12 Days of Christmas: Day 8: Handmade with Love

The Most Thoughtful Gifts of All

On the eighth day of Christmas, Learning that's Fun gave to me, a handmade felt play set from Just About Kids - Craft for Little Ones. 

So far in the 12 Days of Christmas event we've seen some fantastic toys, games and products to help children explore the world and learn through play. But I want to show you today something beautiful and unique, that you cannot buy anywhere else in the entire world! Some thing handmade, with love and your children in mind.

One of Angela's Felt Play Creations

Angela is a local kindergarten teacher and Mum, so I would say she has a pretty good idea of how young children like to play and learn. Angela runs a small business called Just About Kids, painstakingly crafting all manner of crafty items for children to play and learn. She makes items children just pick up and play with and creates kits that children can take home and make themselves. 

Play at Home Cookies & Pizza

A Christmas I love the opportunity to look around for the perfect gift, and there is no better way than to find something unique, and you can't get more unique than handmade. But you can't buy things like this in shops. To find these treasures you have to visit local craft markets. You will find unbelievable gifts for good prices. Put a little thought into your gift giving and support local and small businesses. Not only does it help your back pocket, but it puts money back into the local economy rather than in the profit pockets of big companies. Support local, support handmade, and give a beautiful unique gift that nobody else will have.

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You can purchase items from Just About Kids on Facebook or at the Caledonian Primary School Art & Craft Markets. 

These gorgeous items start from prices as ridiculous as $1. You can literally fill your toy boxes with beautiful imagination inspiring play sets, rather than big useless plastic junk. 

To contact Angela email: tinetti@optusnet.com.au

Day 8 Giveaway

Today we have 4 gorgeous handmade items to giveaway from Just About Kids.

Item 1: Felt Board & Play Set
The large felt board has a plain black front to arrange your play pieces. And a blue pocket on the back to store your pieces. It is teamed with 3 play sets, Butterflies, Teddy Dress Up & Flower Garden. Market Price $19.50. You couldn't buy this in a shop!

 Item 2: Mr Potato Roll Up Set
This little guy makes a comeback in felt form! All his/her pieces can be stored in the pocket and you can dress him up with Mr and Mrs pieces. Then to pack up, simply roll and tie. It's genius. Sold for $15, but it could be yours if you win.

Nude Potato

Dressed Potato

Rolled up & put away

Item 3 & 4: Craft Kits

These little craft kits are so simple, but will keep kids occupied for hours, creating something they can be proud of. Make your own little doll or your own wind chime. Comes with everything you need including paint, brush and pieces. These sell for a few dollars each. So simple, but who would think of it?

For your chance to win, simply comment which item you would like to win. 

Leave your comment here on the Blog or on the Facebook Page. 

The Small Print:

1. Giveaway runs from 8/12/2013 9:00am AEDST to 9/12/13 9:00am

2. Winners will be judged by the blog owner. All decisions are final.

3. Prizes will be sent regular mail via Australia Post or delivered in person (depending on location).

4. Winners will be notified by email or Facebook. 

5. Winners MUST be either a subscriber to the Learning that's Fun email list, or a fan on the Facebook page.