Cuddle 'n Cwtch - 15 Gorgeous Gifts

It's said in Wales that -

'Anyone can cuddle,

But only the Welsh

Can cwtch'

 Maybe the reason for this is that there's no really accurate English translation of this favourite Welsh word, 'cwtch'. (Click here for an attempt to define it's many meanings.)

And here's just a sample of the many 'Cwtch' gifts for sale in my Zazzle store so far:

A 'Cuddle and Cwtch' Throw Pillow or Cushion

Floral Mini-print on a Black Background

Welsh Cwtch Throw Pillow, Cushion: Ditzy Floral
.

A 'Cwtch' Coffee Mug

Ditzy Floral Pattern on Violet Background 

Fun Coffee Mug, Welsh Floral Cwtch Slogan,  
 

 A sheet of 'Cwtch' Oval Stickers

Red Clematis Pattern on White on a Dark Green Background

Fun Welsh Cwtch Stickers: Clematis Pattern  
 

A Large Dark Blue 'Cwtch' Tote Bag

Blue/Red Geometric Pattern

Navy Blue Tote Bag, Welsh Floral Cwtch Slogan,  
 

"I fancy a Cwtch" Ladies' T-shirt

Red and Green Ogee Pattern

Fun V-neck T-shirt, Red, Green Welsh Cwtch Slogan  
   

 Set of 6 Cork-backed 'Cuddle and Cwtch' Coasters

Periwinkles Pattern on Navy

Set of 6 Cork Coasters with Welsh Cwtch and Cuddle  
   

 Bright Green Round Sandstone 'Cwtch' Coaster

White Polka Dots on Red

Sandstone Coaster, Welsh Cwtch, Polkas on Green  

'Cwtch' iPhone 5 Savvy Case 

Violet Ditzy Floral Pattern on Linen Effect Background

iPhone 5 Savvy Case, Welsh Floral Cwtch Slogan, Covers For iPhone 5
 

"I fancy a Cwtch" Sturdy Apron

Fun Welsh Cwtch Apron, Floral

'Cwtch' Lumbar Pillow

Dark Blue and Red Paisley Pattern on Linen Effect

Fun Paisley Lumbar Pillow, Welsh Cwtch Cushion  
   

'Cwtch' Coffee Mug

Red and White Check Gingham - Green Rim and Handle

Ringer Coffee Mug, Welsh Cwtch, Red Check Gingham  

'Cwtch' T-shirt

Choose your style and colour!

Fun Royal Blue T-shirt, Welsh Floral Cwtch Slogan,

Two-way 'Cwtch' Coasters (set of 6)

Clematis Pattern on White, sprinkled with Pink Hearts

Set of 6 Cork Coasters with Welsh Cwtch and Hearts

'Cwtch /Cuddle' Throw Pillow or Cushion

Pretty Polka Dot Pattern on Bright Blue

Welsh Cwtch Throw Pillow, Cushion, Polkas on Blue

Set of 6 'Cwtch' Coasters

Floral Pattern and Pink Heart on Bright Blue

Set of 6 Cork Coasters with Welsh Cwtch and Heart  


More Cwtch gifts will be arriving in store over the coming weeks!

Click
HERE
to see 
more of my 
'Cwtch' Products
 

My New 'Posh & Painterly' store is now open . . .

Click here to go to the store

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HERE

to go to links to the blog post announcement!

10 Designer Wristwatches - Excellent Gifts!

Zazzle have just added wristwatches to their inventory of products for sale!

And, much to the delight of designers like me, they are offered in a variety of styles - there's something for everyone!

Here are the first ten I've created - I'm sure there will be many more on the way!

Add some sparkle with these Rhinestone Wristwatches

Rhinestone Wrist-watch: Magenta, Orange Chevrons by helikettle

Vibrant Waves Wrist Watch, Turquoise, White, Black by helikettle

Rhinestone Wrist-watch: Black and White Chevrons by helikettle
 

The 'Sporty' Wristwatches come in a range of colours

Sporty Wristwatch: Pink, Turquoise, Lilac Chevrons by helikettle

Sporty Wrist Watch: Blue and White Chevron Pattern by helikettle

These Wristwatches have a Vintage Leather Strap

Vintage Strap Wristwatch: Blue, Green Polka Dots by helikettle

Wristwatch, Vintage Leather Strap: Patchwork Quilt by helikettle
 

Classic Wristwatch: Blue, Green Dogtooth Pattern by helikettle

And these Wristwatches are the Classic Stainless Steel Model

Stainless Steel Wrist-watch: Black, White Chevrons by helikettle

Stainless Steel Wristwatch: Blue, Green Goemetric by helikettle

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HERE

for more

Wristwatches

The Return of the '70s Psychedelic Colour Palette

We’ve had a remarkably good summer here in the UK! And there’s still plenty of sunshine, the school holidays aren’t over yet and people are still out in t-shirts and flip-flops. 

And yet, there’s beginning to be a distinctively ... read more

In the US and some other countries, National Grandparents Day . . .

. . . is celebrated in September. In the UK, Grandparents Day falls in October but it isn't celebrated as much here as Mother's Day and Father's Day. 

In the US, there is even a Grandparents Day song and you can read how other countries and cultures celebrate their grandparents here.

Even if you feel that we have greeting cards for too many holidays and occasions, I'm sure you'll find a Grandparents Day card here that will much appreciated! 

First up, a couple of Grandparents Day cards designed for you to add your own photo. Especially appreciated if your grandparents don't live close by!

            

Six Hand-painted Paper Collage Greeting Cards for Grandparents Day

     

      

Eight Watercolour or Soft Pastel Flower Paintings on Grandparents Day greeting cards 

      

      

     




Seven Grandparents Day Cards with Hand-painted Repeating Floral Patterns

     


      



      


Two 'June Garden' Grandparents Day Cards from an Oil Pastel Painting

   


Three Whimsical Grandparents Day Greeting Cards

          


Six Nature Photography Grandparents Day Cards

     



           


A Grandparents Day card with a photograph of a hand-stitched patchwork cot-quilt made to a traditional Islamic Design



Three more Grandparents Day cards with watercolour, floral, repeating patterns

          


This Floral Collage Grandparents Day Card design is available with a great many different greetings!



This Floral Collage Grandparents Day Card design is available with the greeting in several Non-English Languages




I hope you found just the right card for your Grandparent or Grandparents! 

But if not, you'll find more to choose from in my Greeting Card Universe store