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Made By Live

Made By Live is our creator-led video series that takes you behind the scenes of our inspiring independent makers.

Here, you can watch every episode of Made By Live, discover the incredible artists and small businesses behind the products, and shop their collections all in one place. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, thoughtful gifting ideas, or simply love seeing how beautiful handmade products are created, you’re in the right spot.

What started as a hospital stay and a search for comfortable jewellery became something far bigger. In this episode of Made By Live, I sit down with Kerry, founder of Trend Tonic, to uncover the remarkable story behind her multi-award-winning business. From teaching herself to build a website because she couldn't afford one, to having her jewellery worn on national television, featured in magazines, and opening doors she never imagined possible, this is a story about creativity, confidence and following an idea that simply wouldn't let go. Because behind every handmade product is a person, a story and a reason why it exists. ✨ Featured in this episode: • Starting a business from a hospital bed • Creating lightweight statement jewellery • TV appearances and celebrity wearers • Awards, Downing Street and the House of Lords • ADHD and entrepreneurship • Why being seen by the right people matters Follow Trend Tonic: 🌐 http://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/store/trend-tonic-ltd 📸 https://www.instagram.com/trend_tonic/ Subscribe to @IngeniousGifts for more inspiring stories from independent makers. Because the best gifts carry stories. #MadeByLive #trendtonic #smallbusinessstories #handmadebusiness #maker #womeninbusiness #creativeentrepreneur 42:52
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From Hospital Bed to Downing Street | The Story Behind Trend Tonic

Ingenious Gifts 25 June 2026 18:01

Behind every handmade business is a story most people never see. The confidence battles. The pricing struggles. The self-doubt. The resilience it takes to keep showing up. When I visited Florence & Flowers, I thought we would be talking about dried flowers. Instead, we ended up talking about gratitude, creativity, social media, confidence, pricing handmade products, and what it really takes to build a small business in today's world. Carly shares her journey honestly — from creating wedding flowers on maternity leave to building a thriving dried flower business, while navigating family life, rising costs, and the challenges that many small business owners face behind the scenes. This isn't just a story about flowers. It's a story about courage. 🌿 Discover Florence & Flowers: https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/store/florence-and-flowers/ 🛍️ Discover more independent makers: Ingenious Gifts Subscribe for more honest conversations with the makers behind Britain's handmade businesses. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 How Florence & Flowers Began 05:13 Building a Business Organically 06:34 Confidence & Being Seen 10:20 Gratitude, Mindset & Resilience 16:24 Working Hard On Yourself 19:19 Sustainability & Dried Flowers 23:39 Crafting, Mindfulness & Wellbeing 27:05 The Rainbow Wreath Story 28:24 The Reality of Handmade Pricing 39:13 Social Media & Authenticity 47:51 Why Stories Matter 54:35 Social Media Pressure & Comparison 58:00 Final Thoughts #SmallBusiness #HandmadeBusiness #FlorenceAndFlowers #MadeByLive #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessOwner #DriedFlowers #MakerStory #HandmadeUK #CreativeBusiness 59:00
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I Don't Think I'm Brave Enough to Charge What I Should | Florence & Flowers

Ingenious Gifts 31 May 2026 12:01

There’s a side to running a small business that most people never see. In this episode of Made By Live, we visit Blue Stiggy — where every notebook is typed on a 1970s typewriter, in a solar-powered studio in Lincolnshire. But this isn’t just about how the products are made… It’s about the moments behind the scenes: – The fear that comes with growth – The struggle with pricing your work – The quiet days no one talks about – And the courage it takes to keep going Michaela shares her journey honestly — from where it all started, to what it really takes to build something meaningful. If you’re a maker, creative, or small business owner… this one will hit home. 🎥 In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:00 The philosophy behind Blue Stiggy 05:30 How writing became part of the process 10:45 The origin story 18:20 Fear & growth as a small business 28:10 The pricing struggle 38:40 The creative process 47:00 Materials & sustainability 🔗 Explore Blue Stiggy 👉 Shop the collection: https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/store/blue-stiggy/ 👉 Visit the maker page: https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/blue-stiggy-personalised-notebooks-with-meaning 🚀 Want to be featured? We don’t just list products - we tell stories. 👉 Apply to be featured on Made By Live: https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/made-by-live/ 🎥 About Ingenious Gifts Ingenious Gifts is a curated marketplace helping handmade businesses get seen — through story-led video, real-world discovery screens, and meaningful exposure beyond the algorithm. 59:07
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The Side of Running a Small Business No One Talks About | Blue Stiggy

Ingenious Gifts 24 April 2026 14:59

Running a small business can feel incredibly lonely. In this episode of Made By Live, Poppy from Popsy Jewellery Design shares an honest conversation about self-doubt, mindset struggles, and the emotional reality of building a handmade brand. We explore what it feels like to question your work, push through uncertainty, and continue showing up — even when confidence wavers. Poppy is also a Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday (SBS) winner, and her journey is proof that growth often begins internally before it’s recognised externally. ✨ Featured jewellery from this episode: Semicolon Macrame Bracelet https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/product/semicolon-macrame-bracelet/ Safety Pin Macrame Bracelet https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/product/safety-pin-macrame-bracelet-a-reminder-of-self-care-available-in-5-colours/ Just Breathe Fidget Bracelet https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/product/just-breath-worry-fidget-bracelet-stimulation-bracelet-anxiety-bracelet/ Discover more independent makers: https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk #smallbusinessjourney #maker #creativeentrepreneur #womeninbusiness 31:28
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The Loneliness of Running a Small Business | A Maker’s Honest Story

