What to get the crafty one for Christmas

It can be hard to pick a present for people for Christmas and even more so for the creative person in your life. As a crafter I know this and the problems I cause people like my poor husband when picking out presents for me, so I have done a little research and found some wonderful items.


For the little yarnbombers in your life I am loving these Pom Pom makers which are on offer for €7.49 in Smyths at the moment.

Stick, Pull and WOW! Decorate your room, stuff and style with the Pom Pom Snap and Decorate set in 3 simple steps. The Snap & Decorate Set, allows you to snap, create and decorate with cool Pom Poms. The set includes; 18 plastic letter snaps so that you can create any word you like and decorate it with Pom Poms. There are so many ways to decorate, Pom Pom your World!


Top of my list last year was a light up crochet hook. I bought mine from a shop on Etsy but they can be readily sourced on the internet. Great for anyone working in the evenings or with dark colured wool, it helps take the strain off your eyes.

storage is always a problem for a crafter and keeping all your supplies together. I spotted this in Homestore and More and it would be a steal at €4.99 for holding, wool, needles, glue gun etc.

 

Even when crafters are taking "a break" sometimes they need to be at something. These adult doodling books are great. There are loads of designs on offer from the Book Depository website at the moment and all with free shipping !!! 

and for me personally I love anything that is handmade, be it a cookie, piece of jewellery or crafty.

Also I cannot stress the importance of buying locally especially this time of year. I know not all items and gifts can be sourced locally but I would encourage people to have a look around their own towns before they go online or into their cars.

My own local town is Mountmellick and it has a great selection of shops and services with something to suit everyone and suit your pocket. Check out their page:

https://www.facebook.com/christmasinmountmellick

Mountmellick has been "Bombed" once again

What a great weekend to wake up to or is it all a dream. If your traveling through Mountmellick you would be forgiven for thinking so with all the dream-catchers and colour about the place.

Once again a great group has come together in Mountmellick to brighten up the town. It really is worth a visit and there is something for all ages. My daughter Isobel's favourite area this year is the picnic area out the Rosenallis Road. It really brings out her imagination and her special teddy came along to enjoy a picnic.

I love the whole town its hard to pick out one particular area, but at a push I have to say I LOVE the wishing wells. There are three (I stand to be corrected on this!!) One at Derrycloney picnic area, which is on the main Mountmellick to Portlaoise Road.

One at the picnic area on the Rosenallis Road.

And a third at the picnic area at The Commons, this is on the road from Mountmellick to Emo.

The truck is a great idea and the kids are queuing up in force to have their photos taken.

This year has seen the addition of some larger pieces which really feed the imagination. One seaside piece is at the entrance to Ashgrove

and another beautiful piece is on the wall of the Old Bank House. What great works of art.

Please check out the groups page at: https://www.facebook.com/yarnbombingmountmellick

And they are always looking for people to get involved, so get in touch if your interested !!