Gifts: Hannah Nunn ...

Hannah Nunn creates stunning, delicate paper cut lighting inspired by the botanical world ... a perfect idea for those on the lookout for truly special homeware gifts. 

From her boutique 'Radiance' in Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire Hannah has developed a collection, which includes: table lamps, pendant lampshades, illuminated wall panels, floor lamps and strings of fairy lights. Today's post is just a small selection from the extensive range. 

Hannah's online shop allows you to choose your favourite design whether botanical or abstract. Once this is chosen you then simply pick your favourite lighting form. The options enable you to have the design of your choice crafted into small, tall, oval or wall shapes. Prices start from £45.

The Illuminated Wall Panel is a new product to the collection. A signature botanical design cut into a large panel and mounted on an acrylic back plate to create the perfect distribution of light. Available to commission, there are a range of intricate designs available. Starting from £200, each panel is individually priced depending on the detail of the image.

Floor lamps are freestanding objects, currently available in two designs ... Daisy Meadow (pictured) and Flowering Rush. Retailing at £160 each they make a beautiful and unique feature item for the home.

To see Hannah's complete collection of paper cut lighting or to make a purchase from the online shop ... pop along to the official website.

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Gifts: Melanie Muir ...

Melanie Muir is a designer based in Nairn, Scotland. Today we have some images including pendants and cuffs from her beautiful range of handmade jewellery.

Melanie studied Design at Glasgow School of Art and after several years working in retail, PR, Marketing and Antiques, made her way back to the creative path, by crafting her own range of jewellery.

Combining a love of colours and patterns with the influence of Chinese and Japanese decorative arts; Melanie produces elegant, simple forms that are rich with detail. Inspired by the ancient Japanese metal working technique 'mokume gane' Melanie works through an intricate process ... layering, firing, moulding and wrapping veneers of polymer clay into the final pieces.

Melanie's jewellery collection is available to buy from a selection of independent galleries and was recently awarded a Silver Award in this year's UK Craft & Design Selected Awards ... a testament to its bright, eye-catching style.

These gorgeous pieces and many more can be purchased from Melanie directly as well as via retailers. Information including a full list of independent stockists across the UK can be found on Melanie's website.

Prints: Valérydesignwkrs ...

Hi All, Sorry for my absence from blogging I've been away in the lovely Birmingham on a training course. On my return I found a lovely package from Valérydesignwkrs (you may remember that designer Valéry was featured on Card & Gift Blog a few weeks ago). The goodies on my doorstep was a collection of cute and quirky prints ... it was a really lovely surprise, so I thought we could have a gallery-style day so you could see them too!

If you'd like to take home your own art print from Valérydesignwkrs you can choose one from amongst Valéry's collection for just $20 (American Dollars). I'd also recommend you take a few minutes to browse the rest of the fabulous cards & gifts in the online store.

For those of you want to have a look at the original Valérydesignwkrs blog post click here.

Gifts: Sarah Nicol ...

Today's images are from the homewares collection of Textile Designer & Maker Sarah Nicol. With over ten years experience Sarah has designed a beautifully detailed and innovative collection from her studio overlooking the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England.

These cute little textile houses are ten inches high and filled with two kilos of sand, making them perfect as bookends or doorstops. The intricate detail on each one including window, door, tree and ladder means they can also be appreciated as a simple decorative ornament. Sarah has added to the collection by developing a range of smaller houses, which can be used as Herb Houses and make popular gifts. The larger textile houses retail at £48 and the Herb House at £18.

Alongside her collection of speciality textile houses Sarah has also produced a range of complimentary homewares including ceramics and cushions.The range is constantly evolving with new lines being added as inspiration strikes, making Sarah's online shop the perfect place to hunt down a unique gift. Current products up for grabs include Boat Vase available for £39 and Landscape Cushions at £44.

