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Welcome to the Webpage and blog for Handmade Gifts - Based in Cairns, Queensland delivered all over Australia! Handmade Gifts, based in Gimuy Cairns Queensland Australia. My craft hobby has become next level so I am now sharing it with you all. I have a regular permanent market stall at The Pier Cairns as well as online ordering availability for smaller items. If you need some personalisation contact me to discuss your needs. Please CLICK TO SHOP  for all Order Enquiries. CLICK TO SHOP • Handmade Gifts • Souvenirs • Keepsakes • Cards • Magnets • Momentos • Pins • Stickers • Decorated Frames • Earrings • Keychains • Pens • Jewellery & Money Boxes • Wall Hangings • Phone Charms •  Kawaii • Vintage •  Fantasy • Ocean • Fairytale • Designer • Cottage • Boho • Weddings • Birthdays • Congratulations • Thank You • Gender Reveal • Engagement • Bon Voyage • All Occasions • Personalised • Australia  Acknowledgement of Country I acknowledge the Gimuy Walaburra Yidinji and Y...
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More Than Just Cairns: Discovering Gimuy

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"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 ...
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The Maker Behind the Whimsy: About Me.

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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...
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