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VISIT MERRYN.ORG FOR MORE * AUTUMN 2019 * ISSUE 5
Letter f rom the editor Welcome to the third Merryn Christmas Gift Guide! Christmas is on its way and on launch day on 1st October, it will only be 85 days to go. To help you to find the best gifts for your friends, family, loved ones and even pets, we have put together an amazing gift guide featuring over 70 UK and Ireland retailers and over 400 gift ideas, so we hope we can help you to find the perfect gift. Sit back, relax, and let us take you through over 70 pages of independent makers, creators, artists and culinary delights - we're sure you'll find something that you just simply have to have!
Jenny Jenny Pugh, editor-in-chief
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IN THIS ISSUE 5.
Ali Bvintage
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MartMakes
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All About theBox
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MeltingPot Fudge
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All That SheMakes
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MONOFACES
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Angels' ShareGlass
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Naturally Queen Bee
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AussieHot Sauces
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NumNumTeething
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BambuCandlesWorcestershire
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OohLa La Boudoir
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Black Heart Creatives
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PamPetersDesigns
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Bonbi Forest
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Pommed'or Gift Ideas
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Bristol In A Box
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pudtea
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Chanchala
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RishStudio
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CherrylimeDesign
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RosieLea Tea
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ConcreteLab&Co
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Ruby & Sophia'sDogBakery
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Cornwall'sChocolateCove
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SailsandCanvas
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Craft & Crumb
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SamphireGlass
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EdgeBeanbags
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SarahGreeningGlass
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Eggnogg
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ScribblePrint Studio
21.
Ellie'sFarm
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Shed1Distillery
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EstreleCakes
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Silk Flower House
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FabFudge
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Sparks& Daughters
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Fen & Co
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Suki Sabur Designs
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FiveLittlePiggiesGifts
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TheAudaciousBeardCo
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FIYAH Jewellery
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TheKrafty Kidd
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Fruit SaladStudio
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TheLittleEggShop
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HandmadeHaven Soaps
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TheRunner'sWall
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handmade.dog
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TheSweet Reason Company
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HolduponHeart
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TheTiny MarmaladeCo.
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HomelessGhostPrints
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TheTutuCrew
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IreneGoughPrints
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TheWelshConfection
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JKW Jewellery
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Tilly & Puffin
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Just BecauseTreats
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Tilly Wonka
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Lifeof Spice
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Tiny Scenic
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LittleMoose
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Treat Your Dog
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LittleOeuf
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WildThingToys
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Lovely Skincare
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Wyatt & Jack
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Maebelle& Co
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YouCan Folk It
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Maia AndTheWildflower
Ali B vintage
Hi I am Ali and Ali B vintage came about in the summer of 2013, when I had a total life change, moved to the coast, Felixstowe in sunny Suffolk and gave up work as a teaching assistant. We bought an old beach hut that needed some tlc so I made bunting, curtains, cushion covers, seat covers and decorations to bring it back to life. I hadn't sewn for many years and absolutely loved it, so that's where it all started again. I make quite a range of items from bunting, hanging hearts/beach huts, bag charms, chalkboards, wedding horseshoes and have also found my love of knitting too, I make baby items such as shoes and cardigans. 1. Christmas decorations, from £7.99 2. Christmas wreath, £12.00 3. Merry Christmas bunting, £18.00 4. Baby Christmas outfit hat and boots, from £16.50 5. Christmas heart decoration, £5.00 6. Christmas countdown chalkboard, £5.00 ETSY / FACEBOOK
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All About the Box
All About the Box was created by this mother and daughter duo to find a life that we no longer needed a holiday from and ensure our own happiness, but also to bring a little extra positivity into other people?s lives. The ethos of our stores is that if you are seeking to enhance yours or others emotional, physical or spiritual well-being... then this is the place for you! With products and gifts all thoughtfully chosen, designed and produced to inspire that feel-good factor and hopefully add a little sunshine into a sometimes, otherwise grey world. 1. Little Bag Of Positivity, £6.00 2. Protection & Grounding Tumblestone Kit, £15.00 3. Selenite Tealight Holder, £13.00 4. Healing Crystal Bracelets, £2.50 5. Positive Postcards, £3.75 6. Out Of This World Earrings, £5.00
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All That She Makes
All that she makes was set up at the beginning of 2019 and is so small it?s just me, Claire. I have always been crafty, from making my own gift tags, to learning how to crochet, I even made all my own wedding bouquets and decorations. Last year I started making polymer clay decorations for my Christmas tree and for friends and this grew into making requests for unicorns, sloths, zebras you name it. ATSM is predominantly personalised wall plaques but also sells wedding favours, Christmas decorations, coaster sets and ornaments and they are all handmade and individual. 1. Wedding favours, £7.00 2. Wall plaques, £10.00 3. Christmas decorations, from £3.00 4. Coaster set, £12.00 5. Unicorn ornament, £10.00 6. Gingerbread house, £5.00
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Angels' Share Glass
Angels?Share Glass is an award-winning family business based in Bridge of Allan, near Stirling. The firm was co-founded by Managing Director Karen Somerville and her father Tom Young MBE - a world-renowned glassmaker - in 2013. The team at Angels? Share Glass create innovative whisky-related giftware including a signature line of handblown glass angels filled with Scotch whisky. The premium range of products include Whisky Water Droppers, Personalised Christmas Baubles, Gin Pigs, Whisky Tasting Sets and Whisky-Scented Candles. They are perfect for Christmas gifts, available via an online shop and handmade in the company?s glassmaking studio.
1. Gin Pig, £32.94 2. Set of 4 glass Christmas Whisky Baubles, £49.94 3. Glass Christmas Whisky Bauble, £17.94 4. Glass Christmas Gin Bauble, £17.94 5. Whisky Angel on oak stand, £40.00 6. Whisky Tasting Set - Small - mini glencairn glass, £49.94
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Aussie Hot Sauces
