Personalised gifts are here to stay! I’ve had a few good and strange ones this year including, ‘Claire Our Supermum’, ‘I am bored’, ‘Smells like roses’, ‘Best Mum in the land’ and ‘O-Negative, Merv’....
I started thinking Father’s Day in March – what can I do that’s a little different, how can I give a new, fresh twist to existing products. I’m really pleased with the products below, something crafty, a gift under £20, and socks truly unique...
If you’ve followed StephieAnn for a while, you’ll know how much the business has evolved. StephieAnn began with print design, specifically silk products. This year I’m rediscovering print design by exploring new products including my now best selling...
Why I love this embroidery stitch kit, guest post by a StephieAnn Design repeat customer I’ve been a very happy StephieAnn Design customer for a few years now and have bought some lovely gifts for friends and family. Some of those gifts have included men’s eye mask...
I’m going to sit back and let my best friend and my Mum tell you about her favourite StephieAnn gifts for this Mother’s Day… 1. Afternoon Tea Embroidery Kit Mum say’s: “Very sweet, looks so good. I enjoyed designing this, I particularly...
Someone ding-a-bell because it’s not long unil Valentine’s Day. StephieAnn last dates for ordering are: With free delivery = Wednesday 9th February With express delivery = Friday 11th February Here are a few ideas for him and her whether you’re...
I know you probably don’t want to think about it but honestly, one of the biggest ways you can support small businesses this Christmas is buying your Christmas gifts early. FAQ CHRISTMAS DELIVERY StephieAnn makes and dispatches orders within 1-3 working days....
Shopping small this Christmas doesn’t have to be difficult and you’ll find some amazing Black Friday offers with small local businesses. Here are a few top tips to get you started. Start looking early – shopping small or local takes a bit more time...
Although winter can seem never-ending, there’s lot’s to love about the season and plenty of winter survival tips to keep you going till Spring. 1. Keep cosy During these chilly months theres nothing better than snuggling up with a good book, podcast, cupa...
My grandmother’s aunt taught her to embroidery. She taught my mum and my mum taught me. I now use embroidery to make a living. There’s a few easy to learn stitches I love and use all the time. Here’s two of them… Number 1: Back Stitch...
Oh summer, stay forever! How has your summer been so far? I took some time off in July and have been trying my very best to unwind and more importantly – have fun! My Favourite Summer Activities have been: 1. Paddleboarding and sea swimming From my...
For a designer, personalisation can be daunting, sometimes annoying and very fun. Personalisation helped grow my business when it was struggling. When embroidering ‘Rochdale Trekkers’ on a pair of socks I wonder how I got there, but I can draw a direct...
Family is everything to me and so is looking after my loved ones as they get older. I spend a couple of afternoons a week with my Grandparents, helping care for them as they did for me when I was little. My Grandad is ‘a character’ and at 92,...
Men are hard to buy for. Fact. I’ve taken to keeping a pressie list on my phones notes, so I can jot down that book, clothing, gadet that comes up in convo and hopefully never be stuck. What’s on my ‘List Of What To Get Dad’ this...
2021 has been busy. January and February were tough for everyone but it makes me feel hopeful when I realise the world is in such a better place than this time last year. This year I have… Launched a whooping 24 products Designed & created StephieAnn...
When I was little we went camping a lot. I slept right through the tent blowing off in a storm and a horse coming in in the New Forest. This girl loves to sleep. But when I’m anxious, I struggle to sleep. (Cue fist clench sleep and my recurring teeth dream). We...
