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Folksy Finds – Bookmarks

I love me some Folksy crafts. The British version of the better-known Etsy, it has some gems if you’re prepared to search for them. I’ve been realising recently just how many books I open, only to find used train tickets, shopping lists and leaflets reminding me that it’s time for Bibliocat’s boosters*, instead of pretty bookmarks. This has to change, so I’ve been scouring Folksy for some lovely one to share.

First up is this one, by Made♥4♥your♥Books and combining two of my favourite vices, books and coffee. I love how the little charms hang out of the top of the book, and how the fabric is printed – so cute. It’s priced at £7.00 plus £1.25 P + P, and would make a lovely present for a bibliophile.

Next is this Alice in Wonderland-themed bookmark by ‘it’s the little things’. Complete with a poison bottle, a toadstool and bunch of keys, it’s £7.50 plus P. + P., and would make you smile whenever you picked up your book.

Despite its simplicity, I think this one might be my favourite. My parents used to have a fox terrier, and this fellow is exactly like her (and her blatant disregard for books), as he trots blithely over the page. He’s by Forever Foxed and is only £2.00 plus £1.00 P. + P., and I’m ordering him when I’m done here!

Finally, these four gorgeous little mice are by Handmade by Emily, whose things I covert greatly.  They are available separately, but who needs only one bookmark? They’d also make excellent gift-tags. I love that they’re bright ribbon tails let you know your place in the book. They’re £4.40 for four, plus £1.50 P. + P.

*I really must take Bibliocat to the vets’, now that I don’t have the leaflet as a bookmark-reminder…


My favourite trolls

The Moomins are among my favourite literary creatures (along with the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood), and the novels are great, short reads, both cute and dark in tone.

However the reason for this post is the sheer amount of Moomin goodies that I’ve found recently. Having collected pretty Puffin editions of most of the novels, I feel the need for more Moomin-related fun in my life. And so,  may I present:

Moomin Writing Paper sets! I can see this being used regularly to write to Mr. Mouse (along with the dinosaurs, and the Cath Kidston cowboy sets I already have…), and it’s only £5.50.

I like to think that having a Moomin tea towel would make me enjoy the washing up more, but chances are I’d be too enamoured of it to dirty it on dishes.. Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden for only £6.80.

My mood first thing in the morning at work would be greatly improved by having a Moomintroll mug on the desk, holding my coffee. However, the prices on www.artbox.co.uk seem to be pretty variable, from reasonable to quite pricey, and it does not seem to be as logical as one might think. The mugs are £15.00, which seems rather a lot, but they are lovely…

Finally, I’m always losing my keys (which is made even worse by the fact that one keyring holds both my house keys and the shop key…not good). If I had Moomintroll guarding them on this very sweet keyring, maybe he’d make sure that they were always in the right handbag…too hopeful? It’s worth £6.00 to find out.


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