Christmas Market Stallholders
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Alice Stewart Jewellery creates nature inspired jewellery, made for those drawn to the call of the wild. Intended to be treasured and kept, each piece is consciously handcrafted to capture the most subtle details of nature and its timeless, enduring beauty. Formed with ethically sourced materials, fine craftsmanship and an unwavering attention to detail come together to form a completely original collection of pieces that will be cherished for generations.
Aroma Quartz is an independent business creating handcrafted home fragrance inspired by the simple moments that help us slow down. After being made redundant from a career as cabin crew in 2020, creator Danny turned a passion for making candles into a business built around comfort, connection and everyday ritual. Every candle, wax melt and reed diffuser is hand-poured in small batches using natural coconut wax and carefully chosen fragrance oils. His aim is simple to help people create homes that feel calm, cosy and lived in.
Carolyn Carter is a freelance photographer, her practice began with the traditional form of film photography and exploring the fine art world, exhibiting work and eventually setting up a studio & darkroom. It has since led her to working in commercial photography including editorial, lifestyle, weddings, portraits, product and interior photography for other small businesses and creatives. Teaching workshops and creating an online photography course. She sells her fine art prints and postcards at our market and is one-half of The Paperdolls duo!
Earls Croome Pottery is the creation of Sarah Nicol, a ceramic artist and surface pattern designer based in Worcestershire. Since 2009, Sarah has devoted herself full-time to painting pottery, combining fine craftsmanship with a distinctive, painterly style. Her work often features hand-painted fish, fruit, and botanical motifs, capturing the quiet beauty of the natural world. She sells her ceramics through galleries across the UK and from her own space—Croome Gallery and Pottery—set within the walled garden of National Trust Croome Court. Sarah’s pieces have a dreamy, cottagecore quality that appeals to collectors and everyday users alike.
The Indigo Affair was born from a desire to create clothing and lifestyle pieces that feel honest, wearable, and lasting.
Working with pure cotton, traditional block printing, and small-batch craft, we focus on making that bring together heritage and modern simplicity, made to be truly lived in, not just worn.
Katherine Taylor is a midlands ceramic artist working primarily with stoneware, exploring form, surface, and material presence through hand-built vessels, framed tiles, jewellery and mugs. Her practice balances a respect for traditional making processes with a contemporary approach to colour, mark-making, and surface design. Katherine’s work is characterised by the use of vibrant, expressive glazes that bring energy and individuality to each piece. The vessels she makes are tactile and decorative, inviting interaction as well as contemplation.
Laura Baxter handcrafts silver and gold jewellery inspired by botanical forms. Her work is informed by a love of gardening, horticultural tools, botanical illustrations, plants and flowers. Laura also makes one-off bespoke pieces of precious jewellery including rings and pendants using ethically sourced natural gemstones. These have an organic feel, embracing natural inclusions and unique imperfections. Fun, stylish, elegant and durable enough for everyday wear.
Made by Leah designs happy, positive whimsical illustrations in the form of books, homewares and paper goods.
Mordros Studio creates sustainable textiles for your everyday lives. At our home studio in Birmingham, each piece of fabric is dyed by hand using natural dyes sourced from UK flower farms before being stitched together to create unique pouches, purses, key rings, scrunchies, device sleeves and scarves. Mordros believes you deserve beautiful items that do not harm the environment but instead celebrate its beauty and heritage.
Oh My Clumsy Heart creates sustainable, minimalist jewellery, made in Birmingham since 2012, crafted from recycled silver and gold in small batches designed for everyday wear. Affordable, well-made, and priced fairly, because good jewellery shouldn't cost the earth.
Ruth Radcliffe designs whimsical greetings cards, prints & accessories using water colour, pen & ink & collage. Ruth loves to experiment with beautiful & unexpected colour combinations to create illustrations of women with amazing eyes, lush flowers & playful children….especially little Fi! Ruth draws & paints every day & finds inspiration wherever she goes; she has a little sketch pad and pen at the ready always. On Wednesdays & Saturdays, Ruth runs a little non profit community arts centre in Walsall alongside two other women. She leads the lively children's Saturday art club & early years sessions 49 weeks of the year. Ruth is also the designer behind the Paperdolls logo!
Taken Twice designer Laurie creates jewellery inspired by ancient treasures and their connection to nature. Working with recycled metals, ethically sourced gems, and ancient coin reliefs, her sculptural designs draw on her fine art background, capturing the excitement of unearthing long-lost treasures in a contemporary, playful way.
