Christmas Gift Guide: Two Cheeky Monkeys

Yesterday I posted a few gift suggestions from Domum Vindemia to help you along in your Christmas gift buying.  And today is the promised gift guide of Two Cheeky Monkeys items.  Don't forget that Christmas orders should be purchased by December 3rd for international customers, and December 16th for Australian customers.

First up is a cute idea for teens or tweens: a vintage locket ring.

My signature range of literature jewellery and accessories make great gifts for lovers of the classics and English or Literature teachers.

The Glam It Up range of jewellery suits those who love the glamour of vintage, estate-style piecesm but at a more reasonable cost!

Cabochon ring sets are very popular with little girls and tweens and come in a range of colours to suit everyone.

Don't forget the favourite man in your life, snazz up his outfits with a pair of literature cufflinks.

Christmas Gift Guide: Domum Vindemia

Try and deny it as much as possible, it can't be ignored that the crazy time of year is upon us.  That time of year when department stores pipe Christmas music ad nauseum and people start panicking about who is going to host this year's Christmas family function.  To make life slightly easier for you, I have put together a quick gift guide of ideas from Domum Vindemia.  I'll also be putting together a gift guide from Two Cheeky Monkeys, so check back tomorrow for that post!

Container candles make great gifts for those who've just moved into a new home, or as an end of year thank you gift for that super-helpful neighbour or friend.

We all have a friend (or two) who loves to go all out with decorations at festive times of the year.  So why not get them a Christmas stocking to add to their decorations?

Book page buntings may shock those who wouldn't consider cutting up a book, but are great for teens and individuals who love a little bit of shabby chic in their homes.

Literary character magnet sets make a good gift for your favourite teacher or someone who adores the classics.

Celebrate a little one's first Christmas with a vintage Golden Book bunting.  These are also great for pre-school teachers or for decorating a toddler's room.

Rainbow Crochet Ripple Blanket

As I mentioned on Monday, there has been a lot of crocheting going on in recent weeks!  I have been itching to make a ripple crochet blanket for some time, so rather than putting down my crochet hook after finishing the Christmas stars, started work on the blanket.  I know the last few months of the year are always crazy at chez Two Cheeky Monkeys, but it's been nice to work on another blanket.  Especially with Melbourne's crazy hot one day, freezing the next weather!!!  Those of you who are looking for a ripple crochet pattern can find a few here, here and here.

Christmas Stars

There has been a lot of crocheting going on at the house of Two Cheeky Monkeys this past week, and today I'm showing off the Christmas star ornaments I've been making.  These creations are very quick to make, even novice crocheters will be able to make their own.  I've been making them as small thank you gifts for my children to give to their Sunday school teachers.  The pattern I used was kindly shared over on the Jellywares blog.  The only change I made was to slip stitch back up to the top point of the star at the end of the final round, and adding a chain of stitches (20-25, depending on the loop size you want) for hanging.

Christmas Gift Guide: Stocking Fillers

 

Today is the last post in my handmade Christmas gift guide series.  To everyone who has read along every day - thank you!  While I don't do the whole Christmas stocking thing, I am often on the lookout for small gifts to add to a larger gift or just to make a guest or friend smile on Christmas day.

Hand carved stamps by Talk to the Sun

Daisy brooch by Two Cheeky Monkeys

Temporary tattoos (for grownups!) by Pepper Ink

Pride and Prejudice magnets by Domum Vindemia

 

 Marimo mini terrarium by Eclectic Zen

Decorated clothes pegs by Kylie Dunn

Crochet bath puff by Ritzy's All Naturals

  

Vintage stamp badge by Pops Makes

Christmas Gift Guide: Cards and Stationery

Well, today's post is my second last in the handmade Christmas gift guide series!  We have been looking at gift ideas all week, but we can't forget tags or cards to add to our wrapped gifts (and beautiful cards for those upon whom you would not normally lavish gifts).  I love to give handmade Christmas cards to the Two Cheeky Monkeys' various teachers and our friends in distant places too.

Gift tags by Ruby Victoria Letterpress

Dictionary page cards by Domum Vindemia

Poinsettia tags by Enchanted Quilling

Letterpress card by Olive and the Volcano

Retro gift tags by Percival Road Designs

Illustrated card by One Black Sheep

Clay gift tag by The Mouse & Me Designs

Diecut card by Rejoicing Crafts

Christmas Gift Guide: Parties and Decorations

Welcome to the parties and decorations gift guide!  If you know me, you know I don't need a reason to adorn my home with decorations such as buntings, garlands and fun wall art.  So today's post is full of whimsical, fun and beautiful finds which are suitable for use not just at Christmas time, but all year round.

Tissue paper pom poms by KISMETologie

Fireworks decals by Vinyl My Walls

Handcrafted beer glasses by The Pretentious Beer Glass Company

Doily cake bunting by Domum Vindemia

Nail decals by La Vita E Bella

Pom pom garland by Little Dog Laughing

Leather guestbook by Zenfish Leather

Ceramic decoration by Jan Wallace Pottery