While chocolate may be the go-to Easter gift, we know that it's not for everyone. Therefore, we have put together a top 10 list of egg-citing Easter goodies for those who want a fantastic alternative they can keep for years to come. Join us as we show you around some of our unique handmade gifts, old favourites and new to iapetus, that are sure to make both kids and adults (big kids) crack a smile!
This Easter we have an incredible selection of papier mache trinket boxes from Fair To Trade in all sorts of shapes and sizes! Such as this gorgeous hand painted large egg trinket box decorated in daffodils that is perfect for stashing away chocolates and other little goodies. This lovely box would also look lovely on display all year round.
You can take a look at more of Fair To Trade's work in our full collection here...
Our range of quirky bunny felt decorations from Amica are just bursting with character, including this adorable bunny with fork and flowers. Handmade with recycled felt cut-offs, this lovely little bunny would make a wonderful gift for any gardener.
You can take a look at more of Amica's work in our full collection here...
If you're looking for a more unusual gift that's still just as special, look no further than the beautifully crafted photo frames from Lancaster and Gibbings. One new addition to our collection is this stunning birds mini pewter photo frame, decorated with a few pretty birds and flowers that really give the feel of Spring. What a wonderful way to display precious memories every day.
You can take a look at more of Lancaster and Gibbings work in our full collection here...
Put a spring in someone's step with a unique gift in the form of beautiful coasters and placemats from Dawn Maciocia. Dawn's work depicts the wonderful British wildlife, like this vibrant catch me if you can coaster - perfect for brightening up your home and bringing a smile to a nature lover's face. And, if the coaster isn't quite enough, you can pair it with a matching lovely catch me if you can placemat.
You can take a look at more of Dawn Maciocia's work in our full collection here...
Enjoy an egg-xquisite breakfast with Artyfarty Designs' delightful stoneware egg cups, such as this charming small blue dot stoneware egg cup. It doesn't matter if your Easter eggs are chocolate or real, you can enjoy them in style with beautiful Polish ceramics.
You can take a look at more of Artyfarty Designs' work in our full collection here...
New in stock just in time for Easter are our fantastic range of journals and other beautiful stationery by England based company, Esmie - these are perfect for the writer in your life! This stunning small orange blossom and teal classic journal combines Japanese aesthetics with time-honoured artisanal techniques. It's vibrant colours certainly remind us of the wonders of Spring!
You can take a look at more of Esmie's work in our full collection here...
Treat someone to a special a little gift that they can carry with them always with gorgeous handmade pewter keyrings from UK makers Compton and Clarke. For example, celebrate the holiday with the original Easter bunny with this beautiful hare pewter keyring any animal lover is sure to adore.
You can take a look at more of Compton and Clarke's work in our full collection here...
Celebrate Spring with your loved ones by gifting them a beautiful handpainted and embroidered brooch from talented UK artist Vikki Lafford Garside. Her stunning pieces, such as this orange tip butterfly brooch are a fantastic way of adding a splash of vibrant colour and detail to any outfit no matter the season. Vikki's fabulous collection also includes; birds, hares, bees, and so much more.
You can take a look at more of Vikki Lafford Garside's work in our full collection here...
With Spring comes an array of beautiful flowers, so what better way to showcase them is there than one of these sweet little yellow recycled glass bud vases. Handmade from Spanish glass, these lovely pieces - as well as many other fantastic vases and lamps - from Jarapa look absolutely fantastic on a sideboard or windowsill with the natural light streaming through it.
You can take a look at more of Jarapa's work in our full collection here...
Last but certainly not least is this charming little character who would look wonderful resting on a lucky person's mantelpiece! This lovely ceramic sitting hare sculpture has been finished using raku-firing which gives each sculpture its own unique patternation. These brilliant pieces are made in all shapes and sizes by Paul Jenkins who draws his inspiration from the wonders of the British Wildlife.
You can take a look at more of Paul Jenkins's work in our full collection here...
Left to right: Happy Easter pink chicks and eggs card, 3D Pop up rabbits and eggs card, A Little Step card by Sam Cannon.
If you're looking for a lovely Easter card to send along with the goodies you've picked out, we've got you sorted! We have a fantastic range of fun cards that are just full of character and are bound to make the lucky recipient's day.