Ingenious Gifts 25 February 2026 09:58

This video shares the story behind a handmade beaded floral bouquet kit, designed for adults who love slow, mindful creativity. In this episode, Claire takes us behind the scenes of her creative journey and introduces her DIY beaded flower kit, showing what’s included inside the box, how the flowers are made, and how the finished bouquet comes together. You’ll also see clips from her beaded flower workshop, where people come together to create, slow down, and enjoy the process — whether they’re complete beginners or experienced crafters. ✨ In this video: - What’s inside a beaded floral bouquet kit - Workshop footage and creative process -Why craft kits for adults can be calming and meaningful This kit is ideal if you’re looking for: - a relaxing craft for adults - a creative gift idea - a mindful hobby you can do at home - a hands-on workshop experience 👉 Workshop details and kit links: https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/product/diy-beaded-flower-bouquet-kit-with-mini-glass-vase-create-your-own-handmade-glass-bead-blooms/ https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/product/beaded-ball-cactus-craft-kit-with-mini-terracotta-pot/ This episode is part of Made By Live - a series sharing the stories behind independent makers and the products they create. 4:37
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Crafts for Anxiety | Mindful Beaded Flower Kit & Creative Workshop

Ingenious Gifts 10 February 2026 19:34

Kristy is the maker behind Soy Wax Village - a handmade candle and home fragrance business built from resilience, creativity, and belief. After being diagnosed with a brain tumour and undergoing multiple surgeries, Kristy was forced to step away from her career as a sports therapist. Recovery brought uncertainty, setbacks, and moments of deep self-doubt - but it also opened the door to something new. What began as a simple act of making a candle at home became a turning point. In this episode of Made By Live, Kristy shares her journey from diagnosis to building a meaningful business - one that not only brings comfort to customers through scent, but also gives back, with every order supporting The Brain Tumour Charity. This is a story about: - Rebuilding confidence after illness - Using creativity as a form of recovery - Learning to believe that what you make is good enough - Finding purpose through handmade business - The power of community and recognition Kristy’s candles are hand-poured using natural soy wax, thoughtfully sourced materials, and carefully chosen fragrances designed to evoke memory, calm, and comfort. For many customers, her products have become part of their healing, reflection, and everyday rituals. This episode is for: - Makers struggling with self-doubt or imposter syndrome - Creatives rebuilding after illness or life changes - Anyone who believes handmade has the power to heal 🕯️ Explore Soy Wax Village 👉 Shop Kristy’s handmade candles and home fragrance https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/store/soywaxvillage/ 🎥 About Made By Live Made By Live is a story-led series by Ingenious Gifts, created to help independent makers be seen, heard, and believed in - through film, storytelling, and thoughtful commerce. 🔔 Subscribe for more maker stories If you believe creativity can change lives, consider subscribing for future episodes. 7:38
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From Brain Tumour to Business: Kristy’s Story of Resilience, Belief & Soy Wax Village

Ingenious Gifts 28 January 2026 14:38

A handmade safety pin bracelet, designed as a small reminder of self-care. Find it here: https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/product/safety-pin-macrame-bracelet-a-reminder-of-self-care-available-in-5-colours/ 0:16
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Making a Difference: Her bracelets are designed to offer a small reminder of self-care.

Ingenious Gifts 13 December 2025 22:49

Her jewellery helped her go from shy… to seen. Full episode now live. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUe_j1LKua8 0:16
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From Shy to Seen - Her Jewellery Story #handmade #handmadejewellery #makerstory #smallbusinessuk

Ingenious Gifts 11 December 2025 22:33

✨ The Story Behind These Joyful Earrings ✨ In today’s episode of Made By Live, we meet the talent behind July Studio Creations — a maker whose work is dainty, joyful, and beautifully detailed. These handmade polymer clay wreath earrings are more than just festive jewellery… they’re a symbol of creativity, patience, and the joy of making something meaningful by hand. Each pair is crafted individually, shaped with care, and finished with tiny joyful details that make them truly one-of-a-kind. If you're looking for a thoughtful, handmade gift — this might be the one. 💛 🛍️ Shop the Featured Jewellery 👉 Wreath Earrings by July Studio Creations https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/product/christmas-wreath-dangles-christmas-themed-earrings/ Shop this episode here: https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk/store/july-studio-creations/ 🌿 About the Maker July Studio Creations Instagram: @julystudiocreations 💛 What is Made By Live? Made By Live is a storytelling series from Ingenious Gifts that shines a spotlight on incredible independent makers. Every episode tells the story behind the product - handmade, heartfelt, and thoughtfully crafted in the UK. If you love discovering small businesses with beautiful stories, hit subscribe ❤️ 📌 Follow Us Instagram: https://instagram.com/ingeniousgifts TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ingeniousgifts Website: https://ingeniousgifts.co.uk 2:59
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The Story Behind These Joyful Handmade Earrings | Made By Live

Ingenious Gifts 11 December 2025 12:09

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