Handmade Highlights

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By Joanna Coombs

14th June 2020

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It’s #WeekendWrapUp time! This week features 16 special new handmade creations, as hand picked by us 🙂

And with such a wonderful range of gift ideas to show you, settle in and let’s take a looksie ☕

Puff perfection Blanket and hat
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First up is this gorgeous baby blue and white puff perfection blanket and hat set from Cheshire Crochet & Craft. Priced at just £25 (incl. UK postage) this adorable set – with hat that fits 0-6 months – would make a perfect new baby gift.

Hand knitted baby colour block hooded jacket - cardigan 12 months
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Next up is this sporty little hand knitted colour block hooded jacket from CraftyCallys. Suitable for a 1 year-olds its clever use of stocking stitch and reverse stocking stick gives this silver, charcoal grey and black jacket such texture, and it can be yours for £16 (incl. UK postage).

Sloths and rainbows bandana style dribble bib set
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Have you seen that not only has Baby Bear Keepsakes added some more of her gorgeous bandana style dribble bibs to her shop this week, but she has reduced the price on some of them? Included in her sale is this sloths and rainbows set normally priced at £8.60, but currently available for only £6.50 (incl. UK postage). Have a look at her bibs and grab yourself a beautiful bargain!

Rainbow Bunting
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As usual, we have some fantastic and colourful decorations for your home, and first up is this beautiful and bright rainbow bunting that would look stunning in any nursery, child’s room, or celebration whether inside or out! This bunting comes as either 7 flags for £16, or 14 flags for £30 (incl. UK postage) and you have a choice of colour for the hanging tape. Just pop which one you prefer in the noted when ordering it from Whiteheartjayne.

Heart Bunting
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Meanwhile, Stitches and Stones has added this splendid name heart shaped bunting. With handmade flowers and a stunning crown detail, this bunting’s price is dependant on the number of hearts you require. You can choose from 3 to 5 hearts for £10, up to 16 to 20 hearts for £26 (incl. UK postage). Please add the name that you require in the personalisation box when ordering.

There's no place like home pennant wall hanging flag
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We have all taken the idea that ‘There’s no place like home’ to heart over the last few months, and this wonderful embroidered burlap pennant from Blueagapanthus expresses this sentiment along with some ruby red slippers, a wand and has the added detail of a gingham bow. This fun wall hanging can be on its way to you for £9.99 (incl. UK postage).

Handmade Macrame hanging pod
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We’ve been admiring the wonderful colourful macramé creations from Nutty Knots this week as she’s been taking part in the #icanseearainbow2020 challenge. Although grey hasn’t been one of the colours included in the challenge, we’re delighted that she’s had time to add this silver-grey recycled cotton cord plant pod to her shop. This smaller pod is perfect for air plants or cats plants (not included), ready to post and available for £15 (incl. UK postage).

Biscuit Jar
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Another delicious looking item that has been added this week is this biscuit jar from new maker Wellgifted. We think that you’ll agree that this scrumptious storage jar will have you drooling – available now for £19.99 (incl. UK postage).

Bamboo Toothbrushes and Dentabs
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After having a little nibble or two on some biccies, it is always a good idea to give your teeth a quick brush and this week HandmadebyHelen has added this dental care kit to her shop. For only £6 (incl UK postage) you will receive 2 bamboo toothbrushes and a pack of 35 DENTtabs, along with instructions. We think that this plastic free alternative to the usual toothbrushes is a great step on your #makeaplasticfreepledge journey.

Bubble Snap Melt
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Another product that boasts more sustainable credentials than its paraffin counterparts are the soy wax melts from F&S Scents & More. This week has seen a bubble shaped wax melt snap bar added to her shop. Derived from the renewable soybean, these snap bars are easy to use. Just break a bit off and pop in your wax burner, sit back and relax. For £4 (incl. UK postage) you will receive a bubble snap bar weighing approx. 50g.

Colour block tea lights holders
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Along with the scent of your relaxation area, why not soften the lighting with some tea lights? Wiggles Bear has added some fabulous tea light holders to her home decor range. Available in a choice of colours you can choose how many tea light you would like in each colour scheme. Just pop the quantities and schemes in the personalisation box when ordering. Prices range from £9 for 1 tea light, to £21 for 4. As ever, these prices include UK postage.

Tiger glass clock
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If you need to keep an eye on the time, maybe if you’re baking, or got a zoom meeting scheduled, but want a clock that is a bit different, then check out this eye catching tiger glass clock from H.M.Craft Designs. Made with toughened glass with a smooth finish, there is a small amount of assembly required when you receive it, but instructions, along with 2nd class postage, is included in the £18.49 cost.

Black cat bangle bracelet
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Speaking of cats, Clair Wolf Creations has added a pretty black enamel plated hinged bracelet which has been set with a glass cabochon featuring a black cat. At £10 (incl. UK postage) this bangle would make a wonderful gift for any cat lover.

Small pink silver dangle earrings
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Elsewhere in jewellery this week, these small pink silver dangle earrings from this week’s Maker Stories feature Foreva Emme are sure to grab the attention! Made out of fuchsia cracked agate and stainless steel beads and with sterling silver ear wires, these pretty earrings are unique due to the nature of the agate used. Priced at £7.99 (incl. UK postage) these magical looking earrings are posted in eco friendly packaging and boxes are sized to be letterbox friendly to ensure easy delivery.

The Birthday Trifecta
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Should you be looking for a birthday gift for a football fan, you may want to place your money on the Birthday Trifecta from My Little Honee Bee. We’re betting that this set of bunting, crown and badge will come up a winner whatever age birthday is being celebrated. You can choose either normal for £40 (incl. UK postage), or glitter lettering for £45 (incl. UK postage).

Owl Theme Birthday Card
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Our last highlighted listing this week is a delightful owl themed birthday card handmade by Leas Cards & Gifts. Wishing your recipient to ‘Have a hoot of a day’ this sealed card comes with an envelope and measures 6×6 inches. One of the many special occasion cards that has been added to their shop this week, these little cuties can help you send on birthday wishes for just £4.25 (incl. UK postage).

We hope our latest wrap up made you smile. It certainly did for us 🙂 Have a great week ahead everyone.