Category: Top Gift Tips and Ideas

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Card of the week: Balloon Birthday Card

You can’t help but smile when you see the cheerful colours of the balloons on this card and the best thing is that this design is so versatile you could use if for any occasion. 

Why we love it:
  • Who wouldn’t love receiving a cheery, colourful card like this?
  • This card has broad appeal and would suit men, women and children
  • You could adapt this card for any occasion – birthday, anniversary, engagement, new baby, etc. Just change your message to suit. 
  • Your choices are unlimited when it comes to materials and colours. The balloons on this card are bright, plain colours, but you could source printed paper and use tonal colours for a completely different look. 
  • It has a 3D effect – the balloons and their strings are like a collage and give this card a beautiful tactile quality – you can’t help but want to touch it. 
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20% OFF STOCKTAKE SALE – Grab your discount code below…

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Can you believe we’ve reached the half-way mark of 2015?

Chances are you’ve got a few more birthday, wedding, anniversary, housewarming, and thank you gifts you’ll need before the year is out.

We hope we can make your gift purchasing experience convenient (and cheaper) with some great ideas at great prices in our store-wide sale.

So go on, make a list and let us help you tick some things off your gift list today…
 

20% OFF STOCKTAKE SALE 
store-wide until midnight 30 June 2015. 
This is a VIP sale offer, only available to those ‘in the know’. To redeem your discount, enter coupon code STOCKTAKE in the ‘Discount Code’ field when you place your order. Please note that this offer can’t be used in conjunction with any other offers.

PS: You can forward this email onto family and friends so they can enjoy this discount too.

PPS: Notice something different? Our website has had a make-over – we’d love your feedback on our new look!

Best Wishes,
Courtney and the Mr Gift Team
 

Gadget Gifts on sale
My Music Mini Speaker
Essential 15 piece tool set
Troika Multi-Function Tool
Call Keyring

Hessian Tool Roll
Big Rootcup
Water from a stone plant waterer

Seed Box
Bacon Rules Poster
Ceramic Measuring Jug
Joseph Joseph Shell Digital Scale
Slate Cheese Tray
Gentlemen's Hardware Wash Bag
YMMN Black Leather Wallet
Drinking Arm Cufflinks
Baileys Show Cleaning Kits
Jonathan Adler Jet Set Coasters

Sophisti-Case Globus
Rosanna Reina Porcelain Tray
Troika Black Carbon Pen
Work Darts Set
Made By Humans Eco Stapler
Labrador Small Leather Bag

Classic Cocktails Poster

Suck UK Bottle Light
Gentlemen's Hardware Cocktail Shaker
Troika Smart Guide Compass
Camo Army Toilet Bag

Credit Card Night Light
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Card of the week: Washi tape card

Washi tape is everywhere at the moment. What is washi tape you ask? Washi tape is a type of Japanese decorative masking tape that has become particularly trendy in the craft world over the last couple of years. Scrapbookers love it, and so do we – especially when it’s used to make cute cards like this…
Image from www.washitapecrafts.com
Why we love it:
1. Washi tape is available in every colour and pattern that you could imagine, but we love the combination of these masculine blues and greens to make a striking men’s card. 
2. This is one of the cheapest and quickest ways of making a handmade card that we have seen – especially if you can find a stamp with the greeting message you want like the above example. 
3. Washi tape is now widely available in craft stores – in fact I saw some in my local $2 shop the other day, so it’s easy to source. 


Have you used Washi tape before? We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Precision 8-in-1 Screwdriver

Every handbag, car glovebox, camping/fishing box and kitchen office draw should have one of these. 



The Precision 8-in-1 Screwdriver is an essential for every home



Why we love it:

  1. It’s small and light
  2. It comes in black, blue or purple, so there’s a colour for anyone – men and women included! 
  3. It includes the following attachments: 
  • 2x Phillips Bits  – #00, #0, 
  • 2x Flathead Bits  – #2, #3  
  • 4x Torx Bits  – T5, T6, T7, T8

These are a great…

  • Gift for men (or women) who like to have a screwdriver at hand to fix something quickly
  • Gift for a woman to pop into her handbag – you’d be surprised at the number of times this gadget comes in handy!
  • Gifts for campers or fishermen to pop into their box of tricks 
  • Housewarming gift – especially when the tool box hasn’t been unpacked yet! 
  • Gift for travellers so they can always be prepared 
  • Gift for a young person who has just gone to uni or moved out of home – chances are they won’t have put together a tool box yet, so this handy gadget is a good start!
  • Gift for the person with everything 


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Handmade gift of the week: Date Night Jar

Every couple needs one of these! And if you don’t have one, this is a great gift idea for your partner’s next birthday…



Why we love it:
1. It’s thoughtful – you can show how much you know and care about your partner by adding activities that they like to do to the jar. You could even include the names of your favourite restaurants or take-away places. 
2. You can have fun with the colour theme – use coloured popsicle sticks or keep them plain for a more organic look. You could pop them in a glass, mason jar, wooden box or any other type of vessel that you could imagine. 
3. You could even make a jar like this for the kids or a close friend and get them to pick an activity the next time you can’t decide what to do or where to meet up. 

