In the spring of 2021, I am changing the crochet hooks I offer in all of my crochet kits and gift sets, to a type I know you are going to love even more.
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Recycling Siliconised Label Backing Sheets
Being sustainable is at the heart of Little Conkers – as I often say, if I can’t do it sustainably, I just don’t do it.
I stopped using the majority of my adhesive labels, when I realised it just wasn’t feasible to recycle the backing sheets as I had hoped.
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Posting Schedule for Christmas 2020
Here are my current recommended last ordering dates for delivery by Christmas 2020.
If you order by the date given below for your country/region, I will guarantee to have your item(s) in the post by the Royal Mail’s last recommended posting date for Christmas. Delivery time is not, however, guaranteed and this year more than ever before I strongly recommend not leaving your order until the last possible moment!
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Greetings Cards with Postage Stamps

Getting a little something in the post has taken on an extra significance for many people at this time. Yes, so many of us have e-mail, but there’s always something special about receiving something physical from a loved-one.
Most Popular on Etsy October 2019
I occasionally like to post a summary of what’s popular in my shop in different seasons, so what are the best sellers in my Etsy store this month?
Read MoreLast Ordering Dates for Christmas 2019

Here are my current last ordering dates for delivery by Christmas 2019.
If you order by the date given below for your country/region, I will guarantee to have your item(s) in the post by the Royal Mail’s last recommended posting date for Christmas. Delivery time is not, however, guaranteed and they don’t always manage it, so please don’t leave ordering till the last possible moment!
Read MoreEco-friendly Gift Ideas

Christmas is not far away and of course it’s all about giving, but if you’re looking for gift ideas that don’t take too much from our planet, I’ve rounded up some of my favourite finds.
Eco-friendly Gift-wrapping

It has been quite a big deal, working out eco-friendly gift-wrapping for all my differently-shaped products, but I have finally worked it all out, tested it and it is now available as an option across all items in the Little Conkers Etsy shop.
Offering Gift-wrapping on Etsy

For some time I’ve been trying to work out the best way to offer gift-wrapping in the Little Conkers Etsy shop. Combined with the ability to send items directly to the recipient, without pricing appearing in the package – services which I already offer – it’s something a lot of customers appreciate, especially at busy times of the year.