Handmade 2020 Christmas Online Markets Gift Guide #2 by Handmade Canberra

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2020 christmas markets gift guide

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welcome. Hello and welcome to our 2020 Online Markets Gift Guide. This November, we’re holding not one, but FOUR huge online markets instead of our usual 3 day event at EPIC. See all the details on the opposite page. We have hand picked the best handmade goods we can find and put them all in the one place, so you can get a jump on your Christmas shopping from the comfort of your home! No schlepping to the shops, looking for a park, wearing a mask, sanitizing your hands, keeping 1.5m away from everyone... Nope - the easy and stress-free way to shop for Christmas this year is to jump onto handmade.com.au on our market days and shop with our fantastic small Aussie businesses. We’ve factored in shipping lead times, and with one market each Saturday in November, you can stagger your shopping. Take a look through this guide for some shopping inspiration and to learn more about our talented stallholders. We’ll be adding a new section a week before each market. We hope you have fun shopping our Online Markets! Thanks for your support in 2020, we wouldn’t be here without YOU, and our stallholders are truly grateful for your continued support. Long live handmade!

Julie and the Handmade team x P.S. You asked - we listened! We’ve now extended our Online Market trading hours until 9pm each Saturday in November. More time to shop Handmade more sharing the Handmade love!

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Why buy handmade this Christmas? Forget mass-produced department store “token” gifts. Find something unique and give a thoughtfully chosen gift to someone you love. When you buy handmade, you’re supporting small Australian businesses - often just that’s just one person running the whole show! You allow them to continue their creative work and increase the demand for well made, handmade goods. You rock!! We handpick the best makers and put them all in the one place for you. All you need to do is browse the online market and get shopping! Getting your gifts delivered straight to your door (or the recipient’s) is an extra awesome added bonus! Happy shopping! 4

contents. Especially for Christmas 8 Food & Drinks 10 Gifts for Her 14 For the Home 16 Australian Made Logo 21 Gifts for Kids 22 Pamper 23 Gifts for Him 26 Pets & Outdoor 28

christmas market 2 November 14th 9am - 9pm

Get a jump on your Christmas shopping from the comfort of your own home. Buy Australian made and support small businesses while giving a unique gift that will be treasured and appreciated more than a mass-produced, department store alternative. Dive in with us over the next few pages to discover some of the best design and produce Australian makers have to offer you this Christmas...

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deck the halls. Make getting into the festive spirit fun by shopping with some of these fantastic stallholders joining us for our November 14h Market.

Buttonworks

www.buttonworks.com.au Buttonworks are makers of Australian timber puzzles, games, homewares and gifts and are proudly Australian Made. A family business based on the Mornington Peninsula, their products are made using sustainably sourced Australian timbers and are licensed to carry the Australian Made logo. Inspired by Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique flora and fauna, their goal is to create purposeful products which make unique and interesting keepsakes. With a focus on sustainability, their products are designed to be compact, lightweight and safe to send overseas. Find them at our November 14th Online Market.

eat, drink & be merry. Our markets are renowned for the amazing array of delicious locally produced food and beverages on offer. People have traditionally flocked to our markets just to enjoy the food and drinks alone! Now, in our new online market format, things just got easier, with all the gourmet delights on offer now being delivered straight to your door! Here are some picks for the November 14th Market.

Tiny Toppers www.tinytoppers.com.au Create personalised thank you gifts with these clever little cake kits. Show how much your teacher, neighbour, friend and work colleague have meant to you this year with a handmade, personalised, and unique Christmas gift. Included in the kits is everything you need to bake, create and decorate a themed cake that is perfect to indulge in for one, or to share with others. These kits include everything you need to create something beautiful, personal, and unique; they even include the baking pan! This is a handmade helper kit that you can enjoy creating and then give as a gift with real meaning. Use code handmadem at checkout for free shipping on 14 November. 11

Fat Wren Farm www.fatwrenfarm.com Here on our small farm we make amazing gourmet food. Our jams and relishes are unique and utterly delicious. Hand made in house using traditional techniques, innovative flavours and NO fillers. We believe they are the best Jam, Chutney and artisan preserves you will find, and we have the awards to back it up! We have 10% off storewide for the November 14th Handmade Virtual Market and a Bonus mystery GIFT on any purchase over $75. Use the code - HANDMADEVIRTUAL at checkout.

