HAND MADE BUY OF THE DAY : DIY ANGRY BIRDS

First released by Rovio mobile in December 2009 for Apple, the game Angry Birds has since sold over 75 million copies worldwide and shows no signs of slowing down. The addictive puzzler is reported by wired.co.uk to be "the first waste of...time that can be accurately quantified. Every day, users spend 200 million minutes - 16 years every hour- playing the mobile game. Three trillion pigs have been popped." That's a lot of screen time! Enough for some to fall in love with the characters and want to crochet them into 3D friends? I'd say so..Check out this Etsy buy from The Itsy Bitsy Spider store; The patterns for all 6 birds are emailed to you for US$18 and you're able to start crafting within 24 hours. More smile-enducing patterns available online here.

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : YOU COMPLETE ME

You are the missing dough from my doughnut...ahhh romance personified!

Sort out your Valentines with this cute card from the PaperMichelle store on Etsy. Completely handmade, hand cut and glued and hand printed! you can get yours for US$4.00 plus shipping here.

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : CLUTCHING AT FLOWERS

When I discovered the Etsy store RedRubyRose it took a while to decide just which beautiful purse to feature as a handmade buy of the day! There is such a huge range and each clutch is beautifully made with such inspiring original prints and designs. Handmade by UK based Rowena, the store is well worth a browse!

Gold Poppy Silk lined clutch bag -US$85

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : RAINY DAY MOBILE

Well once again Brisbane-nites will be shielding their GHD'd locks from the elements today and I found the perfect handmade gift for such weather! This gorgeous paper mobile is from Etsy store Gosh and Golly (a recent Etsy addition whose name I love) Forget mobiles being just for the nursery Id like to admire this in my kitchen or living room! It also comes in a wall art version and both can be custom made with colours of your choice for US$48. Very perty (also check out the hot air balloon mobile here)

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : BOHEMIAN BRACELETS

These gorgeous bracelets (12 in the set) are from Etsy store Maribelle Campa. Hand made in Puerto Rico with natural Greek leather and silver plated tubes, they'd be a beautiful addition to the hippie-chic maxi dresses emerging for this summer. Selling for US$30, check out the store for a great range of colour combos.

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : I LIKE IT

I like it and I know what it is!

Woodblock poster created by Anthony Burill, printed on 100% recycled paper .

Get your copy at The Lollipop Shoppe

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : RED, WHITE & BLUE

Today's Handmade Buy is the Sock Monkey Soapsicle from LoveLeeSoap's Etsy store, featured on Martha Stewart, this choice is inspired by those American-based friends enjoying the fourth of July weekend. Yours for just US$5 on Etsy, check out the tonnes of other quirky and delicious-looking soaps available in LoveLeeSoap's shop and look out for my other faves, which include the fortune cookies and pancakes...now I'm hungry...

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : HELLO. ALSO, I LOVE YOU

I don't think I'd ever get tired of walking past this print if it had a spot on my wall. Also a very nice gift idea for your special fella/lady friend. It is an original, hand-pulled Linocut print from the clever Georgia over at The Big Harumph Etsy store. Buy your very own print here for US$20

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : NURSERY DECAL

Decals are such a fantastic idea and I can't wait until they are more readily available in everyday stores, but there is so much of an online shopping selection right now, particulary on Etsy, that you don't have to wait.

How gorgeous is this blossom tree for a Nursery! Super quick and easy way to turn any room into baby's, and still have the freedom to change your mind, or your decorating scheme the next day. Buy this decal (or something similar, they have a great range!) at Designed Designer's Etsy Shop. It comes in a variety of colours and is a nice large size!

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : IT HAS A RING TO IT

AdornJewelry has created a small collection of quirky faux moss jewellery of which my fave is this 'Gather, Square Moss Ring' selling for US$25 in their Etsy Store. Certainly something you don't see everyday! (seen via Rupert&Sherlock)

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : HEAD OVER HEELS (HANDMADE)

As a carry on from yesterday's Lust Have Trend on hair accessories, I've discovered a set of gorgeous handmade headbands available on Madeit.com. All are right on trend and feature Soft luxurious fabrics and even better they are handmade by talented artists living right here in Australia!

LUST HAVE TREND : HANDMADE

(A) Rupert & Sherlock soft Leather XL bow headband in teal AU$20 (also available in a smaller size)

(B) Olive Farm English Rose-Bridal headband with Hand sewn silk petals AU$47

(C) Miss Miranda Velevt on Velvet double bow headband AU$21 (+ free shipping!)

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : THINK HAPPY BE HAPPY

I had quite the bad day today and am feeling not so wonderful. But I fought my urge to seek out cookie dough and instead I went in search of a little cheer - Etsy style. We all need a little reminder now and again to look at the silver lining, and with this piece of sunshine hanging on your wall you are sure to see through those clouds a little quicker (too many cliches yes?) US$20 in The Love Shop on Etsy. Here's to "it will all look better in the morning"

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : BUNNY SCULPTURE

Who knew a ceramic sculpture could give off the warm and fuzzies! This adorable bunny is hand crafted and totally unique, one of ten in a very lovely series that's worth a peek. And while you are there cooing over the gorgeousness don't forget to check out the myriad of other creative sculptures too. US$75 in ArtMind's Etsy store. Seen via Le Papier Studio blog

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : SWEATER CLIPS

As per my previous Glee related post, I spent some time looking around for sweater clips; and you just can't beat hand made originality! Check out these quirky clips from the ItsASwindle Etsy store. Such a great colour and plenty of modern vibes with a vintage twist. US$15 here. Have a stroll around the rest of the store as well, there are plenty more clippy wonders to choose between. (Im also partial to the roses and skeleton hands)

Love these "Blessings of Modern Day life" pillow covers (US$35 on Supermarkethq.com) from Brooklyn based studioooij. Id love one with a picture of an imac! (or a bathtub) both wonderful modern blessings...