We have put together a list of fabulous gift ideas from fellow Mumblers and local businesses (in alphabetical order). There are some lovely unique gifts to choose from for family, friends and loved ones (or drop some Christmas hints to someone by sending them the link!).
As a lot of these gifts are specially made just for you, they take time and care to produce, therefore ordering as soon as possible is strongly advised. Some may close their order books when they have reached capacity, so don’t delay, order today!
We wish you the most fantastic, magical Christmas with your family! 🎄
From colouring and musical books to the ever-popular That’s Not My… series, Usborne Christmas books will keep children entertained throughout the festive season and beyond. I’m really passionate about books and can help you find the perfect gift for any child this Christmas (0-16 years). I can also offer tailored Christmas eve boxes, gift vouchers and gift wrapping of purchases if required, taking the pressure off you! Also available to run stalls at your Christmas event, provide discounted books for schools, and for home parties… for more information get in touch!
T: 07852721919
E: steph.allbookedup@hotmail.com
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Pottery & Glass Cafe in the heart of the city. At Bish Bash Pot you can indulge your little ones creative side. With no added studio fee the price you see is the price you will pay. Come in and enjoy this creative cafe, have a cup of artisan tea or coffee and enjoy some fresh cake, salad or a sandwich from our home baker. We also have Christmas boxes for xmas eve (‘Keep them busy’ boxes) They are make and take boxes with a piece of pottery inside with all the acrylic colours your children need to paint their chosen character on xmas eve. These start at £8 through to £20. You can get a hanging santa, reindeer, snowman or present. We also have bigger ones. Xmas tree, stacking snowman and large bauble are £20 but will take kids a while to paint.
64 Walmgate, YORK, YO1 9TL
T: 01904 654114 / 07929 455130
E: bishbashpot@gmail.com
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I am a busy mum of two who loves to sew and I make fabric bunting for all occasions. I have a lovely range of handmade Christmas makes to choose from; a wide range of Christmas bunting (custom orders can also be taken) along with Christmas advent bunting. I also have a range of handmade fabric stockings and a wide range of fabric advent calendars (my own kids love theirs!) that will be a lovely family tradition and heirloom for years to come! If you want to place an order or you are looking for a special custom order please do message me via my Facebook page and I will do my best to help you out. Please follow me on Facebook to see what Christmas makes I have. I also sell through my Etsy store too.
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Christmas is a magical time of the year and we get very excited about the festivities here at Cakes d’Licious. For those who have not yet visited us, Cakes d’Licious is a family friendly tea room in York with a 1940’s vintage style. We love food and have a wide range of freshly baked cakes, scones, light meals…. our speciality is Afternoon Tea!!! Afternoon tea is a treat at any time of the year, but with Christmas on the way, vouchers make a wonderful gift. We also sell a variety of special gifts including the speciality loose leaf teas which we use in the tea room, tea timers, tea pots and much more. We also take orders for celebration cakes, so if you’re looking for an extra special cake this Christmas, come and see us, our melt in the mouth mince pies are made with d’licious homemade mincemeat. So, with the cold setting in, we are ready to welcome you with our lovely warm hot chocolate, warm scones and festive delights! We can’t wait to see you!
T: 01904 541100
E: cakesdlicious@gmail.com
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Paula Pickard has been hand crocheting children’s hats for a number of years and she made the famous owl hat that you’ll have seen on a lot of the Mumbler images. She has a range of different had that can be seen on her Facebook Page including Frozen Designs, snowmen, santa hats and reindeers. If you have something in mind that isn’t on there then get in touch as she will always try to accommodate. Available in a range of sizes from newborn right through to adults – she can also make matching mittens and scarves or ponchos for most designs.
T: 01845 501042
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Hi I’m Victoria At Ella and Squidge, we make gifts for all occasions. Christmas is our busiest time of year with our popular Christmas Eve Boxes been our biggest seller.
Our Christmas range includes decorative signs to freestanding reindeer families and Christmas baubles
Looking for gift ideas for the family, how about a personalised plaque, family tree frame, street sign, door plaque or tiled photo frame, the possibilities are endless. All items are made to order and order books fill up fast. I do offer payment plans for larger orders. If you’d like to discuss an order with me please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Hope you all have a lovely Christmas 😊
E: ellaandsquidge@gmail.com
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Hello my name is Sarah and I design and make frames suitable for any occasion. Choose from a wooden initial in any two colours perfect for a little boy or girls room or even a pet! Or a word art frame in any shape and colour you like-chose the words you would like which are personal to the individual. Lots of time and love are put into the frames. £17 per frame, the perfect gift for Christmas. Offers available.
Contact Sarah:
T: 07912498350
E: sew1989@hotmail.com
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Handmade, personalised gifts for most occasions including unique, fabric letters/numbers/hearts. The fabric letters are hugely popular for children’s bedrooms walls in either a child’s full name or just an initial (with an optional personalised tag attached). The fabric initials make great gifts for newborn babies, Christenings, birthdays and christmas, with a tag attached bearing a message of your choice.
We also make personalised, scrabble tile picture frames with heart-felt or witty sentiments depending on the occasion. We have a number of lovely, made to order frames for children to gift to their daddies and the wording on all of our frames can be altered to suit.
Our personalised scrabble tile Christmas decorations are £4.
Orders can be collected from Collingham, Wetherby or posted for £3.95 (please contact us for a postage quote for 2 or more frames). Gift vouchers are also available.
T: 07954 325590
E: info@peonyandgrace.co.uk
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A paint your own pottery studio and Gift Shop on Acaster Lane, Bishopthorpe. Simply choose the pot you’d like, get creative painting it, then leave your item with us for a week to fire! Parties start from £8 per child, for more information please give us a call or pop in!
26 Acaster Lane, Bishopthorpe
T: 07794 534623
E: potsandwhatnots@hotmail.co.uk
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Rainbows Ceramics Painting Studio is a well established pottery painting studio in the heart of York. If you are after a unique and personalised Christmas gift we specialise in creating beautiful ceramics with your little one’s foot or handprint. Baubles are hugely popular as are our seasonal footprint plates as shown below. Alternatively you may book in for a framed 3D Plaster outprint or Clay imprint for something really special. We are open 7 days a week with late night opening until 7pm every Thursday. Parking is available on Bootham Row just behind the shop.
Rainbows Ceramics Painting Studio, 15-17 Bootham, York, YO30 7BW
T: 01904 675533
E: paint@rainbowsceramics.co.uk
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This Christmas, why not treat someone you love to a personalised ‘Christmas Family’ print. These lovely 200mm x 200mm square framed prints are £25.00 inc free delivery to the York area (if you mention Mumbler).
Currently gingerbread men, baubles, wellies, ducks, converse trainers and bicycles are available but I’d be happy to create any design to suit. Please visit my Facebook Page for other examples of personalised word-art
for children’s nurseries, births, christenings, weddings and birthdays or any special occasion that’s worth celebrating with a special gift. I also produce personalised greetings cards, party invitations, birth
announcement cards, thank you cards and wine labels (using your photos supplied) – anything is possible!
Contact Katey Gledhill:
T: 07818 462243
E: design@kateygledhill.co.uk
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