The Makers at Christmas: last minute!
Postal delays? No time? Just forgot? Read on...
Natural home and beauty online course by Gartur Stitch Farm
Run out of time?
This issue is quite apt, because I left it too late to write what I had planned for this edition. Most makers are downing tools (me included) so now it’s a bit late for physical gifts, instead here’s ideas for last minute gifts you can still give in time.
These gifts are mostly delivered online, or they’re subscriptions which are designed to arrive later - which is ideal as Royal Mail and couriers are pretty overwhelmed. What’s also nice is that it gives your loved one something to look forward to in 2021, which we all need right now.
This is the last edition of The Makers for 2020. This project is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and I’m so glad I was able to this year. I have lots planned for next year for The Makers and Mela Jewellery, so I’d love it if you stayed with me and obviously you should tell everyone you know too! Thanks so much for your support :)
Merry Christmas!
Subscriptions
What’s nicer than a monthly parcel of handmade happiness delivered to you? Subscriptions are a fabulous because they keep on giving, and your loved one will keep remembering how great you are…
Fabric subscription box by Felix Loves Fabric
So Beautifully Organised Stationery box by Craft Stash
Tea and vintage book subscription by Bookishly
World Kitchen Explorer spice box by The Spicery
Stack independent magazine subscription
3 month coffee subscription - Shiloh Coffee Roasters
Scrawler box - a mystery box of art supplies each month
Virtual gifts and vouchers
A super easy but thoughtful option, delivered via email, but these are more unique and memorable than a high street gift voucher…
Puff the Bakery online courses - pastry, sourdough + more!
Mighty Small gift card (a supermarket for small food brands)
Charity gifts
This year we’ve seen some incredible acts of kindness, and one way to keep this going is to spend your money on a charity gift on behalf of your loved one. Or if you have some money leftover, why not pay it forward?
Real gifts and necessities for refugees - Choose Love
Build a home for wildlife - Woodland Trust
Donate a fruit and veg box to a vulnerable family - The Cambridge Fruit Co.
A few extra ideas
When researching this I found lots of local ideas, and these would apply wherever you are. Why not do some research and find a local business to support with a unique gift?
Why not search for a…
Voucher for a photography session
Tickets or a voucher for your local theatre
Restaurant gift voucher
Membership - a country park, National Trust or English Heritage membership
Buy from local independent retailers - they absolutely need your support this year
Voucher for a local coffee shop
That’s a wrap! I hope this will give you a few extra ideas for those emergency, last-minute presents. Wishing you all a lovely, restful Christmas and a hopefully more normal new year!
Deepa x