My Folksy shop TheCraftingGardener
Collection by The Crafting Gardener
Handmade items great for wildlife lovers gifts or bird watchers gifts.
hanging decorations
Star gazing hare wooden Christmas tree decoration
A solitary hare gazing at the moon, wishing upon a star, hand cut wooden star Christmas tree decoration. Each star is hand cut from left over pieces of wood. A star gazing hare design is burnt into the wood and a touch of colour is added. And a protective layer of varnish gives a satin finish. It can be hung using the red/white cord. Length of star 9.5cm Hanger length 8.5cm I have other designs available.
Macrame vase hanger, house plant, indoor gardening
One of a kind macramé plant hanger using hand dyed cotton string and upcycling an unwanted lamp shade. The string is dyed a dusky pink, to contrast against the spherical white molded glass lamp shade, which makes a great container for a plant. It can be hung using the metal ring. Height (from ring to base of planter) 53cm Planter height 18cm This listing is for the macrame hanger AND plant holder Made in a smoke free, pet free home.
Upcycled wire flower wall hanging
Upcycled wall hanging, made from driftwood found on my walk along Pembrokeshire beaches and wire, a plastic coated silver coloured wire from an unused necklace, and copper wire from a broken piece of electrical equipment. The star flowers are made using a technique similar to ‘string art’ bending wire around nails, to hold it in place the copper wire is used as ‘thread’ to sew the pieces together. They are strung onto the driftwood using ‘invisible thread’. The piece can be hung using the…
Macrame vase hanger, flower vase, indoor garden
A fun way to bring the outside into your home, perfect for fresh flowers straight from the garden, dried flowers, or faux ones, if you don’t like watering. This macramé vase hanger is made from cotton string, attached to wooden dowelling. This listing is for the macramé hanger AND glass vase, so it is ready to hang up, no need to find a suitable vase. Length (not including tassel) 36cm Width of dowelling 14.5cm.
Macrame vase wall decor, flower holder, indoor garden
An easy way to brighten up your home with fresh flowers, bringing the outside in. It would make a great gift for a gardener. This macramé vase hanger is made from cotton string, attached to wooden dowelling. This listing is for the macramé hanger and glass vase, so it is ready to hang up, no need to find a suitable vase. Length (not including tassel) 38cm Width of dowelling 19cm
Upcycled shell windchimes, beach decor,
Upcycled wind chimes with a seaside theme. It is made from an old metal bed spring covered with silver thread and blue, aqua marine and clear sparkly beads. Hanging underneath on ‘invisible’ thread are 10 shells, razor clams, limpets, and bivalves. Including tortoiseshell limpets, with gorgeous markings on the inside of the shell, and barnacles on the razor clams, adding to the interest and history of the shells. Length 42cm not including hanging thread. Great for a seaside themed summer…
Brooches
Lion brooch, quirky animal gift
Cute lion crochet animal brooch, a quirky gift for any wildlife lover. This little lion is made from yellow and orange acrylic wool, dark brown felt, hand stitched facial features, and cute googly eyes. It is backed by hardened yellow felt with the metal brooch pin sewn securely in place. Width 6 cm Made in a smoke free, pet free home. I have many other animal brooches available.
Sloth brooch, sloth lovers gift
Cute sloth crochet animal brooch, a quirky gift for any wildlife lover. This little sloth is made from 2 different coloured brown acrylic wools, with hand stitched felt and embroidered details and cute googly eyes. The metal brooch pin is sewn securely in place and backed by dark brown felt. Width 5.5cm Made in a smoke free, pet free home. I have many other animal brooches available.
Frog brooch, quirky animal gift
Cute frog crochet animal brooch, a quirky gift for an animal lover. This little frog is made from pale green and white acrylic wool with googly eyes and embroidered detail. The metal brooch pin is sewn securely in place and backed by hardened acrylic white felt. Height 5cm Made in a smoke free, pet free home. I have many other animal brooches available.