Aussie Hot Sauces is the brainchild of Matt Tangent ? chilli-head, YouTube hot sauce reviewer, Bristol Grillstock 2015 Chilli Eating Champion, co-founder of League of Fire (the chilli eating contest ranking website) and all round nice chap. Chilli-heads are always on the lookout for cracking new sauces to try so Matt thought about shipping a load from Down Under back up to Blighty. Aussie Hot Sauces now stocks award-winning products from all over Australia and it's the only place in the UK where you can buy the most famous hot sauce on the internet ? Bunsters SH*T THE BED. 1. Bunsters SH*T THE BED Hot Sauce ? 12/10 Heat (Best Seller!), £12.50 2. Bunsters BLACK LABEL ? 16/10 Heat, £20.00 3. Bunsters HOT SAUCE ? 7/10 Heat, £8.00 4. Bunsters HOT SAUCE MAKING KIT (No cooking required!), £35.99 5. Bunsters POSH BBQ SAUCE, £8.00 6. World?s Hottest Corn Chips, £8.95
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Bambu Candles Worcestershire
Founded in July 2018. Bambu Candles Worcestershire was created from a love of gorgeous fragrances and scented candles. I was always on the lookout for better, stronger, longer lasting and more fragrant candles. Since having my daughter I started to think about what was in the candles I was buying. I realised I could make a cleaner, more natural candle that's better for my family and for the environment but still had a gorgeous, strong scent. After nearly a year of making and testing Bambu Candles was born. All my candles are hand poured in small batches in my kitchen in Worcestershire. 1. Rhubarb & Rose Luxury Room Spray 150ml, £12.00 2. Seychelles Luxury Room Spray 150ml, £12.00 3. Lime, Basil & Mandarin Luxury Room Spray 150ml, £12.00 4. Clove, Orange & Cedarleaf Hand Poured Soy Candle Tin, £10.00 5. Angel Perfume Inspired Soy Candle Tin, £10.00 6. Creed Aftershave Inspired Soy Candle Tin, £10.00
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Black Heart Creatives
In 2012, Charlotte left her career in Telecoms and started indie business Black Heart Creatives, laser cutting her way into the world of acrylic jewellery overnight. Six years on, Black Heart Creatives? impressive but affordable statement pieces have been featured in fashion and style pages including Vogue and NME. Making bespoke and bold laser cut acrylic statement jewellery on the in-house laser cutting machine in North London, Black Heart Creatives aim to create not only affordable wearable pieces but also themed collections, taking inspiration from art to films, to interior design and even the millennials' house plant obsession. 1. Banana Statement Earrings, £18.00 2. Pineapple Ring Earrings, £13.50 3. Mid Century Modern Danish Sideboard Credenza Enamel Pin, £10.00 4. Cheese Plant Necklace, from £30.00 5. Retro Deer Pendant Necklace, £15.00 *available f rom mid November* 6. Holly Leaf and Berries Necklace, £20.00 *available f rom mid November*
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Bonbi Forest
Bonbi Forest is home to the artwork and treats of Lee Foster-Wilson, an illustrator who lives and works deep in the Cornish countryside. Her work is inspired by the natural world, human relationships to nature and our relationships to each other, and often draws on imagery from her rural coastal surroundings with a sprinkling of celestial symbols and magic! Lee's jewellery, pin badges, cards and posters make sweet gifts and stocking fillers... several pieces can be personalised with hand stamped initials and/or birthstones too to make them extra special presents. 1. Beautiful World Pin, £10.00 2. Creature of the Night Pin, £10.00 3. Pegasus Necklace, £18.50 4. Hand and Heart Personalised Necklace, £22.00 5. Flowers Always Poster, from £6.00 6. Shelter Poster, from £6.00
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Bristol In A Box
Add a subtle sparkle to your interior with my decorative lights. I never leave the house without my camera and take pictures all the time. One day I had the luminous idea (pardon the pun!) to add a backlighting system to my framed photographs so they can glow in the dark. I took woodworking lessons to learn how to make each of my lightboxes by hand. From my tiny 'workshop' in the corner of my kitchen in Bristol, I build lightboxes with pine wood and LED lights. Mains connected, they are the perfect gift for that friend who's got everything! 1. The Two Balloon lightbox, £45.00 2. The Bunting lightbox, £45.00 3. That Magical Feeling lightbox, £45.00 4. Once Upon A Time lightbox, £45.00 5. Personalised lightbox, £50.00 6. Paris, Mon Amour lightbox, £45.00 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / PINTEREST / TWITTER
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Chanchala
Most of my pieces are made from found objects which are old and unwanted. My line of Steampunk jewellery began with a pile of old watch and clock parts which got caught in the 2004 Tsunami, courtesy of my Dad. He owns a shop in southern Sri Lanka which was badly damaged. I offer an extensive range of personalised accessories for men. These started with a pair of personalised cuff links I made as a surprise for my husband-to-be on our wedding day. They were so loved that I introduced several designs online, along with matching tie bars. 1. Steampunk Bee Brooch Pin, £29.00 2. Bronze Steampunk Key Cuff Links, £35.50 3. Monogram Cuff Links, from £33.50 4. Engraved Bracelet, from £17.00 5. Steampunk Bee Pin, £25.00 6. Small Wall Clock, from £43.50
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Cherrylime Design
Hello, I?m Rhiannon and I set up Cherrylime Design as I love to do crafty things. Whether it be making jewellery, decorations or getting out the paint I just love creating things. At present I have a few different styles of work available, the art pendants, which are mini artworks that you can wear, are my favourite to make right now and the hand painted Christmas decorations are looking very festive, the ceramic baubles will be on my tree this year. For a 10%discount use code MERRYN
1. Cosmic Rainbow Bead Crochet Bracelet, £15.00 2. Handpainted Dot Art Mandala Wooden Hanging Hearts in Amethyst, £20.00 3. Rainbow Dot Art Spiral Mandala Pendant, £15.00 4. Gunmetal Grey Bead Crochet Necklace, £35.00 5. Blue, Silver and Black Hand Painted Ceramic Christmas Baubles Tree Ornaments Box of 3, £20.00 6. Fluid Art Oval Pendant in Turquoise, Blue and White, £15.00
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ConcreteLab&Co
We are a London based studio with backgrounds in Architecture and Film-making that we still practice. We are passionate about plants, glass, ceramic and the innovative use of concrete to enhance the way we live. We make DIY terrarium kits, handmade concrete planters and provide plants as an option to many of our products. We have recently started a one-to-one terrarium building workshop in our studio in south-east London.
1. Terrarium Kit with Glass Container Fittonia Fern Moss Tools, from £23.99 2. Terrarium Kit with Cork Lid & Optional Fittonia Carpet Moss, from £23.90 3. Terrarium Building Workshop In Our London Studio, £35.00 4. Terrarium Kit with Glass Container and Wooden Ball Lid with Fittonia Fern Bonsai Tree and Moss, from £80.00 5. Terrarium Kit with Glass Vase & Optional Bonsai Tree Fittonia Fern Moss and Tools, from £49.90 6. Concrete Planter with Steps and Optional Succulent Air Plant Cactus Bonsai Tree, from £16.40
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Cornwall's Chocolate Cove
"Cornwall's Chocolate Cove make the best slabs of utterly fabulous chocolate that I have EVER eaten..." Joanna Lumley, OBE Loved by Joanna Lumley, Cornwall?s Chocolate Cove began after the founder, Judy Hedden studied Nutritional Therapy in order to revitalise her own health, but soon discovered that something was missing, "The course was amazing,"explained Judy, "but I really missed delicious, naughty treats!" So it wasn?t long before Judy started experimenting and hand creating luxurious chocolate, melt-in-the-mouth truffley fudge and gorgeous energy balls BUT made with healthier, more nutrient rich ingredients that still taste amazing and are all low GI, vegan, gluten free, soya free and cane sugar free ? the perfect Christmas treat!
1. 5 Gold Bars of Truffley Fudge, £5.50 2. Triple Pack: The Continental Weekend, £9.50 3. Hazelnut Square, £3.50 4. The Chocolate Stack of Adventure, £19.00 5. The Magnificent Eight, £25.00 6. Bountiful "I WANT IT ALL!" Chocolate Hamper, from £35.00 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / PINTEREST
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Craft & Crumb
We are Kate and Louise, old friends who entered the fun and chaos of motherhood at the same time. Craft & Crumb was born after one too many terrible attempts at making the 'perfect' birthday cake for our children, being fed up of our children arriving home with mountains of plastic in a party bag which ultimately ended up in the bin and wanting an easy, fun way to spend time baking in the kitchen with our kids. Being eco-friendly is now at the heart of what we do as we strive to help parents looking to plan a sustainable party. 1. Jolly ginger christmas biscuit kit, £12.99 2. Fairy wand biscuit kit, £9.99 3. Unicorn biscuit baking kit, £9.99 4. MMMM Monster biscuit baking kit, £12.99 5. Dinosaur fossil biscuit kit, £12.99 6. Mini bake and design fairytale cupcake kit, £5.00
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Edge Beanbags
Edge Beanbags are a husband and wife team, based in Wokingham, Berkshire. We source all of our materials here in the UK and everything we create, we do it ourselves. We use the same materials for our large furniture beanbags and our Techbed range. Available in a variety of colours, please feel free to browse through our shop.
