December 2025

Deck the halls and heat up the glue gun — Dotty’s back with your last crafty update of the year!

There’s sparkle in the air, hot drinks at the ready, and festive projects flying off the shelves. Let’s sleigh this season together!

🎁 Stocking Filler Central

We’ve topped up the shelves with festive kits, mini makes and pocket-money projects – perfect for teachers, neighbours, Secret Santas and “oops, I forgot them” moments

🧵 Cosy Yarn & Winter Makes

The yarn wall is still looking lush (for now!) with plenty of soft, snuggly shades for last-minute hats, cowls and “just one more” pair of socks.

⚔️ Wargamer Wishlist Approved

From starter sets and paints to terrain bits and hobby tools, our tabletop corner is ready for Christmas lists. Great for anyone who answers questions with “just one more turn…”.

✨ Festive Makes, Tick!

As the year winds down, we’ve just a couple more workshops left on the crafty calendar!

🎄 The fab Helen Stephens is with us on 6th December with her sold-out Wreath Making workshop, followed by a gorgeous Festive Table Centrepiece session on 13th December.
As she’s a visiting craft master, you’ll need to book your spot for this one directly with her, get in touch for details.

✨ We’ve also got one last kids’ workshop before Christmas on Saturday 20th December — a fun session where little makers can create their very own mini snowman or reindeer decoration. There are just a few places left, so be quick!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our workshops this year — you’ve filled the shop with creativity, sparkle, and so much laughter. It’s been magical. 💗

We’re already plotting our 2026 workshop calendar – including more beginner-friendly art sessions, kids’ clubs and crafty socials. Keep an eye on our workshop page and socials once the tinsel settles.

🧹 Boxing Day Stash Tidy (That You’ll Actually Enjoy)

When the big day is done and the snacks are calling, try turning one lazy afternoon into a crafty reset:

✔️ Sort your stash into three piles – love, later, and let it go.
✔️ Bag up the “let it go” pile for donating, swapping, or our future mystery supply swap events.
✔️ Make a tiny project box for January – just a few supplies you’ll actually use when the motivation dips.

Future you will thank Present You when you sit down in January and your craft space doesn’t look like a glitter tornado hit it. 💫

🌟 Spotlight on Our Festive Makers

This month we’re shining a sparkly spotlight on all the incredible local makers who stock our shelves with handmade cards, decorations, gifts and artwork. From intricate illustrations to cosy knits and beautifully crafted home décor, they’re the reason our shop feels so special at this time of year.

Next time you’re in, take a moment to browse the artisan shelves – every purchase supports a real person with a real passion (and probably a real yarn stash). You can also find a selection of their work online in our Handmade Shop collection.

This month’s pick is the ultimate last-minute lifesaver: The Home Crafters Gift Card. 🎁 Perfect when you’re not sure whether they’re a yarn-lover, a paint-splasher or a dice-goblin at heart.

💳 In-store cards can be loaded with any amount – ideal for secret Santa and family gifting.

📲 Online versions are available in handy set denominations for instant, email-friendly gifting.

Zero wrapping. Zero guessing. Maximum crafty joy.

We’re rolling into the final festive stretch, and a few of our favourite seasonal offers are still going strong! If you’ve been meaning to grab a craft kit for cosy holiday making, top up your Warhammer stash, or scoop up supplies for those gorgeous wreaths you’ve been planning, now’s the perfect time. These deals have been incredibly popular so far, and they’ll only be around while stocks last, finishing up on Christmas Eve — so consider this your friendly nudge to make the most of them before they disappear!

🎁 10% Off Craft Kits — including already reduced items! We’ve added loads of new lines too, so it’s the perfect moment to stock up on festive makes, kids’ projects and cosy winter kits.

⚔️ 20% Off Selected Warhammer — hobby heroes, assemble! A brilliant chance to grab some end of line kits before the Christmas rush hits full force.

🌿 4 for 3 on Wreath-Making Supplies — whether you’re crafting for your own door or doing a little elf-work for friends and family, this deal is a total December win.

🎄 While stocks last — offers end Christmas Eve!

🌟 New Year, New Projects

January will bring fresh stock, new workshop dates and plenty of inspiration for “use what you have” projects. Think stash-busting, skill-building and gentle, cosy makes to ease into 2026.

If you’d like a nudge when new workshops go live or big deliveries land, make sure you’re following us on Facebook and Instagram – or just keep an eye on this newsletter.

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That’s your December dose of crafty goodness. Whether you’re frantically finishing presents or quietly planning January projects, thank you so much for supporting our little shop this year. You make the magic happen. 💗