Gifts for Your Stocking All Under £10

Bakes Box Unicorn Slabb Chocolate  //  Rabbit Portal Keyboard Sticker  //  Suede and Co Diamond Leather Keyring  //  Puptart Mini Sparkle Party Purse  //  Eclectic Eccentricity Arrow Ring  //  Ember Candle Co Skull Candle   //  Oh No Rachio Good Vibes Pin   //  Woah There Pickle Geek Badge  //  Love Me Not Shop Sugar Scrub  //  Finest Imaginary Pineapple Earrings

Our last gift guide may be the best one yet and all the handmade items on it are under £10. Aside from it making them all a complete bargain, they are all perfect stocking stuffers. They would also make your partner the happiest Secret Santa in the land! I don't know about you but this is one stocking I would LOVE to receive.

I really hope you have enjoyed our guides and that it has helped you with your handmade shopping this year. We would love to see if you have bought any of the gifts on our guides, do let us know by tagging us on social media #livelovemake

Sammy and H xxx

Check out the rest of this year's guides here:
Gifts for your Little Ones
Gifts for your Pets
Gifts for your Parents
Gifts for your Lady
Gifts for your Man
Gifts for your Best Friend


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Gifts for Little Ones

Karin Akesson Giraffe Dream Big T-shirt  //  Heart Felt Handmade Hair Bow Holder  //  Stitch it Mama Unicorn Toy  //  Letter Clothing Party All Night Baby Grow  //  What's Her Name Art Custom Name Watercolour painting  //  Sparkle Child Glitter Crown  //  HelloDODO Dinosaur Bib  //  The Fox In the Attic Ice Cream Rattle  //  HAHonline Leopard Leggings  //  Diddy Colours Dinosaur Crayon Bucket

Today's gift guide is for the littlest family members, You may not have any little ones of your own but there will no doubt be a niece or nephew, goddaughter or godson who would love one or two of the goodies in our round up. Why is it that tiny things are soooooo cute! Seriously we want  our own sparkly glitter crowns!!

Sammy and H xx

Check out the rest of this year's guides here:
Gifts for your Pets
Gifts for your Parents
Gifts for your Lady
Gifts for your Man
Gifts for your Best Friend


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Gifts for your Pet

Puptart Glitter Bow Tie  //  Lovely Luna Crafts Cat Teepee  //  The Distinguished Dog Company Neck Scarf  //  Hello Harriet Collar Tag  //  Crafted for Pets Guinea pig Antlers  //  Tux and Tabby Natural Mouse Toys  //  Louise Megan Ceramics Dog Bowls  //  Dawn Colgan Dog Coat  //  Tez Pets Hamster or Rat Hammock  //  Ros Shiers Personalised Pet Portrait

Our furry friends are just as important at Christmas time as other members of our families. There are some gorgeous gifts out there to help thank them for being our confidants, our walking mates and our snuggle buddies. From beds to bowls to bow ties, your fur babies will be more devoted than ever with these goodies under the tree.

Sammy and H xx

Check out the rest of this year's guides here:
Gifts for your Little Ones
Gifts for your Parents
Gifts for your Lady
Gifts for your Man
Gifts for your Best Friend


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Gifts for your Parents

Letterfest Personalised House Portrait  //  Keelham Farm Shop Ginger Sweets Treats Hamper  //  Claireabellemakes Personalised Scrabble Frame  //  Lauren Aston Designs Chunky Throw  //  Lahla Studio Egg pots for Two  //  Anna Wiscombe Wooden Flowers  //  Duck Ceramics Porcelain Mug  //  Tea and Crafting Rag Rugging Workshop With Ragged Life  //  DejaOoh Animal Chopping Board  //  Sophia Victoria Joy Personalised Teapot

Your parents will love whatever you buy them because that's what being a parent is all about, but wouldn't it be lovely to get them something they will treasure? Personalising gifts is a great way to take them from great to awesome! A lot of these gifts have that option but get on them fast as personalised options often take slightly longer to be made and delivered and you don't want to miss out on the perfect parent present.

Sammy and H xx

Check out the rest of this year's guides here:
Gifts for your Little Ones
Gifts for your Pets
Gifts for your Lady
Gifts for your Man
Gifts for your Best Friend

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Gifts for Your Lady

May28th Copper Watch  //  Wallflower Weavings Wall Art  //  Camila Prada Margot Figure  //  Dakota Rae Dust Embellished Jumper  //  Ali Sigr Moon Necklace  //  Le Chant du Robot Handbag  //  Geo Fleur Plant Subscription  //  Rock Cakes Pile of Books Necklace  //  Hania jewellery Smile Gold Necklace  //  Jureambox Knitted hat

Ladies, Girlfriends and Wives! Today's list is just for you. This is the post you need to forward to your significant other, to drop a, not so subtle hint that this is what you want for Christmas! Those things that you love, but just wouldn't splash out on for yourself. You are welcome!