1. Techbed Mini Spotty, £6.99 2. Techbed Mini Orange, £11.99 3. Techbed Merlot Red, £14.99 4. Techbed Maxi Silver, £19.99 5. Personalised Techbed Mini/Techbed/Techbed Maxi, from £19.99 6. Leather Techbed Mini/Techbed/Techbed Maxi, £19.99
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Eggnogg
Eggnogg are the colour-in specialists. Graphic designer and illustrator, Kate Edmunds, founded the company 10 years ago when her two children were young. She started designing colour-in tablecloths and postcards for kids. What started as a kitchen table business quickly grew, and Eggnogg now sells more than 40 products across Europe, the US and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the Middle East. Eggnogg is stocked in major stores like John Lewis, National Trust, Fenwick Cass Art and many independent high street retailers, and through Eggnogg?s own website www.eggnogg.co.uk. The Eggnogg Colour-in range includes award winning paper poster / tablecloths, placemats, fabric kit bags, pencil cases and pillowcases. 1. Christmas Stocking, £12.50 2. Giant Poster Tablecloth - Christmas, £10.00 3. Colour-In Pillowcase - Christmas, £15.00 4. Postcard Book - 3D Christmas Decorations, £7.50 5. Postcard Book - Thank You, £7.50 6. Giant Poster Tablecloth - Dinosaurs, £10.00
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Ellie's Farm
Eight years ago, our family decided we wanted to do something to help the honeybees in the UK, which are under threat from pesticides, loss of feeding habitat and disease. We bought some beehives from a friend and started our beekeeping journey. I began to experiment, making products with honey and beeswax from our hives and soon I had a thriving industry. Now our range includes handmade natural Lip Balm, Lotion Bars, Soaps and Beeswax Candles. Not only do our products look and smell gorgeous (many contain our own honey and beeswax) - they are also great for your skin. 1. Lip Balm, from £2.95 2. Gift Set, £11.50 3. Soap & Soap Ladder, £6.20 4. Set of 3 Handmade Soaps, from £8.50 5. Beeswax Pillar Candle, £8.20 6. Oatmeal +Honey Soap, from £3.00 ETSY / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / PINTEREST / TWITTER
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Estrele Cakes
Sarah founded Estrele Cakes several years ago in Milan following a career in Fashion. Time has seen Estrele Cakes grow and continues to establish itself as one of the leading cake design studios in the Milan area and 2017 saw Sarah return closer to her roots and set up an exciting new base for Estrele Cakes in West Yorkshire, England. Estrele Cakes is founded on the need to have fun and express artistry through cake design. Primarily based in Yorkshire Estrele Cakes offers beautiful baked gifts and cake toppers by post, as well as bespoke cakes that are hand delivered nationwide.
1. Father Christmas, Reindeer and Holly wreath biscuit gift box, from £3.40 2. Fun Christmas cookie stocking filler, from £2.70 3. Pretty Edible Christmas Cupcake Toppers, from £15.00 4. Christmas Kawaii Cake Toppers, £12.50 5. Edible Christmas Cake Toppers, £29.50 6. Sugar Christmas Character Cake Toppers, £29.50 WEBSITE / ETSY / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER
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FabFudge
Festive greetings from FabFudge! If you?re looking for the perfect stocking filler for the vegan in your life, then our handmade, dairy-free fudge is a wonderful gift. With over twenty flavours - from classic smooth vanilla to fruity favourites like dark cherry, blueberry and strawberry white chocolate; decadent, luxurious choices like pecan and maple syrup, amaretto, or Baileys Almande, not to mention our moreish Oreo, tangy gin and lime, mouth-watering peanut butter? the list goes on and on! We?ve even got a special Christmas cake flavour which Yule love! Make sure FabFudge is on your Christmas list this year! 1. Baileys Almande Fudge, from £4.99 2. Fruit & Nut Fudge, £3.49 3. Dark Mint Fudge, from £3.49 4. Christmas Cake Fudge, £5.00 5. Amaretto Fudge, £3.49 6. Creme Egg Fudge, from £3.49 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER
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Fen & Co
Fen & Co started in 2013 by Ria from her garden workshop, with Fen her sparky little dog at her feet. Ria produces lovingly made whimsical home décor and jewellery using antique images with a nature theme, inspired by her zoological background and love of eras gone by. Each piece is made using responsibly sourced materials from recycled sterling silver to sustainably grown Birch wood and comes gift wrapped using beautiful plastic free packaging. 1. Butterfly earrings, from £13.00 2. Butterfly wall plaques, £35.00 3. Parakeet green bird necklace, £25.80 4. Sterling silver butterfly bracelet, £39.00 5. Magpie earrings, from £18.00 6. Hare brooch, £17.00
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Five Little Piggies Gifts
I'm Jo, chief piggy at Five Little Piggies Gifts! My sister Jackie had a serious motorcycle accident in 2015 and after a long stint in hospital, started making jewellery as part of her rehabilitation. As an experienced marketing officer, I decided her jewellery was too pretty not to sell and our gift shop was born. We offer a delightful range of handcrafted jewellery, gift box sets and pamper hampers, all hand picked and beautifully packaged. We can send direct with a message of your choice. 1. Pamper mini gift box, £12.50 2. Cosy night in mini gift box, £11.95 3. Footcare mini gift box, £12.95 4. Sterling silver bead I love you slider bracelet, £24.95 5. Auntie gift boxed silver bead heart bracelet, £5.95 6. Leather and sterling silver skull bracelet, £12.95
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FIYAH Jewellery
We were originally inspired by the magnificence of the human experience, the never-ceasing exploration of life. We are always motivated to be optimistic and to create memories, nurturing creative possibilities through otherworldly moments. We immerse ourselves in our duty to enrich lives. There is a lot of hurt and pain in the world, and we are determined to ignite warmth and compassion in the hearts of all who we pass by. We choose to gather energy from brightness and enrich connections to overcome negativity. After struggling with darkness as every soul must at some point in their life, we choose to create things that hope to fulfil, and we try to capture the uncatchable nature of our existence. Beauty and love is everywhere if you know where to look... Embrace it
1. 18ct Rose Gold Adjustable Plume Ring, £299.00 2. Adjustable Pulse Ring, £39.00 3. Adjustable Lightning Bolt Ring, £35.00 4. Feathered Angel Wing Pendant, from £29.00 5. The Imperial Plume Ring, £65.00 6. Adjustable Facets Ring, £55.00 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM
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Fruit Salad Studio
At Fruit Salad Studio we specialise in creating bespoke concrete pots and homeware from our studio in West Sussex. Established in 2018 we now have a refined collection of original pieces, which are all modern, simple and stylish. Each piece is handmade made from top quality materials and made to the highest standard; this is something we never compromise on. Our collection is continuously evolving and we are always experimenting with new designs and colour ways. 1. Raw Concrete Mini Pot / Succulent Planter , from £4.00 2. Black / White Mini Concrete Pot / Succulent Planter , from £5.50 3. Pink Marbled Mini Concrete Pot / Succulent Planter , from £5.50 4. Concrete and Copper Candle Holder , £4.00 5. White / Grey Concrete Planter , £12.00 6. Hex Concrete Pot / Succulent Planter , from £5.50 WEBSITE / ETSY / INSTAGRAM
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Handmade Haven Soaps
Handmade Haven began with a need to make things after the death of my Mum at an early age. Crafty hands turned to soaps, and the need to know what I was putting on my skin. I wanted something that was as natural as could be, with the bare minimum and best ingredients I could find. Fast forward a few years and that need to know has turned into a passion for stocking bathrooms with simple earth and animal friendly bath treats and linens, helping my customers reduce their impact on our planet.
