The Handmade Alternative to Black Friday
Here at Hickory Dickory Designs, we believe there’s a gentler, more meaningful alternative. An approach rooted in craftsmanship, sustainability, and heartfelt giving. A handmade alternative to Black Friday. Slow Gifting Over Fast Shopping Black Friday celebrates speed — but handmade celebrates time. Time to design. Time to create. Time to personalise something that speaks directly to the person you're gifting. