towards realising your dreams!

Eco-friendly recycled paper pencils

2011-11-06T14:44:00.003+10:00

How absolutely gorgeous are these recycled paper pencils by Write with Moxie?! Environmentally friendly, bright and colourful, these pencils are sure to delight the young and the old! Write with Moxie specialises in party favor packs and thank you gifts, great for special occasions. If you love all things perfect and pretty, be sure to pop over to Write With Moxie's shop for a lovely treat!

Shop location: USA

Ships to: Worldwide

Zoe & Bruno

2011-10-31T22:59:00.005+10:00

Could beads possibly look this good? I must say that I have indulged in beads from Zoe & Bruno and the answer is most definitely yes! Zoe and Bruno stock a delightful selection of quality Czech glass beads, so if you have ever had thoughts about jewellery making, what are you waiting for? Visit the shop now to get started!

Shop location: Bendigo, Australia

Ships to: Worldwide

Feminine, Romantic & Gorgeous!

2011-10-31T22:41:00.003+10:00

Feminine, romantic and gorgeous! The beautiful creations of Mojo Spa Style are definitely one of a kind!. This dreamy collection will take you on a fascinating trip down memory lane! View the collection here!

Shop location: USA

Ships to: Worldwide

All I Want For Christmas!!

2011-10-31T20:31:00.009+10:00

How amazing does this cup look?!! Ray, I have to say, I'm putting it out there, I really want this cup and I've got a feeling it may be making its way to Australia some time soon!! It is definitely on my christmas list this year! I have been a fan of Ray's shop for quite some time now, and you can see why. His work is stunning! I really do recommend that you pop over and take a look at his shop, you will not be disappointed!

Shop location: USA

Ships to: Worldwide

2012 Mini Calendar

2011-10-31T20:20:00.007+10:00

How gorgeous is this mini calendar! Featuring 12 original illustrations from Suzanne Millius in one petite mini calendar WITH Acrylic Jewel Easel or Case, it is the perfect gift for Christmas! The calendar is filled with inspirational unique artwork handpicked from Suzanne's shop ~ Studio3ten. This gorgeous gift includes:

♥ ONE mini *loose* Calendar (with front 'cover' and back 'cover')

♥ Each month measures 2" x 3.5" (size of Business Cards)

♥ Printed on thick beautiful shiny acid free cardstock

♥ ALSO includes clear case that also doubles as an adorable easel for your desk/vanity - or any small spot you'd like to adorn this tiny calendar with...

These mini calendar cards were designed and illustrated by Suzanne Millius, making them 100% unique! View the calendar now!

Shop location: USA

Ships to: Worldwide

Vintage Inspired Fashion for Girls!

2011-10-30T13:34:00.004+10:00

If you are looking for gorgeous, vintage inspired fashion for your little girl, make sure you visit Teeny Bunny for a wonderful selection of stylish clothing. Make sure you take a look at the vibrant 1920's and 1940's range, simply gorgeous! Take a look now!

Shop location: Florida, USA

Posts to: Worldwide

White

2011-10-29T14:48:00.002+10:00

White treasury by Gift Designs.

Victorian Romance Bookmark

2011-10-29T14:46:00.004+10:00

Victorian Romance Bookmark by Gift Designs.

Featuring porcelain, crystal and glass pearl beads.

in a decorating mood today

2011-05-01T17:17:00.004+10:00

Feeling in a decorating kind of mood today ~ these great items caught my eye!

A marriage of teal and ivory

2011-05-01T13:11:00.005+10:00

A lovely twist on the wedding theme, with teal and ivory taking on the starring role! See the list here!

Meet me in Paris!

2011-02-19T09:32:00.002+10:00

Here is my latest treasury ~ hope you enjoy it! You can view the treasury here!

One more Australia Day treasury for good measure!

2011-01-26T19:07:00.002+10:00

Click here to view these gorgeous items in more detail!

Australia Day!

2011-01-26T12:46:00.006+10:00

The spirit of Australia!