Wear It Quirky is the home of bold, colourful, novelty jewellery made from laser cut hand painted wood. Fully of novelty and fun pieces to add to any outfit with bestsellers including yellow duck studs, umbrella hoop earrings and fox brooches.
Ann Taylor is a Jeweller, Printmaker and Collage artist. Her work explores themes of memory and folklore. Her love of antique jewellery and curio has inspired her to develop a line of work which takes inspiration from the past. These jewellery pieces are made from brass. The small imagery is hand painted, with each piece being individually hand made and finished. Ann lives and works in Worcestershire, surrounded by piles of old paper, printing presses and whippets.
Atypical Thing is a playful, handcrafted jewellery brand creating colourful, conversation-starting pieces designed to be mixed, matched and collected. Best known for chunky gem rings and charm-filled trays, the brand celebrates individuality through small-batch collections full of personality.
The Castaway creator Caroline has been making botanical plaster casts since 2020. Casting shows and preserves the natural beauty of plants enabling the form and structure of the different parts to be seen and appreciated. The details are picked up by the clay into which the foliage is pressed, the clay is then used to create a mould for the plaster from which the cast is created. Her current work features wild flowers and plant from the Derbyshire Dales where she is now based.
The Earlybird Bakery is a coffee shop and bakery on the historic Kings Heath High Street in Birmingham, bringing over fifteen years of industry experience to offer delicious and creative bakes and brunch options. Their pastries, cakes and savouries are baked daily in-house using the finest and where possible, locally sourced ingredients.
Jamie Baldrick is an artist and illustrator, based in Leamington Spa. She creates prints and other paper goods from her home studio. Her work revolves around a love of texture, vibrant colours and embracing the happy imperfections that come from combining digital and analogue techniques. Originally from Derry, she is inspired by the Irish landscape and all things botanical. Her work is also influenced by the nostalgia of vintage ephemera, with a particular love for stamps. Jamie crafts prints, and cards that aim to bring a sense of play and wonder to the everyday.
Lauren Thorley Illustration makes intricate artwork based around the natural world and slow living. Her hand-drawn illustrations are made from stippling with pen, or layered digital drawings. Everything is made with sustainability in mind; using organic cotton, eco friendly print processes, and recycled materials.
Maisie Parkes creates uniquely illustrated miniature clay sculptures. Each of her clay creations are sculpted by hand using British air drying clay and are hand painted in one-off designs, bringing them to life. Maisie’s range of pieces include little houses, potting sheds, greenhouses and more. Her work is forever inspired by the sweet allure of living simply and contentedly.
Nancy Taylor Ceramics are strongly rooted in the UK landscape. The work combines sleek shapes with a rustic natural palette, creating beautiful pieces that evoke a quiet luxury.
Pop-Up Coffee Bar brings specialty coffee to events across the UK, with strong roots in Digbeth's vibrant creative community. Evolved from There Goes Coffee (est. 2018), they have served numerous events throughout Birmingham and have been proudly pouring at Paperdolls Handmade Market since its inception. Whether you're after a perfect flat white or a delicious hot chocolate, our mobile service delivers the same high standards that built our reputation at intimate markets like this one and corporate events for major brands.
Sage & Grace is an independent aromatherapy business based in Birmingham and founded by Hannah, offering a range of exclusive essential oil home fragrances, including their best-selling candles and pure oils, as well as her pulse point rollerballs which provide aromatherapy on the go. Hannah makes each product by hand, and exclusively designs her own scents to provide a multitude of well-being benefits. This is why she will only use 100% pure essential oils and also ensures the products are free from toxic artificial fragrances, paraffin and other harmful chemicals. Inspired by a passion for wellbeing and mindful living, Sage & Grace creates elegant collections that bring calm, balance and comfort into the home.
Ted & Dino create beautifully handmade babywear using the softest GOTS-certified organic cotton. Their eco-friendly range includes hats, bibs, mitts, muslins, and blankets—all featuring unique, handdrawn illustrated prints from the Save Our Ocean and Protect the Rainforest collections. Every piece is sustainably made in the UK, using low-waste printing and recycled packaging for a planet-friendly finish. Thoughtful, ethical and full of character!
Tusheeta David is a jewellery designer-maker based in Sutton Coldfield, working from her home studio. Her bold, contemporary pieces are crafted from recycled acrylic—materials saved from landfill—blending sustainable values with striking visual appeal. Specializing in laser-cut acrylic jewellery, Tusheeta combines precise digital processes with meticulous hand-finishing to create vibrant, tactile designs. Her work draws inspiration from microscopic imagery in nature, resulting in intricate patterns and organic forms across her collections of earrings, necklaces, bangles, and rings.
