Looking for businesses local to you? Do you live in Ireland? Then this feature is for you. It includes businesses from Our Local Crafts Facebook shout out earlier this week and businesses from previous shout outs to give you a wide range of shops and services in your area.
From Nibs 2 Necks
Based in Northern Ireland you will find beautiful handmade pens and jewellery, if you are looking for a fantastic gift for yourselves or others then pop over to their page to see what's on offer.
http://www.facebook.com/FromNibs2Necks
Heathers Truly madly baby/child Co Down
Based in Northern Ireland you will find gorgeous clothing, accessories and toys for babies and young children. Pop over to their page and see what they have to offer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heathers-Truly-madly-babychild-Co-Down/109186419166689
Custom Cakes
Based in Co Louth, Ireland, you will find gorgeous handmade cakes for all your occasions. If you are looking for the perfect cake for your event then pop over to their page and see for yourselves what they do.
http://www.facebook.com/customcakesdrogheda
Snug as a bug
Based in Northern Ireland they provide custom hand made baby blankets and more. Using gorgeous fabrics and being beautifully made these items are well worth a look at. Pop over to their page to see these beautiful creations for yourselves and if you know someone who would love one please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/nickys.snug.as.a.bug
One crafty mummy
Based in Northern Ireland they make and sell beautiful hand made jewellery and very sweet hand made sock animals. If you are looking for something special for yourselves or for your loved ones then pop on over and take a look at their items. If you know someone who would also like their item please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/onecraftymummy
Luvlii Handmade Bags
Based in Northern Ireland they make and sell gorgeous hand made bags, aprons, skirts and other wonderful items. Pop over to their page and see for yourselves what they have on offer and if you know someone who would love their items please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/LuvliiBags
Kate's Treasures
Based in Northern Ireland they make and sell wonderful and unique gifts for all occasions. If you are looking for something a little different for your loved ones then they have them. Pop over to their page and see what gifts they can offer and if you know someone who would love these then please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kates-Treasures/304574928664
Our Events NI
Based in Northern Ireland, they organize events and shows in the area including ladies nights, wedding shows and family fun events. Have a look at the events they are advertising and if you know someone who would be interested in them please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/OurEventsNI
I hoped you enjoyed visiting these wonderful businesses, if you are not from Ireland and would like to see businesses in your area take a look at our other blog postings or visit our facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/OurLocalCrafts
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Showing posts with label uk shopping. Show all posts
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Saturday, 14 May 2011
Shopping Special
Welcome to this weeks special 'shopping' feature.
If you are looking for fantastic items to buy from around the UK then every week we will give you a great selection of businesses for you to browse and buy from.
Here are this weeks shops;
If you are looking for fantastic items to buy from around the UK then every week we will give you a great selection of businesses for you to browse and buy from.
Here are this weeks shops;
Gillyflower Designs
If you are looking for a wonderful collection of handmade jewellery, artwork and clothing then make sure to visit these. There ranges vary from cute to very classy and if you are looking for something that stands out then you won't have to look far. Visit their facebook page to see a full gallery of works.
TLC Nappy Cakes
Looking for that special gift for both mum's to be or new mums but want it to be practical too? Then why not visit these, they have a wonderful range of handmade nappy cakes for both boys and girls that are both practical and wonderfully designed and packaged. Visit their website and facebook page for more information and a gallery of works.
Pearlies 4 Girlies
With fantastic handmade pearl jewellery for children, teens and adults what better gift to give, keep or receive. These wonderfully made pieces of jewellery are bright, fun, classy and affordable. They have a wide range of styles so make sure to visit their page for a full gallery of their works.
Crafty Days
Are you looking for something, handmade, gorgeous and soft? Then take a look at these, they have wonderful blankets, soft toys, cushions and bags made with great materials and bright colours. They would make great gifts for someone. Visit their facebook page for more information and a gallery of works.
Cathy's Keepsakes
Do you want something made from your babies first clothing? Then these are for you, they will make wonderful handmade items using your precious clothing to make keepsakes you can enjoy. Pop over to their facebook page for more information and a full gallery of their work.
Handmade by Jodie
Are you looking for something handmade, soft and cute? Then take a look at these, using beautiful fabrics and materials you will find handmade blankets, toys, comforters and bags for sale at great prices. Visit their website and facebook page for a full gallery of their works.
Areebie Crafts
Do you want beautiful handmade jewellery? Then you can find it here, made using great materials you will find a wide range of styles and colours to suit. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more are available. Visit their facebook page for more details and a full gallery of their work.
