Canvas prints and Photo Books are becoming increasingly popular, and I’m delighted to introduce you to one of the largest European photo book suppliers active in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and the United Kingdom. Albelli are an exceptional upmarket photo company that specialise in excellent photo and printing services.
Albelli specialise in beautiful and stylish gifts created using your favourite photos and memories. I had the pleasure of reviewing a canvas print and was not disappointed at all! It really couldn’t be easier to do – simply upload your chosen photo (in my case, my favourite image from Lord of the Rings!), follow the instructions, and within minutes, your order is completed! It is incredibly quick and easy. The final result (once Mr Postie delivered it – around 4 days after ordering!) was impressive – I absolutely love it! Take a look for yourself!
Albelli have a huge variety of products in which you can create and design anything you want in just 10 minutes! If you want to create a something that combines special memories with a creative twist then Canvas or Acrylic Prints are perfect. Whether it’s capturing a hobby, a series of amazing landscapes or just a gorgeous photo of friends and family these are superb. Each one only needs a single photo and the result is stunning.
Their Photo Books are also a great idea; in fact, they have been voted number 1 photo book by Channel 5’s gadget show! They showcase you precious memories wonderfully and would make for heartfelt gifts for many. With thick glossy paper, hard back covers and templates to help you add those important finishing touches, they make a beautiful, interesting table book.
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To check out the Albelli site, then please click HERE. Could this be the perfect gift for your sweetheart on Valentines Day?
I love Oxfam! Not only for the wonderful charity in itself, but the products the offer are stunning and would make great gifts for many. As Christmas is a time for giving, why not visit Oxfam today and do your bit for charity this Christmas 2011. When you buy a gift from Oxfam, you will also be helping those in need.
One range that I just totally adore is that of the Recycled Magazines. These really have the Wow factor and would look fantastic in any room! The Recycled magazine photograph frame (£9.99) brings funky and eco into a whole new meaning. This photo frame is just the thing to house your favourite snaps and family portraits for display. It is cleverly decorated with lots of squares of coiled paper from recycled magazines, and the end effect is honestly stunning! This free standing frame is as interesting as the picture you place inside. To hold special memories, I don’t know of anyone who would like this!
If you want a little something to match, then this recycled magazine large bowl (£14.99) will do wonderfully. As with the photo frame, this large bowl is also just as stunning. I think it’s amazing what can be made from recycled materials, but with magazines is totally outstanding! This useful and practical bowl has been created from coiled recycled magazines. Designed with colourful folded paper in a raised spiral, this bowl will make a fine talking point at home. It is hard wearing and its raised texture is rigid to the touch. Not only is it perfect for serving bread, crisps or fruit, but used as a centrepiece on your coffee table is really gorgeous - it’s too cool to hide away in a cupboard.
With Oxfam, when you buy something, knowing that you’re helping charity as well. You can be happy in knowing that you have done the right thing! For more information on Oxfam, and to see a selection of gifts, please check out http://www.oxfam.org.uk.
Paul Lamond has some fantastic games out for this Christmas 2011. Personally, I love playing board games with my family in and around Christmas as it bring some valuable time with my loved ones. Getting everyone involved is fun and exciting for both the young and old. Here are some of my favourites:-
The New Fatal Attraction game (£17.95) is the game of magnetic action! Are you ready to play the most attractive game of your life? Well, with this electrifying and engaging game of ‘Fatal Attraction’ you could well have the most thrilling and exhilarating time! Aimed for the over 14’s, this is not a game that you can play with the little ones, but trust me, a lot of fun can be had on a night in with your mates with this one! Players must harness the magnets power to outwit their opponents. They feel the power and draw of the magnets as each player fills the board with magnetic stones, using their force to advantage to plot moves, deciding where and how to play the next magnet. A fun game of plotting and attraction! This Fatal Attraction game is an ideal gift for anyone who loves magnetics and just thrilling excitement.
If that doesn’t get you excited then what abut Perudo (£17.95)! This classic Peruvian dice game will make liars of everyone – hopefully not causing any arguments! With celebrity fans from Stephen Fry to Richard Branson and Siena Miller, this game is fit for anyone. You don’t have to be a celebrity to enjoy it, oh no, this exciting game of guesswork, bluff and luck will bring fun to all! Perudo’s versatility and addictiveness makes it suitable as an after dinner party game, a drinking game for adults, or just good clean fun for all the family. Recently, I hosted a party for my family and this game was a right winner! When the kids finally went to sleep, we carried on turning this into a drinking game. Let’s just say, it was the height of craic and things did get a little messy for some. Hilarious, addictive, fun and exciting is what you want in a game, and Perudo definitely does this! There is no board, no need to set up and no complicated rules. There is a cup, a lid and 30 dice to keep the entertainment flowing.
