Christmas shopping on a smaller budget in 2023

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Christmas shopping on a smaller budget in 2023

Christmas is fast approaching but, with the cost of living crisis, we’re all hesitant to splurge on big gifts this year. We all want to spoil our family and friends with gifts, however now it’s time to think a little out of the (gift)box with prezzies that we know they’ll love and won’t break the bank. Therefore, we thought we’d give a helping hand with this special guide dedicated to finding the perfect handmade gifts on a smaller budget.

Stocking fillers!

Instead of something grand, sometimes it’s the little things that people love the most - stocking fillers are perfect for this! Here are a few examples of fantastic handmade goodies and talented makers that are sure to add a bit of sparkle to the lucky recipient’s Christmas - and all individually priced under £20!

Christmas Decorations

A good place to start is always with a little something to celebrate the festive season itself and what better way is there than with some beautiful decorations. We have a fantastic collection of cheerful Christmas hanging decorations that make wonderful keepsake gifts that can be pulled out to glam up the tree for years to come. Here are a couple of our favourites:

An adorable koala with mistletoe felt decoration by Amica.
Bringing music to your Christmas tree is this singing bell hanging heart decoration by Namaste.
With a big splash of colour there's this funky fairy Godmother tree topper by Felt So Good.
A beautifully hand painted polar bear papier mâché heart by Fair To Trade.

Candles

Candles are a brilliant gift for many occasions but even more so at Christmas. Not only do they smell amazing but many look wonderful as decorations as well. Most of our candle range are handmade by Cornish makers St Eval Candle Company but we also have a few equally lovely candles in the same price range from our fair trade suppliers. We’ve had a few new additions to our collection recently:

Discover the magic of this winter thyme tin candle by the St Eval Candle company.
The perfect size to slip into a stocking is this elephant mini scented candles gift set by Namaste.
A beautiful decorative gold and white celestial candle pot in the scent inspiritus by the St Eval Candle company.
Why just one candle when you can get 9 in this pack of orange and cinnamon tealights also produced by St Eval Candle company.

Arthouse Unlimited Chocolate

Always a favourite treat for most, it’s hard to go wrong with some delicious chocolate. All our fantastic handmade artisan chocolate is from Arthouse Unlimited - a charity that represents a collective of artists living with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs. As well as the tasty goodies inside, the packaging is beautifully designed by Arthouse’s team of artists, making it a perfect little gift to pop in the stocking. Some of our mouth-watering favourites are:

Spiced rum, chilli & caribbean crunch dark chocolate in gorgeous Angel Of The Deep packaging.
Smokey malt crunch, sea salt and cinnamon milk chocolate in quirky dinosaur packaging.
Cheesecake with gingernut crunch milk chocolate in an adorable blue dogs packaging.
Malt crunch, sea salt, cinnamon and vanilla dark chocolate in a colourful underwater packaging.

Keyrings & Bookmarks

Keyrings and bookmarks are not only the perfect size to slip right into their Christmas stocking, but also make the perfect little gift which the lucky recipient can have with them in their day to day life. From colourful leather to detailed pewter, there really is something for whatever their vibe is - we're confident you'll find their new favourite piece! Some stand-outs are:

Bold in orange is this wonky carrot leather bookmark by Ark Colour Design which on the back reads 'We're all a bit wonky'.
Perfect for a gardener is this charming watering can and daisy pewter keyring by Compton and Clarke.
For an extra little bit of luck is this touch wood pewter keyring by Kutuu.
A stylish option for any bookworm is this leaf pewter bookmark by Jim Stringer.

Fair Trade Goodies

We work with a few incredible fair trade suppliers such as Namaste and Shared Earth who provide us with the most amazing range of products. Included in this is a collection of handmade and unique items that are sure to bring a smile on Christmas day. Some of our top suggestions to treat your loved ones are:

Colourful and sweet deer embroidered zip purse by Namaste.
Handmade in Indonisia are these bamboo whistles from Shared Earth.
Perfect for holding jewellery is this recycled aluminium green heart trinket dish by Namaste.
To sooth and relax the mind is this sandlewood organic aroma oil from Shared Earth.

Christmas shopping on a smaller budget in 2023