Seeds of a Madness Flower

The final post in our Folksy Gift Guide is devoted to gorgeous gifts for HER ( I hope my other half reads this post hint, hint). Folksy is bursting with beautiful jewellery, crafts, textiles, gifts and practical stuff - here is a small selection....Printed Tights Small Art Nouveau Black and Silver from Teja JamillaCheery Florals Cakestand by Lou Peajeux IllustrationCupcake ~ pendant ~ fine silver by Trinket BoxVintage Fabric Birds and Nature, Green & Brown silky scarf from Sim JaTaRuby Ruby Ruby Coat hangers from The Orchid RoomROBE/DRESSING GOWN in Jade Green from ImaginAsian ClothingLily Vase by Caroline Green PotterySoap - Black Raspberry & Vanilla from Beautiful BubblesBaby Pink Tit Silk Satin Scarf by Handmaid

Labels: Bath, Book, British, Ceramic, Christmas, Craft, Crafts, Cupcake, Earrings, Exclusive, F, Gift, Gift Guide, Gifts, Xmas

Sometimes we all need to indulge, my overly-large yarn stash is proof of this! So this article is full of items that are thoroughly luxurious, and a little more than pocket money spending.I had the privilege of seeing this book in the flesh at the John Ryland's Library in Manchester, a wonderfully intricate piece, this book is a work of art, kept safe in its own custom case from Curiously Books.These lampshades by Jenny Bland are made using a unique thread and resin technique to create these stunning contemporary lightshades and fixtures. Make sure to check out the lablelamps also in her shop.Priscilla Morley Leather & Textiles hand make amazing bags using traditional leather stitching techniques. This fabulous bag is inspired by Grace Kelly, and is large enough to carry everything for the office, what a way to glam up office life.Handmade by Vanda has made this stunning coral reef crocheted bracelet. I love all the different colours and types of crystals and beads.Need a fab bag for a wedding? Made by Loulabelle has these gorgeous retro fold-over clutch bags in yellow and green. Super cute and fun, will brighten up any rock'n'roll dollies party dress!This knitted blanket from Smitten has a delightful strawberry theme, amazing quality of craftsmanship and is just so adorable! For today's final object of desire I'm featuring on of Bookity's brilliant book handbags. This one is even on sale.I hope you enjoyed these lovely luxuary Folksy Finds, leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

Labels: Bag, Book, Expensive, Jewellery, Luxury, Special, Uk

I love paper crafts and making books in particular. There's so many ways we can create books: from simply stapling paper together to the meticulously painstaking art of book binding. Here on Folksy there are some fantastic books and paper crafts and I hope you like this small selection. Ex Libris bookplates by SPARE: ecoThe Frog Prince by Alix SwanHanging Paper Comic decorations by BookityOddments Zine by Asking For Trouble 2 x mini eco-recycled pocket books by Pretzels & PumpkinMini shoe leather recycled hand bound notebooks by Kate BowlesTiny Tag Books by Muddy Puddle CraftsCan You Hear Me - wooden book by Mrs Eliot BooksRead More Books Scrabble pendant by Pendant PixieTree Birds by Nancy Roxx DesignWascally Bunny Wabbits Moleskine Notebook by Ink Me Up

Labels: Art, Book, Books, Handmade, Uk

Holy mackerel Batman! Its a comic book themed collection on FoF!The actions on your sofa with this bright cartoon cushion from BabyBlondeDesign;Get creative with a scrap pack from Thread Candy and make your own comic creation;Also available as "POW!" and in other colours I love these handbands from Janine Basil;Everyone's favourite worm in his debut heroic adventure from The Nosuch Disco shop;Channel Sin City with this comic girl print from Quirkyville;So, let out your inner superhero and fly over to Folksy for more comic and handmade goodness, whilst trying not to do too many vintage Batman quips on your way over!

Labels: Bam, Book, Cartoon, Comic, Cushion, Headband, Pow, Print, Scrapbook, Uk