Handmade Gifts Cairns

My Story: From Junk to Joy Welcome to my creative corner of the world! Based in beautiful Gimuy (Cairns), I am a arts and crafts hobby maker who believes that "waste" is just a lack of imagination. One of my goals is simple - to save high quality items from landfill and give them a second life as beautiful, functional gifts. 🌱 The "Slow Craft" Philosophy 🌱 I don't believe in mass production. My process is "slow" by design. I spend my time scouring local 2nd hand stores for reclaimed wood and unique finds. Using water-based paints, decoupage, and sustainable materials and transform these items into one of a kind treasures. 🌈 Eclectic & Whimsical 🍄 Because I love having a go at different art and crafts, you know like from woodworking to whimsical paper art, no two pieces are ever exactly the same. Whether I’m creating a souvenir that celebrates our local Cairns icons or a kawaii inspired gift meant to spark a smile, every one of these unique item...

"Excuse me. What's Gimuy?" Visitors to my stall are often curious as to why I put "Gimuy" on many of my handmade and/or decorated souvenir items. In fact, sadly, some locals don't even understand it! I put the word Gimuy (pronounced ghee-moy) on my souvenir magnets , because I want to acknowledge the full history of the place we now call Cairns. Using this name isn't about being political, it’s about truth-telling and showing respect to the 60,000+ years of culture. When you land in Cairns, you aren’t just visiting a tropical gateway, you’re stepping onto Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country. For thousands of years before the modern name "Cairns" existed, this land was known as Gimuy. What’s in a Name? The name comes from the Yidinji language. Gimuy is the name for the Slippery Blue Fig Tree (Ficus albipila). These massive trees once lined the Cairns inlet, providing shade and fruit for the "Walubara" people, the people belonging to the ...

Hi Reader! Hope you are well?! I'm having some technical issues but luckily over Easter I am having a market stall break and have adjusted my opening hours. Why is this lucky? Well, due to the nature of Cairns seasonal cruiseships its difficult to have permanent hours listed. However I can confirm that I operate at The Pier Cairns on Market days. I do my best to update my dates via this website, my Instagram and recently my Google Business Listing.   Here's where the luck comes in: The Google listing was going really well until I suddenly got a suspension today for an apparent post violation although I cannot find anything that would trigger this. But in the world of technology and automatic processes I am stuck patiently waiting for a computer program to give me more information. So lucky I am not currently open this week and maybe I will have time to have this pesky google issue resolved by then. Fingers crossed! So whilst I cannot put dates up the modern Google way, I'll...

This month I will be exclusively at The Pier again. Lots of new whimsical trinkets and decor. Located inside The Pier Cairns, the indoor local markets have a relaxed artisan vibe right at the Cairns City Marina.  🛳 Wednesday March 11th 9am-2pm 🛳 Saturday March 14th 9am-2pm 🌴 Sunday March 15th 9am-2pm 🛳 Tuesday March 17th 9am-2pm 🛳 Wednesday March 18th 9am-2pm 🛳 Monday March 23rd 9am-2pm The Pier Cairns 1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870 ❤️ Handmade Gifts Cairns ❤️ See you there! 🛳 Acknowledgement of Country I acknowledge the Gimuy Walaburra Yidinji and Yirrganydji as the Traditional Custodians of the land, seas, and waterways on which my home and surrounding area stands.  I pay respect to their Elders both past and present.