Enjoy this lovely treasury featuring some Australian Etsy sellers.

Mini Feature

2011-01-01T16:41:00.009+10:00

Protect your iPhone, iPod or iTouch with this gorgeous cover from RNTN. This leather case is hand cut and features a hot stamp alphabet initial.

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This size is perfect for iPhone, iPod Classic and iTouch. Covers can also be custom made for other styles of phones.

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Contact RNTN to find out more!

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Visit the shop!

New Year Treasury

2011-01-01T12:12:00.003+10:00

I chose to feature these gorgeous items in my treasury as I really admire the softness, elegance and tranquilty of the items and photography. Wishing you all a lovely and prosperous New Year!

New Year - New Resolution?

2011-01-01T11:41:00.002+10:00

Have you yet ventured down the path of deciding on a new year's resolution? I don't usually make resolutions but I think I might this year! Stay tuned to find out what mine will be! Please share your new years resolutions, we would love to know what your plans are for 2011!

Christmas Photo Cards!

2010-12-04T08:46:00.006+10:00

Christmas Photo Cards are now in stock at Gift Designs! The photo cards can be personalised with your favorite photos -a special way to wish family and friends a Merry Christmas this year!

Special! Spend $50 or more at Gift Designs and receive a FREE personalised photo card of your choice from the range! View them now! http://www.etsy.com/shop/giftdesigns

Featured Etsy Seller - Kirstenann

2010-10-01T22:35:00.004+10:00

Kirstenann is a fellow Australian and I have come to know her through the forums of Etsy. Here Kirstenann shares a little about herself and what inspires her to make her gorgeous jewellery:

1. What inspired you to open an Etsy shop?

I had been making and designing jewellery since I was a teen and had a collection of items that I wanted to sell. I read about Etsy in the local newspaper and opened a shop straight away. It looked like a great way to be able to sell to customers from all over the world.

2. How do you get yourself in your best creative mood to produce fabulous work?!

I have to feel inspired by something I have seen or read such as a beautiful fashion magazine or reading the quit your day job articles on Etsy. Music also helps me get into the creative zone.

3. What inspires your work?

I feel inspired by a great design that I have thought of or beautiful materials and colour combinations. I love to mix different textures of chains,lace and beads together and see what they look like before I make up a design.

4. What do you love most about having an Etsy shop?

I love the fact that people from all over the world can look at and purchase my work then hearing about how much they loved their new jewellery. I have sold to places such as Canada, Italy, England, Alaska and many many more. I also love the creative side to having an online shop being able to arrange the layout of my items and creating an attractive display of work.

5. Whenever you get a spare moment, what activities do you like to indulge in?

Keeping active and healthy is very important to me so I like to go to the gym,walk my new puppy Vada and go running. I also like to catch up with friends for coffee and shop seeing what new trends,styles and colours are emerging.I also like to paint modern art works.

6. Random stuff, likes, dislikes, loves, favorite places, people, etc?!

I like spicy foods,coffee and sushi,reading/hearing about young people in business.Don't like the colours burgundy or maroon. Likes: staying up late/dislikes: early mornings. Loves sunshine and rain on a hot summers night. Would love to travel and explore new places. Loves to have a laugh and thinks jeans and runners are wrong when worn together.

7. Where do you live?!

I live in Victoria Australia was born in Geelong and grew up in Ocean Grove near the beach and moved to Bendigo aged 8. Bendigo was a fairly small country town when we first arrived but over the years it has grown to a population of over 100,000 people. The city is very progressive and has great culture with many wonderful cafes,shopping strips,successful businesses and the art gallery.

Thanks Kirstenann for sharing! View Kirstenann's gorgeous jewellery here!

Feeling a little inspired by the romance of Paris!

2010-10-01T22:34:00.002+10:00

View these wonderful items here!

hopelessly devoted to blue...