1. Vegan Organic Soap, from £1.60 2. Face Pamper Gift Set, from £19.50 3. Fabulous Bath Fizzes Gift Set, £22.00 4. Washable Unpaper Towels with Retro Fabrics, from £12.50 5. Organic Cotton Face Cloth, £4.25 6. Natural Bath Salts with Himalayan & Epsom Salts, from £8.00
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handmade.dog
handmade.dog are a small business in Staffordshire who make handmade dog collars, leads and accessories for the fashion conscious dog (and their humans!) My first Spaniel ?Max? was the inspiration for the business, as I was looking for a collar a little different than the rest, so decided to make one myself! I have a large range of designs including ?Harris Tweed?and fabric, all made with quality components providing a stylish yet strong and comfortable fit for your dog. My desire to make beautiful, high quality, comfortable and affordable dog accessories is borne entirely from my love of dogs. 1. Turquoise Check 'Harris Tweed' Dog Collar, from £17.00 2. Pink Check ?Harris Tweed?Dog Collar, from £17.00 3. Red Herringbone ?Harris Tweed?Dog Collar, from £17.00 4. Multicoloured Spotty Dog Dickie Bow, from £5.00 5. Red Check ?Harris Tweed?Dog Dickie Bow, from £7.50 6. Yellow ?Harris Tweed?Dog Collar, from £17.00
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Hold upon Heart
Surrounded by the beautiful Shropshire countryside and a trio of small boys, Melanie and Jeff created Hold upon Heart, which offers a gorgeous collection of highly personalised jewellery and gifts. Each piece tells your story, capturing a moment unique to you, be it a loved one's fingerprint in gold or silver, your children?s hand and footprints, your pet?s pawprint, your hand written message or doodles, or your favourite family snapshot. Our own story began in a big city and a whirlwind of love and it is this love for family that inspired us to make jewellery with a story to tell. 1. Fingerprint Flower Necklace, from £130.00 2. Handprint & Footprint Disc Cufflinks, from £130.00 3. Fingerprint Heart Pendant, from £110.00 4. Personalised Hold My Hand Family Print, from £25.00 5. Personalised Your Child's Drawing Leather Keyring, £23.00 6. Personalised Leather Photo Keyring, £32.00 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM
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HomelessGhostPrints
HomelessGhostPrints gives you a team print featuring 20 legends to play for each sports team. With each print you have 20 fans favourites in classic kits. Makes a brilliant present for uncles, brothers, granddads and dads. With over 60 teams in place across football, cricket and rugby.
1. England Cricket World Cup Winners 2019 A3 Print, £18.00 2. Manchester United A3 Poster Print - Subbuteo, £18.00 3. England Lionesses Legends A3 Art Print, £18.00 4. Glasgow Rangers A3 Subbuteo Art Print, £18.00 5. England Legends A3 Art Print, £18.00 6. Celtic A3 Subbuteo Art Print, £18.00
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Irene Gough Prints
Irene Gough Prints, is run by myself and my husband (and occasionally the kids). I studied Graphic Design in NCAD in Dublin, Ireland and have worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for over 20 years (yikes). My inspiration comes in many forms but largely from my own childhood memories of wonderful stories and poems that were read to me and that I have since read to my children. Over the years I?ve been lucky enough to illustrate a number of children's books and my work has appeared on plenty of children's products, from fabric to games, watches and dinner ware! I absolutely love creating simple, bright wall art for kids :) 1. Safari animals set of 6 wall art, from £12.17 2. Woodland flower crown set of 6 wall art, from £12.17 3. Whale wall art, from £12.31 4. Panda set of 3 wall art, from £26.21 5. Dinosaurs set of 3 wall art, from £26.21 6. Bears set of 3 wall art, from £26.21 WEBSITE / ETSY / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM
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JKW Jewellery
JKW Jewellery was launched on Etsy in 2013 by Joanna. It started as a hobby and in just a couple years it transformed into a full-time business. JKW Jewellery is based in Ireland, just outside of Cork, proudly creating personalised necklaces and jewellery gifts. Our pieces are available in Sterling Silver, 14k Gold Fill and Rose Gold. 1. Personalised Necklace with a Birthstone Crystal and a Hand-Stamped Initial Disc, £28.35 2. Personalised Locket Necklace, £29.18 3. Personalised Necklace with a Wing Charm. *perfect for Christmas Holidays*, £29.60 4. Personalised Unbiological Sister / Infinite Love Necklace with a Pearl Charm and a Hand-Stamped Initial Disc. *current bestseller*, £28.76 5. Matching Bracelets with Birthstone Crystals, £39.93 6. Matching Ring Necklaces, a Mother & Daughter Gift, £33.26
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Just Because Treats Indulgent South-American produce
Looking for show-stopping Christmas treats, handcrafted and with amazing flavours?Just Because Treats brings these artisan South-American treats to your door so you can share them with loved ones this festive season. Discover the original Alf ajores, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits, sandwiched between indulgent flavours; our artisan Christmas Ham Bread, jam packed with sumptuous smoked ham, bacon slices, red pepper stuffed olives and raisins (delivered wrapped in a sustainable and eco-friendly beeswax wrap), it is a unique and tasty addition to your Christmas table. Also celebrate and gift in style with our fabulous and original baubles f illed with handcraf ted Ponche Crema (Venezuelan eggnog style drink). Get them as elegant ornaments for your tree, as an original gift for your foodie friends and family members, or even an excellent alternative for your Secret Santa! Dedication, patience and care go behind every single treat we make... Labour intensive?You bet, but seeing pleased faces after every mouthful makes it all worthwhile! 1. Festive Mini Alfajores, from £5.50 per jar 2. Handcrafted Hazelnut Ganache & Pistachios Alfajores, from £6.50 for a box of 4 large biscuits 3. Venezuelan Eggnog Baubles, from £6.00 4. Mixed Flavours Alfajores, from £6.75 for a box of 4 large biscuits. Also available as a box of 6 units 5. Christmas Ham Bread, £15.00 6. Original Dulce de Leche Alfajores, from £6.00 for a box of 4 large biscuits
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Life of Spice
Set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, Life of Spice was founded by Trevor and Martina in 2014 with the aim of making great tasting food easy and simple to produce on a daily basis. With success at the first attempt in the 2015 Great Taste Awards, the future's looking bright for our premium gourmet rubs and spices. Fifty Shades of Grey, Much Adobo About Nothing, Savannah Gold, Montreal Canadien and Tequila Sunrise have all picked up gold stars at the awards. We strive to make our products as attractive as possible to the user, so use premium quality aluminium tins which will feel right at home on the kitchen counter - and make it so much easier to remember to use them. 1. Gourmet Rub Collection, £15.95 2. American Rub Collection, £15.95 3. Street Food Rub Collection, £15.95 4. Mini Salt Collection, £10.95 5. Gourmet Baking Collection, £15.95 6. Your Choice ? Three Tin Selection, £10.95
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Little Moose
Little Moose have been creating playful acrylic jewellery for over 10 years. A passion for the weirdest and most wonderful animals and nature shapes our collections which are all lovingly handmade in the UK (with a little help from a laser or two). With husband and wife team Carrie & James still at the helm, Little Moose is as committed as ever to creating playful, original and unique jewellery that will turn heads and raise a smile. 1. Flamingo Collar Necklace, £99.95 2. Dangling Sloth Earrings, £24.95 3. Armadillo Large Necklace, £64.95 4. Sleeping Cat In Box Brooch, £29.95 5. Pangolin Necklace, £44.95 6. Spider Plant Earrings, £39.95
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Little Oeuf
We are Little Oeuf we specialise in carefully curating Quirky, Ethically sourced, Organic and Handmade Children's Clothing & Accessories in the North East of England - Newcastle upon Tyne. Little Oeuf was hatched in 2016 from the affectionate term 'Little Oaf' (often given to children in the North East of England) and the French word for egg 'Oeuf' pronounced Uh-F, meaning 'egg' in French. With love and care the dream of having our very own online Children?s Clothing & Lifestyle store grew and hatched into the online shop Little Oeuf, you see here today! If you like the items you see, we'd love for you to visit our social media pages where you can keep up to date with all our latest clothing, accessories and lifestyle ranges. Your support is what makes us special... happy shopping at LittleOeuf.co.uk 1. Bubble Spot Black Print Pinafore Dress, £20.00 2. Frenchenstein, £22.00 3. Peter Rabbit Fabric Crown, £15.00 4. Leopard Kids Sweat, £20.00 5. Je suis un Monstre bebe, £18.00 6. Terracotta Leopard Dress, £20.00
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Lovely Skincare
Lovely is an artisan skincare and beauty company based in Sheffield. We believe that the products that we use every day on our skin should be natural, affordable and beautiful. All of our Lovely products are handmade from scratch in Sheffield using our very own extra special skincare recipes, with only the best quality, ethically sourced ingredients, to make sure they?re not only fun but also fabulous! 1. Birthday Cake ? Raspberry Marshmallow Lip Balm, £6.50 2. Mojito ? Lime & Mint Lip Balm, £6.50 3. Sherbet Lemon ? Lemon Sugar Lip Scrub, £7.50 4. Fudge ? Face Mask, £12.50 5. Walk This Way ? Avocado Rescue Foot Butter, £12.50 6. Let?s Clarify ? Facial Oil for Balance, £19.50