Elf brooch, elf badge, Christmas brooch, Christmas lovers gift,
Cute elf brooch, a lovely Christmas lovers gift idea. Each elf badge is hand cut and stitched from my own design using green felt, with white details, black boots and cream face. They have cute googly eyes giving a cheeky character. It is backed by felt and the metal bar brooch is sewn and covered by felt. This Christmas brooch would make a great addtion to your Christmas accessories to wear to parties or on the day itself. Height 9.5cm Width 7cm Brooch pin 2.5cm Made in a smoke free, pet…
Hedgehog brooch, hedgehog badge, wildlife lovers gift, nature lovers gift,
This cute hedgehog brooch would make a great wildlife lovers gift, or nature lovers gift. Each hedgehog badge is hand cut and stitched by me from brown acrylic felt, with a cream body, and cute googly eyes to add lots of character. Each cute hedgehog is holding a pink felt flower with green pipe cleaner stem. The metal brooch pin is securely sewn in place and covered by another piece of brown felt. Height of hedgehog 7cm Width (including flower) 8cm.
Cat brooch, cat lovers gift
Cat brooch, cat lovers gift £7.50
Bear brooch, statement jewellery
Bear brooch, statement jewellery £7.50
Gloucester old spot pig brooch, farm animal, gift for her
Gloucester old spot pig brooch £9.00
Herdwick sheep brooch, farm animal, gift for her
Herdwick sheep brooch £9.00
flower brooch, flower corsage, wedding corsage, purple corsage,
flower brooch, flower corsage, wedding corsage, purple corsage, £4.00
Hedgehog brooch, gift for her, wildlife lovers gift, nature lovers gift,
A cute and fluffy hedgehog brooch, a lovely wildlife gift for a nature lover. Height 4cm Width 7cm This brooch started life as an unloved pallet dumped outside and left. It has been carefully cut by hand and sanded down. Because this is real solid wood, each one is unique, I can never make two the same which is the magic of using solid wood. The finer details have been burned into the wood, the brooch is varnished with two types of varnish to add colour and detail. A mix of dark and light…
Dog brooch, gift for her, dog lovers brooch,
A cute wooden dog brooch, an ideal dog lovers gift or birthday gift. Height 5.5cm Width 6cm This brooch started life as an unloved pallet dumped outside and left. It has been carefully cut by hand and sanded down. Because this is real solid wood, each one is unique, I can never make two the same which is the magic of using solid wood. The finer details have been burned into the wood, the brooch is varnished with two types of varnish to add colour and detail, and brown felt ears are added…
Bluetit brooch, bird badge, birthday gift for wife, gardeners gift, bird gift £4.00 #gardenbirds #bluetit #giftforher #giftforgardeners #garden #gardening
Robin brooch, gift for wife, nature gift, wildlife gift £4.00 #robin #birds #UKwildlife #nature #christmas #giftforher
Puffin brooch, gift for a bird watcher, puffin badge £4.00 #puffin #birdgift #birdlovers #nature #wildlife #birds #seabirds #UKbirds
Cat brooch, cat gift, Easter gift, wooden brooch, cat badge £4.00 #catgifts #cats #catloversgift #catbrooch #giftforher
Bluetit brooch, bird badge, birthday gift for wife, gardeners gift, bird gift £4.00 #bluetit #birds #wildlife #giftforher
Robin brooch, gift for wife, nature gift, wildlife gift £4.00 #robin #birds #wildlife #giftforher
Cat brooch, cat gift, Easter gift, wooden brooch, cat badge £4.00 #cats #pets #catlovers
Cow brooch, animal badge, felt jewellery, Hereford cow, gift for her
Hereford cow brooch, each animal badge is hand cut and stitched from russet brown acrylic felt, with cute googly eyes, acrylic wool tail and needle felted curly fringe. Each piece of felt jewellery is backed by another piece of felt, the metal brooch pin is securely stitched in place, and the stitches covered with a rectangle of felt. This unique piece of cow jewellery would make an ideal gift for her, or perhaps someone who breeds these iconic animals. Length 6.5cm height 5.5cm
Hedgehog brooch, hedgehog badge, wildlife lovers gift, nature lovers gift,
This cute hedgehog brooch would make a great wildlife lovers gift, or nature lovers gift. Each hedgehog badge is hand cut and stitched by me from brown acrylic felt, with a cream body, and cute googly eyes to add lots of character. Each cute hedgehog is holding a pink felt flower with green pipe cleaner stem. The metal brooch pin is securely sewn in place and covered by another piece of brown felt. Height of hedgehog 7cm Width (including flower) 8cm.
