girlwithbeads & [re]design at Design Junction 2013

 

[re]craft: designs to make at home from waste

[re]design are very pleased to have the UK, London Design Festival launch of their inspiring new Make-It-Yourself book and exhibition at the magnificent Design Junction:

 

at: The Sorting Office, 21-31 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1BA

open: Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd September 2013.

[re]craft features step-by-step instructions for two dozen fantastic designs made from domestic waste, including 2 designs from girlwithbeads. 

Fun, colourful & easy to make party decorations from recycled plastic bags!

For more info and to buy the book visit: http://www.redesigndesign.org/

 Here are some pics from the stand at Design Junction - 

look at all the cool things you can make from the book!

This Weeks Top 10 Back to School Finds.

As the summer holidays draw to a close its time to prepare for going back to school - sorry kids! Here are a few lovely items to make going back not so bad!

Animal Alphabet Print by Ketchup on Everything.

Recycled Pencil Brooch Kilt Pin by Ruby Bijou.

 Multi-coloured Leather Satchel by Bespoke Leather.

 Upcycled Beano Notebook by Peony & Thistle.

Recycled Paintbrush Necklace by ZincWhite.

 Recycled Retro Postman Pat Drawstring Bag by girlwithbeads.

Eco Friendly Reusable Sandwich Bag by Homemade by Little Me.

 

Handmade Set of Teacher Stamps by Serious Stamp.

 

Fairtrade Recycled Pencil Case, made from rice bags, by Recycle-Recycle.

Biodegrable Pen made from corn starch by Remarkable Stationery. 

Back to School

girlwithbeads has just launched a range of recycled kids drawstring bags in various retro prints, made from vintage curtain fabric. 

Perfect for school books, p.e. kit or toys. 

More prints to be added soon, available from: www.girlwithbeads.co.uk

Currently available:

Spiderman Bag

 Doctor Who Bag

 Aeroplanes Bag

Postman Pat Bag

This Weeks Top 10 Finds - For Gardeners

 My Mum is a big gardener and her birthday is coming up so I have been looking at gardening gifts, here are some of my finds.

 100% Recycled Garden Notebook from illustrator Kate Broughton.

 

 Recycled Cutlery Herb Markers by Fi's Made by Me.

 

Recycled Cocoa Sack Cushion by Her Indoors.

Wooden Garden Trug made from recycled materials by Wooden Tops.

Handmade Garden Kneeler by Flo and Dorothy.

Handmade Nesting Bird Box made from reclaimed and recycled materials by Skiprat Creations.

Super cute Silver Wellies Stud Earrings by Sarah Brooks Jewellery.

Gardeners Hand Care Set to moisturise and soften working hands by Hanna Lize.

Metal Bird Garden Ornament by Down to Earth.

Once you have finished working in the garden string up some Hand Crochet Bunting by Jacqueline Jones, sit back and enjoy all your hard work!

This Weeks Top 10 Holiday Essentials Finds

Going away on holiday? Whether home or abroad, here are a few covetable holiday essentials you should pack!

Retro Wash Bag by Katherine Thompson Handmade.

Liberty Print Passport Cover by Annie Sparkles.

Kite Brooch by Lucie Ellen.

 Pretty Coral Tribal Lily Dress by Ellie Hipkin.

 Beach Bag with bunting design by Beledien.

 Spotty Beach Changing Towel by Cover Up Surf.

Handmade Travel Journal by Handmade by Edwina.

Travel Sewing Kit by Katherine Thompson Handmade.

 Leather Hand Stitched Sunglasses Case by Raw Leather Workshop.

 Vintage Fabric Backpack by Delicut.

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This Weeks Top 10 New Baby Finds

As the country has gone baby crazy with the arrival of the new prince, it seems fitting that this weeks post features a selection of colourful new baby gifts.

Beautiful handmade New Baby card by Krisztina's Things.

Rainbow Zebra Baby Grow by Rolfe & Wills.

Hand Crocheted Little Elephant and Frog baby toys by Teo.

Handmade cotton bandana dribble bib by Mini Monaxle.

Babba Mouse - Rainbow Cloud perfect nursery print by Heather Ellis.

Rainbow Stripes Crocheted Baby Blanket by Bedtime Blues.

Personalised Rainbow Bunting by Love From Beth.

Colourful Crocheted Flower Mobile by Emma Lamb.

Cute Elephant Baby Booties by Eden Loves Daisies.

Retro Summer Dress by Down With the Kids.