MoonKo Won an #SBS Award!

 

"You make your own luck by making use of every opportunity." - Theo Paphitis

 

July 1st was a truly great day for MoonKo as we found out we had won an #SBS award from Theo Paphitis. We were so honoured and very proud to be appreciated by such an influential name in business, who is most recognisable from featuring on the BBC show Dragon's Den. 

#SBS, which is shortened for 'Small Business Sunday', was created by Theo Paphitis as a way of championing small businesses who show promise and sharing the goodwill that he has gained in business to others. The winners of this award are announced via a retweet from Theo, instantly spreading the companies name (and brief description) to over 350,000 followers!

 

 

 
This helps newer businesses like MoonKo to gain lots of lovely new Twitter followers and make plenty of useful connections, helping MoonKo to promote how it supports emerging artistic talent through our shop and exhibitions.  From winning an #SBS Award we have been welcomed into a great new community of like minded people and companies who hold similar values to us, all strive for success and work incredibly hard.

Every bit of publicity and support means the world to a small business and it's success, so the fact that Theo is offering a platform of recognition and praise to such companies is hugely beneficial and we can't thank Theo and his team enough for their support. To have a look at the other winners and view MoonKo's #SBS profile click here!

 

The Art of Furoshiki: Japanese Packaging

 

       This art of Furoshiki is so simple and beautiful, derived from Japan, the name meaning “bath 

       spread” originated from it’s traditional use of using cloth to bundle cloths while at the public 

       baths

 

       Its green and adds that little bit extra when wrapping those beautiful gifts.  You can use   

       vintage scarps, beautiful purpose made Furoshiki cloth or design your own. Get creating and 

       making, you can find lots of websites that give you tips on how to fold your fabrics.

 

 

       Chewing the Cud

 

    Ecoshiki

 

 

Enchanted Forest

Jewellery can be a very expressive and personal purchase, fashion pieces, that add a touch of glamour to the everyday.  Classic, simple pieces for the minimalist, and the bold, colourful, eccentric jewels for the more extrovert among us.  This is what makes accessories so great, they add an air of character.   Even with the most plain of shift dresses, a necklace can express how you feel on a certain day and bring an outfit to life.

I would say that i take the more minimalistic route when it comes to jewellery choices.  I wear very few items, but the ones that I do chose, I chose carefully.  I like my jewellery to mean something to me, that has some relevance to my life and personality.  That is why I like my jewellery to be handmade, that tells a story, knowing that it has been created with so much love and care.

I have known about Bonbi Forest creations by Lee May Foster-Wilson for a long time, they fit all of the above, such beautiful and inspiring pieces.  I  love the way she sees the world, there is something very magical about her designs, their whimsical character and the way they encompass nature make you feel like you have found a secret, magical treasure.   This is very special in an item of jewellery and only something that is handmade could evoke such wonder. 

 

You can purchase Bonbi Forest items on the Moonko website

 Kendall Turner Aka Trends with Benefits

How To Use Washi Tape.

When the beautiful new Bevolee washi tape arrived in at Moonko recently I snapped up the chance to write a post about how to go about using this crafty tape.  I run a craft and DIY blog myself called 'Trends With Benefits' and washi tape is a staple in our box of supplies.  I thought I would put together some of my favourite creative ideas for you all to have a look at.  All of the images above were found on Pinterest, so why not come on over and give MoonKo a follow!

ONE: Use washi tape to label you cables and chargers.

TWO: Great for organising your diary or filo fax. Keeps all your notes neat and tidy and looks great too.

THREE: Why not cut out little squares and stick them on your laptop keyboard? I love the one in the picture above - it looks so cute!

FOUR: Wrap a small amount of washi tape around a tea light to bring a splash of colour into any room.

FIVE: Create beautiful gift tags or cards using complementing colours and ribbon.

SIX: Wrap washi tape around glass jars or glasses and use as candle holders or pen pots.

I hope this post has provided some inspiration for you all and has given you some ideas on how to get crafty with washi tape!