Bee brooch, bee badge, Bee lovers gift, bee keepers gift, gardeners gift,
This cute and colourful bee brooch is bound to attract attention. It would brighten up any winter coat or look great with a summer floral outfit, or be a great bee lovers gift, bee keepers gift, nature lovers gift or a little treat for yourself. This animal brooch is made from hardened acrylic felt, so it is strong and will last for years. The bee badge body is made from yellow felt with black felt stripes. The wings are two layers of white felt with silver thread details. Each bee has two…
Sheep brooch, gift for her, sheep lovers gift,
This cute sheep brooch is so flexible it goes with almost any colour, so is a great addition to any outfit. It would also work to brighten up a plain bag, why not interchange it so you always have a little companion with you where ever you go. This animal brooch would be a great sheep lovers gift, or a gift for someone who collects animal badges. The light cream acrylic wool which is flecked with black and brown strands to give a realistic woolly feel is all hand stitched onto a white…
Highland cow brooch, felt farm animal brooch, gift for her
This animal brooch would be an adorable addition to your wardrobe. Or the cute highland cow badge would make a lovely Birthday gift, or perhaps as a Scottish gift as a little reminder of holidays in Scotland. The body is a wool/acrylic mix stitched onto a felt base. There is a blend of 2 wools - a russet and a brown mixture. Googly eyes and hand embroidered facial features are added to give each one a unique character. The horns are hand cut from wood and finished with a clear varnish. The…
Wall hangings
Upcycled shell windchimes, beach decor,
Upcycled wind chimes with a seaside theme. It is made from an old metal bed spring covered with silver thread and blue, aqua marine and clear sparkly beads. Hanging underneath on ‘invisible’ thread are 10 shells, razor clams, limpets, and bivalves. Including tortoiseshell limpets, with gorgeous markings on the inside of the shell, and barnacles on the razor clams, adding to the interest and history of the shells. Length 42cm not including hanging thread. Great for a seaside themed summer…
Motorhome decoration, campervan, wall hanging, embroidery art
Motorhome decoration wall hanging, for those who love nothing better than to pack up and go exploring, driving along the open road, finding secluded beaches and exploring hidden wilderness. These would make a lovely birthday gift for friends or family who love their motorhome. Each piece of embroidery art is made from a piece of hand cut hand dyed purple 100% wool felt, and backed by white wool felt., with a hand appliqued motor home with embroidered details and two button wheels. Above is…
Caravan decoration, wall decor
This felt caravan decoration is created from my own design and hand-stitched, making each one slightly different, with its own story to tell. The front is a sky blue acrylic felt. The back is 100% wool felt in white. The caravan is light purple wool felt from a washing machine felted jumper. Purple button. Light pink heart and mini bunting – acrylic felt. Hand embroidered details. It can be hung using the white ribbon- glued and sewn for extra strength. Width 15cm Length including hanger…
Caravan decoration, hanging decoration, caravan decor, gift for friends
Caravan Owners felt hanging decoration. A great gift for friends, or gift for family who love to explore in their home away from home. Hang it in the house as a great way to remember all the adventures. Or in the caravan to add colour and a unique homely touch to your caravan decor. Each caravan picture decoration is made from an oval piece of cream acrylic felt, with a hand appliqued blue felt caravan with a dark purple button wheel. Multicoloured felt miniature bunting is hand stitched…
Motorhome decoration, travellers gift, seaside decor, camping decor, wanderlust
