Are you looking for some special Christmas gift inspiration? We love to support local businesses so we’ve pulled together some great ideas from small independent makers based in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Discover unusual handcrafted gifts that you won’t find anywhere else and support a small local business this Christmas.
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Aren’t these t-shirts just ROARsome? Made by Oxfordshire based Little Foxglove, they’re perfect for all ages. Head on over to the website, there’s a huge range of designs to choose from and lots of other gorgeous items perfect for Christmas gifts.
Stocking Fillers
Forget lots of plastic tat that gets thrown away and have a look at our ideas for stocking fillers that will be treasured.
Personalised Christmas Stocking handmade by Card Craft and Creation £16
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a stocking. I still have mine from when I was a child. This polar bear stocking is cute It’s fully lined with a fleece cuff.
Papercut Christmas bauble by Peach Papercuts £7.50
A special, personalised Christmas ornament that can be used year after year. Each bauble is filled with a personalised papercut that is cut by hand before being suspended inside.
Babies First Christmas
Baby blanket from Bear With Me £15
This perfectly snuggable fleece blanket can be used as a pram or cot blanket, decoration in a home or nursery, as a play mat for littles. Bear With Me blankets are machine sewn and finished by hand at home in the Cotswolds.
Cuddle Clouds from In Craft Corner £10.50 – £12.50
Little soft clouds perfect for cuddling with ribbon tags to play with and they can be personalised too for that special touch.
Bunny Coat by A Little Dress £35
Is there anything more adorable than this cute little rabbit coat. Made by A Little Dress, from warm fleece fabric with a button-down front, hood and rabbit ears. The jacket is fully lined and is available in sizes from 0 to 6 years.
Animal Name Print by Little Prints Charming from 18
This animal name print will add style to a nursery or playroom. Each animal represents a letter of the alphabet for a personalised work of art for your little one.
Christmas Presents for Kids
Personalised family matching PJs by Crafty24 By Sarah, from £8.95
As the excitement builds on Christmas Eve, what could be better than slipping on these super soft personalised Christmas PJs or sleepsuit and curling up to watch a family Christmas movie together.
Bobby the Brown Long-eared bat
Written by local author Angela Mills with a foreword by Chris Packham and super illustrations by Kate Wyatt. 10% of the net proceeds go to the Bat Conservation Trust. This book is educational yet exciting!
Dinosaur Cushion by Mrs B Designs Ltd £15
This awesome superhero cushion is hand screen printed by Mrs B Designs Ltd in Cholsey. Bam Zap Pow!
Reversible Superhero Cape by Pink Bobbins £15
These reversible capes are brilliant for your little superheroes. They can be personalised with a letter. Handmade in Oxford by Pink Bobbins.
Hand Painted Pirate Pegs by Peggies Paintbox £20
Based in Witney, Peggies Paintbox hand paint story and character peg dolls with child safe sealant. I love this set of shifty priates ready to go on an adventure.
If the thought of where to put all the toys your kids are given at Christmas sends you bonkers, an experience is a great alternative. Ride On Time run absolutely brilliant play sessions in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire where your little one’s ride on dreams come true. They have play session gift vouchers as well as Ride On Time bags and a great selection of wonderful books from Usborne.
Christmas Present Ideas for Mum
Fingerprint necklace from Itsy Bitsy Imprints
A beautiful way to capture a precious fingerprint, this necklace from Oxfordshire based Itsy Bitsy Imprints would compliment any outfit and makes a wonderful keepsake that last forever.
Bee Happy Lip Balm Gift Box from Neve’s Bees £14
These lush 100% lip balms would make a lovely gift (hint hint to my husband). The gift box contains 3 beeswax lip balms which are 100% natural from Neve’s Bees West Oxfordshire bees.
Sushi Making Workshop with Roll With Me
How about something a little different with a sushi making workshop from Oxfordshire based Roll With Me. They’ve had workshops at The Batch Café in Bletchingdon and The Jam Factory in central Oxford.
Amethyst Candle by Hoof & Paw £18-£32
A blissful treat for a tired Mum! These Hoof & Paw crystal candles are made with 100% eco soy wax and essential oils. Natural crystals are used which capture their extraordinary energy and in turn enhance your well-being. Madeleine makes these beautiful candles in Oxfordshire.
Little Blossom Earrings by Charlie Davies Designs, £42
Handmade in Oxfordshire by Charlie Davies Designs, these handmade solid fine silver earrings made in the shape of a little blossom are stunning.
Suede Tassel Keyring by Miller & Jeeves from £12.50
This handcrafted suede tassel keyring is top of my own Christmas list! Miller & Jeeves make beautiful leather clutches, keyrings, bags & belts
Yoga Planter by Serenity Sculptures from £15
Something a little bit different – these quirky yoga planters are made from resin by Serenity Sculptures in Watlington. Perfect with a mini succulent!
Lavender Eye Pillow by Made By Maggie £12
Maggie developed these lovely lavender eye pillows with her yoga teacher who uses them as part of her class. The pillows can also be used at home to aid relaxation and restful sleep. They make great gifts for all generations, including children over the age of four, and elderly people, who love the comforting and restorative scent of lavender. All the pillows are made by Maggie in her garden studio in Downley, High Wycombe.
Kimono Fabric Table Lamp by Kimono Spirit £35
Designer/maker Jax has a passion for kimonos and Japanese design. She upcycles vintage silk kimonos and uses washi paper to handmake decorative items for the home. I love this table lamp decorated with vintage silk kimono fabric.
Christmas Present Ideas for Dad
Hand Turned Wooden Pen by Hammer and Grain Shop £25
This stylish wooden pens are hand crafted from Ash, and brought to a high standard finish making an extremely comfortable writing instrument.The pens are handcrafted in Bicester by Thomas at Hammer and Grain.
A6 Journal or notebook by Immaginacija Bindery £15
I love this manly journal from Immaginacija Bindery. It’s handmade in Oxford.
Personalised drawing on a cushion from Little Foxglove Crafts £29
One of the really special things made by Oxfordshire based Little Foxglove Crafts are these beautiful drawings on cushions. It makes for a totally unique gift.
Organic Cotton Trunks from Y.O.U underwear £17
An ethical Christmas gift that makes a difference! Y.O.U underwear make 100% organic cotton underwear for men and women, with a buy one give one model so for every purchase made, they donate a pair of undies to people in need.
Christmas Present Ideas for Grandparents
String of Pearls Art Print by Bellbird and Button £10
This fresh and contemporary string of pearls plant art print would make a lovely gift. Designed by Bellbird and Button in Newbury.
Christmas Robins & Holly Tea Towel by Chez Beccy £12.50
You can never have too many tea towels and this one is a stunner! The Christmas robins and holly design is handpainted by Beccy.
Family Photo Shoot with Alexandra Tandy Photography
I love Alexandra Tandy’s natural style of photography. She’s an award winning photographer who has a real knack of capturing everyone’s personalities. A family photo shoot with quality prints would be a lovely gift to give grandparents.
Cupcake Bouquets from Rebecca Chapman Cake Creation
Granny’s are not always the easiest to buy for especially as they seem to have everything they want. A beautiful cupcake bouquet is a stunning idea and I can personalise recommend both cake makers. Their cakes taste as good as they look.
Kerry Houghton designs and creates individual hand crafted stained glass art pieces for the home and garden. Her work ranges from small sun catchers to hang in windows to larger commissioned pieces that can sit on shelves or ledges to catch the light. You can buy directly from her website or find her pieces in the Arbery Emporium in Wantage
Personalised silver necklace with pebble pendant by The Pine in the Valley, from £31.50
Little silver pebble pendants are a lovely way for you to to keep your loved ones close, and Little Pine In the Valley can personalise each pebble with a loved ones’ initial, heart or star. They make a lovely gift for a mum, grandparent or friend. All the jewellery is made from my a home workshop near Wallingford, wherever possible using recycled sterling silver and recycled packaging.
Christmas Present Ideas for Pets
Christmas dog bandana by Giddings Gifts £15
Let your dog join in fun with this festive elf bandana, handmade by Giddings Gifts.
Every tag is engraved by hand, using only Diamond tipped cutters to make sure the engraving quality is of the highest standard.
Looking for more ideas? Check out the Christmas Gift Guide roundup from Family Budgeting.
