The workshop was absolutely fantastic and a unique experience and the shoes were surpisingly cosy. I am very happy and will warmly recommend purchasing anything with this brand.
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Lovely shop, easy to order, good communication, very nicely packaged with a personal touch.
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I absolutely love this shop! Throughout several lockdowns (and the restricted times in between) Laura has been busy doing Instagram Lives to showcase the range of goods on offer and I’ve found just th... See more
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If there is a gift for someone special or a treat just for you, you're sure to find something at Handmade Design. Laura stocks such wonderful, high quality, unique gifts from local makers. I've purcha... See more
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Handmade Design is an independent gift shop specialising in locally made gifts, created by makers all over the Midlands, with a few carefully selected gifts from across the UK. Our store is the home of all things handmade. We stock unique and interesting products that have been lovingly designed and handcrafted in the UK. We stock an every growing range of handmade products and are proud to be stocking over 70 UK Designers, Makers and Crafters.
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16 Victoria Square, Ashbourne, DE6 1GG, Ashbourne , United Kingdom
- 01335348605
- handmadedesign.ashbourne@outlook.com
- handmadedesignashbourne.co.uk
4.8
Excellent
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Excellent communication and speedy…
Excellent communication and speedy delivery. I appreciated the item arriving in recycled packaging and the photographs of the items I have purchased have always accurately represented the item purchased making it a very easy online shopping experience!
19 April 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review Sarah! Pleased to hear your order arrived quickly and that you've always found shopping online with us an easy experience!
Thank you again,
Laura
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you Lianne! It's lovely to hear you're happy with your order and that it arrived with you quickly.
Thanks again,
Laura
Fast and well packed.
28 March 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for your review - great to hear your order arrived quickly and safely!
Thank you again,
Laura
Lovely shop
Lovely shop, easy to order, good communication, very nicely packaged with a personal touch.
26 March 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review Sarah. It's lovely to hear you found ordering with us easy to do and that you appreciated the personal touches I add to each order.
Thank you,
Laura
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you Julia, pleased to hear you're happy with your order :)
Great communication.
Great communication.
They read the notes/comments section asking them to write a set message in the card, as I was isolating so couldn't get to the post office. They even replied to say they had done it and it wasn't a problem. Will definitely use again.
15 March 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for your 5* review Amy! Pleased to hear you were happy with our service and will be shopping with us again in the future.
Thanks again,
Laura
Beautiful Mother’s Day Gift
It was very easy to order from the website, especially with the Mother’s Day section. The gift came really quickly and packaged safely. On opening the product I could see that everything was perfect and unique. The only thing I would change is to have some tracking information on the parcel as I didn’t know it had been shipped so wasn’t expecting the package to arrive. However it was lovely and will definitely order from here again.
6 March 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you so much for your 5* review and so pleased to hear you are happy with your order. Really appreciate your feedback on the tracking - there seems to have been a technical glitch with our shipping confirmation being sent out. I'm looking to to this now so hopefully this doesn't happen again - thank you for bringing it to my attention.
Laura
Amazing shop and a fab woman great…
Amazing shop and a fab woman great service highly recommended.. thank you will be back again!
6 March 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you so much for your kind words about me and my shop!
Laura
Ordering was easy
Ordering was easy, range of goods fabulous and communication during the process spot on
3 March 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for your the 5* review Tony, really appreciate it!
Laura
Excellent Framed Prints from Handmade Design
I recently ordered a framed print from Handmade Design. The print looks fantastic. The frame was well packaged & the service was excellent. I will definitely shop here again :)
28 February 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for your 5* review! Lovely to hear you're happy with your order and will be shopping with us again in the future :)
Thanks again,
Laura
Handmade Design is one of my favourite…
Handmade Design is one of my favourite places to buy gifts and cards. Laura is so organised and sources some beautiful pieces.
On this occasion I ordered chocolates to be delivered to a friend- she was delighted to receive her birthday gift.
26 February 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review Celia. It's amazing to hear we're one of your favourite shops to order cards and gifts from!
Pleased your friend was happy with her birthday present :)
Thanks again,
Laura
Lovely cards
25 February 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you Dianne, pleased you're happy with your cards :)
Reply from Handmade Design
Pleased you're happy with your order! Lovely to hear you felt safe when you collected your order.
See you soon,
Laura
Prompt delivery
Prompt delivery , with a great choice of products and a personal touch will use again.
22 February 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for your 5* review! Pleased to hear your order arrived quickly and that'll you'll be shopping with us again in the future.
Thanks again,
Laura
Excellent items and service
I purchased some items from handmade design and the service was fantastic. Really easy and clear website to find my items and they arrived beautifully packaged. I would highly reccomend to find bespoke handmade gifts and items.
21 February 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! Pleased to hear you've found shopping with is really easy.
Thanks again,
Laura
Prompt efficient service and quality…
Prompt efficient service and quality products.
Will use again.
20 February 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for your 5* review JK - its lovely to hear you'll be shopping with us again.
Thanks again,
Laura
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for your review Georgia - pleased you are happy with your order.
Thanks again,
Laura
Independent Wonder💫
Laura's gorgeous little shop is my first port of call if I need a unique, quirky gift for someone all year round. She is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure all her customers are happy. Can't fault this wonderful, independent shop that's a short walk away!
18 February 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for writing such a lovely review Lauren! Really appreciate it and so pleased to hear we're your first port of call if you need something unique :)
Thanks again,
Laura
Excellent experience
I have used Handmade Design on several occasions during lockdown, to send items to people I can't see in person. Their customer service is first class - quick, efficient and friendly. The range of products is superb - interesting and in a wide range of price ranges. The kind of things we miss browsing for in independent shops these days. I am particularly fond of the anniversary cards, which cover early anniversaries, where the modern style is especially well suited to young couples. The letterbox ranges are also a lovely way of keeping in touch with friends and family in lockdown.
18 February 2021
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely, in depth review. I'm pleased to hear you've been pleased with everything you've ordered and also the service and range of products too.
Thank you again for your 5* review.
Laura
Reply from Handmade Design
Thank you for leaving us a 5* review! :)
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