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gifts for her. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret, women and girls of all ages adore the market. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to love? Find something for your best friend, partner, sister, Mother, colleague, or niece and have it delivered to your doorstep or theirs. Just look at these pretties coming to our November 14th Online Market.

Clockwise from top left: Frske | Nicola Bannerman | Clare Mazitelli Designs | Butterscotch Castle Heidi Louise Shoemaker | Girl & Fox 14

Danica Moorcroft danicamoorcroft.com

Danica Moorcroft is an artisan jewellery designer and silversmith, designing and creating out of her Sydney studio. Using ethically sourced materials, and traditional techniques, Danica handcrafts a range of unique jewellery, in sterling silver and gold. Memories of a childhood spent near the ocean are the inspiration for the On The Rocks collections. Each piece of jewellery in the collection is an impression of the unique textures of found coral. This texture is combined with our signature simple, classic shapes, producing elegant contemporary pieces with a timeless appeal. Find Danica at our November 14th Online Market. Use code HANDMADEVIRTUAL to receive 15% off the entire collection! 15

for the home.

Say no to mass produced items for your home! Items that have been lovingly handmade have more unique appeal, are better quality, and are made by Australians who love what they do and care about your satisfaction. Find these gems at our November 14th Market.

Clockwise from top left: Lil Gas | Mona Lisa Ceramics | Fiona Roderick | Meeraboo Candles | Glass By Emma Klau 16

Mrs Nargar & Co. www.mrsnargar.co

Give the gift of fragrance this Christmas. Fragrance your home with our pharmacy bottle style diffusers, with black reeds provided in two sizes and two glass colours. Diffusers offer a light fresh background fragrance, ideal for bathrooms and living areas. We use a premium quality diffuser base with fragrance oils made here in Australia. You can choose from our diverse fragrance range, Kakadu Plum from our ‘Fresh & Light’ collection is perfect for your living areas. For your bathroom try Sea Salt & Driftwood from our ‘Relax & Unwind’ fragrances. Create the complete gift with one of our shower steamers to compliment your diffuser available in 6 fragrances. Enter the code ‘HANDMADEVIRTUAL’ to receive a special gift or offer when you shop with us on each market day in November.

Jenny Laidlaw Illustrator & Artist www.jennylaidlaw.com.au

Jenny’s illustrations are created in her home studio in Mt Beauty, Victoria. Her vibrant, detailed, happy and whimsical images are featured on a range of products such as Limited Edition Prints (both framed and unframed), jigsaw puzzles, a 2021 Calendar, greeting cards, bookmarks and magnets. All Jenny’s products will make perfect Christmas gifts for any age and for anyone looking for a gift that is unique, high quality and great value. Every one of Jenny’s illustrations featured on her products will make you smile. Find Jenny at our November 14th Online Market. Enter the code HANDMADEVIRTUAL on market day to receive 20% off storewide, free shipping and a complimentary bookmark.

Lomarra www.lomarra.com

LOMARRA is a range of handcrafted Botanical Cleaning Sprays that are made using wild Australian botanical oils. 100% antibacterial, vegan and no nasties! The sprays not only work on all surfaces, but the therapeutic properties of each botanical ingredient also start to take effect within seconds and change the way you feel. All made with love in Sydney and packaged in beautiful premium glass bottles that can be returned & reused. Give someone a LOMARRA â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;care packageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; this Christmas that includes a Botanical Cleaning Spray, our luxury Hand Sanitiser, a reusable drawstring gift bag and gift card for you to personalise. Use the code HANDMADEVIRTUAL to receive 10% off and FREE SHIPPING on market day. 19

Totally Bon www.totallybon.com

Totally Bon offer a range of soy candles that are not only blessed with love affirmations for your life and home, but they smell divine too. Made in Melbourne, they make a lovely present for friends or even a perfect treat for yourself. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to keep calm + candle on, as you explore a world of new possibilities and adventures. No need to write to Santa this year, find totally bon at our Christmas Market on Nov 14th. Jingle all the way! Use HANDMADEVIRTUAL to receive 25% off when you shop with Totally Bon on market day. f you spend over $100 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive a free gift too!

Left: Hey Laidy creates limited edition handcrafted guitar straps, camera straps, bag straps and belts.

