It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
.
.
.
.
.
.
#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
  • LIFESTYLE
  • MEET
  • MAKE
    • KNITTING
    • CROCHET
    • Sewing
    • FABRIC CRAFT
    • FELTING
    • Craft
    • Christmas craft
    • VIDEO TUTORIALS
    • Recipes
  • FLOWERS
    • FLOWERS
    • Dried flowers
    • GARDENING
    • WREATH MAKING
  • Home
  • About
  • Features
  • Shop
  • Directory
  • Contact
  • Join

From Britain with Love

Sustainably Made in Britain

  • Home
  • About
  • Features
  • Shop
  • Directory
    • Makers
    • Workshops
  • Contact
  • Join

LIFESTYLE · November 21, 2020

Handmade Christmas cards

Handmade Christmas cards we love

Sending a carefully chosen Christmas card, handmade with love, feels more important than ever this year. I’ve spent ages researching my own favourites to send, so I thought I’d share my findings with you in case they help you find something you like too.

In my book, if you’re going to go to the time and trouble of sending a card, it should be worth the effort. This is the time of year when many small and independent creatives and makers depend on us to buy their designs – so let’s support them. Because it’s so much nicer to give – and receive – a well-designed card that has been made with care isn’t it?

Hope you like my selection and find something you love too…

Handmade Christmas cards

Snowy blackbird linocut print handmade Christmas cards

handmade christmas card blackbird snow linocut print #handmade #christmascards #blackbird #linocut

How beautiful is this handmade Christmas card design featuring a linocut print of a blackbird in the snow? The original design is carved out of linoleum or japanese vinyl, rolled up with ink and hand printed. I just love this combination of composition and colour. The cards come in packs of 3, and you can also buy a signed print of this design here. The card is blank for your own message – or you can ask to have it posted directly to someone for you with a hand-written message. The perfect way to send a very special card to someone you love, without having to head out to the post office yourself.

BUY BLACKBIRD LINOCUT CARDS HERE >>

Winter Watercolour card by Helena Tyce

winter watercolour chalets and snowy christmas trees with scandi folk feel taken from helena tyce original hand painted artwork #christmas #cards #winter #handmade #scandi #folkart

I love this design, taken from Helena Tyce’s original watercolour painting. Featuring little chalets, Christmas trees and the word Winter (perfect if you don’t want too overtly Christmassy a message), the cards are printed on sustainable board snd include a recycled brown kraft envelope. If you love this design as much as I do, you might like to know about the matching DIY cracker kits I featured over on the blog here: Christmas Crackers DIY ideas

BUY WINTER WATERCOLOUR HANDMADE CARDS HERE >>

Winter Wonderland cards

handmade christmas cards snow frozen lake from etsy - just one of my favourite handmade christmas cards #christmas #cards #handmade

Featuring an original watercolour painting of a snowy, frozen lake printed on high quality card, this pack includes recycled kraft envelopes and is packaged in a biodegradable/compostable clear bag. It’s by High Tide Illustration, who have other lovely designs for sale in their Etsy store.

BUY WINTER WONDERLAND CHRISTMAS CARDS HERE >>

Christmas in Cornwall cards by Betty Boyns

love these christmas in cornwall christmas cards by betty boyns perfect for anyone who yearns to be beside the seaside #handmade #christmas #cards #etsyuk

This pack of 8 cards is ideal for anyone whose heart lies by the sea. The pretty designs feature four places in West Cornwall – Newlyn, Cape Cornwall, Sennen Cove and St Just Church. They’re handmade and high quality.

BUY CHRISTMAS IN CORNWALL CARDS HERE >>

Vintage holiday Christmas card

love this handmade christmas card using collage to create a vintage holiday christmas design #handmade #christmas #cards #vintage #seaside

I love this quirky design by Cassia Beck, who uses collage and vintage photographs and magazines to create her work. This vintage beach scene is printed using vibrant pigment inks on white silk card.

BUY VINTAGE HOLIDAY HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CARDS HERE >>

Mountain Christmas cards

handmade christmas cards snowy mountain scene collages by cassia beck #handmade #christmas #cards #collage #mountains

Also by Cassia Beck are these beautiful and colourful winter mountain scenes cards. Also printed using pigment inks on white silk.

BUY MOUNTAIN SCENE CARDS HERE >>

Animal illustration handmade Christmas cards

handmade christmas cards featuring animal illustrations by mr peebles mouse, reindeer, polar bear and cat #handmade #christmascards #illustration #animals #mouse

This four-pack of handmade cards by Mister Peebles are taken from original watercolour illustrations by artist Helen and printed onto quality matt card. Envelopes are recycled manilla and the packaging is fully biodegradable. My favourite design has to be Chris Mouse in his Christmas jumper…

BUY ANIMAL ILLUSTRATION CARDS HERE >>

Kitsch surreal artists cards

handmade cards featuring kitsch and surreal original artwork of best friends and the moon and pool party #handmade #christmascards #kitsch #surreal

Featuring original work by London based surreal collage artist, Maya Land, these cards are really something different. At the moment, Maya is also offering a free A5 print with all orders to say thank you to all her customers for their support throughout 2020.

