Handmade Highlights

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By Joanna Coombs

8th March 2020

It has been another busy week for the number of makers adding items to their shops. 22 of our talented makers have found time to list new items with us. Let’s check out the selection of makes that we have chosen to share with you tonight. There are many more new gift ideas to browse across their shops (which you can now search for by name).

Welcome our weekly roundup of all things new and sparkly on #MadeByMums! 🤩

So, grab yourself a cuppa, and let’s get started.

Loose Leaf Cornflower Tea
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Firstly, new seller Wildcuppa has joined us and has a selection of loose leaf teas and coffees with a difference. Their range of green teas have been blended with a variety of wildflowers including this cornflower blend. For £4.50 (incl. UK postage) you could be enjoying 20 cups of this hot beverage.

Personalised Tea Or Coffee Order Mug
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If you need help remembering how people take their tea and coffee, Wiggles Bear has the perfect solution! For £13 (incl. UK postage) you can have a mug personalised with your tea or coffee order. These are made to order so to speak, with your choice of colours and wording. Just include your preferences when ordering. These normally take between 2 to 3 weeks so you might just have to rely on your memory until it arrives!

New baby hand drawn frame
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Now, we know that a hot cuppa can be a bit of a holy grail when you have a new baby (or toddler for that matter), but this beautiful hand drawn frame from The Shoe Duchess will distract from thinking about your cooling drink whilst you’re having a cuddle. For £29.99 (incl. UK postage) you can have one personalised for your family.

Large unicorn dreamcatcher
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Aprils Room has added a large dreamcatcher wall decoration. This one is showing a beautiful mixture of blue, purple and pink ribbons and beads. Perfect for a unicorn lover. However, you can select your own choice of colours when ordering. This item costs £30 (incl. UK postage) and may take at least a week to be dispatched, but you will get a progress update.

Crochet Rose Wreath
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If that’s not quite what you’re looking for, then check out the gorgeous crochet heart wreath that Makepeacemade has added this week. You’ll have to be quick though! She only has the one and it costs just £15 (incl. UK postage).

Handmade Macrame Plant Hanger
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If you are looking for something to hang your plants in, Julinka Handmade has added some delightful macramé plant hangers. Available in four different shades of green, one of these hangers can be heading your way for just £11 (incl. UK postage)

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Our final wall decoration for this week is a cute little framed cross stitch from Aurora’s Little Stitches. This delightful “Hello Spring” and bee cross stitch can be winging its way to you for just £16.95 (incl. UK postage).

Easter Bunny Egg Holder
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Speaking of spring, it isn’t really that long until Easter. New seller H.M.Craft Designs has a fabulous egg holder decoration (egg not included) that can have an initial included in your choice of colour. One of these costs £7 (incl. UK postage) and will take 1 to 2 weeks to be ready to post. You will need to allow delivery time on top of that so you might want to hop to it!

Smile Stones
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The thought of chocolate eggs has certainly made me smile, and we’re sure that these novelty Smile Stones from Sparkles and Superstition will do too! These little polymer clay pebbles are perfect for keeping in your pocket or giving to a friend for those days when a reminder that somebody cares can help you find your smile. These are only £3.95 (incl. UK postage) and come in a range of colours. Just pop the one that you want in the personalisation box when ordering.

One size double gusset nappy wrap
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Another thing that made me smile this week was seeing new maker Lu Makes… add some marvellous washable and reusable sanitary products. We loved having cloth bummed babies knowing that we were doing another little bit to help reduce waste. We have chosen to show off this beautiful heart shaped dragon scale patterned wrap. This One Size wrap is designed specifically to fit over nappies, but with the fitting being easily adjusted by using the snaps, it will comfortably and securely fit over most cloth nappies.

Friendly Dinosaur Grow With Me Pants 3-12months
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It seems such a shame to cover up such a lovely ‘cloth bum’, but fear not, we have a solution for you as Tilly Willow’s Fancy Pants has added some more of her delightful ‘Grow with me’ pants. They are designed and made to fit over cloth nappies. Hurrah! This pair for £14.50 (incl. UK postage), is for 3 to 12 months and comes in a cute friendly dinosaur printed cotton jersey cloth. They can be made in other sizes too 🙂

Even though the weather seems to have calmed down, it is still a bit chilly out there. So how about one of these cosy crochet tops to keep your little one warm whilst you’re out and about?

