There’s nothing we love more than taking some time away from our screens and creating something with our bare hands, even better if it’s a craft or practice we haven’t tried before. Hopefully your creative friends and family will enjoy these have-a-go gifts for the Christmas period.
All these brilliant indie businesses can be found amongst many others on our Virtual Market
Flower Press by Botanique Workshop from The Everyspace
A beautiful way of preserving the plant life around you. Follow the step by step instructions to create everlasting art work. We love the idea of preserving flowers from a wedding bouquet or those given to you for a special occasion.
£25
Floral bowl for minimalist arrangements from Graen
Even the most novice of flower arrangers can give it a go with this gorgeous hand-made bowl, perfect for Japanese inspired Ikebana arrangements or showcasing a few stunning blooms. Glazed on the inside keeping it watertight, but with a lovely raw finish on the outside.
£36
Festive herby cocktail making workshop with Superb Herbs
Give the gift of cocktail making with this joyous online workshop. The recipient will be sent a goodie bag before the workshop including four herb plants used in the two cocktail recipes, the key ingredients for the workshop creations and instruction booklet. As well as learning to make two new cocktails, attendees will come away with lots of tips for growing and maintaining healthy herbs.
£45
Cacti and Succulent Open Terrarium Kit from London Terrariums
Create a mini desert scape from the comfort of your own home with this kit containing all that you will need including three cacti and succulents, sand, pebbles, tools and step-by-step instructions.
£45
Design your own cotton planter by Twig
If you know someone’s favourite colours why not get a bespoke cotton planter made just for them by the wonderfully talented Twig. simply choose the pot size and colours you’d like and Sarah will do the rest!
From £16
Growing gift set from Paper Thin Moon
A beautifully crafted gift set for the gardener friend or family member. The set includes white cosmos and nigella seeds, a medium porcelain crackle plant pot and saucer, a small coral porcelain plant pot and saucer, a mini white porcelain bowl, enough compost to fill both pots, seeds, wooden lolly sticks and a small dried flower bouquet tied with velvet ribbon.
£40
Everlastings - how to grow, harvest & create with dried flowers. Written by Bex Partridge. Available from From Victoria
A wonderful book packed with practical advice and in-depth descriptions of the many methods of drying blooms, seed heads and foliage. Bex shares her favourite ways to style with dried flowers in over 20 projects to try at home, perfect for the beginner or seasoned dried flower lover.
£14.99
See our blog for previous gift guides including gifts for gardeners, for the has-it-all plant fanatic, the design lover, and the self-confessed plant killer.