As well as selling to the world via her online shop, Sarah's pieces are also stocked in a number of galleries and boutiques across the UK. If you want to pick up a gorgeous handmade gifts for yourself check out your nearest stockist on the official website.

Gifts: Emma Turpin ...

Since graduating from Middlesex University with a degree in Jewellery Design, Emma Turpin has developed a stunning range of contemporary jewellery designs. Exhibiting her work across the UK, Emma's pieces can be found in Galleries nationwide, including The Gowan Gallery in Hertfordshire where she continues to freelance as well as sell her 'Maiden's Garlands' collection.

Inspired by traditional British Craftsmanship and folklore; Emma uses historical buildings, interiors and gardens to influence the designs - resulting in a unique combination of sculptural looking designs that remain romantic and tactile.

A full list of stockists and an online shop can be found on Emma's website, which showcases her collection of rings, earrings and necklaces. The images in today's post are from Emma's collection of hand-folded Rosette designs; inspired by Victorian paper rosettes. To give you an idea, the prices are as follows: Large Rosette Ring £176; Single Drop Rosette Earrings £54 and Handmade Hoops and Rosettes Necklace £178 - but all prices vary depending on the finish you choose so take this as a rough guide only.

To see more from Emma's collection, take a look at her website and keep an eye out for some silhouette designs that will soon be in development.

Cards: Look Mama! ...

I'm always really pleased to hear from Card & Gift Blog readers and I was particularly excited this week to hear from the lovely Gillian Worrall of Look Mama!, who makes fab & funny cards that are stocked all over Australia. It's very strange to think that my little blog has made it all across the virtual world and is getting visitors from Australia!!

I really enjoyed searching through the cards on the Look Mama! website, they're really charming and made me smile, so I'm really pleased that Gillian has sent us a small collection to show here.

Look Mama! is a collection of creative folks getting together to have a laugh and make beautiful things - including lots of cute, printed cards. All the cards are designed and produced in Australia and distributed via independent bookstores, stationers, gift shops and even garden centres.

Cards are available for birthdays and every occasion; as single designs or in themed sets all of the Look Mama! designs can be purchased from the Look Mama! online store. Potential stockists will also find details to pick up the collection on a wholesale basis.

Individual designs retail at either $2 or $4 (prices are in Australian Dollars) and collections start from $20 for a set of 12 cards.

To see the full collection take a virtual leap to Australia and check out the Look Mama! website ... Make sure you take a look at the cute button badges too - just $6 for a set of four. 

Gifts: Barbara Macleod ...

From her workshop in the remote Scottish highlands Barbara Macleod creates contemporary jewellery inspired by bygone times. Barbara's designs are genuine statement jewellery that will make a fabulous gift and a real talking point ... today we've got a few gorgeous images from her extensive collection.

Barbara's jewellery is developed from the detailing in vintage fabrics and wallpapers. Using modern photo etching techniques more commonly used in industrial processes the finished creations are a unique hybrid; aesthetically beautiful and elegant, utilising a contemporary palette and modern materials.

The collection includes brooches, lockets, earrings and cuffs, which can be purchased direct from her online store and shipped worldwide. Today's images are: Silver Bloom Brooch £250; Silver 16 Petal Brooch £260; Lace Cuff £375; Doily Locket £395 and Silver Swirl Brooch £450. 

To see more of Barbara's amazing jewellery take a look at her website and don't forget to leave a comment with your thoughts.

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Cards: Natalie Turner ...

It seems like a long time since the blog featured any greetings cards and so today's post is dedicated to the fabulous cards of Natalie Turner. Natalie designs fun, bright greetings cards for birthdays and occasions; frequently adding new greetings cards to keep the range fresh and up to date. 

Natalie graduated from Staffordshire University in 2009 where she gained a BA Hons degree in Surface Pattern Design. Recently Natalie has developed and begun to sell her greetings cards online and through boutiques local to her home in Kent, England. 

