Handmade Highlights

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By Joanna Coombs

16th February 2020

17 talented makers. 17 delicious new handmade gift ideas. This week’s handmade highlights are just jam packed with glorious new hand crafted creations. Let’s tuck in! 🤩

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With this wet and windy weather battering our shores this week, keeping warm has never been far from our thoughts.

Raspberries and cream granny poncho
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So, we’re going to kick things off with Whiteheartjayne’s lovely crochet raspberries and cream granny poncho. At just £40.00 (incl. UK postage) this lovely poncho can be requested in other colour combinations, just fill in the details in the personalisation box when ordering.

"Marnie's Garden" pram/push chair crochet blanket
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If you’re braving the weather to take your little one for a walk in their pram, Soozy Sparkles has a stunning “Marnie’s Garden” pram/ pushchair blanket available for £45.00 (incl. UK postage) which will keep them all toasty whilst getting some fresh air.

Spring Farm Roarsome child's handmade dress
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This week Wifflepigs has a wonderful Spring Farm Roarsome dress in various ages from 1-2 years to 4-5 years. The one shown here is for 4-5 years and is available for £22.00 (incl. UK postage). Please note that the price is dependant on the size ordered.

Handmade cotton/fleece blanket
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If staying snuggled up on the couch is more your thing (sounds like a plan that I can get behind), then check out the latest beautifully made cotton and fleece blankets from Makepeacemade. There is a choice of 10 different colour pattern materials when ordering so you can find the perfect one to match your decor. A great value blanket can be yours for £50 (incl. UK postage).

Since we’re mentioning inside decor, how about we check out some of the delightful items added for the home this week! 😊

Macrame hanging plant pod
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Nutty Knots has added a Bohemian inspired hanging plant pod to her lovely collection of macramé gifts. Spoil your favourite plant and yourself for just £9 incl. UK postage!

Decoupage wooden box
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New seller Debbie643 Store has a lovely decoupage wooden box for £8 (incl. UK postage). The one shown on the listing is of a gorgeous dog, but other designs are available upon request. Just pop a message in the personalisation box to get in touch with her.

Personalised bobble heart wall hanging
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The Lilac Ladybird has a personalised bobble heart wallhanging that is perfect of a child’s room or door. For £22.50 (incl. UK postage) you can select your choice of two colours and initial when ordering.

Whiskey barrel stave repurposed beer bottle opener
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For a wall ornament with a very practical use, check out the whisky barrel stave that Reddogcarpentry has very cleverly repurposed into a beer bottle opener! With a beer related quote, this would surely occupy pride of place in any man-cave. At £12.50 (incl. UK postage) this could be a perfect quirky gift that would be used for many years to come.

With Valentine’s Day behind us, many of our makers are looking forward towards Mother’s Day, and if you’ve started looking for that perfect little ‘thank you’, our makers have got some ideas for you.

First Mother's Day keyring
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That first Mother’s Day is an extra special one, and for only £6.45 (incl.UK postage) Clair Wolf Creations has a delightful 1st Mother’s Day Keyring. It comes with a 1st Mother’s Day tag, a 2020 year charm, a baby bottle and a pram charm. It also has an acrylic dummy that can come in either pink, blue or clear. Just let her know your colour preference when ordering.

Dreamcatcher keyring
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Nikki’s Handmade Gifts has a beautiful dreamcatcher keyring that can also be used as a bag charm or window charm for only £4.50 (incl. UK postage).

Sterling silver and sodalite earrings
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Foreva Emme has some gorgeous sterling silver and sodalite earrings for £7.50 (incl. UK postage). These dainty drop earrings are prefect for every day wear.

Pendant bar personalised necklace
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If you would prefer a necklace then why not have a look at the pendant bar necklace that can be personalised by new maker Curious Elle – just £13.99 (incl. UK postage).

Hippo Hobo bag
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For a different accessory, how about the Hippo Hobo Bag from Lettythreads? It takes its name from the wide opening that looks like a hippo’s mouth! This great medium sized bag even has a secret pocket (for those emergency choccie bars 😉), and is made from a pattern by Emkie Designs. This cotton and faux leather bag is just £37.95 (incl. UK postage) and ready to go!

Kawaii style cuppa bookmark
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Known for her awesome giant paperclips, wine charms, earrings and stitch markers, CHARMingByTara has added various cute felt bookmarks to her collection this week. You can get this sweet kawaii style cuppa bookmark for just £4.95 (incl. UK postage).

Elasticated unicorn head bookmark
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If your house has a unicorn fan in it, My Little Honee Bee has an oh-so-fun looking elasticated unicorn head bookmark that will help them keep their place in whatever exciting adventure they are reading 😊 For £9.99 (incl. UK postage) this would make a beautiful birthday gift whatever the age of the recipient.

Pre made unicorn gift set
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New maker Handmade & Devine has a fabulous pre-made unicorn gift set of bath time goodies for £19.99. This hamper has bath bombs, bath salts, bath sprinkles and a body wash all with pampering your unicorn fan in mind. There will be glitter!

Eco sot wax fresheners
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Saved for last this week, we have the luscious eco soy wax fresheners from Made With Love Candles & Gifts Store. At only £5.50 (incl. UK postage) this is a great value and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical air fresheners. The one featured is scented with Lovespell and dried rose petals, but new scents will be added shortly.

have a great week ahead all! 😀