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.
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 💖
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.
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.
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.
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
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