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Items that capture an

experience make great

Christmas gifts

O

nce summer’s over and the children

many of us start thinking about the

Whether you run a business or are so

get that gift list ticked off early, you’ll do wel

what’s cool to makeandcool to buy. Market

little research before putting your Christmas

essential, so here’s a sneaky peek at what we,

favourite craftsellers, think will bag you profi

CHRISTMAS

GIFTS

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Family trees

Louise Brusaferro (facebook.

com/personalisedbirdpics)

combines the family tree

resurgence with the woodland

trend. “I sew family trees with

birds on them. The largest

tree to date had 16 birds on

it! Personalised items are

always popular – I think that

if you give something with a

meaningful quote or a shared

joke stamped onto it, then

you can’t fail to be popular

with the recipient.”

ood decorations

d items are truly trendy. People

that has a new use, such as

pple crates for the garden

rnaments for the home.

ging a natural feel to your

nne Ruhle of kitandkaboodle.

h for: “When I started out, I

alised crates for friends and

nd suddenly I was inundated

ts for more. My driftwood

rees and candle holders are

this time of year. All my items

ade and hand-painted using

d and recycled wood.”

Whether you’re creating Christmas pressies to sell or give

to your loved ones, we’ve got the lowdown on the most

on-trend makes for December 2014.By Amy H

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Bespoke, personalised

gifts are always money

spinners at Christmas

Upcycling is a trend

that’s here to stay

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Travelling and maps

Maps and vintage travelling items are

everywhere. Ewa Trojanowska at Kfiatek

Gifted Hands on Etsy is finding that her

customised jewellery and map cuff links

are popular because of their romantic twist.

“My map jewellery makes a brilliant gift

for romantics. Everyone has a sentimental

attachment to a specific place in the world

and people smile when they see a map

of a place close to their heart, whether

it’s an engagement or wedding location,

honeymoon or favourite vacation place.

My best-sellers are cuff links and necklaces

made of vintage typewriter keys and maps.”

Handmade