Motorhome felt decoration, a great gift for friends, or gift for family, who love to explore in their motorhome Each wall hanging decoration is made from a rectangle piece of cream acrylic felt, with a hand appliqued blue felt motorhome, with embroidered details and two button wheels. The back is hand embroidered with a simple map design, with classis symbols such as a bridge, lake, mixed leaf forest and all the important parking place with viewpoint. The writing is hand embroidered with…
Butterfly wall hanging, butterfly decor, hoop art, wildlife lovers gift
A unique hand stitched gift for a gardener or nature lover, or a lovely addition to a conservatory or living room. The orange tip butterfly is cut from felt and hand appliqued on to a tartan style fabric. The scientific name Anthocharis Cardamines is embroidered in white thread, giving a modern take on the old specimen displays. It is displayed in a circular wood effect flexi hoop, with metal hanging loop, and backed with a neutral coloured fabric. Width 19.5cm/7.5”. Made in a smoke free…
Fridge magnets
Fridge magnets, bird watchers gift
A cute bird watchers gift, or nature lovers gift. Each magnet is hand cut and stitched from acrylic felt, with hand embroidered feather details. The bird magnets, which can be used as kitchen décor or home office décor are hidden inside the felt to stop children picking them off. I have many different bird fridge magnets in my Folksy shop, each of which can be sold separately, just message me with which you would like when you purchase. Birds include: Robin Blue tit Great tit Wren Long…
British bird felt fridge magnets, nature lovers gift, bird watchers gift
Cute felt owl fridge magnet from my Folksy shop #birds #wildlife #nature #fridgemagnets #homeofficedecor
British bird felt fridge magnets, nature lovers gift, bird watchers gift
Cute felt wood pecker fridge magnet from my Folksy shop #birds #wildlife #nature #fridgemagnets #homeofficedecor
British garden birds felt notice board magnets, kitchen decor, home office decor
Cute felt wren fridge magnet from my Folksy shop #birds #nature #wildlife #fridgemagnets #homeofficedecor
British garden birds felt notice board magnets, kitchen decor, home office decor
Cute felt robin fridge magnet from my Folksy shop #nature #wildlife #birds #fridgemagnets #homeofficedecor #robin
Bird fridge magnets, felt magnets, bird watchers gift, kitchen decor
Cute felt great tit fridge magnet from my Folksy shop #nature #wildlife #birds #fridgemagnets #homeofficedecor
Bird fridge magnets, felt magnets, bird watchers gift, kitchen decor
Cute felt goldfinch fridge magnet from my Folksy shop #birds #nature #wildlife #fridgemagnets #homeofficedecor #goldfinch
Bird fridge magnets, felt magnets, bird watchers gift, kitchen decor
Cute felt long-tailed tit fridge magnet from my Folksy shop #birds #nature #wildlife #fridgemagnets #homeofficedecor
Bird fridge magnets, gift for him, gift for dad
Cute felt duck magnet from my Folksy shop #duck #birds #nature #fridgemagnets #homeofficedecor
Bird fridge magnets, gift for him, gift for dad
Cute felt kingfisher magnet from my Folksy shop #kingfisher #birds #nature #fridgemagnets #homeofficedecor
British bird felt fridge magnets, nature lovers gift, bird watchers gift
This quirky set of felt magnets is an ideal nature lovers gift, or bird watchers gift, bringing a little bit of the outside in. Set of 3 woodland birds: Owl (Height 6.5cm/ Width 6cm), Nuthatch (Height 6cm/ Width 10cm), Great spotted wood pecker (Height 8cm / Width 3cm). These would brighten up any kitchen decor,and can be used to keep your shopping list or important reminders safe but could also be used on a metal notice board to add colour to your home office decor. Each one is carefully…
British garden birds felt notice board magnets, kitchen decor, home office decor
Set of 3 felt British birds, in the form of noticeboard magnets: robin (Height 6cm Length 9cm), blue tit ( Height 5.5cm Length 8cm), wren (Height 6cm Length 8.5cm). A great bird watchers gift or nature lovers gift. These would brighten up any kitchen decor, and can be used to keep your shopping list or important reminders safe, but could also be used on a metal notice board to add colour to your home office décor. Each one is carefully stitched with added embroidery details to give lots of…