And now for the kiddies! New for children this year is On Safari (£9.95). This game adds to the Paul Lamond multi award-winning pre-school range of Chimp and Zee games and puzzles. It allows kids to learn through play which is what all children should be doing anyhow! On Safari is easy for parents to set up and explain so that kids can start creating straight away. This safari craft activity consists of three jungle friends to make up and place on a display panel, plus colouring sheets, stickers, a palm tree and wool to help dress up and decorate. My boys loved this game, and it made for a fun and busy afternoon which was fantastic for me! No arguments, fighting and whining with this one! Once the jungle animals are made, they can be played with, displayed and played with again. Playing alone or with other kids, On Safari craft activity teaches co-ordination, dexterity, imagination and colouring. The carry-box is presented with a useful travel-friendly handle. It is suitable for ages 4 years and over.
Visit http://www.paul-lamond.com for further information on these games and other fantastic games for us all to enjoy.
Kids and colouring-in go hand in hand. Being a mum of two young boys, I know the satisfaction they get from completing a piece of art. I think that this new game from Crayola is a fantastic idea, and would make a great gift for any young child – hours of fun and enjoyment mixed in with learning; perfect!
Crayola Colour Mix-a-Roo Game teaches children about mixing primary colours to make secondary and tinted colours - without any mess (any parent will like the sound of that!). Simply dial in any combination of red, blue, yellow and/or white into the cleverly constructed Mix-a-Roo palette and open the secret revealer door to see what colour has been made. This really is fun, and it’s amazing how quickly children can learn from it.
This is a great way to encourage younger children who don’t know their colours quite as well, to learn from fun; and also is a great way for parents to interact with their children. Playing a colourful game anytime of the year is something that all kids should be doing!
The full product features are as follows:-
• A fun pre-school game that teaches children how to mix primary colours
• Dial any combination of red, blue, yellow and white into the Mix-a-Roo wheel to create the correct colour
• Enclosed Colour Mixing Chart shows all the colours that can be made
• No paint, markers or mess
• A great way for parents to interact with their children
Box Contains
• 1 × Colour Mix-a-Roo Palette Wheel
• 1 × Colour Mixing Chart
• 30 × Picture cards
Check out this link here, where you can purchase this great game for any child you know for only £9.99.
We all know that Christmas is a time for giving! But giving a gift with more meaning to it should be something we should all be doing! Why not visit Oxfam today and do your bit for charity this Christmas 2011. They do much more than charity shops and second hand clothes, oh yes; Oxfam has an array of new gifts available that could fill all your nearest and dearest needs. The products are really lovely and you know that when you buy a gift from there, you will also be helping those in need. Oxfam say:-
“Oxfam is a vibrant global movement of passionate, dedicated people fighting poverty together. Doing amazing work, together. People power drives everything we do. From saving lives and developing projects that put poor people in charge of their lives and livelihoods, to campaigning for change that lasts. That’s Oxfam in action.”
Here are some amazing gifts from their shop that I think would make wonderful gifts.
There is an array of craft kits available, which would make any craft enthusiast happy. From making your own bunting to letter embellishments, all craft projects are well and truly covered with Oxfam’s help. The Heart decorations craft kit (£11.99) would make a great sewing project for both young and old. Well, they say that home is where the heart is, and with these gorgeous little hearts, it certainly is that! This craft kit will give you the opportunity to make five fabric hearts to hang around the home or give away to someone special. The kit contains everything needed to create wonderful heart decorations in a mixture of corduroy, felt and patterned materials. You could even try stuffing the hearts with dried lavender for a fragrant treat. The box contains fabric, ribbon, stuffing, buttons, thread, needle, patterns and instructions.
Another crafty gift could be this Vintage buttons craft kit (£14.99). Now people who love their haberdashery as much as Gok Wan does will appreciate this kit! It makes for a fabulous creative project for grown-ups to make accessories out of vintage buttons. You have everything you need to make one long necklace or a shorter necklace and bracelet, as well as a brooch. The pot contains 150 buttons in a variety of sizes and styles in shades of green. The recycled bit and bobs are from old garments and factory waste – very clever indeed! This pot contains buttons, ribbon, embroidery thread and a needle kit.
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