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Maebelle & Bo
I always believed that kids should be kids, but when I had my own I found that they looked like mini-adults. So I taught myself to sew, seeking out the brightest, boldest organic fabrics for them. Soon I was making clothes for friends' kids and then started selling online. Maebelle & Bo exploded, allowing me to leave my job and continue creating around the kids. I am passionate about organic fabrics and now create my own fabric designs. I also love to allow the customer to be part of the creation by selecting colours and finishes. Bold is best! 1. Bears winter scene pull-on organic harem romper, £17.00 2. Mr Fox baby leggings, £12.50 3. Organic gnomes dress, £18.00 4. Mustard Squirrel baby romper, £20.00 5. Bambi baby romper, £20.00 6. Monsters hoodie, £19.00
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Maia And The Wildflower
I'm Jane, I started my business 2 and a half years ago. My daughter Maia would pick flowers for me each day on our way to nursery, and I wanted to keep them forever. So I set out to learn all I could about preserving flowers in resin, and the whole thing has grown from there. I make jewellery using real flowers and resin, but my favourite things to make are the wall pieces. I try to create little worlds inside, like you're peeking into a garden or woodland. I love using bright colours in my pieces, and quite often make my own clay mushrooms to include inside too. My shop runs a little differently than normal. Throughout each month my online Etsy shop is closed, which gives me time to work on new items. At the end of the month I hold a 'Shop Day' where I then open up my shop and all the items I've made are then available to purchase. I find doing it this way a lot more manageable, and it also creates a bit of a buzz on the day, and most things sell out instantly. It's always an exciting day for me, and I have the most wonderful customers. My next shop day is on the 30th November, and it's the last chance to buy before Christmas. BLOG / ETSY / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER
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MartMakes
MartMakes offers stained glass suncatchers with a modern, geometric twist. My suncatchers look equally amazing hanging on a wall as a piece of unique art as they do placed in a window with the sun shining through. I began making stained glass items several years ago but only started selling my work at the beginning of 2019. I have been delighted with the response so far and I am thinking of new designs every day. With the upcoming festive season, a MartMakes suncatcher would make a wonderful gift. 1. 3 hexagon honeycomb suncatcher, £11.00 2. 5 hexagon long honeycomb suncatcher, £15.50 3. 6 hexagon circle honeycomb suncatcher, £19.50 4. Christmas tree banner suncatcher, £22.50 5. Star etched pale pink, £13.00 6. Star banner stained glass, £22.50
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Melting Pot Fudge
Melting Pot Fudge is run by 3 sisters, Jenny, Cathy and Dot. We made fudge throughout our childhood and in 2004 we decided to turn our passion into a business. Our ethos is 'less is more'. Our ingredient list is simple as is the production process. Our fudge is made in the old fashioned way in open pots and small batches. All our fudges are gluten free and they contain no artificial additives or palm oils. In our traditional range of fudges we have ten flavours, all of which have a Great Taste Awards and we also have a range of Vegan fudges. 1. Handmade Traditional Butter Fudge, £2.50 2. Salted Caramel Fudge Gift Box, £3.99 3. Handmade Madagascar Vanilla Vegan Fudge, £2.50 4. Handmade Salted Caramel Fudge, £2.50 5. Chocolate Orange Fudge Gift Box, £3.99 6. Handmade Chocolate Vegan Fudge, £2.50
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MONOFACES
Beyond creating high quality handmade baby items for dog lovers, MONOFACES goal is to raise awareness of animal welfare, inspire generation of people that understand the value of dog and human friendship. It's a family business, all items are made by Edita, Mel and Edita's Mom Laima. This is an ethical business, all baby clothes, blankets, burp cloths, bibs are handmade and made from organic cotton fabrics. Long love for dogs inspired us to create for likeminded dog lovers and their babies. We support two local dog shelters. MONOFACESwas established in 2015. 1. French Bulldog baby blanket, from £66.88 2. Bernese Mountain Dog baby swaddle, from £49.94 3. Husky baby hat and leggings, from £41.48 4. Goldendoodle baby lovey, from £29.63 5. Personalised baby cotton swaddle, from £63.49 6. Personalised baby muslin swaddle, from £63.49 ETSY / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / PINTEREST
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Naturally Queen Bee
Naturally Queen Bee is a skin care provider, for people looking for handmade, top quality products. All our products are lovingly handmade in small controlled batches. We only use the best quality, natural ingredients purchased from one of England's leading suppliers. Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire our founder, Rachel, became fascinated about the benefits of natural ingredients for the skin. From here she began her own range of handmade, organic skin care products. Our aim is to provide Cruelty Free, Fresh, Natural and Organic skin care products as an alternative to large nameless manufacturing companies. 1. Rose Geranium Body Lotion, £11.99 2. Lavender Night Cream, £11.99 3. Sweet Orange Hand Cream, £11.99 4. Sweet Orange Hand and Foot Gift Box, £22.99 5. Rose Geranium Day Cream, £9.99 6. Peppermint Foot Lotion, £11.99 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM
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Num Num Teething
Multi-award winning Num Num Teething Jewellery®is handmade in Scotland by Num Num Mum Jen. After having a few of her favourite necklaces broken by the Num Num Tiny CEO Hannah, Jen created a line of stylish, baby-safe necklaces and bracelets for mums to wear. Our jewellery and teethers are made from food-grade silicone (the same material as a pacifier) and are squeezable and kind on babies' gums. Our products are perfect for babies to chew while teething, or play with when breastfeeding or being carried. All our products are safety tested in the UK. 1. Eilidh in Monochrome, £13.99 2. Lucy in Grey, £13.99 3. Rainbow, £11.99 4. Rainbow Teether, £7.99 5. Black Bracelet, £7.99 6. Gwyneth in Turquoise Set, £24.99 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM
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Ooh La La Boudoir
I started my shop after managing a bridal boutique. I was a keen movie costumer and Steampunk at the time, so everything seemed quite boring! I started with bridal garters, but over time, expanded into hats and even full costumes. I don?t have a particular 'style' anymore... my work covers lots more genres now including Gothic and Lolita, Burlesque, Cabaret, Pirate and Kawaii designs too. My work has featured on Fashionablygeek.com, Steampunk Tendencies, Rocknrollbride.com, and Boredpanda to name a few! I thrive on custom orders, so if you can't find it in my shop... please just convo me!
1. Mini Steampunk Top Hat, £65.86 2. Full Size Steampunk Top Hat, £125.05 3. Victorian Percher Hat, £74.20 4. Heart Shaped Hat, £65.86 5. Pirate Tricorn Hat, from £104.21 6. Christmas Mini Top Hat, £65.86 WEBSITE / ETSY / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM
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Pam Peters Designs
What a year it?s been for the both of us! With the help of my daughter, Beth, we?ve expanded our business from a small garden studio to a small industrial unit with 4 kilns to cater for the growth in the market. Our products are a range of fused glass items. Inspiration is from nature in the main with a few quirky ranges to make you smile. We rarely fully fuse, but instead use a combination of enamels and broken glass to allow texture of the glass to come through for the tactile touch many of our customers love. 1. Handmade Christmas Decorations - 2 Stags, £14.00 2. Handcrafted Fused Glass Art - Wildflower Collection, from £22.00 3. Handcrafted Fused Glass Art - Trees Collection, from £22.00 4. Handcrafted Fused Glass Art - Blooming Collection, from £22.00 5. Handcrafted Fused Glass Art - Cornflower Collection, from £22.00 6. Handcrafted Fused Glass Art - Rainbow Sheep Wave, £80.00
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Pomme d'or Gift Ideas
I?m Anne-Marie, the designer and founder of Pomme d?Or Gift Ideas, established in 2014 and based in Devon. My love for designing gifts was ignited initially by an obsession with fragrance and accelerated when I started studying the science behind skincare formulation. Amongst a number of cosmetic formulation and compliance certificates held, my most hard earned and cherished qualification is an Advanced Diploma in Skincare Design. My daughter Carly joined the business earlier this year and together we plan to take our now family-run business on an even greater adventure designing and manufacturing intricate bath bombs, presented in such a way that they are perfect for gifting. Pomme d?Or, the golden apple, beautiful to the core.
