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Feeling incredibly grateful lately 🥹💕I’m so excited to share that not one, but TWO amazing local businesses are now stoc...
18/05/2026

Feeling incredibly grateful lately 🥹💕

I’m so excited to share that not one, but TWO amazing local businesses are now stocking a selection of my handmade creations!

JWayz in Kirn is now stocking a small lucky dip selection of some of my most popular plushies including:

🐝 Bees
🐱 Cats
🐙 Octos
🐢 Turtles
🐦 Pudgy Birds

And over at Allsortz, you’ll find their very own EXCLUSIVE line of my hanging crochet plushies, available only in store! And they're honestly adorable 🥰

As a small business maker, opportunities like this genuinely mean the world to me. To have two lovely local businesses support my work and want to showcase my creations in their shops is such an amazing feeling 💖

Thank you so much to both JWayz and Allsortz for supporting handmade, local creativity and my little business dreams 🥹

I’m so excited to see where these collaborations go! ✨

With the weather unable to make up its mind today, my original day-off plan was a spot of gardening… but oh well, croche...
12/05/2026

With the weather unable to make up its mind today, my original day-off plan was a spot of gardening… but oh well, crochet gardening instead it is! 🌼🧶

With my Forever Flora being such a big hit, and the Broomhill Community Hub & Gardens Annual Plant Sale just around the corner, I decided to bridge the gap a little…

Meet my brand new Flower Pot Pals! 🪴✨
A perfect mix of my Forever Flora and my crochet plushy friends, these little guys will soon be available in lots of different flower varieties and colours!

They’ll of course be coming with me to the Broomhill Community Hub Plant Sale on May 30th, but they can also be ordered at any time — just send me a message 💌

🌼 £7.50 each
🌼 2 for £14

You can even mix and match them with my single Forever Flora pots too! 🥰



Pattern Credit to Minnie's Crochet Friends

A little look at what’s been happening behind the scenes 🌿✨The past couple of days have been full of petals, stems, and ...
05/05/2026

A little look at what’s been happening behind the scenes 🌿✨

The past couple of days have been full of petals, stems, and a whole lot of creativity… and I think it’s safe to say the Forever Flora collection is growing 🌼🌻🌹

From classic roses and bright, cheerful sunflowers to bold gerberas and a few more magical blooms, there’s a little bit of something for everyone 💛

And of course, I’ve still been working away on my crochet pieces too!

All of these (and many more!) will be coming along with me to:

📍 Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub, Greenock
📅 30th May

I’m so excited to get everything set up and see it all together on the stall 😍

If you spot something you love before then, feel free to send me a message—orders and commissions are always open!

Which one is your favourite? 👀

Inspection day at Characteristic HQ…I have taken it upon myself to personally oversee operations, as standards have clea...
28/04/2026

Inspection day at Characteristic HQ…

I have taken it upon myself to personally oversee operations, as standards have clearly slipped in recent days.

There appears to be:
• an alarming quantity of bees
• a suspicious number of octopi
• and what I can only assume is a pigeon loitering without proper authorisation

The Maker insists this is “stock.”

I remain… unconvinced.

Nevertheless, I can confirm that commissions for plushies and Forever Flora are still being accepted. One must keep the establishment running, after all.

Do get in touch should you wish to place an order. I shall be supervising.

Hoot.
Archimedies

A Message From Archimedes:Sincere apologies for the recent radio silence, ladies and gents…The Maker has had the absolut...
26/04/2026

A Message From Archimedes:

Sincere apologies for the recent radio silence, ladies and gents…

The Maker has had the absolute audacity to seek employment outwith Characteristic HQ. Honestly. The betrayal. Apparently something about “as much as she loves making her plushies and Forever Flora, the bills must be paid.” 🙄
I remain unconvinced. Priorities, if you ask me.

On the slightly less offensive side of things, she is still taking commissions for her usual line of plushies, Forever Flora, and custom makes—so do feel free to get in touch and keep her properly occupied where she belongs.

Now then… important date for your diaries:

📍 30th May – Broomhill Gardens & Community Hub, Greenock
Do come along. I expect a strong showing.