Nancy's Gems
If you are looking for high quality jewellery in bright and funky designs then these are for you. With a wide variety of designs, styles and colours you're sure to find something you love. Whether its a gift for yourselves or for someone else you won't be disappointed. Visit their website and facebook page for a full gallery of their work.
Metal Munchiez
Do you want something different, fun, edible and maybe a little bit metal? Then why not try one of these wonderful cakes. They look different and delicious and have been handmade and hand decorated. Visit their facebook page for more information and a full gallery of their works.
Willow Crafts
Do you want unique handmade jewellery and accessories? Then take a look at these. Handmade using a variety of fantastic materials you will find something for every taste at great prices. They make wonderful gifts and you are sure to find something you like. Visit their facebook page for a full gallery of their work.
Wax Teddies
Why not treat yourselves to something unique and wonderful smelling! Fantastic handmade dolls and soft toys carefully dipped in scented wax to use as a great way to fragrance your room. Visit their website and facebook page for more information and a gallery of their work.
Babygifts4you
If you want fantastic handmade hair accessories for both babies and children then look no further. They have a wonderful collection of summer designs in a wide range of hair accessory products at fantastic prices too. Visit their facebook page for more information and a gallery of their work.
Gaia's Gifts
If you are looking for handmade pagan gifts then these are for you. With a beautiful range of gemstone jewellery and a wide variety of pagan and wiccan jewellery and accessories you won't be disappointed with what's on offer. And if you are interested in tarot then your in luck as you can also have you tarot read for you at great prices. Visit their website and facebook page for more information and a gallery of their work.
Kate's Treasures
Looking for gifts for all occasions, for both the young and old and even for people with and without a sweet tooth? Then take a look at these, great gifts, wonderfully made and presented with such a wide variety you could be browsing all day! Visit their website and facebook page for more information and a gallery of their work.
From Nibs 2 Necks
If you are looking for great handmade jewellery and pens then these are for you. With a fantastic range of jewellery, wine charms and pens made with great materials and handmade with great care and attention. Visit their facebook page for more information and a full gallery of their work.
There you have it, I hoped you enjoyed your online shopping trip and the wonderful products on sale but if you want more you can always pop over to our website and facebook page where you can find over 400 wonderful businesses and services in the UK.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Occasion Cakes and Chocolates
Finding the right cake for the occasion can be difficult to say the least. One of the biggest questions is where to go, now there is anything wrong with shop bought I'm sure they are practical and quick but where's the choice, the personality and importantly where's the love?
Occasion cakes need love and attention, they also need to be flexible, some people just don't like raspberry jam and why should you compromise when it's your occasion.
If you're anything like me making them is out of the question, my cakes are only good as a cheap pudding when I've run out of ice cream and as for decorating them.. well lets just forget that nightmare right now. There is no way I'm going to volunteer or be asked to make a special occasion cake for anyone!
So where do you go?
To help you decide here are some excellent small businesses that hand make and lovingly create the perfect cakes for your occasions.
Sweet Moments (Cakes By Aly) - Wirral/ Liverpool/ Ellesmere Port and surrounding areas.
Beautiful cakes and chocolates all handmade by a pastry chef with over 20 years experience. Concentrating on celebration cakes and desserts you will find some amazing creations for all occasions with no two cakes ever being the same. Prices are based on individual orders.
You will find photographs of their work on their facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/sweetmomentscake
Rachel's Cake Studio - Based in Dartford, Kent, and deliver to most of the South East - cakes can also be collected.
Fantastic cakes lovingly created for all occasions. Made with the finest ingredients and wherever possible organic too. Each cake is well designed and painstakingly decorated. Full gallery of previous work can be seen on their facebook page. Prices are based on individual orders.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachels-Cake-Studio/184125234943727
Delicious Catering and Cupcakes - Leicestershire Area, Cake pops and cupcake truffles can be delivered throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
Beautiful cakes stunningly decorated for all occasions. They use fresh, local, free range and organic ingredients to make your cakes even more special. Beautifully presented you're sure to find the cake you want. A gallery of their work can be seen on both their website and facebook. Prices for larger cakes are based on individual orders.
http://www.deliciouscatering.moonfruit.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Catering-and-Cupcakes-Leicester/151173138260416
The Ginger Baker Scotland - Glasgow, collection in person also available.