1. Heart Bath Bombs, £12.65 2. Space Bath Bombs, £12.65 3. Snowflakes Bath Bombs, £12.65 4. Chill Pill Bath Bombs, £12.65 5. Whoops-a-daisies Bath Bombs, £12.65 6. Dinosaur Bath Bombs, £12.65 WEBSITE / ETSY / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER
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pudtea
Pudtea is the brainchild of London-based couple, Beth and Jordan. Always suckers for a sweet treat we began to blend our own versions of our favourite desserts and soon realised that it is possible to satisfy that craving with a cup of good old British tea. From summery fruit puddings to rich warming desserts, all our teas are hand blended and packed in our small London kitchen using only the finest ingredients. Our blends make the perfect gift for those sweet-toothed loved ones, or you may just choose to keep them all to yourself! 1. Apple Crumble Loose Leaf Fruit Tea, from £4.99 2. Sticky Toffee Pudding Loose Leaf Tea, from £4.99 3. Blueberry Cheesecake Loose Leaf Tea, from £4.99 4. Banoffee Pie Loose Leaf Tea, from £4.99 5. Eton Mess Loose Leaf Tea, from £4.99 6. Vanilla Sundae Loose Leaf Tea, from £4.99 ETSY / INSTAGRAM
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Rish Studio
We are a small business located in Nottingham, UK. We specialise in Terrarium, Fairy Gardens, Table lamps, Art works, Fairy garden accessories. I wanted to create green, botanical art, Terrariums at any scale; and it had to be stunning, unique and easy to care for. Since I was a child, I loved making terrariums. And when I wasn't crafting mini moss trees, I was either painting or decorating lamps. I have a little obsession with crafting lamps, (you can find more intricately decorated lamps on my Etsy shop!) I thought, why not combine lamps and terrariums? It brings both fantasy and home decor together. That was the start of my experiment. 1. Wooden bath tray, £90.00 2. Succulent knobs and pulls, from £9.20 3. Dreamcatcher clock, £100.00 4. Winter Wonderland, from £98.00 5. Mason jar terrarium, £53.00 6. Moss letters, from £35.00 ETSY / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM
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Rosie Lea Tea
We are a mum and daughter team, based in the sleepy seaside town of Broadstairs, England. As a true artisan English Tea Company, we are proud to say everything we produce is unique, our tea recipes are bespoke, and everything is hand blended and then hand weighed and packaged by us to order. Our love of tea and passion for all things literary has led us to expand our range and create an unusual selection of classic literary themed teas. 1. Mince Pies Herbal Tea, from £2.50 2. 12 Days Of Christmas Gift Set, £25.00 3. Winter Fruit and Spice Herbal Tea, from £2.50 4. The Nutcracker Tea Gift Tin, £9.45 5. Irish Cream Tea, from £2.50 6. A Christmas Carol Tea Gift Tin, £9.45
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Ruby & Sophia's Dog Bakery
Ruby and Sophia's Dog Bakery are Artisan producers of natural dog treats... 100%Natural & Nutritional Barkery All our treats are handmade in our dedicated dog bakery located in Rother Valley Country Park in Yorkshire. We only use the finest natural human ingredients and are fully trained in canine nutrition. We began our dog bakery two years ago when my boxer dog developed a wheat allergy. Not finding the healthy products readily available we set out on our baking adventure. Walk into our Bakery for a large selection of treats for your four paws.We stock Wheat and Gluten Free and a sensitive tummy range alongside our in-house favourites. Try out our free samples in store or shop online. Is it celebration time... We bake fresh personalised birthday cakes too. Keeping your Four Paws Happy!
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1. Treat Bag Set of 2, £7.50 2. British Tea-Time Classics, £7.50 3. Monthly Surprise Box, £10.00 4. Treat Bags, £3.75 5. Celebration Cake Single Layer, £9.99 6. Pink Double Layer Celebration Cake, £15.99 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM
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Sails and Canvas
Made in Devon from Recycled Sails
Friends since childhood, Juliette and Mandi have been recycling sails from their estuary sail loft on Topsham quay since 2015, creating a range of hand made lifestyle products in recycled sailcloth and colourful marine canvas. "We are contacted by people all over the country who want to recycle their old sails... it is difficult to dispose of them and they are totally non-biodegradable. People like the idea that their sails will go on to have a new life and adventures and we like to think that every sail we save from landfill helps the planet in some small way." 1. The Family @The Beach, from £52.00 2. Rainbow Sailcloth Tote, £62.00 3. Sailcloth & Canvas Mix Wash Bag, £45.00 4. Personalised Sports Duffle for Kids, £40.00 5. Upcycled Sailcloth Flight Bags, £68.00 6. Sailcloth Windbreak, £148.00
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Samphire Glass
Samphire Glass was set up around three years ago when I discovered I can fire art glass in a small jewellery kiln. I was experimenting at the time in fusing silver clay with glass and discovered the endless possibilities in making fused glass and sparkly dichroic jewellery. Now I have a larger kiln and soon to be a much larger workshop. I am learning new skills and techniques including glass reactions, slumping art glass into bowls and vases and also adding inclusions in glass like copper, gold and silver leaf. 1. Large wood inspired fern and wood plate, £26.00 2. Full of paw prints coasters, £6.00 3. Turquoise fused glass pendant, £14.00 4. Skull and copper heart pendant, £18.00 5. Two butterfly glass dichroic pendant, £12.00 6. Circular burning embers dichroic glass pendant, £14.00
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Sarah Greening Glass
I fuse glass with chemistry in a kiln to create unusual styles of fused glass jewellery. You will find a wide range on my Etsy shop and I am happy to create bespoke pieces including those incorporating memorial ashes. I have only been in business for just over 2 years but already have a business award from Theo Paphitis and my stockists include Kew Gardens! I also teach glass fusing classes alongside my potter husband at our workshops in Worcester.