2010-09-25T11:26:00.009+10:00

Ok... so I have a confession to make. I love blue, almost to the extent that I may be a little obsessed with the colour! There is just something about all those wonderful shades of blue that just looks so dreamy and romantic! Hopefully you will find these blues as inspiring as I do!!

A little drama is a good thing!

STUDIO3TEN - Featured Etsy Seller

2010-09-19T08:23:00.004+10:00

I am delighted to share with you the gorgeous artwork of Suzanne at Studio3ten. I met Suzanne when I went searching for a gift for my sister and she had the perfect guitar print that was a fantastic fit for her! (see above!). Since then we have become great friends, although we live at opposite ends of the world! Here Suzanne shares a little about what inspires her to create her fabulous artwork. Enjoy!

1. What inspired you to open an Etsy shop?

I had heard about etsy several years ago - but took me several months to actually check it out - after I did I was blown away - I felt a little intimidated as well - but knew it was something I had to do....I opened my shop officially in Jan 2010, I started with a few pieces, creating whenever possible (there is just NOT enough time in the day). I really can't get over how friendly everyone is on this site - everyone is so helpful - and I only wish I would started on here sooner - but I am excited to see what the future brings :-)

2. How do you get yourself in your best creative mood to produce fabulous work?!

Late at night is my 'creative time' I had to explain to my husband that there would be times I could not be at his side, that it would it would be 'ok' for him to watch tv without me (hee hee......) so yeah around 10:00 pm - to midnight or later is my 'create' time - and of course I get sucked into blogs on etsy and checking out other shops........then there are some nights where I am just dead tired or just don't feel like 'creating' I still try to hop on and heart my favorite shops or enhance my listings a bit....(everything helps!) Usually its the strangest times that ideas or thoughts will pop in my head - while driving or running an image will pop into my head or a saying - I carry around a small notebook and constantly writing down ideas/sayings - or drawing thumbnails. I have extremely vivid dreams as well (my family always teased me when I would have to 'retell' my dream - as they were always like novels and went on...and on...and on......ha ha) so sometimes upon waking, I jot some things down - strong imagery/feelings/etc.

3. What inspires your work?

I am really inspired by everything around me - music is food for me, really it is. I grew up in an artistic and musical family. My dad plays banjo, guitar, piano and was either playing something or had his favorite music playing......my mother is a painter and super creative. Music continues to inspire me - and I get very specific images and 'feelings' that come to mind when hearing a song - or listening to lyrics. (Chevelle, Queen, Nirvana and of course Mozart and Bach - are my top 5 !) My parents encouraged me my whole life - are still such an inspiration - and support everything I do. My husband and our beautiful son - and of course, our little dog Tucker - are huge inspirations as well - I love spending time with family - and just soaking in each day. I also heart fashion ALOT (I think maybe in another life I was a fashion designer living a studio apartment in NYC!) I see fashion as a huge form of self expression - my mood can dictate an entire outfit - a unique hair clip or or scarf can make us a stand out a little bit more - separate us from the crowd. I also LOVE shoes - and earrings (just can't get enough!)

4. What do you love most about having an Etsy shop?

I would say just having a spot where my work is all in one collective place. I don't have my own website, blog and I am not on facebook. (I know strange!) So etsy for me is 'IT' it is my one outlet to the whole universe, and I treasure each second of it - I LOVE getting convos, when I see that little red number at top I get so excited - of course getting a sale is super great too - :) and LOVE the people on etsy, I just can't get over how friendly everyone is, have met some AMAZING etsians!(like lovely rebecca!) - I really love it all - etsy is SUPER !!!

5. Whenever you get a spare moment, what activities do you like to indulge in?

Running, swimming, cooking, eating pizza (yes its a hobby!) hiking, dancing (ok I think in that same life as a fashion designer - I also taught a hip hop dancing class at night!) love watching live music and attending festivals, Playing Chess, curling up on the sofa and watching movies - (love love movies......anything and everything) reading, trying new wines/beers and spending time with my lovely family. If I am with my family, I am having fun. and I ALWAYS bring a sketch book and my notebook for scribbles/and ideas.

