Gifts for... Filling Stockings
Stocking gifts have so many family traditions, but whether you get satsumas or chocolate coins, walnuts or candy canes, these non-plastic pressies will make a welcome addition.
Make your own Letter Keyring // A crafty little tin – which you can personalise with their name and a message (from Santa of course) // £5.95 Cotton Twist
Rocking Horse Decoration // A little Christmas tradition – a decoration in the stocking, and then hanging them on the tree year after year. // £5.00 Skandium
Wooden charm necklace // A sweet necklace with little animals hand-painted in Rajasthan. // £5.00 OmBaby
Paddle boat // A bath time treat for the young (at heart). // £9.50 Objects of Use
Make your own puppy // That tricky item on the Christmas list is now no problem at all. // £5.00 Buttonbag
Egg Spoon // This little spoon is good for getting into a dippy egg – after your soldiers of course. // £8.00 Objects of Use
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