Does your better half always struggle with what to get you at Christmas and birthdays, does it cause strife and bad feelings and completely ruin the day because like a lot of guys he’s completely useless at picking gifts, he has no idea that a new set of pans is not a great birthday or Christmas gift, guys like and enjoy tools as gifts so often think that we do too. And let’s be honest here ladies if it was any “ordinary “day of the week and  he arrived home with a brand n... Read Full Story

I have mentioned on several occasions throughout my posts of my ambition to learn the techniques of paper piercing and the dry embossing of paper, well not quite there yet or at least not pleased enough yet with any of my own work to include it in any new Pages from the Heart designs or even show them to you here, but what I will show you is what I wish to aspire too. Paper piercing and dry embossing of paper are individual paper crafts that produce beautiful and decorative pieces when indivi... Read Full Story

I have mentioned on several occasions throughout my posts of my ambition to learn the techniques of paper piercing and the dry embossing of paper, well not quite there yet or at least not pleased enough yet with any of my own work to include it in any new Pages from the Heart designs or even show them to you here, but what I will show you is what I wish to aspire too. Paper piercing and dry embossing of paper are individual paper crafts that produce beautiful and decorative pieces when indivi... Read Full Story

A Unique gift idea to give to any Tea lover or any British friend, either those still across the pond ,or those now living in Canada or the US, handmade in Canada by British expat now residing in St Niagara Ontario . Bridge the miles with a sentimental reminder of home. Give an unusual gift for a change Pages from the Heart are all made by hand from real books otherwise destined for the recycling plant , they were rescued and given a new lease of life as this beautiful handmade eco-friendly ... Read Full Story

A Unique gift idea to give to any Tea lover or any British friend, either those still across the pond ,or those now living in Canada or the US, handmade in Canada by British expat now residing in St Niagara Ontario . Bridge the miles with a sentimental reminder of home. Give an unusual gift for a change Pages from the Heart are all made by hand from real books otherwise destined for the recycling plant , they were rescued and given a new lease of life as this beautiful handmade eco-friendly ... Read Full Story

By Choosing Unique Gifts for Women  you can Solve Many of your Gift Giving Woes Do you have a problem with  Grandma do you feel shes always unhappy with your gifts, to your face shes appreciative  and thankful but behind your back you feel it may be quite another story Buy Granny unique gifts and make her happy Or is your problem with a teen in your life who doesn’t make any secrets about what she thinks of your gifts, it makes you feel lousy when you give someone you love and car... Read Full Story

This is the handmade paper rose and gift box also handmade unique gifts for women are you up for the challenge boys? Read Full Story

The Handmade Paper Rose The Official How To For Real Men With just a little effort you could please your wife greatly (for a change) by learning to make just one handmade paper rose Guys don’t want to learn how to make a  handmade paper rose I hear you cry Of course you don’t I ‘m not stupid Doesn’t mean to say you shouldn’t though does it , …..as a matter of fact I know a couple of good reasons why you should , with this tutorial it will take you ab... Read Full Story

Whats the problem guys ? why do most men think it such an  ordeal  to find   a gift for HER ! and why when challenged and frustrated by anything even remotely concerning their wives  not necessarily related to gift giving,  does your beloved and most significant other , without even knowing that she has offended  suddenly get relegated to below the salt of her husbands esteem,  relegated and demoted to the  rank  of a mere “HER”, as in , its all “HER” fault, “HER” at home ,”HER” over there, I... Read Full Story

More People Turning To Handmade Gifts To Beat The Recession According to some articles in the press recently apparently these not so hot economic times are turning gift givers into “make it yourselfers.” As many craft supply outlets have reported increased sales this quarter. So what does this mean for  handmade artisans  on such venues as… Etsy, eBay, and at craft shows or who like me have their own website? Should we worry in my opinion no but perhaps we should re think our selling strateg... Read Full Story