Gift Guides | KID independent – handmade for kids

Ho Ho Hound Dog... A Furry Holiday Gift Guide!

Woof! This post is dedicated to your furry four legged friends this holiday season! I assembled this selection of gift ideas for dogs whilst shopping for our family canine. We treat him more like a person than a dog, and yes, he’s ridiculously spoiled… but he’s also ridiculously adorable, cuddly, amusing, entertaining and intelligent! I’ve included some DIY tutorials as well, cool treats for next to nix!

Handmade, Eco-friendly Dog Toys, Collars, Leads, Art, Treats

Ho Ho Hound Dog!

Colourful Striped Martingale Collar by Houndstown
Polka Dot Dog Collar by Jennie B Goode
Custom Pet Portrait Illustration by Superstudio
Wizard of Oz Rainbow Dog Collar by Holly & Lil
Balloon Sky Aqua Blue Dog Collar & Lead by Silly Buddy
Diamond in the Ruff Dog Collar from ModCloth
DIY Dish Towel Dog Toy Tutorial by Real Simple
Gourmet Dog Treat Kits by Sweet Chops
Turkey Leg Dog Toy by Handmade Monster
Moby Dog Lead by Tolly & Applewood
DIY Pet ID Tag Tutorial by Martha Stewart
1973 Upcycled Pepsi Crate Pet Bed by StudioTwentySix2

Fun ways to spoil your mother + giveaway!

Easter is running super late this year, and it’s already time to start thinking about Mother’s Day! So in honour of planning ahead, today I’d thought I’d bring you a bunch of cute handmade goodies that’ll bring a smile to the face of every crafty, playful, modern, whimsical, mischievous, peculiar, effervescent + merry mother!

Mother's Day Gift Ideas + Giveaway

Jute Pouch by DrikaB
Lovebirds Wooden Pendant by Nevertheless
Handmade Beaded Jade Necklace by Emily Green
Blue Hearts Doily Necklace by Under the Shade of a Bonsai Tree
Aqua Luna Bracelet by Ginger & Co
Bamboo and Silk Scarf by Knit Frekkles
Mother’s Day Album/Journal by Lorgie & Me
Pretty in Pink Gingerbread Cookies by Kate’s Cookies
Let Them Eat Cake Tea Towel by Tex & Joe
Purple Rings Necklace by Leonie Simpson

Congratulations to our Mother’s Day Winner, Kerrie C!

Competition This week’s giveaway celebrates mothers, daughters, aunties, nieces, sisters, besties and, well just about anyone who loves pretty things. The prize is your selection of any item from today’s feature. It’ll be packed up and posted to you, anywhere in the world! To enter, just tell us {in the comments section below} about your ideal Sunday morning…

*Note: A winner will be drawn on Thursday 28 April, 2011. If the desired item is sold out at time of prize draw, winner will be able to choose a similar item from the designers store, or a different item from the feature.

Some bunny loves me...

Easter will be here in a hop, skip and jump so I thought I’d plan well in advance by sharing some of my favourite handmade bunnies. You’ve still got about a month to get organised, which is plenty of time to treat yourself to an adorable little bunny from any corner of the globe!

Handmade Bunny Rabbit Toy Softie and Plate

Handmade Bunny Rabbit T-shirt and Toy

Handmade Bunny Rabbit Toy and Clutch Purse

Handmade Bunny Rabbit Toy Softies

Handmade Bunny Rabbit T-shirt and Necklace

Handmade Rabbit Softie by Plushka
Shy Bunny Vintage Illustrated Plate by The Storybook Rabbit
Origami Easter Rabbit T-shirt by Mini Envy
Tiny Needle-Felted Bunny by Fairyfolk
Bunny Pocket Doll by Feltmates
Fifi Lapin Bunny Rabbit Clutch by KisslockXO
Bunny Boy Softie by Bobaloo!
Handmade Rabbit Doll by TIMO Handmade
Easter Rabbit Softie by Red Stitch Designs
Linen Handmade Bunny by Bubby Makes Three
Honey Bunny T-shirt by Pini Piru Kids
Bunny Necklace by Szeya Designs

Mother's Day Gift Guide

This Mother’s Day I’m hoping for breakfast in bed {preferably after the sun comes up!}, a leisurely afternoon at Grandma’s {complete with tea and scones}, finished off with a glass of bubbly and piece of cheesecake. I think this is perfectly reasonable {husband + kids… tell her she’s dreamin….} Here are a few of our top handmade picks for the mum, mum-to-be or gran in your life.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Guide

1. Doiley Penny Farthing Necklace by Osier … 2. Bird Pendant by That Vintage … 3. Cameo Set on Vintage Setting by Love Chrissa … 4. Folklore Series Necklace by Buttons By Lou Lou … 5. Wood + Fabric Necklace by Pink Apple … 6. Karma Wrap by Zen Designs

Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Guide

1. Soothing Organic Balm by Nudey Rudey! … 2. Baby Sling by Beep Beep… 3. Handmade Soaps by Beguile … 4. Customisable Tea Pot by Emmaline … 5. Merino Wool Felt + Hemp Necklace by Maisy and Alice … 6. Chunky Scarf by Sheeps Clothing …

Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Guide

1. Pocket Bag by Little Odd Forest … 2. Rose Chai Organic Tea by Sage and Mage … 3. Handmade Pocketbook by Bink & Boo … 4. Insulated Lunch Tote Bag by Bon Tons Gifts … 5. 1950s Shopping List by Pivotal Xpressions … 6. Green Floral Handbag by Fybre

Almost all of the items above are from Australia sellers with just a couple from our international friends. Prices are as marked on the item, however as some sellers are from Etsy a few are in US dollars.

Have a fabulous Mother’s Day!

Easter Gift Guide

Well folks, it’s four weeks today until the Easter Bunny visits so we thought that in the spirit of being well organised and not leaving things to the last minute {we’re usually very good at that} we’d kick off our Easter gift guide. This list contains a few Easter inspired items that we’ve discovered recently on our travels.

Easter Gift Guide - Ideas for Kids

1. Crochet Bunny from bauble … 2. Bunny Egg Cosy Knitting Pattern by Little Cotton Rabbits … 3. Carla Bunny from Georgie Love … 4. Happy Kitty Bunny Pony Book at Bob Boutique … 5. Dumpling Dynasty Easy-Sew Bunny Kit at Lark … 6. Easter Delight Clip from Butterfly Garden

Easter Gift Ideas for Children

1. Save the Bilby Chocolate from Darrell Lea … 2. Hand Crochet Baby Bunny Ear Beanie by Mel Paton … 3. Baby Bunny Bangle by Little Lamb … 4. Cute twin rabbit buttons by Lilypad Designs … 5. Bunnies Organic One-Piece by Green Thread … 6. I ‘Heart’ You Bunny Ponytail Holders by How Tweet It Is

Easter Gift Guide - Ideas for Kids

1. Mr Rabbit Knitted Toy by Lark … 2. Bunny Rabbit Finger Puppet by Twinklekids … 3. Framed Bunny Print by Kale … 4. Orange and Blue Rabbit by Two Little Banshees … 5. Forest Bunny Booties by Pedro Sprout … 6. Bunny Rattles by Ollie Rose

Most of the items above are from Australia sellers with just a few from our international friends. Prices are as marked on the item, however as some sellers are from Etsy a few are in US dollars. The good news is that all items have reasonable shipping costs and with the Aussie dollar so strong, you won’t be too much more out of pocket.

Looking for a fun idea for Easter entertaining? Why not host as Easter high tea?