CraftMe.co NZ Australian arts & crafts online gift shopping for indie crafters and fashion designers.

The gift-giving season is here and I have been spending some time thinking about what gifts I shall be giving my family and friends. In the busy holidays, I have been known to ‘misplace’ my Christmas spirit somewhere between the mad dash from store to store and the long, tedious lines for the cashier. Fortunately, with CraftMe I can cut down on my store visits and retain a sense of a heartfelt Christmas.
I like to support local & independent stores so if I see a great gift for someone I love, I grab it. But because I can’t resist this seasonal opportunity to get creative in my studio, I like to think of ways I can combine these store-bought items with my own handmade offerings. CraftMe is a helping me to get affordable but unique handmade gifts. Presenting someone with a new piece of jewellery in a sweet handmade purse can be a nice touch, or think about a new mobile for your friend’s new born baby.
Check out the art supplies section where you can get craft project ideas. I made a coin purse from a pattern and the frames are widely available for purchase online on CraftMe. Children can be the easiest people to make things and CraftMe.co has range of patterns, books and tutorials available for all kinds of clothing, accessories and toys. Try a range of fabric and stencils, using fabric paints using heat, to create your own baby doll and to kit her out with a fine set of handmade clothes or miniature cloth diapers. How about buying a wooden doll crib and making a pretty doll-sized quilt or new bedding set?

There are plenty of ways to bring a little handmade spirit to your Christmas morning. Once you get thinking, you will come up with no end of ideas for creating unique and heartfelt gift combinations for your loved ones. As long as you get started early, I think you will have more time to relax, sit back and enjoy the season. For sure, craftme.co will give you so many ideas; just browse the variety of arts and crafts made by Australian and New Zealanders, support local communities, and get ready for Christmas.