Crafty Bookmark

Winter is such a great month to snuggle up and read and these romantic bookmarks will definitely make the perfect accessory. I haven't seen any eye catching book marks in stores lately and saw these wonderful book marks online. They are easy to make and there are so many possibilities with these. Why not make these at your next book club gathering or just give them as a gift. 

You can find velvet ribbon (used in the image) at Metro. The clamps (used at the end) will be available at any beadshop in your area. You will need to use flat-nose pliers for this. Dig out those old pendants, charms or vintage earings you no longer wear and put them to new use. 

HeART In The Garden Exhibition This Weekend

If you have nothing lined up this weekend, why not visit another great exhibition this coming weekend in Clubview, Centurion? The line up sounds pretty spectacular and if you didn't get a chance to visit the Tierlangtynkies Exhibition in March, you will be able to see some of the same exibitioners at heART in the garden. 

The exhibition will be for one day only!

Click here to visit the heART in the garden blog

Add Tierlantynkies To Your Weekend

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If you don't have anything planned for the next few days, why don't you go out to Garsfontein, Pretoria and support the Kuier & Koopfees this weekend. Quinten Broid, a wonderful singer/songwriter is lined up as Saturday's entertainment and for only R20, you will get yourself an entrance ticket and a ticket to Pretoria's best entrepreneurs and quirky little gift and decor shops. 

Click here for more information and visit the Tierlantynkies website. 

Centre Of My Heart

I had a request last week from someone via my blog to help them with a few creative valentine's ideas. This person needed help as the couple doesn't live in the same city and he needed a few ideas to spoil his long distance love with. 

With only a few days to organize, there wasn't much time to waste and I asked him to write a love letter addressed to her. I then arranged for the love letter that he wrote to be baked inside a special valentine's cake which was just big enough for one. I left her a small note as a clue on the cake box to eat her way to the centre of the cake to find her secret love message.

If you ever attempt to do this, remember to protect the love letter from the heat and cake mix with a cover. I used a small pink easter egg. This way I could add a small wire heart and ribbon to add a special touch to the letter. 

Love Tea Time

Wake up your loved one on Valentine's day with a warm cup of tea and a handwritten tea-bag tag.

Cut two hearts out of red paper and use a white or metallic pen to write your message on your heart . Remove the tea-bag tag and at the end of the string, attach the two hearts, back-to-back, using a stapler. Add your hot boiling water and serve with love!

Valentine's Gifts Under R50

It's the month of love and showing someone you love them shouldn't cost you a fortune! I've spotted a few Valentine's gift ideas under R50.00 in local stores, and thought I'll share them with you. 

Red Converse Style Shoes : R49.95 Pick & Pay, Nationwide

Red and White Heart Storage Box With Two Compartments : R49.95 Newland Store, Atterbury Value Mart

Lindt Chocolates In Red Tin : R29.99 Clicks, Nationwide

Coloured Lip Boxers : R49.95 Pick & Pay, Nationwide

Red Rose Scrunchie : R18.99 Newland Store, Atterbury Value Mart

Red Heart Face Storage Bin : R49.90 Plasticland

Glass Dome Magnets : R29.00 Rosaline

A Subtle Message

I love these wooden word blocks! They are so much fun and make a perfect and unusual gift for anyone. You can use them in the kitchen, study, bedroom or even on the Christmas, Valentine's, Easter or Halloween table as part of the decoration. What's even better is that they are proudly South African. 

These are just a few of the hundreds of phrases available:

EK ♥ LABRADORS, MAN OF THE HOUSE, LOVE ME TENDER, SPEK & EIERS ASB, KISS, LAUGH, LET THEM EAT CAKE!, HOME SWEET HOME, LOVE, BON VOYAGE, TIME FLIES, SMELL THE RAIN, PARTY TIME, STOUTE KABOUTER, PEEK A BOO!, EMPTY NEST BLISS, ELLE MAGAZINE, GARDEN & HOME, VIVA SUID-AFRIKA

I have a few of these in stock. Let me know if you would like to place an order. 

Quirky Bird Mobile

I found this online and absolutely adore these colourful knitted mobile birds that you can make yourself! I love the little felt beaks and material wings. Perfect for a baby cot. 

Creative Tip : Get a group of friends together and make these as a gift for a mommy to be on her baby shower. Each friend can make a bird - this way you will save money and it will be something unique and special for the new baby. 

Click on the link below for the instructions.

http://www.ideasmag.co.za/content/?category_id=10&id=4904