Handmade Gifts

If you want to show your mum how special she is to you, don't opt for a box of generic, boring chocolates or a box of random perfume. Instead, choose something unique, individual and handmade.

Here's our pick of handmade gifts for mum:

Handmade gifts for the mothers who have it all:

This beautiful freshwater pearl necklace is handmade in Derbyshire and has a lovely stirling silver heart-shaped toggle. You can guarantee your mum will be thrilled with this gorgeous handmade necklace.

A handmade gift for the house-proud mum with a sense of humour:

Does your mum occasionally mention that you treat the house like a hotel when you pop round? If so, turn it into a joke with this cute, shabby chic "mum's bed and breakfast sign". Only £10.50.

The perfect handmade gift for mothers who love gardening:

This personalised garden journal is a really unique, special gift. The journal features wonderfully rustic fabric embroidered with your mother's name. This journal's cover is removable, so your mum can pop in a new notebook once this one is full - how wonderfully sustainable and recyclable.

Poor old Dad. Every year for Christmas and birthdays he gets the same old gifts: beer, socks and some fishing/football/golf-related paraphernalia. Boring!

Treat your dad to show him he's special with these fab handmade gifts.

Handmade gifts for Dads that love the garden:

If your dad is proud of his garden and loves nature, this "quirky tea-pot birds' nest" is an ideal gift. The birds' nest is made from recycled teapots, each is charming, unique and quirky. Some teapots have their lids still, which make ideal little bird feaders!

Handmade gift number two is perfect for dads that love the garden, but also idea for dad's without the space they'd like to keep a big garden (or perhaps mum won't allow the garden to dug up?) Instead, treat your dad with this personalised mini allotment. This handmade planter can be used to grown vegetables, herbs or plants. Fabulous gift!

Handmade gifts for the dad who is hard to buy for:

This quirky gift is a fabulous pressie and a great talking point for when you're dad's down the pub! It's a belt made from vintage, reclaimed fire hose. The bright yellow belt makes a statement. We can bet none of your Dad's mates have a belt like this!

What about this handmade leather satchel? Perfect for the Dad who runs his own business, or frequents the city. This gorgeous bag is 100% leather & 100% handmade, meaning no two are alike. Fantastic!

Finally, this wrist watch with a custom, handmade strap is a gorgeous alternative for the dad with everything else.

If you have a little cherub to buy a gift for, and you're looking for something handmade, this handmade bunting for children is ideal. Perfect for decorating kiddies' bedrooms, and available in a number of styles including butterfly, tractor, birds and pirates. Giving the gift of bunting is certainly better than a generic car or doll that'll be forgotten in weeks, plus this bunting will look gorgeous in any room.

Alternatively, though a little higher on the budget, this handmade play house is a perfect gift for any child. It's pretty appliqued designs make this wendy house simply charming. It's made from top quality fabric (including Laura Ashley) and it can be taken apart and stored during the winter. Great!

Get your grandparents something they'll cherish. These personalised, handmade gifts are great for birthday's, christmases and anniversaries.

First, we have this wonderful hand drawn pet illustration. Simply send a photograph to Lucy Sheeran of your grandparents' pet and relish as she turns it into a wonderful, unique illustration perfect for framing and sending as a gift.

What about this fabulous shop: Get a handmade tea cosy, cushion or coffee cosy embroidered with the words "Tea at Nanna and Grandad's" or worded to your choice. These make an ideal gift.