Handmade Highlights

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By Joanna Coombs

31st May 2020

Good evening and welcome to this week’s #WeekendWrapUp post from Made By Mums. This week’s selection comes from 15 of our makers who have added some gorgeous handmade items to their shops.

So grab your chilled drink, settle back and lets get started with our pick of all things new and sparkly this week!

Beach comber blanket
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First up is another beautiful handmade baby blanket from Soozy Sparkles. Crocheted in duck blue, soft silver and white, this ‘Beach-Comber’ blanket is a perfect size for when you’re taking your little one out for a walk. £40 including postage.

Crochet Newborn Baby Romper with buttons
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Puddlelanecrochet has added a gorgeous baby romper suit to her shop for just £15 (incl. UK postage). Adapted from a pattern from Monpetitviolon to include snaps for easy nappy changing, this handmade romper comes in a choice of colours and would make a lovely present for a newborn or at a baby shower.

Pink rainbow unicorns trousers 3-12 months
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If you are looking for something for a slightly older little pickle then check out this delightful pair of pink rainbow unicorn trousers from Tilly Willow’s Fancy Pants. With soft, comfy cuffs and tummy band, these trousers can be unfolded so that they will used for a little bit longer than normal. This pair is for ages 3 to 12 months and including UK postage are priced at £14.50.

Toucan and rainbow bandana bib set
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If you’re searching for blues with your rainbows for a gift for a young child, Baby Bears Keepsakes has added some more bib sets. Included is this toucan and rainbow bandana bib set for £8.60 (incl. UK postage). These bibs come on and off easily with plastic snap fasteners with two adjustable sizes, perfect for newborns to older babies.

Ladybird Small Rosie Bow
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Fairybobows has added an oh so cute lady bird themed Rosie bow. These little clip on bows are just £6 (incl. UK postage) each and would delight any ladybird fan.

Natural Plant Markers
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Whilst we’ve been able to spend a bit of time out in the sunshine this week, we’ve had a few gardening jobs to do and some of these plant markers would have been handy! Coming in a set of six, these twigs can be personalised with the names of your crops hand burned into them and cost just £6.50 posted. We love that Spire Design found a great way to reuse pruned wood that may have otherwise ended up on a bonfire or in green waste.

Garden or allotment sign
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We think everyone appreciates a little bit of garden to themselves, and if you’re lucky enough to have such a space, one of these garden or allotment signs from Steppy Hen Creations would look splendid! For £38 (incl. UK postage) you can choose two pictures from a selection along with a choice of text like those shown in the pictures. Just pop your requirements in the personalisation box. Or for £48 (incl. UK postage) you can work with the maker to create something completely new, just for you! Just add a note in the personalisation box while ordering to start making your ideas a reality.

House Number
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Ever have anxiety issues at the thought of the pizza delivery guy meandering down your street, not able to find the right house? (or that just us?!) If you know that struggle, a personalised house number from Curious Elle could be the answer! She’s listed a 8″ x 5.5″ house number plaque that comes with a white backing plate and clear front plate with your address in black, and chrome standoff fixings. You just need 2 screws to thread through the standoffs. Please let her know your font choice and details in the box at the checkout page when ordering one of these – £14.50 delivered.

Tumbled Rose Quartz Keyring
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To get into your house you’re going to need your keys, so why not make them easier to find with this beautiful tumbled quartz keyring from new maker Moonwake Minerals? This piece of rose quartz has been hand wrapped in oxidised copper wire and hung upon a split ring. When you order your keyring for £12.50 (incl. UK postage) you receive the exact one that you see in the picture, and that goes for any of their listings.

Some Call It Chaos, We Call It Family Sign
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Wiggles Bear has added a lovely sign that we think would be adorable in any hallway or home entrance. The vintage effect MDF sign with hand lettered phrase ‘Some call it chaos we call it family’ and two hearts detail comes in two sizes: Small 17cmx12cm for £10 (incl. UK Postage), or large 27cm x 17.5cm for £13 (incl. UK postage). Both options can be painted with different colours which can be requested in the personalisation box. These signs have a turnaround of 2-3 weeks, but please take into account postal times as well.

Unicorn Wall Hanging
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Everybody needs a little space to call their own amongst all the chaos of family life, especially at the moment, so what would be nicer than to have a little tranquil corner? We think that this laser-cut unicorn wall hanging would look fabulous where ever it is hung. At £23.35 (incl. UK postage) this natural birch finished piece of home decor from Idea Factory Laser Works is just the ticket to help you get in the mood for flights of fancy whilst reading.

Rainbow charm bookmark
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If you feel the urge to get up to make yourself a cuppa whilst reading your latest novel, then why not get one of these colourful rainbow charm bookmarks to keep your place. At £6 (incl. UK postage) these Tibetan silver bookmarks with a rainbow tassel, wish charm, enamel rainbow and druzy from Clair Wolf Creations make perfect gifts for all your little bookworms.

Melt away with me wax melts selection
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Meanwhile, F&S Scents and More has added a wonderful selection of circular wax melts to her shop. Order a set of four soy wax melts from the list of scents for £5 (incl. UK postage) and pop one in your tea light or electric wax melt burner, sit back and enjoy. Just include which scent your want in the ‘order notes’ box on the checkout page.

Personalised swan and cygnet cushion
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However, your little oasis of calm doesn’t have to completely child free, you can have yourself a squishy reminder in the shape of one of these personalised swan and cygnet cushions from Makepeacemade. At just £30 (incl. UK postage and the cushion insert) two names and ‘loving each other since …’ is hand stitched onto the cushion. Why not get two matching ones and your little one has one for their own story time cuddles? Just remember to pop the names and year in the personalisation box when ordering.

Blueberry cheesecake poncho
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If a walk around the block, or sitting out in the garden in the evening is more your cup of tea, look no further than this beautiful blueberry cheesecake poncho from Resting Stitch Face UK to help keep you warm and snuggly. Crocheted from blueberry cheesecake Caron cakes, and using a pattern from Spoons and Hooks, the colourful poncho can be worn in two different ways. This big old yarny hug can be yours for just £35 (incl. UK postage).

Worlds greatest dad mug and coaster set
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Lastly this week, we have another gift from H.M.Craft Designs that any dad would be delighted to be given on Fathers Day (it’s fast approaching, people!) For £7.50 (incl UK postage) you will receive a 10oz mug and coaster stating the legend “World’s Greatest Dad”. You can choose from either a fabric or MDF coaster. Or if you add another 50p and pay £8, you can have a rock slate coaster instead. For no extra charge you are able to choose your colour(s) and add a personal message on the back of your mug. Just add the details in the personalisation box the ordering.

That’s us for another week. Stay safe, stay sensible, and have a super sunny week ahead all 🙂