Crunched Gifts

25/03/2012

16/02/2012

Our winter wedding photo's are online if ayone would like to take a peek!

Cass and Mark held their wedding last month at Highbury Hall in Birmingham in front of a small group of their friends and family. The super cute couple got ready together (yay!) and wrote their own ceremony (yay!) and Cass wore a stunning short lace dress from the high street with a vintage powder b...

13/02/2012

Hey guys we are having an open evening this Wednesday with some cheese and wine between 5.30 and 8.00, if you are in Birmingham and you would like to come down let me know so I can put you on the guestlist!!!

20/01/2012

Here is our latest post, check out what has been happening in the shop!

Hi everyone sorry we haven’t been around for a while it’s been very hectic for us with our parents visiting from Australia, Christmas, New Years, a trip to Iceland, our UK Wedding celebration and running the shop we have been flat chat!!! I hope you have had a wonderful festive season and that you ...

30/12/2011

Check out Nathaniel's latest blog post about New Years Resolutions!

Christmas is over for another year (the crowd cheers, roars and whoops!). Now its just a few days until new years and the festive season is over for 2011. Don't get me wrong.... I am no christmas Grinch. But the never ending shopping trips, where you buy more for yourself then anyone else, the plan...

23/12/2011

Check out our latest blog for a wonderful last minute gift idea!

You may be panicking right now if you haven't finished all of your christmas shopping, if one of your nearest and dearest is into craft here is a DIY guide for a last minute present that is quick and simple to make that will have everyone taking! You will need: Template (not pictured) Scissors Ne...

19/12/2011

If one of your nearest and dearest is a music lover of any genre check out our 5 of the best gift guide on what to by for Music Lovers!!!

Gig Tickets An obvious choice for someone who likes music, gig tickets are a great present! However it is important you choose them with care. Very carefully find out what the persons favourite bands are and check what tickets they have already got! Unless you definitely know that someone else the ...

16/12/2011

Make your own sock snowman this Christmas using our DIY Friday guide!

This one of Nathaniels wonderful creations, it is cheap and easy to make and they are very effective we have sold quite a few in our shop! You will need: 1 White Fluffy Sock Toy Stuffing 1/2 Cup of Rice Orange Sheet of Foam 1 Piece of Coloured Felt (red pictured) Needle 1 Pin (not pictured) White...

14/12/2011

Meet Rachel Natasha one of our fantastic artists whose work is being showcased in our shop!

http://crunchedgifts.com/2011/12/people-of-the-shop-meet-rachel-natasha/

Rachel can only be described as a bubbly, effervescent, whirlwind of creativity who we are thrilled to be showcasing her artwork in the shop. The driving force behind her company ScreenBirmingham, she creates screen printed gifts and also teaches people how to screen print. Rachel in her own word...

12/12/2011

Check out our latest blog post about presents for Meat Lovers!

http://crunchedgifts.com/2011/12/5-of-the-best-meat-lovers/

Today’s post is inspired by my wonderful husband Mark, who is a meat lover of the highest order. Last year my parents bought him a selection of cured meats from a deli for Christmas and it went down very well! Everyone who has heard the story thinks it’s a clever idea, so here is my guide on what t...

11/12/2011

This week we are playing with Candy Canes, check out our latest blog post!

Not only are candy canes a wonderful sweet treat for your Christmas tree, they are great for lots of Christmas crafts. Today I will show you 2 uses for them, but if you search the internet you will find lots more great ideas! Candy Cane Reindeer My family have made these most years since I was a ...

07/12/2011

Check out what has been going on at the shop this week.....

We have had another brilliant week at Crunched Gifts and totally got into the Christmas Spirit! We recommend reading this entry with a hot chocolate, mulled wine or a cup of punch for maximum enjoyment! Opening Party On Saturday we had our opening party and celebrated in style with cupcakes, wafers...