Sunday Blog Spot: Upon a Fold Blog ...

From tomorrow Card & Gift Blog will be on a little mini Christmas break (back January 2nd 3rd*) so today is the last blog post, and last 'Sunday Blog Spot' of the year. Rest assured I won't be putting my feet up for the whole break, behind the blog scenes I'll be doing some general tidying and polishing; cleaning up the sidebars, sorting out the pages and adding new gallery goodies to the Facebook page. Hopefully any mince pie fuelled changes will make sure the blog's is looking nice, tidy and organised for the New Year. I'll also be swinging by Twitter if you fancy a chat!

Before all that however, there's time to choose one more blog of the week from the world of cards and gifts. For today's 'Sunday Blog Spot' choice we're jetting all the way over to Sydney, Australia, to the blog of 'Upon a Fold'. This is a blog I found recently and was captivated. Upon a Fold is an online emporium of paper goods: cards, stationery and wrap - there are tonnes of gorgeous paper products that I'm sure all card & gift fans will adore. The shop's collection is curated by Justine & Matt; a husband and wife team, both are Graphic Designers so bring a tonne of expertise and passion to the site. The blog is all about paper and paper artistry, it has a great selection of products and artists from all over the world. I found the blog really enjoyable and inspiring so I hope you like it too. Click here to take a look at the Upon a Fold blog.

Thank you to everyone who has visited, supported and spread the word about the blog in 2011. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a fabulous 2012. Charlotte.

*I always forget Bank Holidays!!

50 Top Designers & 50 Top Gifts: Part Two ...

Following on from yesterday's post, today is the final part of my '50 Top Designers & 50 Top Gifts' Gallery; I hope you like some of the chosen designs and find some last minute inspiration for this year's festivities ...

26. Vevian Handmade Children's Shoes, £85; click here to see more.

27. Coulson Macleod, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, from £49.00; click here to see more.

28. Haskell Natural Candles' Classic Cube Candles from £12.99; click here to see more.

29. Vintage Playing Cards Home Letter Frame, £39.00; click here to see more.

30. Zaum Eco Mina Bag, $90.00; click here to see more.

31. Brennan & Burch Handamde Casette Cushion, £125; click here to see more.

32. Chambers and Beau Luxe Leather Friendship Bracelets, from £40.00; click here to see more.

33. Lovehart Live Life Coin Purse, £7.50; click here to see more.

34. Aurora World Meerkat & Pup, $16.00; click here to see more.

35. Bonbi Forest Goodnight Locket - Gold, £18.50; click here to see more.

36. Reiko Kaneko Breakfast Express Eggcup, Toast Rack and Salt & Pepper Cellar, £19.95 each; click here to see more.

37. DRPD Urban Oyster, £3.00; click here to see more.

38. Twisted Twee Chalk and Cheese Double Act T-Shirts, £25.00; click here to see more.

39. Black Rose Love Gold Rose Ring, £150.00; click here to see more.

40. Judith Glover China Blue Notecard Wallet, £3.99; click here to see more.

41. AK-LH Freaks 2 in 1 Cushion, €39; click here to see more.

42. Daisy Roots Tractor Gift Set, £39.95; click here to see more.

43. Mudpuppy Under the Sea 12 Piece Puzzle, $10.00; click here to see more.

44. Ottoman Scent Co's The Sultan's Favourites, £19.75; click here to see more.

45. Wear Chemistry Vintage Denim Titanium T-Shirt, £25.00; click here to see more.

46. White Rabbit England Dog Cushion, £25.00 and Dog Lamp, £59.00; click here to see more.

47. Night Owl Paper Goods Chartreuse Box Set, $29.00; click here to see more.

48. Crowded Teeth Panda Friends Tote, $65.00; click here to see more.

49. Pango Productions Storage Boxes, £23.00; click here to see more.

50. Little Green Radicals Wide Eyed Owl Playsuit, £19.00; click here to see more.

50 Top Designers & 50 Top Gifts: Part One ...

Today & tomorrow the blog will be showcasing gifts; hopefully this will provide some last minute festive inspiration and as a nice gallery-based reminder of some of the great designers that have taken part in the blog over the last year ...

1.  QWERTY Wallet by Wild & Wolf, £34.95; click here to find out more.

2. Birdsong Cushion by Clare Nicolson, £50; click here to find out more.

3. Funky Mutant Doll by Hot Munkey, £9.95; click here to find out more.

4. Selina Campbell Rings. Jewellery designs available from £35.00; click here to see the current collection.

5. THABTO (Two Heads Are Better Than One) Knuckle Duster Mug, £10.95, click here to see more.

6. Rob Ryan Washbag, £22.95; click here to see more items in the collection.

7. Cha Cha Leather Handbag, prices start from $55.00; click here to see more.

8. Cynthia Vardhan Bud Vases, Prices vary from £33.00; click here to see more.

9. Finny & Zook Alphabet Print, £7.93; click here to find out more.

10. WrecordsByMonkey Cityscape Cuff, $25.00; click here to see more.

11. Bird in a Barn Pewter Hearts, from £7.50; click here to see the full collection.

12. Chrsitine Dominac Take Flight Bird Wing, $28.00; click here to see more.

13. Maap Studio Porcelain Ring, £36.00; click here to see the full collection.

14. Matthew Tyas Ceramics; available designs vary with prices starting from £55. Click here to see the current collection.

15. Rogue Theory Wristlet Bag; fabrics, sizes and prices vary; click here to see the current collection.

16. BedCrumb Retro Sunglasses Holder, £12.50; click here to see more.

17. Crywolf Ninja Bynny T-Shirt; $28.00; click here to see the full collection.

18. freckleface Milkmaid Cushion, £25.00; click here to see more designs from the collection.

19. Geordie Mugs, £6.99 ; click here to see more.

20. Flock Follies Bird Feeder, £35.00; click here to see more.

21. Little Bird Told Me Curious Caterpillar Pull-ALong, £18.00; click here to see more.

22. Candy Stripe Cloud Garden Stakes, $19.95; click here to see more.

23. JHill Design England Map Print, prices start from $15.00; click here to see more.

24. Oryx + Crake Wooden Clock, $65; click here to see more.

25. Uncommonly Beautiful Baroque Bracelet, £25.00; click here to see the current collection.

Please come back tomorrow to check out Part Two!