CALNE News was contacted by a reader recently who has looking for ideas of local businesses to support by buying local this Christmas asking if we held a list - we didn't, but we put out a call for local crafters and producers to get in touch and the result has revealed a pool of exciting ideas for your Christmas buying this year.
Rainbow Pony Publishing - Georgie Hibbard has created her own range of colouring and activity books. Each book comprises of 32 pages featuring hand-drawn images based on real life animals and scenes. The books are printed in Bristol using sustainably sourced paper, and are published independently by Georgie who lives in Lower Compton. Visit her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/RainbowPonyPublishing
Susan's Crafts - Susan Furness has been crafting in Calne for nearly 20 years and regularly attends the Calne Springs Markets. She makes a beautiful and diverse range of paper gift boxes and luminaries. You can visit Susan's Crafts on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/hixxy1955
WaxedThread Leather Goods - Local crafter, Leon Young, makes fully handcrafted small leather goods using premium leathers from around the world. Leon said: "Through leathercraft, I have rediscovered the connection between a person and an object. I take great pride and satisfaction from using my hands and skill to create bespoke goods which will accompany their owner for life, aging with them and developing their own unique story and character. Which is why I back my work with my own lifetime guarantee." Visit www.waxedthread.co.uk for more information
Beautiful Bespoke Shop - are a small family run business based in Calne, creating and selling personalised laser engraved gifts. A lovely range of gifts to choose from. Visit their shop here: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BeautifulBespokeShop
Angelity - owned by Teresa Prout, selling truly stunning artworks and beautiful, colourful blankets. Visit her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/spiritualangelity
Cosmic Jewellery - Amy Ranson designs and makes handmade jewellery 'to suit your unique self'. Cosmic Jewellery has a lovely choice of celestial jewellery - perfect for your inner witch... Visit the shop here: https://www.facebook.com/CosmicJewellery
Oh Soap Simple -Handcrafted by Sarah is a small independent business in Wiltshire, selling a wide range of products from bath bombs, soaps, wax melts and more. All bath, body and skincare products have been safety assessed and certified, notified on the U.K. Cosmetics Portal, and are fully compliant with U.K. regulations, so you can be assured that they are completely safe to use. Even better - all products are cruelty free and not animal tested. All made by hand, in small batches, to ensure that the freshest possible product arrives at your door, ready to use. Visit Oh Soap Simple here - http://www.facebook.com/sarahsoapsimple
Bespokelly - Kelly Hall makes handmade and personalised gifts, seasonal decorations and craft kits for children. Bespokelly really captured our attention with some superb handmade wreaths and the commitment to gonks is next level. Not only that, but there are some great ideas for teacher gifts too! Visit Bespokelly here: www.Etsy.com/shop/bespoKelly
Country Tails Treats - Don't forget your doggy friends this Christmas! Country Tails Treats has everything you need to make your four-legged friend happy. Based in Old Derry Hill, they sell natural pet treats from puppy to senior dogs - small bites to large pieces of skin. The best news? They have advent calendars, small and large filled cotton bags and filled cones for a very waggy Christmas. They even offer collection and local delivery. Visit them here www.coutrytailstreats.com
Sonia Hill Art and Photography - Based in Calne, Sonia has become somewhat of a local celebrity with her stunning photography of our countryside, she has captured some breath-taking shots. Sonia sells watercolours, prints and photos - lovely gifts to decorate your home!
https://www.facebook.com/SoniaHillArt and https://www.facebook.com/SoniaHillphotography
Hana Banana Designs - Based in Calne, offering a range of unique gifts and personalised gifts all designed by Hana. From silhouette jars to personalised coat hangers, tissue boxes to notebooks, there are even a few clever stocking filler size gifts . Visit her FB page: https://www.facebook.com/hanabananadesigns
Keeping It Simple by Sam - Sam creates quirky and realistic needle felted gifts. If you are looking for something completely new, fun and original to gift this Christmas, this is the place to go. You will find Sam at local craft fairs or visit her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063612787296
Christmas Wreaths - Natalie makes traditional Christmas wreaths. Freshly made, various sizes and colours - suitable for doors and graves. Based in Hilmarton - on display from 1st December. Orders welcome. Also running Traditional Christmas wreath workshops but very limited spaces left. Visit her Instagram page here for more information.
Woodcraft By Ali - Ali creates beautiful hand crafted wooden gifts. Plaques, coasters , keyrings and wall hangings featuring all creatures great and small and much much more - take a look at her Facebook page here.
Timmins Topiary Trees - Artificial topiary Christmas trees made to order as well as a beautiful range of hand decorated pots that would make a beautiful gift for the green-fingered friends - check out the full range here .
Something Sticky - local homemade fudge delivered locally - perfect for teacher gifts or to top up the stockings! Visit their Facebook page here.
Angela Vincent Art - Original paintings, fine art available for sale and commissions taken - take a look at some of the beautiful pieces here.
Cosy Toes Design - Handmade clothing, accessories and home decor - all beautifully made to a high quality standard - have a browse at the Etsy shop here.
Craft from the Heart - Community group, Heart of the Community guests enjoy making home made items which would make perfect little gifts - knits, crochets and cards. All products are made with love and are marketed so that everyone can afford them - all proceeds go directly back to Heart of the Community. Items can be posted if required for a nominal fee. Take a look and see what the group have been up to here.
Snelly Candles (Handmade) - was founded in Lyneham, Wiltshire by Lesley-Anne Snell. What started as an enjoyable hobby with a candle making kit, soon became a small business idea, simply to share the enjoyment of these beautifully scented candles with others - and the best news? The Christmas range has launched - visit their website here.
Art by Sandi - Creator of unique, textured, vibrant artworks. Commissions very welcome. Perfect gifts for milestones! - visit her website here.
Soy and Scent - Luxurious candles, wax melts, diffuses and room sprays. Vegan, cruelty free and planet friendly - shop the range here.
Calne Pyrography - hand burn pyrography - pictures of various topics. Possibility of production to order your own picture too! Visit them here.
Chunky Knits - based in Calne and handmade with love, a lovely range of unique woollen goodies - visit the Facebook page here.
Handmade by Mils & Mum - Personalised block printed cushions, aprons, bags,stationary and more and they run workshops too! Visit their page here.
Purple Lily Crafts - Homemade crafts and cake. Crafts include a lovely Christmas Gnome which can be made to order - you choose the colours! Take a look at the page here.
Knotted Ball - based in Devizes, another lovely craft shop with some unique crocheted and knitted creations. Visit them here.
All Things Guinea Pigs by Emily - A lovely original little shop with treats and merchandise for guinea pigs and their 'hoomans'. Visit the Etsy shop here.
Sole Luna - Home of hand dyed clothing, crystals, incense, candles, self care and more - Etsy shop.
Bubaloo Balloons - Luxury bespoke gift balloons and right now 'Elf Balloons' are available to order from here.
Cute Chocolates and Treats - does what it says on the tin - take a look at their page for the full range here.
Nessie's Crafts - Vanessa Burton makes decoupage crafts. Vases, coasters, bird boxes and spoons amongst other gift ideas. You can find Vanessa at many local craft fairs or visit her Facebook page here.
Feeling left out? Drop us a line with details of your independent crafting business and we will add you on -
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