Artist and designer Melanie Lee wanted to make a difference so she formed a recycled handmade stationery business and called it Threads of Conscience. Melanie donates money from her card sales to the East African Mission Orphanage and also includes a mention of the orphanage on the back of each card in the hope that by promoting the orphanage, more people will donate. All cards are made using elephant poo card, hemp card and 100% post consumer recycled card, with 100% post consumer recycled envelopes.

Aussie Hayley McNugh is a crafter, sewer, knitter and lover of all things fabric. After helping IKEA open up a new store in Dublin, she found herself with time to craft once again. An avid reader, Hayley began to make lovely fabric book covers to protect her most valued items. She's also keen to make frankie covers for any of you whose copies are getting a little dogeared. Hayley custom makes for any size. For all the details check out her etsy store, Two Boos.

We just love pretty paper products especially these beautiful hearts made to pretty up plain windows.