Sammy and H

Check out the rest of this year's guides here:
Gifts for your Little Ones
Gifts for your Pets
Gifts for your Parents
Gifts for your Man
Gifts for your Best Friend

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Gifts For Your Man

DinosaurYEAH Socks  //  Alxndra Ghost T-shirt  //  Frederick Thomas Skull Tie  //  Holdall & Co Briefcase  //  Stolen Form Tin Can Mug  //  Alice Tams Game of Thrones Print  //  By Law London Card Holder  //  Goozeberry Hill iPhone Docking Station  //  The Minty Mountain 'Worlds Okayest Boyfriend' Decoration  //  Mister Peebles I'm Nuts About You Print

Handmade gift guide number two is here and this one is for your Man. 10 amazing items from some of our favourite designer makers. Buying for the boys is notoriously difficult but these designers make it easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.

Sammy and H xxx

Check out the rest of this year's guides here:
Gifts for your Little Ones
Gifts for your Pets
Gifts for your Parents
Gifts for your Lady
Gifts for your Best Friend

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Gifts For Your Best Friend

Create! Craft Kits Lightning Bolt Banner Kit  //  Mica Peet Triangle Earrings  //  Sew Crafty Craft Journal  //  Veronica Dearly Just Get on With It Mug  //  Finest Imaginary Cheese Plant Leaf Coasters  //  Bear Claw Co Copper Marble Wall Jar Vase  //  Hi Cacti Concrete Planter  //  Fox and Lilly Speckled Necklace  //  Oh Squirrel You are Bloody Brilliant Print  //  Suede and Co Glitter Stripe Purse

Sorry not sorry for getting our gifts lists in order! We have put together 5 amazing gift lists for your nearest and dearest this Christmas and we are kicking off with 'Gifts for your Best Friend' the person that has listened to you all year long and been there for the best and worst of times. Treat them to some yummy handmade goodies this year. Our gift guides this year are 100% handmade from UK companies and independent businesses, so go on, get your shop on, as if you needed any excuse! 

Sammy and H

Check out the rest of this year's guides here:
Gifts for your Little Ones
Gifts for your Pets
Gifts for your Parents
Gifts for your Lady
Gifts for your Man

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Top Ten Handmade Gifts to Buy

Last week we were all about the DIY gifts and I know that as much as we love the thought of being able to make a little something for everyone, it won't always work out that way. However that doesn't mean that you can't do your bit and support other makers out there.  I have rounded up our top ten handmade gifts to buy all from UK based designer makers, all of which your loved ones will be over the moon with come Christmas day.

Crochet Unicorn for your Niece by Kornflake Stew

Beautiful Chocolate Cookies for your Mum from the Whimsical Cake Company

Small Soy Candles for your Mates from East Wick

Dagger Necklace for your Sister from Promises Promises

Egg pot and shovel for your Brother from Lahla Studio

Here, Bear and everywhere calendar for your Dad from Mister Peebles

Ceramic hanging planter for your Nana from Kabin

Monogram Scarf for your Other Half from Warm Pixie Diy

Custard Cream purse for your Best Mate from Nikki McWilliams

Pet Tipi for the Fur Babies from PupTart

So that should be everything done and dusted gift wise, now you can sit back and enjoy the countdown to Christmas. If you have the perfect handmade gift that we haven't included in our list please link it up in the comments below or on post a pic on Instagram and link us @liveit.loveit.makeit in the comments with who you would gift it to!

Sammy xxx


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Top Ten Handmade Gifts to Make

So you know we love a bit of Handmade round these parts, so we thought it was about time we rounded up our favourite gift ideas in a couple of guides to make the festive season a breeze. This week we are beginning with the ones you can make yourself, then next week we will share our top products from our favourite designer makers. Let's get stuck into some D.I.Y.

Unicorn Hobbyhorse for your Niece via Us!

Gem Soaps for your Mum via Fall For DIY

Leather Keyring for your Mates via Lovely Indeed

Vanity Tray for your Sister via Lovely Drawer for Sugar and Cloth

Gamer Hoodie for your Brother via Us

Magnetic Screw Catcher for your Dad via My Altered State

Dainty Dish for your Nana via Oh Everything Handmade

Leather Wallet for your Other Half via The Merry Thought

A Yoga Mat for your Best Mate via Us!

