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Oct 30, 20244 min read
Why Handmade Toys Matter in a Digital Age
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, toys are often dominated by screens, apps, and automated sounds. These digital toys are...
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Aug 29, 20244 min read
The Power of Imagination: How Handmade Toys Inspire Creative Play
In a world increasingly dominated by screens and mass-produced plastic toys, the value of imaginative play can sometimes be overlooked....
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Feb 19, 20241 min read
Meet Dave Bowden from DB Crafts
Hello my name is David Bowden I live in Exeter Devon and I have been making toys and other wooden things for over twenty years, I also...
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Dec 15, 20236 min read
British Toymakers Guild Gift Guide for All Ages
Welcome to the enchanting world of the British Toymakers Guild, where craftsmanship meets imagination. We've curated a magical gift guide...
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Nov 14, 20232 min read
Meet Liz Pearson from Love Heartwood
The Berkshire business 'Love Heartwood' is run by Liz Pearson, a passionate woodturner dedicated to providing eco-conscious families with...
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Jul 29, 20232 min read
Meet Rachel Murrell: Designer and maker behind Ophelia Dolls
My name is Rachel and I'm the designer/maker behind Ophelia Dolls. I create unique heirloom dolls using natural materials including local...
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Jun 23, 20232 min read
Noah's Ark Toys | David Plagerson
I was drawn to toy making by two different events. The first was that I had a baby daughter and it was wonderful to see how a child...
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Apr 26, 20232 min read
Dr Zigs Extraordinary Bubbles | Paola Dyboski-Bryant
I'm Paola, and I run Dr Zigs, a specialty Bubble Toy making company that I started at my kitchen table 12 years ago.
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Dec 3, 20225 min read
The British Toymakers Guild Christmas Gift Guide
written by Liz Pearson from Love Heartwood Are you looking for imaginative, high-quality toys this Christmas that were made in the UK? ...
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