Left: Apiary Made create a range of beeswax wraps, candles and balms using sweet Australian beeswax.

We are proud retail supporters of the Australian Made Campaign. We have formed a partnership to support and promote handcrafted Australian-made products. We’re certified on the basis that our market continues selling all Australian made goods - something that sets us apart from other markets. The Australian Made logo is Australia’s most trusted, recognised and widely used country of origin symbol, and is underpinned by a third-party accreditation system which ensures products that carry the logo are certified as ‘authentically Australian’. These November 14th stallholders are all registered to use the Australian Made symbol, and we’re thrilled to have them among our incredible lineup of all Aussie made, handmade goods!

Below: Swede Little Things create traditional & modern Sami jewellery handmade from the softest reindeer leather, pewter threads and sterling silver.

Above: Scott Leggo is an award-winning Canberra based photographer whose works are printed on a range of wall art, desk art, and other products like stationery and puzzles.

Above: Nature Lab make a range of all-natural skin and body care products. Designed specifically for people with skin issues such as eczema, these products have a cult following.

what’s in santa’s stocking? All the Handmade fun isn’t just for the adults! Our Online Markets are the best place to shop for special children’s gifts this Christmas. Check out these picks from our November 14th market.

self care. You don’t need us to tell you what a year it’s been. Whether you or someone you love needs a little extra TLC, our stallholders will have a range of things to pamper and help you relax. Here are some gems coming to the November 14th market.

Clockwise from top left: Tsom | Bask Aromatherapy | Earth Lab | Arkara | KÁDO Ecoconut 23

39 Degrees www.39degrees.com.au

Gift an indulgent Hot Spring experience. 39 Degreesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signature bath tonics are created in Melbourne by owners Suzy and Michelle, with only Vegan friendly, plant and mineral ingredients. Adding 100 mL to your swirling warm bath will transform it into a luxurious, milky white bathing experience containing a concentrated dose of magnesium, pure essential oils and skin moisturising ingredients. Christmas gift wrapping is available, and new gift packs added weekly. They carefully wrap, pack and mail each gift, including a free personalised gift tag with your own personal message. See them online at our November 14th market. Use code HANDMADEVIRTUAL for 20% off and Free Shipping on market day. 24

Loveshak www.loveshak.com.au Loveshak is offering 25% off for all of November for the Christmas Virtual Market extravaganza - exclusive to Handmade customers. Place your order any time in November, use coupon code HANDMADEVIRTUAL at checkout too easy! We are busting to present you our artisan beer, wine & champagne soaps & skincare. Plus, NEW luxurious liquor inspired home fragrances featured in up-cycled beer or wine bottles stunning and sustainable. Also just released, beautiful curated Hampers collaborating with boutique wineries, craft breweries & artisan makers share the love! All this with gorgeous FREE gift wrapping - Cheers to all that!

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for him.

We love the ever-expanding range of handmade goods available for men. From fashion and accessories, food and drinks, outdoor items, and hand crafted knives an axes - look no further for unique, quality gifts for men. These guys are joining our November 14th Market and are sure to be a hit!

Clockwise from top left: Underground Spirits | Abide | Men Who Scrub | The Gundaroo Puzzler | Balls For Your Mind 26

Aussie Man Hands www.aussiemanhands.com

Aussie Man Hands say “This ain’t your girlfriend’s hand cream! This is tradie-tough Aussie Man Hands!”. Using natural ingredients, they have created the perfect solution for those dry, rough, feels-like40-grit-sandpaper hands. “Our research showed a real gap in the market for a non-greasy, no-fuss hand repair cream for a tradies’ best trade tools”, they say. So they created a hand repair cream that hydrates and sinks in quickly, with no sticky residue. And it’s not only for tradies… Gardeners, nurses and hospitality workers are also huge supporters of this 100% Australian Made and Owned product. Catch them at the November 14th Online Market and pick up a jar or two! 27

pets & outdoor. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget your furry friends, the plant lovers, gardeners, and outdoorsy folks! Coming to our November 14th Market, these handmade gifts are sure get a smile, bark, woof, or meow from the receiver.

Clockwise from top left: Ruff Diamond | Where The Green Things Are | Bugsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Shop | Girl & Grain | Frankie & Emmett 28

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