Anna Cheng is an illustrator and designer of 14 years experience, from Nottingham who creates vibrant botanical art prints and greeting cards on fine art papers. Bringing joyful art since 2020, Anna's range has also grown to include fun stationary such as vynl stickers, notebooks, notepads and keyrings.
Blume Ceramics creator Elif, is a Worcestershire-based artist who started making ceramics in 2020. She creates a wide range of homeware, ranging from vases and jewellery dishes to bowls and soap dishes. Everything is made using hand-building techniques and finished with a combination of colourful glazes, meaning that every piece is completely one of a kind.
Danni Boden Designs creates bold and colourful prints, stationery and gifts, inspired by music and popular quotes that add some fun into your home.
Gee & Gee's make small batch sauces and oils designed to enhance any meal. Initially the range was created to go with noodle dishes but they quickly found that they pretty much go with everything! Any time your meal needs an extra flavour boost all you need is some Gee & Gee’s. There’s a sauce out there for everyone, whether spice is your thing or you like it a bit milder, they can help!
JElizabeth Jewellery designer Joanne works primarily in silver and mixed metal, creating thoughtfully designed pieces inspired by the natural world. Drawing influence from organic forms, textures and quiet details found in Island landscapes.
Joanne's work explores the balance between structure and spontaneity, using traditional silversmithing techniques, combined with an experimental approach, she produces jewellery that is both refined and expressive.makes playful, modern jewellery that's inspired by ancient history and mythology.
Little Lovers creates playful and thoughtful handcrafted ceramic pieces that elevate the everyday. With a range that spans jewellery, decorative dishes and wall art, Kate Lovery designs and makes every piece with care and consideration. With a (very) steady hand and attention to detail, Little Lovers collections reflect a love of tactile forms, bold colour, soft textures and timeless simplicity. Rooted in slow craftsmanship, Little Lovers incorporate fine porcelain clay, semi-precious stones, sterling silver and 14ct filled gold into small batch jewellery designs. The result is a unique brand that is both contemporary and enduring.
Minnisara Origami is inspired by Zen moments and Japanese heritage, Sara crafts contemporary, hand-folded origami art. Using premium origami and washi paper, her collection spans lightweight wearable jewellery, elegant home decorations, and fine stationery. Each piece celebrates meticulous craftsmanship and rich tactile textures, bringing a sense of calm and quiet elegance to everyday life.
Natalie Day Design has created a new print collection called Mother Heritage inspired by timeless textiles that the women in her life have introduced her to, such as knitted blankets or inherited textiles pieces from her grandmother. The collection has a slightly different colour palette to her previous work but with the same key message of wanting to create homewares that are both beautiful and functional key pieces for the home. A collection to honour traditional textiles using modern print process. Extending the length of life of passed down pieces and immortalising the heritage.
Puddin’ Popps creates playful, handcrafted accessories designed to bring a little joy to everyday life. Founded by Carrie-Ann in Staffordshire, the brand specialises in oversized scrunchies, quilted purses and matching accessories, all thoughtfully handmade in small batches. Inspired by colour, texture and thoughtful design, each piece is carefully sewn using beautiful fabrics and finished with attention to every detail. Every item is made with care, celebrating craftsmanship, creativity and the joy of owning something handmade.
Shibumi Living is a lifestyle brand curated by artist and stylist Karen Stephens. A considered collection of artisan goods designed to elevate daily rituals and encourage a more thoughtful way of living. Here you will find a complementary edit of botanical, hand crafted skincare & home fragrance alongside Karen’s own handmade ceramics, original artworks & specially sourced vintage pieces.
Tokidokie Cookies is an artisan hand-iced biscuit brand founded by Stirchley-based artist and illustrator Hoon Yoon. What began as a fun little hobby has grown into her full-time creative business, bringing smiles through beautifully handcrafted biscuits that are as delicious as they are charming. Every biscuit is designed, baked and hand-iced by Hoon, combining her illustration background with a love of thoughtful gifting and attention to detail. The name "Tokidokie" comes from the Japanese word tokidoki, meaning "sometimes", reflecting the spontaneous way Hoon first discovered biscuit decorating. Today, that unexpected hobby has become a thriving small business dedicated to creating edible works of art that make every occasion a little more special.
twenty two east creator Ceri, is a screen printer with a love for beautiful design and colour. She started desgining from her kitchen table in order to create beautiful, hand-printed stationery for special occasions. Through her line, you'll find everything you need to celebrate all of life's ups and downs: from birthdays to anniversaries to weddings. Each piece is always hand silkscreen printed by Ceri in Leicestershire. Silkscreen printing gives each item a texture, quality, and depth that only comes from the craft of hand printing by hand.