Bird fridge magnets, felt magnets, bird watchers gift, kitchen decor
A charming set of bird magnets that would make a lovely bird watchers gift. set of 3 includes: Long tailed tit ( Hight 7cm Length 11cm) Goldfinch (Height 7cm Length 8cm), Great tit (Height 6.5cm Length 8cm) These would brighten up any kitchen decor, and can be used to keep your shopping list or important reminders safe, but could also be used on a metal notice board to add colour to your home office decor. Each one is carefully stitched with added embroidery details to give lots of…
Bird fridge magnets, gift for him, gift for dad
Set of 3 felt river bird fridge magnets: Kingfisher (Height 7cm/ Width 8cm), male mallard duck (Height 6cm/Width 7.5cm), grey wagtail (Height 6cm/ Width 11cm). A must have for any bird watcher, they would make a lovely nature lovers gift. They would brighten up any kitchen décor, and can be used to keep your shopping list or important reminders safe, but could also be used on a metal notice board to add colour to your office décor. Each bird magnet is carefully stitched, with added…
hair accessories
Fox hair clips, toddler hair accessories
In the country or city, these little foxes don't mind, they just like to bounce around and play! These hair accessories, inspired by my one magical encounter with a fox, would be perfect for toddlers who also like to bounce around. These fox toddler hair clips are hand cut and stitched from russet brown and cream felt. They are backed by hardened light blue acrylic felt which covers the metal snap hair clips. They would make a special and useful birthday gift. Length 5.5cm Height 3.5 cm Made…
Fox hair clips, toddler hair accessories
In the country or city, these little foxes don't mind, they just like to bounce around and play! These hair accessories, inspired by my one magical encounter with a fox, would be perfect for toddlers who also like to bounce around. These fox toddler hair clips are hand cut and stitched from russet brown and cream felt. They are backed by hardened light blue acrylic felt which covers the metal snap hair clips. They would make a special and useful birthday gift. Length 5.5cm Height 3.5 cm Made…
Star gazing hare wooden Christmas tree decoration
A solitary hare gazing at the moon, wishing upon a star, hand cut wooden star Christmas tree decoration. Each star is hand cut from left over pieces of wood. A star gazing hare design is burnt into the wood and a touch of colour is added. And a protective layer of varnish gives a satin finish. It can be hung using the red/white cord. Length of star 9.5cm Hanger length 8.5cm I have other designs available.
Lion brooch, quirky animal gift
Cute lion crochet animal brooch, a quirky gift for any wildlife lover. This little lion is made from yellow and orange acrylic wool, dark brown felt, hand stitched facial features, and cute googly eyes. It is backed by hardened yellow felt with the metal brooch pin sewn securely in place. Width 6 cm Made in a smoke free, pet free home. I have many other animal brooches available.
Sloth brooch, sloth lovers gift
Cute sloth crochet animal brooch, a quirky gift for any wildlife lover. This little sloth is made from 2 different coloured brown acrylic wools, with hand stitched felt and embroidered details and cute googly eyes. The metal brooch pin is sewn securely in place and backed by dark brown felt. Width 5.5cm Made in a smoke free, pet free home. I have many other animal brooches available.
Frog brooch, quirky animal gift
Cute frog crochet animal brooch, a quirky gift for an animal lover. This little frog is made from pale green and white acrylic wool with googly eyes and embroidered detail. The metal brooch pin is sewn securely in place and backed by hardened acrylic white felt. Height 5cm Made in a smoke free, pet free home. I have many other animal brooches available.
