Christmas can be about buying handcrafted pieces, that are timeless, unique and not mass produced. These don’t need to break the bank, and each piece sold the sellers do a happy dance! This is how we help the economy, by buying small. *I do gain anything from promoting products or shops, I just love to share*

From £8.00 to £20.00 you can buy incredible pieces that are one of a kind Available Here

RiverFell Jewellery Is Simply pretty jewellery. Their jewellery is hand-made at in their own home in Surrey. They spend a lot of time looking for unusual and pretty materials; And while they may not use complicated techniques, they allow the beauty of the beads and gemstones truly shine.

Necklaces, brooches, keyrings and more Available Here ranging from £3.00 to £15.00

Guiding Horses Crafts is a small business based in the UK that sells handmade equine jewellery, equestrian gifts, and equestrian decor.
The shop is owned and operated by Tina Collins, who is passionate about creating beautiful and unique gifts for equestrians.
You can find here, equestrian jewellery, equine accessories, gifts for horse lovers, luxury gifts for equestrians and unique equine jewellery.

From Christmas Tree decorations to crowns they do them all Available Here

Angela Smith Jewellery Is hands down the most gifted wire knitter I know, she crafts the most glorious crowns and jewellery, from a reel of wire and beads. While she loves to use the latest beads and charms, she also upcycles and reuses from old jewellery as well. You won’t find anything like this on the high street.

Knitted characters from £20.00 to £40.00 Available Here

Handmade In Caithness North Scotland Knits Paula takes all the best little characters and creates them in knitted form, from Highland coos, to a mandrake plant from folklore, to spooky skeleton, these are so adorable.

Felted fairies or witches, moongazy hares and sheep Available Here ranging from £20.00 to £52.00

CraftyCambrian Artist uses felt to make the most adorable moongazy hares and magickal fairies, these are perfect as a unique ornament or hanging. I love the witches and I have my eye on one 💖

Make a statement with a light up bottle prices around £25.00 Available Here

The Bottle Bin they launched The Bottle Bin over 5 years ago during their recovery from ME/CFS. And while they are still recovering they find being self-employed and working to their own schedule helps immensely. Gaining inter-transferable skills whilst serving within the RAF, and many years retail management experience has assisted the in setting up The Bottle Bin.

I love supporting Small businesses and I’m a part of two small business groups, one is #MHHSBD which is My Helpful Hints Small Business Directory Available here, and #sbs Small Business Sunday with Theo Paphitis, as I too am a small business (hobbyist) *I do not personally gain anything from promoting and sharing business, gifts and shops*

I’ve made tonnes of friends along the way, and it’s changed how I buy Christmas and birthday gifts, as now I love supporting fellow small business with their unique and one off gifts, instead of mass production products. So this gift guide is solely featuring shopping small.

Find this amazing Art Available Here prices for art ranges from £14.50 to £25.00

This is Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue They are a Husband and Wife team who make hand made items including sewn items and the unique postage stamp art.. All proceeds from these sales will go directly to Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue, A non profit organisation who have a volunteer network across the UK. I can’t think of a better way to spoil a dog lover, buy them a gift and they also are helping rescue dogs too 💖

Canvas art, notebooks and greeting cards Available Here prices range from £6.00 to £15.00

A little bit of love in every make! This is A Canvas A Day Back in 2018 she set herself a challenge to create a mixed media canvas every day for a year!. She smashed that challenge and a couple more similar ones since.
However, whilst viewing this beautiful shop, you will come across jewellery, keyrings, bookmarks, embroidery, cards and my wonderful art! Jill particularly enjoy animals and nature and you will find that many of the pieces encompass both of these subjects! Absolutely stunning, especially the butterfly art canvases.

From custom pieces and original art Available Here prices range from £15.00 to £30.00

The Oaks Art- Jasper is a self taught artist just trying to show the world their work.
Jasper had started teaching himself to draw when he found himself in a job that afforded him a bit of spare time too.
All of their artwork is done using pencil and pastel generally focusing on the female form as well as animals and nature. The faceless women have become a bit of a signature of my work.
Jasper has found doing this art has given him a focus and some self belief. He does custom portraits which is a top gift for family and fur babies.

Drawing sheets to print off, Christmas stickers, or labels Available Here prices range from £2.21 upwards

InksStickersArt is my number one shop for all my stickers, and labels. I love using her art work on my own products, but seeing that she also does digital downloads of mandalas as well for colouring in, these are perfect to print off and make your own booklet. Finish off those Christmas presents with name stickers and labels.

From greeting cards to tea towels and tote bags, Available Here

NenesDesignStudio is a cute and unique way to show your love of Trains, Tractors and Buses. Showcases the best of British trains on tea towels and tote bags or even socks! I know a few train lovers who would love these are gifts. For the man who has everything, or is difficult to buy for.

I have more to share over the next few days and posts, check back for more lovelies