1. Art deco fused glass pendant, £40.00 2. Bubbles glass pendant, assorted colours, £36.00 3. Gold mica on black glass pendant, £40.00 4. Turquoise and silver sparkle cufflinks, £48.00 5. Peacock sparkle adjustable ring, £32.00 6. Red with gold sparkle earrings, £44.00
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Scribble Print Studio
Welcome to Scribble Print Studio. I'm Martha, an illustrator, designer and portrait painter with over 20 years of professional experience. After becoming both a mother and dog owner I now love to create portraits of the people and pets that mean so much to us. I'm passionate about high-quality drawing, it is at the heart of everything I produce. I take great pride in providing great customer service and I like to think that my portraits make special and personal gifts that will be treasured for years. 1. Custom Dog Portrait Art Print, from £110.00 2. Custom Sketchy Cat Portrait, from £70.00 3. Contemporary Custom Children's Portrait, from £120.00 4. Schnauzer Art Print, £15.00 5. Quirky art prints, from £15.00 6. Custom Dog Portrait Art in watercolour style, from £70.00 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / PINTEREST
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Shed 1 Distillery
We, Andy & Zoe Arnold-Bennett, launched Shed 1 Distillery in our 7x7 foot Garden Shed in 2016! We produce small batch, classically distilled with a contemporary-style, award-winning, craft gin. Since we created our first gin, Cuckold?s Revenge, we have received 7 Great Taste Awards and were awarded Cumbria Family Business??Going Places?in 2019. And we certainly are! We look forward to welcoming you into our new, much bigger (100x20 foot) Old Calf Shed. You?ll be able to come and see the process, enjoy gin tastings, gin afternoon teas and, a first for Cumbria, Make Your Own Gin Experiences. 1. Cuckold?s Revenge Gin 50cl 44%ABV, £35.00 2. Festive Bramble Gin Elixir 20cl 40%ABV, £18.50 3. Chilli Fest Gin 50cl 43%ABV, £35.00 4. Triple Gift Pack 3x10cl, £33.00 5. Blackcurrant & Liquorice Gin Elixir 20cl 40%ABV, £18.50 6. Festive Tipple Gin 50cl 43%ABV, £35.00
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Silk Flower House
Silk Flower House started in 2011 by Gill Bestwick, who is an Award Winning Floral Designer and Artificial Flower Specialist. All of their floral arrangements are created with realistic, high quality artificial flowers and they offer a wide range of products on their website for Home Décor, Business Décor, Any Occasions Floral Gifts, Weddings and Graves/Memorials. Silk Flower House also offer a Personal Design Service where arrangements can be designed and created just for you to suit your style, theme, space or colour scheme. 1. Silk Flower Arrangement Cottage Garden Flower Jug, £54.99 2. Silk Flower Arrangement Copper Moon, £45.00 3. Silk Flowers Mixed Cosmos in Blue and White Mosaic Jug, £39.00 4. Large Artificial Orchid Bowl, £75.00 5. Succu-lence Artificial Succulent Selection in Silver Bowl, £45.00 6. Artificial Flowers Trio of Orchids, £37.00
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Sparks & Daughters
Sparks & Daughters are a family business, founded by mother- daughter duo, Deborah and Verity Sparks. Based in the British countryside, they?ve been lovingly creating quality, personalised clothing from their Somerset studio for over a decade. As mothers, Deborah and Verity?s insight and experience broadened their range to include timeless, personalised clothing for the whole family. Their collection celebrates life?s moments and milestones, delightful or difficult, big or small. Each product has been crafted using the highest quality materials, and the warmth of a mother?s love. Every item bursting at the seams with comfort, made to love and last. 1. Penguin Family Matching Pyjamas, £40.00 2. My Little Bear Socks, £15.00 3. Rainbow Children's Mug, £9.95 4. Mumma and Me Cotton Apron Set, £39.00 5. Daddy and Baby Bear Set, £30.00 6. My Sparkle Comes From Prosecco Jumper, £25.00 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER
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Suki Sabur Designs
Suki Sabur Designs started in 2016 shortly after Suki graduated from the University of Northampton and decided to launch a range of products with her prints on. She then made a handful of bags out of glitter to match the colours of the prints, and that's when Suki's love for glitter, colour and pattern came together. The range of glitter shades expanded and grew into different sizes and more products. There are now over 50 different colours available and everything is made by hand by Suki in her tiny studio at home. There are now many products available such as makeup bags, clutch bags, coin purses, keychains and also bags that can be personalised for weddings and special occasions. 1. Purple Rainbow Glitter Clutch Bag, £27.00 2. Berry Glitter Clutch Bag, £27.00 3. Pink & Rose Gold Makeup Bag, £15.00 4. Black Iridescent Glitter Makeup Bag, £15.00 5. Personalised Monogram Glitter Clutch Bag, £32.00 6. White Iridescent Glitter Sunglasses Case, £10.00
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The Audacious Beard Co.
Whether your whiskers are freshly born or faithful, constant companions, our all natural Audacious grooming products were created to tame even the wildest of whiskers or mischievous of moustaches, making them soft, manageable and subtly scented, but also strong, healthy and manly enough to scare away any foolhardy bears. Hand blended and individually bottled, our oils, balms and waxes use only the best all natural ingredients to help keep your whiskers cleansed, nourished and hydrated, allowing them to grow whilst also soothing the skin from irritation and adding a pinch of audacity ? to suit your beard's character. 1. The Audacious Deluxe Gift Box with 4 compartments, £60.00 2. The Audacious Detangling Beard Brush, £7.50 3. Beard Oils & Beard Balm Gift Set, £24.95 4. Firecracker beard oil - Cirque du Barbe, £7.65 5. Firecracker beard balm - Cirque du Barbe, £13.50 6. The Audacious Beard Shampoo Bar, £6.95
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The Krafty Kidd
The Krafty Kidd is a small Irish craft business run by Alyssa, an occupational therapist with a love for sewing and dogs. The Krafty Kidd specialises in bespoke gifts for humans and doggos, including bespoke bunting, personalised Christmas stockings, and handmade doggy bandanas. Each bespoke gift is made by hand to ensure that every detail is perfect. Our bespoke bunting is perfect for baby gifts, christenings, hen parties or weddings. All designs are truly unique and can be customised for all special occasions. 1. Bespoke Bunting, from £13.88 2. Christmas Stockings, £20.35 3. Handmade Dog Bandanas, from £4.63 4. Tuxedo Doggy Bandana, from £10.18 5. Shabby Chic Bunting, £13.88 6. Personalised Wall Hanging, £18.50
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The Little Egg Shop
Little Egg is the creative business set up by Laura Gardner, a textiles artist and maker based in Nottingham. Having spent many years working as a freelance textiles designer and a teacher, in 2016 Laura decided to develop a new textiles venture that suited her life as a Mum of two. Her work is fun, colourful and focuses on beautifully made, handcrafted pieces that appeal to kids and grown ups alike.
1. Felt Begonia, £38.00 2. Felt Philodendron, £35.00 3. Pinks Cacti Tray, £25.00 4. Felt Monstera, £45.00 5. Extra large felt cacti garden, £32.00 6. White felt orchid, £32.00
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The Runner's Wall
Whatever you call them, ?racing bling?, ?hardware?or simply ?medals?, as athletes we all have them. What do they represent? Here at ?The Runners Wall?we believe that every medal has a tale to tell. Not just of your race but so much more. A small father son business proudly manufacturing and shipping all of our stainless steel displays in and from the UK. Our aim is to help you celebrate every win and every achievement with a stylish medal display allowing you to remember the journeys that you have taken. Welcome to The Runner?s Wall Oliver & Tony
1. World Marathon Majors medal display hanger, £44.95 2. Equestrian rosette hanger display, £39.50 3. Gymnastics medal display hanger, £35.95 4. Triathlon medal display hanger, £35.95 5. Runner Male medal display hanger, £35.95 6. Spartan race medal hanger display, £39.95 WEBSITE / AMAZON / ETSY / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER
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The Sweet Reason Company
Suzie Godfrey, founder of The Sweet Reason Company, launched her luxury gift business in September 2014. Suzie?s passion for afternoon tea, delicious sweet treats and tea inspired her to build a business that brings indulgence to others through the post. They offer a growing range of products from brownie bite boxes, afternoon tea for 1, 2 or 4, baking mix jars, advent calendars, a huge range of themed packaging for all occasions and branding offered for corporate clients. They cater for vegans and gluten free. 1. Smarties Cookie Mix Jar, £19.00 2. Artisan Brownie Advent Calendar, £69.00 3. Christmas Luxury Brownie Gift Box (Gluten Free), £23.00 4. Christmas Ultimate Brownie Gift Box, £62.00 5. Baileys & Mince Pie Brownies With Tea, £18.50 6. Christmas Salted Caramel Brownie & Tea Gift, £9.50 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER
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The Tiny Marmalade Co.
The Tiny Marmalade is a small business born October 2013 in Devon, due to my passion for quality homemade food and tiny things. We produce a wide range of jams and marmalades from the fruity and ordinary to the weird and wonderful: Seville Orange and Black Beer, Stardust Marmalade, Cherries and Rioja, Mojito Marmalade or Gin and Tonic are some of our more than 40 different and original recipes. All our jams are tiny. No more boring half emptied jars in the bottom of the fridge is our motto. We also have a range of local and sustainable honeys and tasty and versatile cooking condiments. All lovingly wrapped in a country side vintage style, surprise your loved one this Christmas with this original and unique gift.
