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A good stocking filler feels small but thoughtful. It is the little parcel tucked beside the chocolate coins, the one that says, “I saw this and thought of you.” That is exactly what makes handmade stationery, bookmarks, and key rings so lovely at Christmas. They are useful, pretty, personal, and easy to match to different personalities. If you are looking for stocking fillers that feel more special than a last-minute supermarket dash, I have put together five festive ideas

A thoughtful stationery set has a lovely way of turning everyday notes, lists and letters into something that feels personal. A fresh notebook can make planning feel calmer. A beautiful bookmark can make a reading habit feel more special. A matching card and gift tag can turn a present into a keepsake before it is even opened. That is the idea behind our new collection of stationery gift sets, created for people who love paper goods with charm, detail and a little sense of o

Christmas has a habit of arriving faster than expected. One minute it is all “we have plenty of time”, and the next, the cards need writing, the stamps have vanished, and someone has just remembered the wrapping paper. The good news is that getting ready can be part of the fun. A little planning, a pleasing stack of cards, and a few thoughtful stationery treats can turn the festive rush into something much more joyful. This season, our Christmas category is full of beautifu

In my blog post from 22nd July, I shared some sneak peeks of my Christmas in July makes. Well, these are all photographed and uploaded to the shop now so I thought I would share some of these in detail for today's blog. Mischievous Dogs and Cats These are all made with stamps from Aall and Create, a craft manufacturer and supplier based in London, UK, who are one of my favourite stamp designers. I adore these characters and can not stop making with them, Christmas or otherw

This week's blog is a bit of a sneak peek and what I have been making. Christmas in July So, for crafters, July is a big time for Christmas crafting. It is when craft manufacturers and designers release their first Christmas collections of the year. Of course, this means new products for me too! I bought the new Arden Creative Studio release designed by Katie Pertiet Designs called Christmas Cheer. As soon as I received it I started making and it is so beautiful.