6. Random stuff, likes, dislikes, loves, favorite places, people, etc?!

I don't eat meat - I am vegetarian and my husband is vegan - so we love making new meals that we can both enjoy. Our son however loves a good steak - ha ha, so he thinks we are pretty much strange......we love going on road trips - seeing the ocean when possible - we live in the Midwest so that is a bit of a drive - but SOOO worth it!

If I could make a round table of favorite people (dead/or alive) - it would be:

Mozart, Albert Einstein, Leonardo DeVinci and Picasso (a little rivalry would be interesting!) Johnny Depp (ok come on......we need him there!), Freddy Mercury (from the band Queen), Kurt Cobain (from Nirvana), Daren Brown (a mentalist from the UK) and my family of course.

Visit Studio3ten to view more of her amazing artwork!

More Treasuries to Share....

2010-08-08T13:01:00.006+10:00

I couldn't go past this colour combination for my latest treasury, the colours are just stunning. Take a closer look here!

All treasuries can be viewed here!

Craft Feature!

2010-08-01T22:38:00.002+10:00

Inspiration for the day!

2010-08-01T18:21:00.005+10:00

Uniquely Yours Treasury

2010-07-31T12:12:00.002+10:00

I just love the colours in this treasury - I had to share!

I think I have 5-itis!

2010-04-07T22:52:00.007+10:00

The baby of the family recently turned 5 and all of a sudden my heart had little aches and pains, perhaps a symptom of her growing up?! Such a sweetie :)

If its not the kids... its the bird!

2010-04-07T15:05:00.009+10:00

It is usually the kids stealing my tools or my last piece of wire that gets in the way of me being creative - however today I had to contend with our rainbow lorikeet so desperate for my attention he resorted to messing with my mouse! Not to mention I was right in the middle of something 'important' and Ringo managed to close down the browser! Anyone else had a similar experience? I would love to hear what funny and interesting obstacles you face whilst trying to bring your creative dreams to life! Please share!

Bookmarks Don't Have To Be Boring!

2010-03-07T21:14:00.015+10:00

I love making bookmarks, and my new bookmark has a twist! It doubles as a necklace! This beautiful book jewellery is perfect for marking your page in style, and if the occasion arises, you can easily access it to glam up your outfit! Hope you love the style, let me know if you think i should make more! View it now!

Show You Care!

2010-03-07T20:26:00.009+10:00

Congratulations to Taryn who has won a $20 gift voucher for her special friend! Thanks for entering!

Turquoise Feature

2010-03-06T13:16:00.010+10:00

Thanks to Amanda from the Calico & Co blog for including my earrings in her Turquoise feature.

You can view the feature here if, like me, you can't get enough of turquoise!

I Love Making Treasuries - Do You?!

2010-01-22T15:42:00.018+10:00

I've enjoyed making treasuries of late - they are a great way to discover new products and unleash your creative energy! Here is a sample of some of mine, I would love to see yours, please comment if you have one for me to look at!

Monthly Subscriptions now available!

2009-12-19T16:38:00.009+10:00

I am pleased to advise I have just added 12 month jewellery and bookmark subscriptions to my shop! Check them out - they are great gift ideas! http://www.giftdesigns.etsy.com/

Gift Vouchers Now Available!

2009-12-10T11:24:00.006+10:00

Gift Designs gift vouchers are now available for purchase if you would like your gift recipient to choose their own gifts! Visit the shop for more details! www.giftdesigns.etsy.com

Ok! I've made something!

2009-03-25T14:18:00.005+10:00

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Coming Soon - Handmade Envelopes & Notecards!

2008-10-12T08:31:00.005+10:00

Gift Designs will soon be offering a fresh range of handmade envelopes and notecards, perfect for keeping on hand for special occasions!

Each envelope is handmade from quality scrapbooking paper and comes with a blank notecard for you to personalise with your own message.

They are great to use as gift cards, friendship notecards or to hold special keepsakes.

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