A Little Vintage’s stitched artworks are sewn completely free hand on a basic sewing machine. Almost like painting with thread or 'drawing with the sewing machine.' These include popular food items as well as cassette tapes which can also be custom made. The hand made dolls that Jennie makes are all hand painted and their stuffing is made from post consumer plastic bottles - preventing at least 14 plastic bottles going to landfill per doll! Dolls can be made from your own sentimental items - like your children's old baby clothes or Grandparents special linens etc.
Bryony Moss is an illustrator and maker of happy paper goods. Bright and playful illustrations that celebrate the small but joyful moments of everyday life.
Designs by Louise makes playful cards, art prints and paper goods to make people smile, inspired by a love of bold colours and a self-deprecating sense of humour. Her work is created using a mix of acrylic paint, pastels and digital drawing, and carefully printed in her home studio in Staffordshire. Her colourful collections bring a light-hearted twist to the everyday.
Heather Hancock is a maker who creates original 2D and 3D handmade pieces, using stitched, collaged and drawn techniques. Quirky fine art stitched creatures.
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Jessica Quinn is an abstract painter, whose work on paper and canvas is characterised by her love of paint textures, layers and chance effects. Some of her work is loosely reflective of landscapes, inspired particularly by her Irish heritage, and others completely abstract, showing the way that she sees the world. She creates art that changes the feeling of interiors, adding calm, colour, scale and texture to a space, as can be seen in her commissioned work at Graft Pilates Studio in Kings Heath
Kattern Design, creator Kat Campbell is a textile and print designer with a passion for florals, bold patterns, and striking colour palettes. She creates pieces that help people express their individuality through colour and pattern and are as beautifully unique as their owners. Originally from Yorkshire, but now based in South East London, she works with recycled and sustainable materials to craft zero waste fabric accessories printed with her painted illustrations, including vibrant silk and satin scarves, super soft scrunchies, and peachy velvet pouches. She designs and makes these alongside a range of colourful notebooks and painterly floral art prints to brighten the every day.
Love Kiki Designs is based in Bewdley, Worcestershire, where beautiful, colourful clay and beaded jewellery is lovingly handcrafted. With a passion for working with colour, Love Kiki Designs creates bright, fun, and personality-filled pieces, each thoughtfully designed to bring joy and add a pop of colour to everyday style.
Mizuki Takahashi designs and creates contemporary monochrome jewellery, combining hand-drawn enamelled elements with silver and oxidised silver. From her Worcestershire studio, each piece is carefully handcrafted using traditional silversmithing techniques, including hand sawing, soldering, shaping, oxidising, and kiln enamelling, resulting in work that is both distinctive and individual.
Needlework on Thursday is Jen Hadsley, a Birmingham-based self-taught artist who designs cross-stitch patterns of all your favourite places in Brum. Jen’s designs are inspired by the city’s contemporary heritage, and the meaning we find in places where we feel like we belong. Her DIY kits include everything that you need to create an adorable finished hoop to hang in your home, gift to a friend, or to use as an extravagant frisbee.
Rawsome Chocolate founder and chocolatier Vicky has created an award-worthy bean-to-bar chocolate from ethically sourced cacao. Every bar is crafted in small batches using unroasted cacao to preserve the bean's natural flavour, with a focus on simple ingredients, sustainability and exceptional taste. A former primary school teacher, Vicky now shares her passion for chocolate through beautifully handcrafted creations and engaging workshops that invite people to discover chocolate in a whole new way.
Silverbea is a collection of bold, minimalist handmade jewellery, crafted in the Cornish countryside. Founded by a self-taught jeweller, the brand specialises in recycled sterling silver, creating modern, sustainable pieces that are often accented with gold and gemstones. Alongside its core collection, Silverbea offers a personalised print range, with kits designed to capture fingerprints and pet nose prints, transforming them into meaningful, bespoke jewellery. Every piece is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted by the maker, combining simplicity, quality craftsmanship, and individuality.
Twig founder, Sarah has lived in many environments; from the Cambodian jungle to the Congo rainforest. These experiences showed her the close connection people have to their land, nature, and each other. Out of these experiences sprouted Twig, in March 2019, with a mission to reinforce the importance of the natural world. Aligning her sustainability values and creative nature Sarah began designing and making pots to house people's indoor jungle, which improves wellbeing and builds a calming environment. These pots are individually and sustainably hand-made by Sarah from Bobbiny recycled cotton yarn. They are available in a huge array of colours and designs which are constantly evolving.
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