Handmade Highlights

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By Joanna Coombs

10th May 2020

Handmade highlights - review picture for items added this week (4th-10th May)

After the sunshine and warmth of the VE Day bank holiday on Friday, today’s change of weather has been a bit of a shock to the system. Less afternoon tea in the garden and more roast dinner weather today.

Despite the two bank holidays, or maybe because of it, 15 of our sellers have snatched a moment to add new items to their shops with us this week!

So grab yourself a cuppa, put your feet up and check out out picks of this week’s new additions 😍

The Thinker table lamp
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We kick off with new seller handMade by Moi’s handmade The Thinker Table Lamp. This fascinating and inventive table lamp has been hand made using black malleable wrought iron pipe and includes a vintage Edison light bulb. All of her table lamps are made using UK/EU compliant components and are PAT tested for safety.

We think this highly original piece could do wonders to fire those ‘lightbulb moments’ within your own creative space. Add it to yours for £80 delivered.

Butterfly bookends
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If you’re looking for some home decor for children, meanwhile, then consider Wiggles Bear’s latest – these lovely butterfly themed book ends. Available in pastels or brighter colours for £18.50 (incl. UK postage), these book ends would look lovely in any butterfly themed room. Please select your preference from the two options when ordering.

Crochet panda basket
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Another lovely addition to a child’s room is this cute crocheted panda basket by Makepeacemade. Made to order with a turn around of 2-3 weeks, these handy storage baskets are just £12 (incl. UK postage).

Baby blanket, bonnet and boots set
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If you’re looking for a gift for a newborn baby, then check out this beautiful baby gift set that has been added by new seller Baby Bear Keepsakes. Perfect for a boy or a girl in a pale grey and lemon colour, it comes presented in a gift box – so perfect for baby showers! The set contains a car seat blanket approximately 21 inches by 24 inches along with bonnet and boots and is priced at just £30 (incl. UK postage).

Little Miss Doctor Dr Who Mr Men T-Shirt
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Wow-Wee has added a cute Little Miss Doctor t-shirt to her shop this week. Available in four colours these £15 (incl. UK postage) Dr Who round neck t-shirts are drawn in the Mr Men style and come in sizes S to XXL. Please specify which size and colour selection you’d like in the ‘order notes’ box on the checkout page when ordering.

Daddy I love you to the moon and back double sided leather keyring
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We’re aware that Father’s Day is fast approaching in June and H.M.Craft Designs has added a double sided leather keyring for £6 (incl. UK postage). With one side showing the wording ‘Daddy I love you to the moon and back’, the other is for a photograph that you email directly to the maker. You can even select the colour of the wording.

If the change in weather is making you pine for the clear skies of summer once more, a collection of sparkly jewellery and summer accessories added this week could be just what the doc ordered!

Rainbow statement dangle earrings
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Foreva Emme has added a pair of rainbow statement dangle earrings for £17 (incl. UK postage). These rainbow bead earrings come complete with a ‘pot of gold’ on each end and are mounted on brass ear wires.

Butterfly wing earrings
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Curious Elle also has new earrings in her shop this week with these striking butterfly wing earrings. Made from frosted shimmery PVC and black faux leather, they hang from silver plated ear wires with rubber backs and are available for £8.50 (incl. UK postage).

Summer scrunchies
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Fairybobows, meanwhile, has added some summer themed hair scrunchies to her shop. At just £2.50 (incl. UK postage) she has added four designs to choose from and they come in adult or child size. Please choose from the options when ordering.

Crochet Pattern Summer Coasters UK Terminology
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If you’re looking for something to get your crochet hook into, then check out this summer crochet coaster pattern that has been added by The Crochet by Molina for £4.95. It comes as an immediate PDF download with a chart and written instructions with photographs. Please note that the listing shown here use UK terminology, but there is a separate listing available in US terminology.

Activity box friendship gift
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Maybe you or your child has a young friend that you are missing and you would like to send them a present. For £7.50 (incl. UK postage) Spire Design has a delightful friendship/activity box that comes with a ‘I Spy’ Game, a Fortune teller with lots of activities, riddles and games, a MDF shape to decorate (choose from hippo, fire truck, unicorn, VW camper, tractor), and a chocolate bar (choose from Dairy Milk, Wispa, Kitkat, or Twix!) You can add the recipient’s name next to ‘I miss you’ and add your child’s name inside. Please include details when ordering. Postage can be made directly to the recipient, please enter this as the shipping address when ordering.

Hedgehug
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If that special person in your thoughts is little older, you could send them a cute HedgeHug token/coaster. Added by Steppy Hen Creations, you can choose either the smaller token for £3.50, or the coaster for £5 and UK postage is included in the price.

NHS Hero pebble art frame
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We’d reckon there could be scarely anyone more deserving of a special ‘thank you’ than that NHS superhero in your life, and you can do exactly that in the most gorgeous way, with a fabulous NHS Hero pebble art frame from Stitches and Stones. Currently reduced to £14 (incl. UK postage) these lovely gifts can have the uniform altered from the one shown, just pop a comment on your order when you get to the check out page.

Cotton face masks
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On the practical side, Whiteheartjane has added some cotton face masks to her shop this week for £7 (incl. UK postage). Wearing a cloth face masks helps us all to do our bit to cut the rate of transmission of the virus. Wear one when you’re amongst people and crowds, and remember it’s not a substitute for social distancing and other guidance!

Choose from a range of colour or fabric options in the listing when ordering.

Acrylic bathroom plaque
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Speaking of good hand hygiene, our last item this week is this bathroom acrylic wall plaque from Joannamariegifts. The toilet paper roll design is shown here in clear acrylic with black vinyl telling you to ‘Wash your hands, ya filthy animal’, but colour of vinyl can be changed. The plaque can either be fixed to the wall with screws or you can add ribbon/cord/string of your choice to your order when you get to the checkout page.

That’s us for another week. Stay safe, stay home, and have a good ‘un ahead.