Now that summer is almost over and we are all settling back down for the colder months, it can be nice to consider treating yourself or a loved one to a small something to brighten up the days. Whether you're looking for a little gift to say thank you, well done, or simply just thinking of you, we have put together a little list of 10 fantastic homemade goodies by our incredibly talented makers which are the perfect sized treat to easily fit through the lucky recipient's letterbox.
These gorgeous hand embellished leather bookmarks by Ark Colour Design are a brilliant way to add a bit of colour while reading their favourite book as well as adding a bit of humour. One of these fantastic bookmarks would make a brilliant prezzy for any son or daughter about to start their first year of university - perfect for marking their spot in a textbook! Because every piece is hand finished with embossing, each one is unique to the next.
You can see our full collection of handmade leather goodies from Ark Colour Design here..
From top left to bottom right: Yorkshire whippet tea towel, shooting stars tea towel, seal song tea towel, and winter whippet tea towel.
You may be surprised to hear it but all of the wonderful tea towels we sell are able to be posted in a large envelope! These tea towels feature the beautiful artwork of Angela Harding (which we also have as a collection of greetings cards), and would look marvellous in any kitchen. The wildlife theme throughout the tea towels make them a top gift option for any nature lover.
Help them keep organised with one of these stunning essential notebooks from Esmie. Each beautiful notebook is decorated with an intricate floral design with hints of gold, inspired by Japanese aesthetics but handmade here in England. These would make another fab gift for any soon-to-be college or uni student in need of somewhere to jot down their lecture notes.
You can find our full selection of these gorgeous notebooks and other goodies here...
Lovingly cast individually from pewter and then given a textured finish by hand, these sweet little keyrings by Devon based company Lancaster and Gibbings make an amazing gift for them to pop on their keys. With such a large selection of designs to pick from for a whole array of special interests, there really is a keyring for everybody. Every one of these fantastic treats fit just perfectly into a large letter padded envelope that can be posted straight through the door with no worries.
This appears to be another item that might seem an unusual size and shape to fit into packaging that can fit through a letterbox but we can assure you that it will! These are a wonderful treat for anyone you know that loves their home scents - just pick out an incense scent they'd love and you could even pair it with one of Shared Earth's hand carved wooden incense holders (which also fit!) for the perfect present.
These quirky little characters in the form of pewter pin brooches are just a must from makers Metal Planet. Ideal to wear on coats, scarves, or even on a bag, these pins are a great gift for adding a bit more to someone's accessory collection. With many of the pins featuring some rather adorable creatures, they make a fantastic prezzy for any animal lover.
You can view our full collection of fantastic products from Metal Planet here...
A colourful addition to any coffee table, even up to four of these lovely coasters by Dawn Maciocia can be posted in one large letter sized parcel - perfect to get a treat each for the whole family! Dawn's work features a vibrant and charming collection of creatures big and small as well as snippets of the British countryside, which could perhaps be a nice reminder of home for someone you love moving to the city.
You can see our full range of handmade homeware from Dawn Maciocia here...
If you are sending a card you'd might like to add something in to make it extra special, especially if there's a particular message you wish to share with the lucky recipient, then one of Compton and Clarke's lovely pewter charms on cards could be just what you're looking for. These sweet charms are designed to be peeled off the card and popped in their pocket so they can keep the token on them wherever they go. There's a heartwarming charm on card for almost any occasion!
For a closer look at Compton and Clarke's range of pewter gifts, click here...
From top left to bottom right: Stars pewter bookmark, seed head stem pewter bookmark, leaves copper bookmark, and silver birch pewter bookmark.
If the bright colours of our previous bookmark entry are a bit too bright for you, can we instead suggest these gorgeous embossed pewter or copper bookmarks carefully handcrafted by artist Jim Stringer. These lovely sophisticated metal bookmarks adorned with a fun tassel are the ideal small gift for any bookworm.
You can see more of Jim Stringer's detailed pewter creations here...
From top left to bottom right: Hedgehog hand cut oak keyring, hare hand cut oak keyring, cat hand cut oak keyring, and robin hand cut oak keyring.
These wonderful English oak keyrings have been expertly hand cut by Phil Jackson of Beamers Designs and are just the thing to add to your house or car keys. Each keyring is done using a traditional fret saw with no laser-cutting we promise and using natural wood, so each keyring is different from the next. It would be a true treat to receive one of these amazing pieces through the letterbox.
To see more of Beamers Designs hand cut oak pieces, check out their artist page here...