BUY KITSCH SURREAL COLLAGE CARDS HERE >>

Hellebore watercolour handmade Christmas cards

handmade christmas cards hellebore red christmas rose watercolour in the snow #handmade #christmascards #watercolour #red #hellebore

I just love this design featuring an original Hellebore watercolour by Tilly Prints on Etsy. It’s the beautiful red, the snow, the Japanese watercolour influence… and the fact that I adore hellebores. The cards come in packs of 5 and include recycled kraft envelopes.

BUY HELLEBORE HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CARDS HERE >>

Snow hare handmade Christmas cards

snow hare card from etsy uk by tilly prints #handmade #christmascard #etsyuk

Also by Tilly Prints is this beautiful snow hare card, again taken from an original watercolour.

BUY SNOW HARE CARDS HERE >>

Embroidered robin handmade Christmas cards

embroidered robin handmade christmas cards #handmade #christmas #cards #robin #embroidery

This cheery little robin design is a print taken from an original embroidery illustration by Katy Chambers. It’s printed on FSC credited ivory white thick card with a matt finish and includes recycled natural brown envelopes.

BUY EMBROIDERED ROBIN CHRISTMAS CARDS

Penguin & Reindeer handmade cards

Love this handmade christmas card with a hand drawn penguin illustration design #christmas #cards #handmade #illustration #penguin

The original designs for these handmade cards are two beautiful hand-drawn illustrations. Each comes with a kraft envelope and 10p is donated to charity.

BUY PENGUIN & REINDEER CARDS HERE >>

Snowdrop plantable Christmas cards

snowdrop plantable seed cards for christmas #christmas #cards #sustainable #handmade

These beautiful Snowdrop Christmas cards are printed on very special paper stock, that contains marigold, larkspur and cornflower seeds. Once it’s time to take the card down after Christmas, it can be planted to grow into beautiful wild flowers.

Each card includes a ribbed brown recycled envelope free from animal based adhesives, and the packaging is made from corn starch and uses non toxic petro-chemical based adhesive tape.

BUY PLANTABLE SNOWDROP CARDS HERE >>

Hope & good news cards

hope and good news handmade christmas cards eco friendly and joyful #christmas #cards #sustainable #handmade

This pack of handmade cards includes 4 designs – each one featuring calligraphy of messages of hope from Christmas hymns and carols. Each card is printed on quality card and includes a brown kraft envelope.

BUY HOPE & GOOD NEW CARDS HERE >>

Christmas hedgehog handmade Christmas cards

handmade christmas card illustration hand drawing of a beautiful hedgehog with mistletoe #handmade #christmas #card #hedgehog

Did someone say they wanted Christmas hedgehogs with mistletoe? Here it is! This beautiful card design is based on Rose Davies’ exquisitely detailed colour illustration.

Vintage holiday Christmas cards

BUY HEDGEHOG HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CARDS HERE >>

Goldfinch handmade collage Christmas card

handmade felt collage goldfinch christmas card with knitted scarf #handmade #christmascards #felt #collage #goldfinch #knittedscarf

How cute is this handmade felt collage goldfinch card by Hobbz Designs? I love the hand-stitched details and the cute knitted scarf. You can choose from blue, green or red scarf and go for all of one colour or mix up the colours however you like.

BUY GOLDFINCH CHRISTMAS CARDS HERE >>

Felt collage birds handmade Christmas cards

felt collage birds handmade christmas cards penguin, robin, goldfinch and owl in knitted scarves and embroidery details #handmade #christmas #cards #birds #robin #penguin

Also by Hobbz Designs is this beautiful multipack of birds. As well as the Goldfinch, there’s a penguin, robin and owl, all wrapped up in festive woolly scarves and hand embroidered with details. Just lovely.

BUY COLLAGE FELT BIRD CARDS HERE >>

Christmas visitors bird cards by Sandie Burton

Blue tits milk bottles christmas handmade christmas card by

This is a lovely collection of handmade cards by Sandie Burton, taken from her original paintings. As well as blue tits, there are also robins and coal tits in five different designs. Here are my two favourites, but click through to see all five.