Check out our other handmade gifts here…

What activities would you put in your jar? We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…

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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Cyber Clean High-Tech Cleaning Compound

If you can’t remember the last time you cleaned your mobile phone or computer then keep reading – this product is for you!
How it works: 
This pliable cleaning compound is designed to ‘squish’ into small cavities to remove dirt and germs. 

Why you need this:
  • This cleaning compound is safe and effective – it does a great job and doesn’t damage your precious devices. 
  • You can use it on multiple devices – computers, phones, calculators, electronic organisers, PDAs, MP3 players, etc. 
  • It doesn’t leave residuee
  •  It has a proven disinfecting action
  • This is a great gift for gadget-lovers, work colleagues or when you need a useful, unusual gift

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Hello June!

Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating their birthday this month!

Did you know that you have multiple Birth Stones: Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone and your Birth Flower is the rose?
Are you celebrating a birthday this month? If so, let us know what’s on your birthday ‘Wish List’ in the comments below…

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Winter gifts everyone needs: Top gifts for cold days…

Mr Gift Essential Winter Gifts
If the days aren’t getting cooler where you are at the moment, then we’re jealous!

The cold days (and nights) we’ve been having here in Canberra have had us yearning for warmer climes, as well as some nifty products to keep us cosy, warm and dry.

We thought we’d share five of our favourite winter gifts with you below, as well as some other gifty tips and tricks – enjoy!
 

We’re also offering FREE DELIVERY on all orders from now until midnight Friday 5/6/15.  

Use Coupon Code WINTER in the Coupon Code field when you place your order.  

This offer can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to share with family and friends:)
 
Rosanna Voyage Champagne Reims Porcelain Tray
1. Senz Umbrella XL $99.95
Rain, wind, hail – this umbrella will withstand it all (and all at once!). This large umbrella is strong, stylish and compact – ideal for outdoor activities such as golf. Keep one of these in the boot of your car and you’re ready for anything.
 
Atmosphere Full Circle Globe
2. Cable Knit Heat Pillow $29.95 each or 2 for $50
Snuggle up with one of these on the couch or in bed and you won’t be going anywhere!
The silicon bead filling retains heat (or cold when used as an ice pack) and moulds to your body to ease aches and pains.
 
Ashortwalk Moon Thermometer Time Clock
3. KeepCup Reusable Coffee Cup $14.95 
Keep your hot chocolate warmer for longer in one of these cool reusable mugs. See the range here…
Vintage Record Coasters
4. Pulltex Aerating Funnel $64.95 
You can’t beat a warming glass of red on a cold winter night. Get the most out of your wine with this aerating funnel. Check out our other wine accessories here…

 
Kobo Candle Siam Poppy
5.Weather Station with wired sensor $49.95
Check the outside temp and be prepared before your leave the house with this compact weather station. Measures indoor/outdoor temp and humidity. Also has time, date and weather display, as well as an alarm with snooze. 
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Call Key with LED Torch

Sick and tired of losing your keys? This product could be the answer to leaving the house on time now you won’t have to search for your keys…



How does it work?

This device is designed to be attached to your keyring with your keys. When you whistle or shout, a built-in sensor in the device will activate a high-pitched beeping noise and flash the LED torch so you can locate your keys. 

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Handmade gift of the week: Cork sign for your bar or mancave

Every home bar or mancave needs a great sign, and this one’s a beauty! It’s eye-catching, and a great way to use up wine bottle corks…

Image from www.indulgy.com

Here’s why you need one:
1. It’s easy to make – simply find the letters and font you want and print them out to use as a template to glue your corks together. 
2. The look has a natural, organic feel, but is versatile enough to work with a sleek, modern interior, or a traditional interior. 
3. It’s a great way of reusing corks that would otherwise get thrown away. 
4. The options are endless and you’re only limited by the number of corks you have. 


How do you reuse corks? We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…