Inspired by everything from the British seaside to sausage dogs; Natalie hand draws all the imagery and patterns on the cards, which are then edited and digitally printed. The cards all show Natalie's love of colour and pattern, giving them a bright, summery feel.

The collection of greetings cards are available worldwide via Natalie's online Etsy shop, at just $3.75 each (American Dollars) - have a look at the full range here and don't forget to leave a comment and tell us what you think.

Card & Gift Blog is always on the lookout for new Cards & Gifts ... If you design and sell greeting cards or gifts please email me.

Gifts: Lucy Antwis - Twis ...

Today's images are direct from Lucy Antwis, a textile designer who produces handmade felt from pure wool, which is combined with lace and vintage trimmings to create accessories, wall hangings and gifts under her label Twis.

Products such as the Merino Wool and Lace Necklace (above) are given an ethical twist using reclaimed, natural materials, vintage buttons and trimmings and 100% recycled or recyclable packaging.

Lucy graduated from York St John University in 2004 and went on to work for an independent gallery where she developed her skills as a craft worker. Even making bespoke light shades for London department store Liberty.

While working at York St john University Lucy developed a love of textiles and the desire to design set in. Lucy now works from her studio in York selling at craft fairs, in galleries and online.

The Twis collection has a variety of beautifully crafted, unique gifts as you can see in today's images. The selection of gift ideas provides for all types of budget, with prices ranging from £15 for a set of four lavender hearts to £49 for a Heart Garland.

Lucy has an extensive Gallery of her collection on her website, which can be ordered via the contact request form. Alternatively if you are outside the UK you can also purchase Twis goodies in American Dollars by visiting the online shop.

Gifts: Pantoufles ...

Gillian Royal is the textile maker behind Pantoufles; creating a collection of fine felt vessels. Gillian’s seamless felt vessels are hand crafted from luxury natural fibres, including merino wool and are finished with embellishments such as appliqué and embroidery. Available in a range of styles, which combine colour, pattern and texture every one is unique and an exquisite gift idea to compliment the contemporary interior.

Gillian has recently been awarded a place on the first Crafts Council Collective ‘Hothouse’ scheme. The quality of her work, alongside the passion and commitment to her craft made her a firm favourite with the judges. The scheme will support Gillian in the development of her practice and with the help of the partners and mentors. Culminating in an exhibition of her work at the New Ashgate Gallery in Surrey from 9th - 23rd October 2010.

Each vessel in the Pantoufles brand is created through the advanced manipulation of felt using a traditional wet rolling technique. The natural fibres are crafted by hand into a self-supporting structure that is ultimately soft, lightweight and unbreakable.  The natural materials create a tactile finish to the pieces, adding an extra dimension to the work.

These quirky items are definitely ones to watch out for as they hit the galleries and boutiques across the UK and online. If you are keen to find a stockist near you, check out the details on Gillian's Pantoufles website.

Gifts: Valérydesignwkrs ...

Valérydesignwrks is an innovative company with a strong Eco-Friendly ethos. Today we have some images from their collection of unique wall decorations, perfect for any home with green aspirations. Using recycled and recyclable materials to make its illustrative products. All designs are made to order to ensure that no materials, energy or electricity is used unnecessarily and packaging materials are kept to a minimum.

Bright and kitsch these illustrative wall hanging clocks retail at $50 (American Dollars). Made from a layered birch veneer frame and finished with acrylic lacquer. The bright prints including the retro style fish print above and cute animal print below decorate the clock face. Clocks measure 9" × 9" × 2" and are individually signed.

Valérydesignwkrs decorative wall decals come in a range of bold illustrations that can brighten up a children's bedroom or playroom. Easy to install and remove without leaving a trace they can be changed and replaced with a new design as the kids grow up. Available in a range of colours and sizes there is a design for every space. Wall decals retail at $50.

Cute, bright and Eco-Friendly, the illustrative homewares of Valérydesignwkrs can be seen at their website and purchased at their online store.