A Pet Bed for the Fur Babies via Claireabellemakes

How amazing are all those DIY's! I may be a little biased towards a few of them in particular, but truly that is your whole Christmas List done and dusted right there! If you don't think you have time to make all these awesome DIY's, head back next week for our guide of handmade gifts to buy - from some of our fave creatives.

Have a lovely weekend
Sammy xxx


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Christmas Wishlists 2015

It is that time again when people start asking what we have on our wishlists this year, It is a very mixed bag this year for both of us. We are at that age and lucky enough to be able to buy most of the things we need throughout the year so Christmas for us is about those little indulgences that we wouldn't normally buy for ourselves.

H's list
Nesting dolls  /  CYMK badge  /  Casserole dish  /  Blue coast jacket  /  Ceramic Bowl   /  Necklace

I am in love with ceramics right now and especially anything from the Hackney Potter. On a similar theme this concrete necklace from the lovely Rhiannon Palmer, if not the necklace itself then a chance to go on one of her workshops to learn how to make my own! This CYMK pin from our faves Hand Over Your Fairy Cakes has been on my list for ages and these amazing nesting dolls may have to be purchased with any monitory gifts I receive. I think the jacket and the casserole dish speak for themselves, not going to lie, mostly love them because they are blue!

Sammy's List
Scarf  /  Janome Overlocker  /  Kitchenaid  /  Bracelet  /   Sleep Spray  /   Socks  /  Keyring

I have a couple of heavy hitters on my list this year, the first is an overlocker, I have made do with my sewing machines overlocking stitch for so long and now that I am sewing more and more, I think its about time to branch out. And the second is a Kitchenaid mixer in pistachio... a girl can dream! On a more realistic note these cosy cashmere socks and gold tassel key ring from The White Company are just so yummy. H bought me a treat size of the This Works sleep spray last year and I am hoping someone will treat me to the full size this year as I love it. A new star scarf to add to the collection and this cute 'all you need is love' bracelet from Renegade discovery 'Oh Someday' are also being hinted at to my friends and family.

What is on your wishlist this year? Are you wishing for something really special or are you just hoping to spend some time with friends and family?  Are there any crafting goodies we should be adding to our lists??

H and Sammy xxx


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#HandmadeChristmas Gift Guide

This year as well as endeavouring to make alot of my Christmas gifts for my family and friends I am planning on only buying anything I don't make from independent crafts people. Some of my favourite places to shop are at craft fairs and there are tonnes to visit this time of year. We will be heading to Renegade later this month to check out some of our designer maker friends, but if you can't make it out to a fair, there is no excuse... you can always buy handmade online. I have chosen some of my top picks from my go-to online marketplaces.

Photo Frame / Phone case / Tea Subscription 

Bracelet / Make-up bag / Button Dish

Fox necklace / Lip Balm / Cookies

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Are you making any gifts this year? Which craft fairs do you like to visit?? Let us know in the comments what you have planned.

Sammy xxx


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Getting Personal Gift Guide

1. Name Banner Kinder Kraft via Etsy / 2. 3D Name pen Any Name Pen via Etsy / 3. Christmas Baubal Miss Cake via Not on the High Street / 4. Wood phone case Sophia Victoria Joy via Etsy / 5. Chocolate letter The Letter Room via Not on the High Street / 6. Initial necklace J&S Jewellery via Not on the High Street / 7. Giant Photo Strip The Drifting Bear Co via Not on the High Street / 8. Christmas Stocking Snapdragon via Not on the High Street / 9. Wine Glass Becky Broome via Not on the High Street / 10. Slate print via More than Words

There is nothing better than finding the perfect gift for a loved one, making that gift totally unique is easy when you opt for something personalised. Today's Favourite Friday is my pick of the top ten personalised gifts from some talented folk via my favourite gift sites on the web, Etsy.com and Not on the High Street.

I have a few friends who that personalised wine glass would be just perfect for, and I have already bought one of those awesome 3D pens for Steve, they offer one for gamers that you can have made as their gamer tag. I am making a stocking for my Niece but this personal message one would be fab if your short on time. The Giant Photo strip is pricey, but a great gift for anyone, at any time of the year!

Keep in mind that personalised gifts often have a Christmas order deadline, so get your orders in ASAP. 

I hope this was a help for some of you who are struggling for those tricky gifts for those loved ones who have everything. Have you done all your gift shopping yet? 

Have a fab weekend 

Sammy xxx

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