Fantastic bespoke cakes for all occasions. With many different flavours and decorations to the highest quality you will find cakes full of flavour, with lots of sprinkles and glitter. You can find a gallery of their work on their facebook page. Prices are based on individual orders.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ginger-Baker-Scotland/180973581946659
Tracy's Cupcake Creations - Based in Norwich, Norfolk
Beautiful cakes for all occasions. From classic to modern designs, sizes and shapes you are sure to find the perfect cake. Stunningly made and well presented these cakes will make your day even more memorable. For a full gallery of their work visit their facebook page. Prices for fruit and sponge cakes are from £20 and cupcakes are from £1 each.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tracys-Cupcake-Creations/167888356603480
There you have it, some wonderful cakes from around the UK. Bespoke handmade cakes can make an occasion and with this collection the only problem you will have now is choice!
If there isn't a listing for handmade cakes in your area send me a comment and I will chase some up for you, I hope you find this blog useful, please feel free to pass this along so that others can see the great cake makers featured!
Occasion cakes need love and attention, they also need to be flexible, some people just don't like raspberry jam and why should you compromise when it's your occasion.
If you're anything like me making them is out of the question, my cakes are only good as a cheap pudding when I've run out of ice cream and as for decorating them.. well lets just forget that nightmare right now. There is no way I'm going to volunteer or be asked to make a special occasion cake for anyone!
So where do you go?
To help you decide here are some excellent small businesses that hand make and lovingly create the perfect cakes for your occasions.
Sweet Moments (Cakes By Aly) - Wirral/ Liverpool/ Ellesmere Port and surrounding areas.
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| Used with permission from Sweet Moments (Cakes by Aly) |
You will find photographs of their work on their facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/sweetmomentscake
Rachel's Cake Studio - Based in Dartford, Kent, and deliver to most of the South East - cakes can also be collected.
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| Used with permission from Rachel's Cake Studio |
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachels-Cake-Studio/184125234943727
Delicious Catering and Cupcakes - Leicestershire Area, Cake pops and cupcake truffles can be delivered throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
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| Used with permission from Delicious Catering and Cupcakes - Leicester. |
http://www.deliciouscatering.moonfruit.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Catering-and-Cupcakes-Leicester/151173138260416
The Ginger Baker Scotland - Glasgow, collection in person also available.
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| Used with permission from The Ginger Baker Scotland |
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ginger-Baker-Scotland/180973581946659
Tracy's Cupcake Creations - Based in Norwich, Norfolk
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| Used with permission from Tracy's Cupcake Creations |
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tracys-Cupcake-Creations/167888356603480
There you have it, some wonderful cakes from around the UK. Bespoke handmade cakes can make an occasion and with this collection the only problem you will have now is choice!
If there isn't a listing for handmade cakes in your area send me a comment and I will chase some up for you, I hope you find this blog useful, please feel free to pass this along so that others can see the great cake makers featured!
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
North West Business Showcase
Yesterday's showcase was for businesses in the North West UK. There are some wonderful businesses and services available, see for yourselves:
Clips & Glitz
Based in Cheshire you will find a gorgeous range of handmade hair clips, head bands and bobbles. If you are looking for cute and well made hair accessories then this is the place for you. Pop over to their page and see what they have to offer and if you know someone who would be interested in them please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/ClipsAndGlitz
sweet moments (cakes by Aly)
Based in the Wirral you will a delicious range of handmade celebration cakes and desserts for all occasions. Just looking at their page makes my mouth water so just imagine eating one of their products!! Pop over to their page and see what they can do and if you know someone who would be interested please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/sweetmomentscake
Precious Memories - Baby Hand and Foot castings
With studio's around the UK you can also find one in the Widnes/Liverpool area. They create 2d and 3d hand and foot prints and castings to make wonderful memories you can treasure. Pop over to their group page and see what's on offer and if you know someone who would be interested please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=185795129822
Sutton Soap Handmade Natural and Organic Soap
Based in Cheshire you will find an amazing range of hand made soaps and other cosmetic items. They have a great collection and you're sure to spot something you like, if you know someone else who would be interested please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/SuttonSoaps
Ever So Pretty Designs
Based in Blackburn and Bolton you will find a great collection of handmade jewellery. These pieces make great gifts!. You can even find some beautiful handmade cushions and other great items, pop over to their page to see what's on offer and if you know someone who would be interested please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/EverSoPrettyDesigns
Handmade by jojo
Based in Blackburn you will find a fantastic collection of handmade sock animals, keyrings and nappy cakes. They have some great items at the moment so make sure you pop over to their page and take a look! If you know someone who would be interested please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Handmade-by-jojo/148417798548000
Made by Mia's Mum
Based in Warrington you will find a great range of beautiful sock handmade sock animals and fantastic handmade cards. Pop over to their page and see what's on offer and if you know someone who would like them please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/madebymiasmum
There are more wonderful small businesses on our facebook page and if you're not from the North West or don't mind shopping a little further afield then pop over and have a look at our local business directory for other great small businesses including fantastic services!
