Red Nose Day 2009: Charity fever hits the UK

Happy red nose day, all! Since we're all in the depths of recession, I've been massively cheered and impressed by how everyone is managing to conjure up cash to donate to Comic Relief today. Much of this generosity comes down to sheer creativity from individuals and organisations. Many are going the traditional route with raffles and red nose cakes, others are getting crafty like the maker of this Comic Relief blanket and I even heard about a glassmaker 'blowing' red noses!

Related: Decorate your desktop with a digital red nose

Folksy's Crafteroo shop is selling hand-made items made specially to raise money for Red Nose Day, many with a bright and cheery red theme. I've picked out a few of my favourite items here. Meanwhile
Rowan and The Knitter's charity corsage has been a huge success, with hundreds of crafters donating to download the pattern. And let's face it, it's far easier to wear a stylish corsage with pride than it to walk the streets sporting a bright red nose!

Remember, if you'd like to keep your donation virtual (and virtuous) there's still time to purchase a digital red nose as I did earlier this week.

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