My First Hoodie
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My First Hoodie is a lovely white hooded cardigan with aqua buttons and bobble details is for a 1 to 3 month old, and is available from Cheshire Crochet & Craft for £24 (incl. UK postage). The hood is stitched in place, but the cuffs can be folded or unfolded as required.

Crochet Baby Jacket
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Alternatively you could have a made to order hooded crochet baby jacket from Just For Ewe. Your 6 to 12 month old could have one of these beauties, made in your choice of colour, for just £30 (incl. UK postage).

But, it’s not all about the babies, though they are super cute little stealers of sleep and sanity! Mother’s Day is on the 22nd and approaching quickly. This week has another collection of beautiful handmade gifts that any mother or granny would love to receive.

Heart Keyring
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Claire Wolf Creations has added a super Heart keyring to be given by a daughter to her mother. With a rhinestone Mother’s Day charm, ‘I love you’ charm, and one with the inscription ‘The love between Mother & Daughter is forever’ we think that you’ll agree that this beautiful gift is a bargain at just £6.45 (incl. UK postage).

Hand Woven Miyuki Delica Paw Print Pendent
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For those mamas of furry babies, you’ve not been left out. The Moonlit Cat has added a handwoven paw print pendent and chain. The Miyuki Delica beads and Fireline beading thread have been combined in this pattern by Sin Bead Patterns to give you a beautiful piece for £20 (incl. UK postage). If you wanted different colours, just pop your colour scheme request in the customisation box when ordering.

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This week Artis Cre Handcrafted Jewellery has added a stunning 14ct Namibia green Fluorite faceted crystal and Aurora Borealis Charm bead pendant and 18” silver satellite chain. This eye catching necklace and pendant can be yours for £35 (incl.UK postage).

silver and white glass opal dangle earrings
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If you are looking for some beautiful earrings, Foreva Emme has listed a this super pair of silver and white glass opal dangle earrings. Comfortable and light, these can be yours for £19.99 (incl. UK postage).

Natural Rose Quartz & Pink Tiger Eye (Chakra ) Bracelet ( Beaded )
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Our last piece of featured jewellery tonight is a beautiful rose quartz and pink tiger eye beaded bracelet from Nikki’s Handmade Gifts. For £5.99 (incl. UK postage) this bracelet comes with its own white jewellery pouch and will only take a few days to be on its way to you.

What A Hoot Owl Snag Free Stitch Marker Set
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§This next listing is not jewellery, but they sparkle just as brightly and are treasured just as much to anybody who crochets or knits! I’m talking about Mrs G Makes‘ beautiful ‘What a Hoot’ Owl stitch marker set. These snag free stitch markers come on a double sided card, the reverse side having a handy row counter on them. How fabulously useful is that? You can even choose the type of clasp you would prefer, just mention it in the personalisation box when ordering. You can snag yourself one of this limited sets for just £6.95 (incl. UK postage).

Crochet Rainbow PDF downloadable pattern
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You’ve added to your notions, why not add to your patterns too?! Emkatcrochet has added some delightfully cute amigurumi patterns this week. This lovely rainbow downloadable PDF crochet pattern has been tested and is suitable for an advanced beginner. Please note that the pattern has been written using English US terms. This pattern costs £3. Don’t forget to credit and tag her when showing off your finished rainbows, she’d love to see them. 🙂

Hot Water Bottle With Crochet Cover
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We’ve certainly had plenty of rainbows recently, but we’re hoping to see plenty of flowers from now on. Including daisies, though I’m sure that there will be a few sighs from those in charge of mowing the lawn! For some daisies that you will definitely want to keep, have a look at this beautiful hot water bottle cover from Puddlelanecrochet. Whether used for warming the bed, keeping feet warm all night, or helping ease aches and pains, I’m sure that you’ll agree that this crochet cover would make a lovely present whatever the occasion, and for just £20 (incl.UK postage) is money well spent!