http://www.facebook.com/OurLocalCrafts
http://www.ourlocalcrafts.co.uk/
Clips & Glitz
Based in Cheshire you will find a gorgeous range of handmade hair clips, head bands and bobbles. If you are looking for cute and well made hair accessories then this is the place for you. Pop over to their page and see what they have to offer and if you know someone who would be interested in them please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/ClipsAndGlitz
sweet moments (cakes by Aly)
Based in the Wirral you will a delicious range of handmade celebration cakes and desserts for all occasions. Just looking at their page makes my mouth water so just imagine eating one of their products!! Pop over to their page and see what they can do and if you know someone who would be interested please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/sweetmomentscake
Precious Memories - Baby Hand and Foot castings
With studio's around the UK you can also find one in the Widnes/Liverpool area. They create 2d and 3d hand and foot prints and castings to make wonderful memories you can treasure. Pop over to their group page and see what's on offer and if you know someone who would be interested please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=185795129822
Sutton Soap Handmade Natural and Organic Soap
Based in Cheshire you will find an amazing range of hand made soaps and other cosmetic items. They have a great collection and you're sure to spot something you like, if you know someone else who would be interested please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/SuttonSoaps
Ever So Pretty Designs
Based in Blackburn and Bolton you will find a great collection of handmade jewellery. These pieces make great gifts!. You can even find some beautiful handmade cushions and other great items, pop over to their page to see what's on offer and if you know someone who would be interested please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/EverSoPrettyDesigns
Handmade by jojo
Based in Blackburn you will find a fantastic collection of handmade sock animals, keyrings and nappy cakes. They have some great items at the moment so make sure you pop over to their page and take a look! If you know someone who would be interested please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Handmade-by-jojo/148417798548000
Made by Mia's Mum
Based in Warrington you will find a great range of beautiful sock handmade sock animals and fantastic handmade cards. Pop over to their page and see what's on offer and if you know someone who would like them please pass along their details.
http://www.facebook.com/madebymiasmum
There are more wonderful small businesses on our facebook page and if you're not from the North West or don't mind shopping a little further afield then pop over and have a look at our local business directory for other great small businesses including fantastic services!
http://www.facebook.com/OurLocalCrafts
http://www.ourlocalcrafts.co.uk/
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Our Services
This is just a quick blog (if it's possible for me!) to let everyone know the services we offer, as we are growing quite rapidly now and my posts on the FB page are kind of getting lost :)
My aim is to get UK small businesses noticed, proving to everyone that small business is alive and kicking and in most instances 100% better quality than most high street retailers (Friendlier too!) therefore promoting our items and services and in return getting the sales we deserve.
Every day on our facebook page I hold special shout-outs for businesses in specific areas. Posting those showcased in our blog here and on our website, tweeting it and promoting them through my personal and own business pages. Our FB page is also where you can find up to date information on fetes and fairs in your area. We have plenty of people on there who advertise their available stalls and up and coming markets.
It's also the place to go if you are looking for a specific item either custom made or pre made as we have quite a lot of businesses advertising and regularly using our page.
Our website is where you can find our business directories for both retail and services. It is also where you will be able to find information on reviewed products from both me and members of our community, this feature will be available from Wednesday 20th April.
The majority of our services are free including being added to our directories, however we do have a new paid service available this will include:
My aim is to get UK small businesses noticed, proving to everyone that small business is alive and kicking and in most instances 100% better quality than most high street retailers (Friendlier too!) therefore promoting our items and services and in return getting the sales we deserve.
Every day on our facebook page I hold special shout-outs for businesses in specific areas. Posting those showcased in our blog here and on our website, tweeting it and promoting them through my personal and own business pages. Our FB page is also where you can find up to date information on fetes and fairs in your area. We have plenty of people on there who advertise their available stalls and up and coming markets.
It's also the place to go if you are looking for a specific item either custom made or pre made as we have quite a lot of businesses advertising and regularly using our page.
Our website is where you can find our business directories for both retail and services. It is also where you will be able to find information on reviewed products from both me and members of our community, this feature will be available from Wednesday 20th April.
The majority of our services are free including being added to our directories, however we do have a new paid service available this will include:
- Your business showcased, with a full write up of what you offer, where your based, prices, links, pictures and what special offers you have on if any.
- Advertised on our website, twitter page, blog and FB page.
This service costs £3.99
I can be contacted via our website or by emailing sales@yummyspirit.co.uk
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