The Creative Cooperative

For the love of tea🙌🏻x Just found out it’s only #nationalteaday Love me a good big cup of strong tea n these mugs, handmade by Kate @gilbertandstoneceramics are just😍👌🏻x Love all of Kate’s ceramics, they are delightful n make the for the perfect gift x #handmadeceramics #personalisedgift #imkindofabigdeal #fortheloveoftea #ifyoudontliketeaareyouevenbritish #shopsmall #buyhandmade #gilbertandstone #spreadthelove #thecreativecooperative (at Perranwell, Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Meet 'David' the Gnome😍. Isn’t he just thee most gorgeous gnome you ever did see🙌🏻He n his folklore mates can be found over @heartfeltbylisa Lisa is an absolute master at needle felting (as you can see) her attention to detail is🙌🏻 n her whimsical mind allows her to make the most wonderful collection of folk- you need to see/marvel- there’re all amazing. . . oO in fact if you’re about Clitheroe, you can find some of her work displayed at the Platform Gallery👌🏻#needlefelted #needlefelting #forestgnome #feltgnome #davidthegnome #scandinavainfolklore #norwegiangnome #fairytale #folktales #gnomeartdoll #ooakartdolls #ooakgnome #platformgallery #clitheroe #heartfeltbylisa #shopsmall #buyhandmade #spreadthelove #thecreativecooperative (at Platform Gallery and Visitor Information Centre)

Meet Jen @wrenandwilson 😍 n her super cute n fun illustrative jewellery and accessories, including this new batch of cat plant pots🙌🏻🐱👌🏻x If you’re looking for a unique, inspired by pop culture and animals gift, Jens yer gal x #catpotplantpot #ceramics #handmadeceramics #pottery #memade #pinkcat #catsofig #colorpop #housecactus #houseplants #cuteplants #succulove #planters #homeaccessories #homedecor #shopsmall #byhandmade #spreadthelove #wrenandwilson #thecreativecooperative (at Leicester, United Kingdom)

Oo my days, wish my daughter was little again so I could dress her in all @itsgrannyjules outfits😍Running since 2017, Granny Jules whips up the most sweetest of clothing for ages 0-3m to 8years and in the most delightfully hand picked fabrics👌🏻x #handmadeclothing #handmadeisbest #moderntakeonaclassic #patternplay #fortheloveofpattern #seamstressmagic #shopsmall #buyhandmade #britishbrand #grannyjules #spreadthelove #thecreativecooperative (at Barnoldswick, Lancashire)

. . . and Fridays🙌🏻 Anyone else got that Friday feeling?- most be the lovely sunshine that’s made an appearance #fridayfeeling #makeingthemostofit #springhassprung #imsoexcitedandijustcanthideit #iknowiknowiknowiknowiknowiwantyou #thepointersisters #tune #wanderingmind #haveagreatday #haveawonderfulweekend #shopsmall #buyhandmade #spreadthelove #thecreativecooperative Photo Credit: @worthwhilepaper✌🏻x (at United Kingdom)

Oosh, lovely to catch up on what @jennynewallglassart has been up to 😍 This bullfinch is an absolute delight . . . her llamas n unicorns are to die for too- I’ve had the pleasure of gifting one of her unicorns n properly wanted to keep it for myself it was soo precious🙌🏻x #hurrahforinstagram #birdtheme #notsurewhy #ihavenoideawhatimdoing #goingwiththeflow #bullfinch #britishbirds #britishwildlife #britishbrand #stainedglass #stainedglassartist #jennynewall #thestainedglasslady #llama #unicorn #magicglass #shopsmall #buyhandmade #jennynewellglassart #thecreativecooperative #spreadthelove (at Shropshire)

Couldn’t have said it better myself🙌🏻x #supportthemakers #handmadeisbest #shopsmall #buyhandmade #smallbusinessesrule #spreadthelove #makersgonnamake #giftideas #thecreativecooperative (at Great Britain)