Fox hair clips, toddler hair accessories
In the country or city, these little foxes don't mind, they just like to bounce around and play! These hair accessories, inspired by my one magical encounter with a fox, would be perfect for toddlers who also like to bounce around. These fox toddler hair clips are hand cut and stitched from russet brown and cream felt. They are backed by hardened light blue acrylic felt which covers the metal snap hair clips. They would make a special and useful birthday gift. Length 5.5cm Height 3.5 cm Made…
Fox hair clips, toddler hair accessories
In the country or city, these little foxes don't mind, they just like to bounce around and play! These hair accessories, inspired by my one magical encounter with a fox, would be perfect for toddlers who also like to bounce around. These fox toddler hair clips are hand cut and stitched from russet brown and cream felt. They are backed by hardened light blue acrylic felt which covers the metal snap hair clips. They would make a special and useful birthday gift. Length 5.5cm Height 3.5 cm Made…
Elf brooch, elf badge, Christmas brooch, Christmas lovers gift,
Cute elf brooch, a lovely Christmas lovers gift idea. Each elf badge is hand cut and stitched from my own design using green felt, with white details, black boots and cream face. They have cute googly eyes giving a cheeky character. It is backed by felt and the metal bar brooch is sewn and covered by felt. This Christmas brooch would make a great addtion to your Christmas accessories to wear to parties or on the day itself. Height 9.5cm Width 7cm Brooch pin 2.5cm Made in a smoke free, pet…
Hedgehog brooch, hedgehog badge, wildlife lovers gift, nature lovers gift,
This cute hedgehog brooch would make a great wildlife lovers gift, or nature lovers gift. Each hedgehog badge is hand cut and stitched by me from brown acrylic felt, with a cream body, and cute googly eyes to add lots of character. Each cute hedgehog is holding a pink felt flower with green pipe cleaner stem. The metal brooch pin is securely sewn in place and covered by another piece of brown felt. Height of hedgehog 7cm Width (including flower) 8cm.
Macrame vase hanger, house plant, indoor gardening
One of a kind macramé plant hanger using hand dyed cotton string and upcycling an unwanted lamp shade. The string is dyed a dusky pink, to contrast against the spherical white molded glass lamp shade, which makes a great container for a plant. It can be hung using the metal ring. Height (from ring to base of planter) 53cm Planter height 18cm This listing is for the macrame hanger AND plant holder Made in a smoke free, pet free home.
Upcycled wire flower wall hanging
Upcycled wall hanging, made from driftwood found on my walk along Pembrokeshire beaches and wire, a plastic coated silver coloured wire from an unused necklace, and copper wire from a broken piece of electrical equipment. The star flowers are made using a technique similar to ‘string art’ bending wire around nails, to hold it in place the copper wire is used as ‘thread’ to sew the pieces together. They are strung onto the driftwood using ‘invisible thread’. The piece can be hung using the…
Macrame vase hanger, flower vase, indoor garden
A fun way to bring the outside into your home, perfect for fresh flowers straight from the garden, dried flowers, or faux ones, if you don’t like watering. This macramé vase hanger is made from cotton string, attached to wooden dowelling. This listing is for the macramé hanger AND glass vase, so it is ready to hang up, no need to find a suitable vase. Length (not including tassel) 36cm Width of dowelling 14.5cm.
Macrame vase wall decor, flower holder, indoor garden
An easy way to brighten up your home with fresh flowers, bringing the outside in. It would make a great gift for a gardener. This macramé vase hanger is made from cotton string, attached to wooden dowelling. This listing is for the macramé hanger and glass vase, so it is ready to hang up, no need to find a suitable vase. Length (not including tassel) 38cm Width of dowelling 19cm
Upcycled shell windchimes, beach decor,
Upcycled wind chimes with a seaside theme. It is made from an old metal bed spring covered with silver thread and blue, aqua marine and clear sparkly beads. Hanging underneath on ‘invisible’ thread are 10 shells, razor clams, limpets, and bivalves. Including tortoiseshell limpets, with gorgeous markings on the inside of the shell, and barnacles on the razor clams, adding to the interest and history of the shells. Length 42cm not including hanging thread. Great for a seaside themed summer…
Upcycled shell windchimes, beach decor,
Upcycled wind chimes with a seaside theme. It is made from an old metal bed spring covered with silver thread and blue, aqua marine and clear sparkly beads. Hanging underneath on ‘invisible’ thread are 10 shells, razor clams, limpets, and bivalves. Including tortoiseshell limpets, with gorgeous markings on the inside of the shell, and barnacles on the razor clams, adding to the interest and history of the shells. Length 42cm not including hanging thread. Great for a seaside themed summer…
Cat brooch, cat lovers gift
Cat brooch, cat lovers gift £7.50