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Welcome to Sand & Spirit – Ocean-Inspired Resin Jewellery & Coastal Gifts

Welcome to Sand & Spirit – Ocean-Inspired Resin Jewellery & Coastal Gifts

There’s something about the sea that stays with you.

The shifting colours, the movement of the tide, the way light dances across the water — it has a quiet kind of magic. At Sand & Spirit, that feeling is at the heart of everything I make.

Every piece in my shop is inspired by the beauty of the coastline: soft sandy beaches, rolling waves, and the calming blues and greens of the ocean. Using resin as my medium, I create jewellery, gifts, and homeware designed to capture those moments and bring a little piece of the coast into everyday life.

Handmade, One Piece at a Time

Unlike mass-produced accessories you’ll find on the high street, each item from Sand & Spirit is handmade in small batches. That means every necklace, pair of cufflinks, coaster, or decorative piece has its own unique character.

Resin allows colours to flow and blend naturally, creating patterns that can never be perfectly repeated. No two pieces are exactly the same — so when you choose something from my shop, you’re getting something truly individual.

Jewellery That Feels Like the Sea

If you love the ocean, beach walks, or coastal holidays, these designs are made for you.

My resin jewellery often features:

– Deep ocean blues and turquoise tones 
– Soft sandy textures 
– Shimmering wave effects 
– Natural shells and coastal details 

They’re designed to be easy to wear every day while still feeling a little special — whether you’re heading out for the day or just want a reminder of the sea wherever you are.



Coastal Gifts & Homeware

Alongside jewellery, I also create ocean-inspired gifts and homeware pieces.

These are perfect if you’re looking for something thoughtful and different — a present that feels personal rather than something picked off a shelf. From decorative pieces to practical items for the home, each design carries the same coastal inspiration.

They also make lovely gifts for:

– Birthdays 
– Housewarmings 
– Weddings or anniversaries 
– Anyone who loves the sea


Why Shop Small?

When you buy from a small handmade business, you’re not just buying a product.

You’re supporting creativity, craftsmanship, and the time spent designing and making something special. Every order placed with Sand & Spirit here at The British Craft House directly supports a small independent maker — and that means a lot.

It also means you get something made with care and attention, rather than something mass-produced.

Bring the Coast Home

Whether you’re looking for ocean-inspired jewellery, a unique gift, or something beautiful for your home, Sand & Spirit is all about bringing the feeling of the coast into everyday life.

If you love the sea as much as I do, I’d love you to take a look around the shop and find something that speaks to you.

Browse the collection and discover your own little piece of the ocean.

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Just a Card Indie Week

If you follow any small businesses on social media, you may have noticed a lot of shouting about Just a Card Indie Week recently – but what exactly is it all about?!

Just a Card is a fabulous campaign focused on encouraging people to support independent makers and artists, and to shop small – you can learn more about it in my previous blog post here.  Throughout Indie Week we’re given a series of social media prompts to follow and it’s the ideal opportunity for small businesses to promote their work and share why shopping small is so important.  The week culminates in Indie Friday, an independent creative alternative to Black Friday, where we ask shoppers to consider shopping small from independent businesses rather than the massive retail giants – even switching just one purchase to something from a small maker can make a big difference (Holly Tucker talks about this more here in a recent Forbes article)!

So to help you along with some gift and shopping ideas, and in the spirit of today’s Just a Card prompt of celebrating independents, here are a few of my own favourite small businesses below!

  • Time Flies for Kids – if you are looking for a gift idea for the children in your life, look no further!  TFFK offer children’s activity packs ram packed with games and ideas to keep children from ages 5-14 entertained!  Not only are they bags of fun but they are eco friendly, and they also PLANT A TREE for every 10 packs they sell! And if that wasn’t enough, you can also have your pack sent straight to the recipient and include a gift card from yours truly! 
  • Izzi Rainey – based on a farm in Norfolk, this small textile company makes beautiful stationary and homeware products.  Inspired by life on the farm they offer a range of items from mugs to tea towels, hot water bottles to oven gloves – you can literally find a gift for anyone!
  • Leona’s Mindful Makers – want to gift a little calm through creativity?!  Then this is the place to head to! Leona offers a range of craft kits aimed at helping you take some time out for yourself and practice a little mindfulness!  If you are based in the Newcastle area, Leona also runs workshops and craft clubs to help you meet like minded people!
  • Helen Chalmers Glass Jewellery – if you are looking for gorgeous yet affordable jewellery, then look no further!  Based in Scotland, Helen makes a range of glass earrings, in all kinds of varying colours, meaning you really can get something to go with every outfit!  Given my own collection of her earrings is getting slightly out of control, I couldn’t not include her here! 
  • The British Craft House – and finally, I had to include my fellow makers from TBCH, but with so many wonderful gift ideas and artists to choose from, it’s hard to narrow it down to just one!  Some of my own fab purchases (it’s a dangerous place to sell!) have included a unique wood and resin necklace from Bevart designs, intricate silver earrings from the ticketyboo coo, stunning fabric vases from The Fabric Vase Company, delicious baked treats from Short But Sweet and adorable children’s clothes from Happy Hedgehog Designs – take a browse through the site if you dare! 

Happy  shopping – and please do comment below with any favourite small businesses of your own! 

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