There are also whispers (and I do love a good whisper) of something rather exciting in the works… possibly a collaboration with a local shop? I shall confirm once I’ve extracted the full details from her.

Until then, messages are open for orders and lesson bookings. Do not be shy.

Signing off for now…
hoot 🦉
Archimedies

🌸 Forever Flora Single Pots 🌸Little pots of joy that never fade 🥹✨Each piece is handmade and completely unique — perfect...
19/04/2026

🌸 Forever Flora Single Pots 🌸

Little pots of joy that never fade 🥹✨

Each piece is handmade and completely unique — perfect for gifts, desk décor, or just a little treat for yourself 💐

🌼 Available styles:
Spider Lily • Sunflower • Daisy • Hibiscus • Tulip • Lavender • Gerbera

💷 £7.50 each
💐 2 for £14

✨ Made to order in a variety of colours — you can customise your perfect bloom!

📩 Available to order NOW — just pop me a message to secure yours!

Bring a little forever bloom into your home 💕

When I say custom commissions are available… I really do mean custom 🧶✨From video game characters, to crocheted lanyards...
13/04/2026

When I say custom commissions are available… I really do mean custom 🧶✨

From video game characters, to crocheted lanyards, to the happiest little sunshine keychain ☀️ — if you can show me a picture or describe an idea, I’ll do my absolute best to bring it to life!

These are just a few recent requests, and I’ve loved every second of creating them. There’s something so special about turning your ideas into something real, stitch by stitch 🥹

No idea is too simple, too quirky, or too unique — that’s the beauty of handmade 💛
Got something in mind? Pop me a message and let’s make it happen! ✨

What a great problem to have… shelves so empty I can store other shelving in them for now 🥹✨The stock up for the next sa...
05/04/2026

What a great problem to have… shelves so empty I can store other shelving in them for now 🥹✨

The stock up for the next sale at Broomhill Gardens & Community Hub on May 30th has already begun (along with my many, many lists 😅).

But truly, a huge thank you to everyone who popped by the stall this weekend — your support means the absolute world 💛

I’ll be getting back to everyone who has messaged about custom orders shortly, thank you so much for your patience!

Watch this space for stock-up content… and of course more from Archimedes 🦉 who sadly didn’t find a home this time, but is still very hopeful 🥹✨

Thank you so much to everyone who braved the weather and came along to the Dunoon Presents Easter Market today 🌧️🐣It def...
04/04/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who braved the weather and came along to the Dunoon Presents Easter Market today 🌧️🐣

It definitely wasn’t the kindest day, but I’m so grateful to everyone who stopped by, had a chat, and gave some of my handmade pieces a new home 💛

A special thank you as well to those who adopted one of my little plushies — I hope they’re settling in perfectly 🥹🧸

Your support, especially on days like today, really does mean the world to small businesses like mine.

Now to get everything dried off, warmed up, and ready for the next one… hello Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub on May 30th 👀🌸✨

We’re all set up and ready to go at the Dunoon Presents Easter Market 🐣✨Due to the incoming weather, the market will now...
04/04/2026

We’re all set up and ready to go at the Dunoon Presents Easter Market 🐣✨

Due to the incoming weather, the market will now be running 10am–2pm, so if you’re planning to pop down make sure you don’t miss it!

I’ve got all my crochet plushies, Forever Flora, and my little adoption station waiting for their forever homes 👀💛

Come down to Argyll Gardens, have a wander, and support your local small businesses while you can 🥰

Fingers crossed the weather behaves for us! 🌧️🤞

All packed up and getting myself organised for today’s Dunoon Presents Easter Market 🐣✨I’ll be at Argyll Gardens from 10...
04/04/2026

All packed up and getting myself organised for today’s Dunoon Presents Easter Market 🐣✨

I’ll be at Argyll Gardens from 10–3 with all my crochet plushies, Forever Flora, and plenty of handmade goodies 💐🧸

There’s lots going on including an Easter egg hunt, loads of businesses, and a very special little adoption station at my stall 👀💛

Don’t let the weather put you off — come on down, have a wander, and support your local small businesses 🥰

Hope to see you there!





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