1. Jam and Marmalade Taster Box, £7.50 2. Honey Taster Box, £10.00 3. Condiments Taster Box, £8.00 4. Christmas Taster Box, £9.00 5. Cocktail Taster Box, £9.00 6. Christmas Crackers, £25.00 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / PINTEREST / TWITTER
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The Tutu Crew
As with most little girls, my daughter loved to dress up so one day we decided to have some fun creating fun and funky tutus. She wore them every day and absolutely loved mixing and matching them with her outfits? And I loved making them! So with the help and support of my good friend and neighbour? The Tutu Crew was born!!!! Every piece is handmade in Scotland by ourselves and CE approved, meaning you can be assured of their quality and safety. Michele & Val
1. Baby Blue Ribbon Tutu, £14.00 2. Christmas Tree, £30.00 3. Falling Flowers, £40.00 4. Santa Baby, £35.00 5. Coral Flowergirl, £35.00 6. Ivory & Navy Flowergirl, £35.00 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER
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The Welsh Confection
I started my small home business over 5 years ago in Newport, South Wales. My main aim is to create handmade confection that will put a smile on your face and to see old classics in a new light. From fluffy marshmallows, to traditional golden honeycomb and buttery toffee brittle, as well as fresh orange and grapefruit candy peel. These sweet treats will make a great gift for loved ones or a tasty treat for you. 1. Sicilian Lemon Marshmallow, from £3.00 2. Raspberry Marshmallow, from £3.00 3. Cashew Brittle, from £3.00 4. Fresh Candied Grapefruit Peel, from £6.00 5. Coffee & Walnut Brittle, from £3.00 6. Honeycomb, from £1.50
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Tilly & Puffin
Tilly & Puffin is a small handmade business which I run from my seaside home in Dingle. I design and make colourful hand stitched felt ornaments and create sewing patterns for you to make your own. Inspired by the Irish landscape and the sea and coastline, among my designs you?ll find puffins, cats, dogs, cottages, vintage caravans and more. Give them as special gifts or add them to your collection of treasured Christmas ornaments. With my range of sewing kits and patterns, I aim to inspire and encourage your creativity while sharing my love of making things by hand. 1. Autumn Owl felt ornaments, £19.53 2. Puffin felt ornament, £14.65 3. Jip the Jack Russell terrier felt ornament, £15.05 4. Mitzi the Dachshund felt Christmas ornament, £15.05 5. Tabitha Rabbit doll sewing pattern, £11.39 6. Heart Christmas ornament PDF sewing pattern, £6.51 WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / PINTEREST
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Tilly Wonka
Tilly Wonka is a chocolatier in Northwich, Cheshire, creating colourful and unique luxury chocolates inspired by art. The chocolate gift boxes make a luxurious gift and look almost like jewels. The chocolates are hand painted, so every single piece of chocolate has a unique look. The chocolate is Fairtrade Belgian couverture - silky smooth and absolutely delicious. With traditional tempering techniques by hand and no machines, these delicious jewels are as handmade as they get. All ingredients are natural and sustainably sourced, both to get the best taste and to do some good for the world we live in. The packaging is always fully recyclable. 1. Salted Caramel Luxury Pralines, £8.99 2. Smooth Vanilla Luxury Bon Bons, £8.99 3. Hot Chocolate & Marshmallow Luxury Pralines, £8.99 4. Chai Latte Bon Bons, £8.99 5. Biscoff Crunch Bars, £5.49 6. Mint Crisp Chocolate Bar, £5.49 WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM
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Tiny Scenic
Greetings from Tiny Scenic town! We?re Jo and Andrew and we make miniature-model houses, cabins, swimming pools, signs and more and turn them into jewellery. Our necklaces and brooches are inspired by the timeless qualities of MidCentury Modern design, the road-trips we?ve taken in the USA plus a shared love of model villages and all things tiny! We handmake our items from our home in Winchester, Hants and ship worldwide. All items come packaged in a Tiny Scenic branded box so they?re ready to gift to the modern-retro fans in your life! 1. Acrylic Diner Necklace, £20.00 2. Pink House Necklace, £42.00 3. Bowling Pin Brooch Set, £18.00 4. Swimming Pool Necklace, £47.00 5. Cabin Brooches and Necklaces, from £30.00 6. Motel Sign Necklace, £44.00 ETSY / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER
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Treat Your Dog
Treat Your Dog helps dog owners find the best, helpful and handy products for your dog. As dogs owners of 30+years, we allow our in-house testers (our dogs!) to help guide us in product selection ensuring only the best for your dogs. And Christmas is no exception! The business originates from finding dog coats for all shapes and sizes of dogs. We pride ourselves on offering the biggest choice of dogs coats in the UK with our own brand alongside well known brands. We are also home to the Snuggle Puppy in the UK; the puppy comforter with real feel heartbeat and body warmth. Take a look at our site for more information and to see our selection of products that help you and your dog.
1. All Seasons Waterproof Dog Coat in Red, from £12.50 2. All Seasons Waterproof Dog Coat in Camouflage, from £12.50 3. Blue Parka Dog Coat, from £11.00 4. Pink Body Warmer, from £8.00 5. Snuggle Puppy - Soft Brown Dog, £39.99 6. Snuggle Puppy - Soft Biscuit Dog, £39.99 WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER
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Wild Thing Toys
Wild Thing Toys is a fair trade toy brand founded by Fehmida Ibrahim Shah, who has always been passionate about supporting a fair trade business model. In a world of massed produced generic toys, our natural dolls and soft toys are a breath of fresh air with simple features that bring a touch of modern whimsy juxtaposed with a sense of nostalgia. All of our soft toys and dolls are made from hand loomed cotton and environmentally friendly and child safe dyes, as well as being fair trade certified. 1. Fair Trade Rose Doll, £20.00 2. Cedar The Fox Soft Toy, £15.00 3. Red Mushroom Rattle, £8.99 4. Reversible Oak Leaves Fabric Crown, £14.99 5. Fair Trade Bird Rattle, £7.99 6. Fair Trade Amber Doll, £20.00
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Wyatt & Jack
Wyatt and Jack®creates sustainable bags and accessories from upcycled beach deckchair canvas, broken inflatables and retired bouncy castle vinyl pvc. From the London Parks of the smoke, to the sandy local island beaches, here on the Isle of Wight, our fabrics are upcycled from various sources, each one telling the story of its previous life. All our bags and accessories are made in our Newchurch workshop on the Isle of Wight. #wearemadebythesea #iwasabouncycastle #inflatableamnesty #frombeachtobag
1. Bouncy castle mermaid zipped tote, £44.00 2. Bouncy castle XL beach tote, £49.00 3. Deckchair canvas XL beach tote, £35.00 4. Bouncy castle stand up washbag, £33.00 5. Deckchair A5 zip pouch, £9.50 6. Sacrilege XL tote, £49.00
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You Can Folk It
"Everyone can be an artist. Folk Art painting has so many benefits for the painter, it can be learnt by anyone and should be available to everyone." This is the belief of Carol Sykes, founder of You Can Folk It and is the reason our painting kits were created. After teaching Folk Art painting for over 20 years and seeing first hand the benefits and joy painting can bring, Carol decided to put her knowledge into every one of her step by step kits so everyone can learn to have fun with Folk It! 1. Round Brush Course Starter Kit Level 1, £25.00 2. Round Brush Lesson - Daisy Details Level 2, £10.00 3. English Canal Boat & Vintage Rose Course, £30.00 4. Dotty Collection - Sweetheart, £12.50 5. Dotty Collection - Wreath designs, £12.50 6. Dotty Collection - Bauble designs, £12.50
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