Handmade Highlights

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By Joanna Coombs

24th May 2020

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Welcome to this week’s #WeekendWrapUp! We’ve gorgeous new handmade items from 13 makers to show you, so whether you’re looking for a fab Father’s Day gift, have a friend who could do with treating, or perhaps looking for something fine to spruce up the home, we’re sure they have you covered! 🙂

Once more it’s cute baby blankets we start with, since they’re always one of my favourite things to make and look at! They make such beautiful keepsakes, and as well as keeping your little one content and cosy, they can be used for precious tummy time too!

Larksfoot baby blanket
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This week, Soozy Sparkles has added this beautiful ‘Larksfoot’ pattern baby blanket in turquoise and white. At 23 inches square, this super squishy blanket is perfect for strollers, carseats or pram, and can be yours for just £40 (incl. UK postage).

Daisy hat and booties
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If what you need is more pink than blue, take a look at this adorable hat and bootie set for 0-3 months from Cherry🍒. Crocheted in a delicate baby pink and with additional daisy detail, this delightful set is just £14 (incl. UK postage).

Dribble bibs pack of 3
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For slightly older babies and toddlers, check out this set of three lovely handmade bibs. With 2 snaps for an adjustable neck fitting, these soft and absorbent bibs are great for youngsters up to the age of three years old. For £13 (incl. UK postage) these delightful bibs from Baby Bear Keepsakes can be on their way to you!

Butterfly Hair bow
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Now, if your young daughters are anything like ours, the ‘agony’ of hair brushing always seems to be tempered as long as it results in something beautiful or sparkly to keep their hair back from their faces! This gorgeous hair accessory from new maker Rainbow Sparkles definitely fits the bill! For £5 (incl. UK postage) these butterfly shaped hair bows come in a choice of two patterns, and can be put on a clip, bobble, stretchy hairband or Alice band. Just indicate your preference in the notes box at the checkout.

Crochet skinny scarf, bamboo cotton
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If you’re looking for something to compliment a spring or summer outfit for yourself or to treat somebody else, then how about a beautiful crochet skinny scarf from Puddlelanecrochet? For £12 (incl.UK postage) this stunning pink scarf has been crocheted using a vegan cotton and bamboo yarn.

Face Mask – face covering
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This week Blueaganthus has added a selection of cotton face masks, including this face covering for a lady. Shaped to fit over your mouth and nose, it also includes a pocket for you to add a filter. Non-medical grade masks used alongside physical distancing, hand washing and respiratory hygiene, have been shown to be an effective way to reduce transmission to others in close proximity. For just £7 each delivered, the mask is reusable and a responsible accompaniment for those essential trips out.

Hanging Hope Rainbow decoration
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Speaking of trips out, the spying of rainbows and bears in passing living room windows is a fab game and makes our youngsters smile every time! This week, Psquared has added one such hanging Hope Rainbow to her shop. The little clouds behind the rainbows are sparkly and stuffed so give this delightful little hanging ornament a 3D effect. For just £11.50 (incl. UK postage) you could have your own little glittery cloud and rainbow to brighten up your car or window.

Rainbow Hand Embroidery
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Meanwhile, Seahorse Creations has added a beautiful hand embroidered rainbow and clouds wall hanging. You can personalise this piece with a short rainbow quote or name of your choice. For £10 (incl. UK postage) this would make a lovely gift for somebody special that you’re missing.

Personalised freestanding block font name
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Wiggles Bear has added to her blossoming collection of fabulous home decorations with this personalised freestanding name block. Starting from just £13 incl. postage, it can be fully personalised with your choice of colour, details and number of letters required. They’re sure to make a great gift for a nursery and take 2-3 weeks to make from the date of your order.

Painted sugar skull
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If you’re looking for a hanging ornament that is colourful, fun and delightfully different, then these decorative sugar skulls might be right up your street! Approximately 70 x 90mm in size, the skulls have been cut and engraved from MDF before being painted with acrylic paints, and come with a silver coloured thread ready for hanging up. These are available from Steppy Hen Creations and you can choose either a pink, blue or purple one for £7.50 (incl. UK postage) each.

Acrylic Bathroom toilet roll holder plaque
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Sure to raise a giggle in these times, Joannamariegifts Store has added another one of her amusing acrylic bathroom wall plaques to her shop. For just £7.50 (incl. UK postage) you can either fix it to the wall or use a ribbon to hang it up. The colour of the vinyl writing can be changed, just pop your preference in the notes box at the checkout and she’ll see what she can do. We reckon this’d make a great novelty gift for Father’s Day!

Personalised rock slate ornament for Fathers Day
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Speaking of Father’s Day, H.M. Crafts Designs has added a gorgeous rock slate ornament for £16 (incl. UK postage) that you can have personalised with either colour or black and white photographs. You can also add some wording and can indicate what you’d like to say, where you want it put and what colour for the writing in the personalisation box. These aren’t just for Father’s Day though; we’re sure they would make a fantastic gift at any time of year!

Grandad garden themed plaque
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And lastly this week I’ve picked out this lovely sliced log effect ‘grandad’ wall plaque from Made By Donna. Layered MDF with a large G and the word ‘Grandad’ this gardening themed decor is available for £16 (incl. UK postage). I’m sure that there are a few grandpas out in the garden this bank holiday weekend who would love this reminder of one of their favourite hobbies.

Well, that’s us for another week. Have a great one ahead, keep safe, be kind… and don’t sweat the small stuff 🙂