Blue tits christmas wreath card by

BUY BRITISH BIRDS CHRISTMAS CARDS HERE >>

Floral print Charity handmade Christmas cards

handmade charity christmas cards with pretty floral print taken from hand drawn designs by Lucy Saysido on etsy #handmade #christmascards #floral #print #handdrawn #sustainable #charity

These pretty floral Christmas cards are printed with two hand drawn designs by Lucy Saysido and 15% of the profits are donated to Teenage Cancer Trust. Printed on FSC paper stock and includes a brown kraft envelope.

BUY FLORAL PRINT HANDMADE CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS HERE >>

Christmas Trees hand printed card by Teresa Green

christmas card hand printed by teresa green christmas trees and snow #handmade #christmas #card #handprinted

I have loved Teresa Green’s printed textiles and cards for years now. These little rows of Christmas trees are so lovely don’t you think? Each card is hand printed on cream card using eco inks and includes a kraft brown envelope.

Rabbit Christmas cards by HAM, £3 for one or £10 for 4

love this black and white bunny with snowman christmas card by HAMblack and white bunny Christmas cards by HAM

Love the distinct and graphic designs of HAM cards. They have spent time carefully selecting the perfect matt textured stock to use for their luxury greeting cards – all of which are meticulously crafted by printing specialists in the north of England. As soon as they are off the press Jo and her team add a ribbed kraft envelope and cello bag, both of which are also made in the UK.

HAM is listed in the From Britain with Love directory >>

Robin Christmas cards by Eva Nemeth

robin in the snow christmas card by eva nemeth

robin on watering can in the snow christmas card by eva nemeth #christmas #card #robin #snow #wateringcan

If you love a Robin Christmas card, I’m not sure you’ll find better than this one by photographer Eva Nemeth. Printed on beautifully textured paper and featuring Eva’s magical photograph, the cards come with a white envelope and recycled packaging.

Browse the From Britain with Love directory to find Stationery and Handmade cards all made in the UK with care >>

INFORMATION


This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. All our blog posts are independent and in no way influenced by any advertiser or commercial initiative. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set. 

You might also like to discover other festive eco-friendly ideas:

love this idea for making liberty fabric ribbon for christmas gift wrap with kraft brown paper and fresh berries and foliage. Click through for more ethical eco-friendly and plastic free christmas gift wrapping ideas you'll love to try

Christmas gift wrapping ideas, ethical and natural

DIY advent calendars

How to knit a Christmas stocking

How to make glass Christmas decorations and glass bunting

Christmas flower arrangements – simple rustic DIY ideas to try

How to make a contemporary Christmas wreath

How to make a Christmas angel

Are you a maker or creative course provider? Like to list with us and benefit from joining our supportive community? We’d love to hear from you. Check out the packages we offer on our Join Us page and get more details from our Information pack here


A PIN TO SAVE TO PINTEREST

If you’ve enjoyed discovering these handmade Christmas card ideas, it would be great if you could share the love. All you have to do is hover over the image below until you see the Pinterest button appear. Then share it to your boards. Thank you! X

handmade christmas cards including this beautiful robin card taken from an original photo by eva nemeth. Find other beautiful card ideas all made by independent uk makers #handmade #christmas #cards #robin

In: LIFESTYLE

You’ll Also Love

christmas flower arrangement ideas including this beauty by royal florist Philippa CraddockChristmas flower arrangements – rustic ideas
tiny homes isle of wightTiny Homes Isle of Wight eco holidays
spring flower arrangement ideas with inspiration from Erin at Floret as well as Tammy from Wild Bunch Flowers in HerefordshireFlower Arrangement ideas with spring flowers

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Next Post >

Christmas Mouse knitting patterns you’re sure to love

About Me
I'm so glad you're here. I'm Laura - national women's magazine editor and journalist now sharing my passion for sustainable and creative living here. Hope you find something to enjoy and inspire! X

Categories

  • MAKE
  • MEET
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FLOWERS

Reader Favourites

The Directory

Browse Makers & Workshops

Pinterest

Login (directory listees)

Log in

Create account
Forgot password?

