It’s St George’s Day on 23 April so we’re celebrating already with some items for the day – bunting, red roses, England flags and other English icons.

See Folksy’s English extravaganza.

Featured sellers

We’re a week late blogging the new featured sellers. Sorry, but it was the holidays! Here they are:

• Bonbi Forest – screenprinted designs and jewellery from Lee May Foster. Inspired designs featuring both ‘critter and creature’ and ‘scape of trees, sea and sky’.
• Lil Sonny Sky – brightly coloured, cheerful, ‘hand squeegied’ original screen prints! They make us smile!
• Little Birdy Designs – beautiful digitally designed special occasion cards – featuring birds and nature in soft, muted colours.
• Skull and Cross Buns – Skulls, owls, caravans and chunky chocolate chip muffins…to mention just a few of these super cute, alternative, hand carved, rubber stamps.

Photo: Union Jack hand carved rubber stamp by Skull and Cross Buns.

Hopefully you’ve all remembered to change the clocks by now! To celebrate the official arrival of Spring (not that the weather seems to have noticed) we’ve got some bright Spring items on show.

See Folksy’s Spring picks.

Also, don’t forget that the Folksy Easter Egg Hunt finishes soon. Find the hidden Easter eggs on Folksy shop banners for a chance to win a fantastic goody bag!

Featured sellers

Our new featured sellers:

• Design Rocks – groovy greetings cards inspired by vintage fabrics
• Prince Design UK – fabulous handmade ceramics from Elizabeth Prince
• Wallenvyart – unique wall art made from recycled books
• Incy Wincy Stiches – quirky fabric covered buttons and craft supplies.

Photo: Spring Breeze Original Screen Print by Lil Sonny Sky.

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday so get in quick! We’ve got beautiful handmade Mother’s Day cards and lots of gifts that are perfect for saying thank you.

Visit our Mother’s Day specials.

Photo: Mum’s Mug by Quite Contrary Crafts.

It’s St David’s Day tomorrow so to celebrate, here’s a showcase of fabulous Welsh and Welsh-inspired items. There are lots of daffodils, dragons and even a little leek!

Visit this week’s top picks.

Featured sellers

Our new featured sellers:

• Chain of Daisies – colourful jewellery inspired by nature makes this shop a delight
• Kirsty Elson – seaside-inspired gifts from Cornwall
• Gama – Gaamaa Gungaajav brings her Mongolian influence to create stylish jewellery
• Pidgeonstitch – beautiful bags, purses, pyjamas, aprons and clothing from Jane Pidgeon.

Photo: Keep Calm and Carry On wool cushion by POBShop Cymru.

Oh my ears and whiskers! Tim Burton’s new Alice in Wonderland film premieres this week and opens on 5 March, hooray. Lewis Carroll’s magical tale has inspired children (and adults) for generations including many of Folksy’s makers. To celebrate here are some of Folksy’s finest Alice-inspired items.

Take a trip to Wonderland.

Photo: Off With Your Head Necklace by Cherished Trinkets.

Happy Pancake Day everyone! These plushie pancake pals from KiTTYPiNKSTaRS are sweet enough to eat every day, and no calories. Result!

Click here for a great Pancake Recipe!

It’s half-term for lots of folks this week, so we’ve looked out some goodies to keep you and your little ones occupied. We’ve got kits to get them making, delightful colouring-in books, sticker sets, writing paper, toys and dolls, and lots of crafty bits and pieces to keep the kids busy. You won’t hear a peep out of them – guaranteed!

Visit this week’s top picks.

Featured sellers

Our new featured sellers:

• Nickynacknoo – beautiful handmade gifts for kids
• Kate Broughton – bird is the word for Kate Broughton with fantastic birdy brooches, totes and books
• Here Pretty Kitty – vintage buttons and craft supplies – purrfect!
• Made by Kate – there’s always a monster sale in this shop. Take one home today.

Photo: Colouring Book of Birds by Kate Broughton.

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and the Folksters have been going mad making beautiful cards and gifts to shower upon your loved ones. There’s something for everyone – even the non-romantics amongst you!

There are so many romantic things on offer that we can’t fit them all in, so keep checking back for more over the next couple of weeks.

Visit this week’s top picks.

Featured sellers

Our new featured sellers:

• Lola’s Room - dreamy photographs from Brighton-based Cassia Beck
• Konnie Kapow – cool and kitschy cards from Konnie Kapow
• Through the Round Window – beautifully designed stained glass gifts
• Dig The Earth – stylish giclée prints and handmade recycled greetings cards

Photo: Maps of My Heart by Sylvie Howitt Papercuts.

Hoots mon! It’s Burns Night tomorrow so we hope you’ve got your haggis, neeps and tatties ready, and a wee dram of course (whisky or Irn Bru – your choice).

It seems like the perfect moment to celebrate Scottish loveliness, so the featured items this week are full of tartan, Highland Cows, Scottie dogs and even a spurtle for stirring your porridge.

Visit this week’s top picks.

Photo: Wee Highland Cow from QuernusCrafts.

It’s tricky to know which items to feature at this time of year. The sales are still on, Valentine’s Day is coming up fast and the shops already have their Easter stock out.

So, we turned our eyes to the east and saw all the cool things inspired by Japan. There are cute kawaii goodies, gorgeous kokeshi dolls, graceful paper cranes and delicate cherry blossoms, plus some amazing Mt Fuji soap.

Visit this week’s top picks.

Photo: Limited Edition Messenger Crane from Origami.