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The handmade marketplace supporting independent makers from the UK.🎨 Find support at:

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Swipe to see the incredible piece our maker of the month, Northern Mudlarks, created.

If you'd like to read more about their handmade works of art and creative process, check out their Meet the Maker interview below.

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It’s the last bank holiday Monday of 2025, so we thought we’d have some fun in creating our perfect handmade day. 🙌🏼⁠
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Swipe through, pick your faves, and let us know what your dream bank holiday looks like in the comments. 😊

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When you support handmade, you're not just buying something beautiful - you're recognising the time, skill, and care poured into creating a work of art.⁠
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We think that’s a superpower worth celebrating.💥

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Folksy isn’t just for crafts, you know. We’ve got loads of incredible photographers offering up gorgeous, expertly captured shots to adorn your walls. ⁠😍⁠
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You’re off on your dream summer holiday… but your suitcase only fits THREE of these handmade summer essentials. What are you packing? 👀⁠

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Pencils sharpened? Handmade backpacks packed? It's time to earn that A+, Folksy style. 🤓⁠
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👉🏼 https://t.co/kLk5v7Sz6a

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5 reasons we love shopping handmade on Folksy. ❤️ ⁠
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From supporting small businesses to finding one-of-a-kind treasures, Folksy is all about the heart behind handmade...⁠
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Is there anything we’ve missed off our list? Let us know your reasons! 😊

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Say goodbye to summer holiday boredom and hello to some fun, creative time with our FREE DIY craft tutorials. 🎨⁠

https://t.co/aTrBigiMHp

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Tomorrow is International Cat Day so we’re celebrating the whiskered wonders who keep our makers company as they create.

👉🏼 Meet a few of the studio cats ruling the roost across the Folksy community. Which one would you want in your workspace today?

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Brown envelopes are on their way! Whether it's SQA, GCSEs, A-levels, or degrees, we're here to help you say “Well done!” to your clever clogs with a handcrafted gift.⁠

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Meet Northern Mudlarks, the mother and daughter duo, Gail and Alex, who spend their days foraging for crystals, sea glass, pottery and relics, transforming them into unique handcrafted pieces inspired by their finds.⁠

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We’ve got a quick question for you…⁠
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When you’re browsing Folksy, are you shopping for someone else, or just treating yourself? ⁠
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(We’re firmly in the 'one for them, one for us' camp, to be honest 😄)

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One of Louise Levine’s favourite things is hearing how her paintings bring people a sense of peace. How, even on the hardest days, her beautiful seascapes can transport them to the coast, if only for a moment.⁠..

👉🏼 https://t.co/9llwlyfOWq

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Send this to a pal who deserves something special (handmade, of course!) and let them (and us!) know why they're so great in the comments. ✨⁠

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Is there anything better than a weekend wander around a farm shop?

We’ve put together our own Folksy farm shop packed with handcrafted homewares and countryside-inspired gifts, made with love by brilliant British makers.
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⁠👉🏼 https://t.co/ejYGC23lQo

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You’ve just stepped into your dream home… and everything is handmade. 😍⁠
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You can pick THREE pieces to keep for yourself - which of these handmade pieces on Folksy are you taking home with you? ⁠

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Did you know you can search Folksy by region to find amazing makers right on your doorstep? We absolutely love this feature 'cause it makes it 𝘴𝘰 much easier to support real people running their own creative businesses nearby.

👉🏼 https://t.co/UeijSgTCkh

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When do you start putting up the Christmas tree?🎄
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We’re not saying it’s time to dig out the tinsel just yet... but there’s something lovely about choosing a handmade Christmas decoration ahead of time, don't you think?⁠
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⁠ 👉🏼https://t.co/3M6Ieyh8FS

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Ooooh have you signed up for our newsletter yet?⁠
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We send out email every Sunday, so the next one will be hitting your inbox tomorrow - tap to sign up below!

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Say a big thank you to your teacher with a handmade gift from our brilliant UK artists and makers on Folksy. Your little one will be top of the class (and maybe even the teacher’s fave!) with a gift like these. 😉⁠
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👉🏼 https://t.co/Vpy45dgVgc