trending now

instagram

Follow @frombritainwithlove

It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
.
.
.
.
.
.
#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly swee Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly sweet peas - the perfect way to celebrate #britishflowersweek 
I just wish I could share the blissful fragrance with you too 💕🌸
#locallygrownflowers #flowersofinstagram #supportlocal #britishflowersweek2021 #britishseasonalflowers #flowersfromthefarm #sweetpeas
This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland ak This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits and just one of the creative spring projects you might enjoy immersing yourself in right now. To discover other inspirational ideas and to get all the info you need - including this free pattern by Claire - click the link in my bio. Hope you find something that brings you a little seasonal joy x
Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a s Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a surprise signed copy of her dreamy new book Discovering Dahlias - and another signed copy to share with one of you. 
To enjoy a peek inside - and for a chance to win - click the link in my bio. 
The truly beautiful photographs (including this one) are all by Erin’s husband Chris Benzakein #discoveringdahlias #floretflowerfarm #dahliasofinstagram #flowersgivemepower #giveawayuk
Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beaut Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beautifully simple way to arrange snowdrops and other early spring flowers over on the blog (link is in my bio). I’ve already made my own simple flower grid using foraged twigs and it works brilliantly! 
As well as sharing her simple step by steps, there’s also a video tutorial where Sarah shares more inspiring ideas for creating with early spring flowers. The beautiful photographs are by @jonathanbuckleyphotography - hope you enjoy! X
Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your O Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your Own gift bundle competition!
My favourite #gardenersquestiontime panellist @pippa.greenwood offers a range of totally brilliant Grow Your Own gift bundles - which include garden-ready veg plants sent out at the right time for planting, email growing advice, tips and recipes from Pippa herself as well as signed copies of The Gardener’s Year. It’s the perfect gift for anyone interested in growing their own fresh produce - and comes with the best expert advice!
We have two Pippa Greenwood GYO gift bundles to be won - the link to enter the competition, and to find out more is in my bio - Good luck!
Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Cla Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Claire Garland Christmas Mouse knitting pattern competition. The link to enter is the top one in my bio. Good luck!
If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty an If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty and overwhelming place right now, you might like to get behind Sarah Corbett @craftivists new project - she’s crowdfunding to create the final part of her Craftivism trilogy: the Craftivist Collective Handbook. It will be a beautiful hardback with 20 gentle protest Craftivist projects and tools to help readers become positive and effective change makers. Because slow and gentle can be more effective in the long run than fast and loud. I am 100% behind Sarah’s project and have no doubt that those of us in the crafty, creative community have plenty to contribute when it comes to making a better, fairer world. 
Stitching a powerful message can be  more effective than shouting it at someone who’s not listening to you. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, follow the top link in my bio.
Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful d Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful dried flower wreath ideas over on the blog - link in bio. I love this dried mini wreath as natural gift wrapping decoration (you can buy ready-made too) - all the links are in the post.
Thanks too to Kirsten @henthorn_farm_flowers for sharing her step by steps for creating a stunning giant foraged dried flower wreath as well as her beautiful simple wreath in silvery winter whites. 
I’m increasingly obsessed with the idea of growing my own flowers for drying and creating lovely things with them. Watch this space for more dried flower inspiration coming soon... X
One of the joyful things about this time of year f One of the joyful things about this time of year for me is making plans for next spring and summer in my flower cutting garden. After two years of growing cut flowers, I’m ready for some fresh ideas and to raise my game a little more. I would like to fill some gaps in shape and colour and to extend the flowering season in particular. I’d also like to start drying and preserving my flowers... so I am thrilled that Kirsten of @henthorn_farm_flowers has shared a beautiful glimpse into her seasonal and sustainable flowery world as well as lots of fantastic expert tips and ideas over on the blog - the link is in my bio. I hope you find some inspiration too. Kirsten lives in a very beautiful part of the world - the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. It’s an area very close to my heart as I grew up not far away. Loved spending a little virtual time there again, thanks to Kirsten - and I am yearning to go back in person one day soon and breathe it all in again.
To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last moments of Summer. I do always eventually embrace Autumn but, this year in particular, I’m wanting to hold on for as long as possible to the quiet bliss of the last few months. 
I do really worry about what lies ahead for us all, but spending time outdoors, connecting, really up close, to what’s going on in the garden definitely helps. I still have roses, sweet peas, snapdragons, zinnias, asters and LOTS of dahlias blooming so there are always jars and jugs of flowers on every available surface. Rose geranium leaves have been a revelation for adding a fragrant green frilliness - and now I’m full of love for abelia. 
This beautiful photo is by @gandgorgeousflowers and captures the between-seasons beauty in the flower garden right now. I am inspired to create something similar as I have many of the same colours. 
I do realise that it’s silly (and utterly pointless 😂) to resist Autumn as it’s actually one of the most beautiful times of year. As soon as the leaves really turn, and everywhere starts to smell like Autumn, I’m sure I’ll be fully on board. 
With that in mind, I’ve shared lots of inspiring Autumn Flowers ideas over on the blog (link in my bio) from some of my favourite flower creatives including @gandgorgeousflowers @simplybyarrangement @therealflowerco @wildbunchflowers @floribundaroseflorists @thesussexflowerschool @electricdaisyflowerfarm 

Hope you enjoy - and find a little bit of creative inspiration too. X

INFORMATION

  • Join Us
  • Get in touch
  • About us

DIRECTORY LISTEES

Log in

Create account
Forgot password?

BROWSE

  • Shop
  • Directory
  • Features
  • T & Cs
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy

Copyright © 2025 From Britain with Love

Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!