With the cricket season back in full swing😉n all this talk of British wildlife, this gorgeous handmade cricket club bird box had to be up next🙌🏻 This delightful bird box is lovingly made by husband & wife team Helen & Simon @lindleywood and with no surprise is one of their most popular. A perfect gift amongst people who play cricket as well as those who love to watch x #howterriblybritish #cricket #cricketclub #sport #personalisedgift #birdbox #nestingbox #birdhouse #britishwildlife #garden #nature #woodwork #painting #creativebusiness #smallbusiness #handcrafted #handmade #artisan #shopsmall #buyhandmade #lindleywood #thecreativecooperative (at Grantham)

Speaking of British wildlife earlier today, gots me thinking of @earthandairjewellery and her beautiful collection of animal treasures - from bookmarks to ring boxes, they are the perfect gift for any lover of our wonderful wildlife or to treat yer self to a lil something special😉I have the absolute pleasure of calling Jane (thee creator) my friend n she is one of the most loviest people you could ever wish to meet😘x #britishwildlife #fox #mouse #badger #delightfullybritish #polymerclayartist #bookmark #customdesigns #nicestpersonever #craftfromtheheart #shopsmall #buyhandmade #spreadthelove #earthandairjewellery #thecreativecooperative (at Earby)

Just a lil bit obsessed with mosaic at the mo😬Whilst browsing online to find me the right tools n what not so I can have a dabble my sen I came across Fiona Gurney @frogmosaics😍How stunning are these, instantly fell in love with all her work- so much so I may have bought myself a gift🤭x #loveatfirstsight #bekindtoyourself #buyyourselfsomethingnice #shopsmall #buyhandmade #spreadthelove #fionagurney #boxoffrogsmosaics #mosaic #chinamosaic #thecreativecooperative

New fave word ‘Meraki’ - pretty much sums up all small businesses🙌🏻- to do something with soul, creatively, or love, to put something of yourself into your work✌🏻✨#magic #truestory #meraki #lovewhatyoudo #smallbusinessesrule #shopsmall #buyhandmade #supportsmallbusiness #britishdesign #britishspirit #spreadthelove #thecreativecooperative

This is just one of Ila’s beautiful designs @littlebluenestbaby Sumptuously soft, beautifully illustrated organic cotton products for your little ones✨#littlebluenestbaby #babyessentials #woodland #hedgehog #dreamy #mummylovesyou #muslin #burpingcloth #muslinsquare #safeandsound #naptime #sweetslumber #motherhood #mummylife #cuddle #woodlandnursery #hedgehogsofinstagram #britishwildlife #britishbrand #shopsmall #buybritish #thecreativecooperative

For the love of mosaic 😍 @rahrivers_studio is just thee most delightful ness ever- words fail me- I just heart it all🙌🏻x I stumbled upon rah rivers a couple of years ago whilst getting lost in totnes (beautiful town) I remember it like it was yesterday🙎🏻‍♀️💭✨what an honour and a privilege to have stumbled upon such an amazing talent x #taketheroadlesstravelled #whoknowswhatwondersawait #mosaic #chinamosaic #rahrivers #loveatfirstsight #artist #studiowall #patterndesign #staffordshire #lovebird #allinspired #totnes #smallbusiness #shopsmall #buyhandmade #thecreativecooperative

#truestory #shopsmall #buyhandmade #makeapersonsday #happydance #spreadthelove #thecreativecooperative

How lovely are these embroidered loop portraits at @littlebluebirdtextileartist, such a great idea x Trudie whips these up from her studio in East Sussex and I think they are an absolute treat - perfect gift for anyone who loves their fur babies or maybe a gift for yourself 😉x #buyhandmade #shoplocal #smallbusinessesrule #littlebluebirdtextileartist #pugsofinstagram #pug #petportrait #textileart #hoopart #handmadeisbest #thecreativecooperative #spreadthelove

First up @thechalkspot Love love love - from one of their first creations👆🏻to now👌🏻They have gone from strength to strength n I for one admire their beautiful gift for calligraphy and sign writing 🙌🏻x #shopsmall #buyhandmade #thechalkspot #modernsignwriting #chaulkboard #wedding #thecreativecooperative #spreadthelove