Handmade Highlights

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By Joanna Coombs

17th May 2020

Handmade highlights for 17th May from Made By Mums

Good evening and welcome to our #WeekendWrapUp. With no less than 15 of our makers adding to their shops this week, it’s another cracker!

So settle in, make a brew, grab a biscuit or two, and check our picks from this week’s additions.

I’m sure that you’re all aware that we love a handmade baby blanket here at Made By Mums, and this week we have two beautiful new creations to show to you.

5 point star baby blanket
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Firstly is this beautiful 5 point star blanket that has been lovingly made by Resting Stitch Face. Crocheted in different blues with red and white accents, and co-ordinating pompoms this baby blanket is an ideal baby shower gift and costs just £28 (incl. UK postage).

Daisy blanket
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If blues aren’t what you’re looking for, then have a look at this delightfully bright daisy blanket by new maker Cherry🍒. This double knit yarn blanket is a great size using inside or out and can be yours for £28 (incl. UK postage). Available in other colours, just pop your preference in the note box on the checkout page and she’ll see what she can do! 🙂

crochet baby romper
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Next up we have a beautiful made to order crochet baby romper from Baby Bear Keepsakes. With the useful opening at the bottom to allow easy nappy changing, these can be made and posted to you for £15 (inc. UK postage), but please remember that as they are made to order that they take 2-3 weeks to be on their way.

As well as keeping your little pickles cosy and looking good, our makers have added more gorgeous decorations for your home.

Personalised star name bunting
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This week Wiggles Bear has added some personalised star name bunting to her shop. This hand-painted decoration comes in a choice of colours, and the price is dependant on how many letters you require, from £14 for 3-4 letters, to £20 for 9-10 letters. Please use the drop down variations to choose from the options and then pop the name required in the personalisation box.

Rainbow of Crochet Hearts
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If, however, you’re looking for hearts rather than star bunting, then Whiteheartjayne has added this colourful rainbow themed set of crochet hearts for £9 (inc. postage). With the tails left on, you can choose whether to use them as bunting, table decorations, or even appliqués for your own craft projects.

Stay Home Save Lives Cross Stitch (includes frame)
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Keeping with the beautiful colours of a rainbow, this week Aurora’s Little Stitches has added a beautiful cross stitch ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ wall decoration for £18.95 (inc. UK postage), or for an extra £1 it can come with a mounting. She’ll be donating £5 from the sale of this item to her local NHS charity.

Bespoke, Hand Illustrated Family Portrait (10 x 8 ins)
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If you’re looking for a fantastic hand illustrated family portrait to adorn the walls of your home, then check out Ginger Rose Designs’ shop. Each framed family portrait can have up to 6 characters which are drawn from source photographs that you supply. Prices start at £35 for 2 characters, up to £45 (incl. UK postage) for 6. Normal turn around for one of these beautiful pictures is 2 weeks, but please get in touch with us if you need it quicker and we’ll speak to artist Emma and see what can be arranged.

Basket vase
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Maybe you’ve decided that you have enough decoration on your walls, but you’re looking for a vase with a difference? If so, check out the lovely decoupaged vase that has been added by Kelly’s Craft Room. Decorated with some gorgeous flowers, this heavy glass basket vase could be yours for £25 (inc. UK postage).

White 500ml Spray Cleaning Bottle / Kitchen Cleaner / Bathroom Cleaner
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To help you keep your house looking clean and fresh, new maker Little Sticker Store has added some white 500ml kitchen cleaner spray bottles for £8.65 (incl. UK postage). This price includes your choice of wording, which you can add in the box on the checkout page, and you will get a preview of the wording to check before the bottle is made.

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If you need a little chuckle after cleaning, you should check out this amusing gin glass from Joannamariegifts. This particular ballon glass is inspired by a cuddly honey loving bear, but there is a great selection in her shop to choose and from all priced at £9.45 (incl. UK postage). These make great gifts and are sure to raise a smile whilst you’re raising the glass!

Sterling silver drop heart earrings with Ruby Red Swarovski Crystal Hearts
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If it’s a different kind of sparkle that you are looking for in a gift, how about these stunning silver drop heart earrings with ruby red Swarovski crystal hearts? In her own branded Artis Cre packing, these gorgeous earrings can be sent with a personal note if required, just pop the message in the box on the checkout page. Sent by recorded delivery for your peace of mind, delivery is included in the price of £28.

Fun sloth keyring or baby charm
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CraftyCallys has added a super cute handcrafted sloth keychain this week. With a lobster key chain supplied, this cute little critter can also be a fun little bag charm too. For £8.50 (incl. UK postage) you get a choice of grey, basil green, or powder beige to choose for the body colour, just pop your preference in the box on the checkout page. You can put an eye colour choice there at the same time.

Crochet coasters Kit
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If looking at all the lovely crocheted items has inspired you to pick up a hook yourself, this week maker The Crochet By Molina has added a crochet kit for making some coasters. 4 small balls of yarn, a crochet hook, and instructions are all included in the price of £13.50 (and UK postage). Instructions will be emailed to you directly once you place an order.

If you’re like me and have multiple WIPs on the go, then this next item is worth its weight in yarn!

Yarn organiser
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To help you easily keep track of which yarns are with which project and without having to check every ball in a project bag, Steppy Hen Creations has added some yarn organisers to her shop. Whether choosing from one of her themes for £4.50 (incl. UK postage), or getting one personalised for £7, I’m sure that you’ll find these super handy. And they aren’t just for the knitters and crocheters out there, these organisers can be used to keep track of threads for cross stitches, embroidery, tapestry wools, and ribbons. At the moment she is just catching up on some admin, but she’ll be opening back up for orders shortly – so keep an eye on her shop!

The worlds number 1 dad decoration

Lastly this week, I’ve selected this ‘The World’s Number 1 Dad’ ornament from H.M.Craft Designs. For £7 (incl. UK postage) you can alter the wording, and choose your colours, just pop your preferences in the box on the checkout page when ordering. A perfect gift for Father’s Day!

Please be aware that these take between 1-3 weeks to make and that the postal service may be delayed.

That’s all from us. Have a great and safe week ahead everybody!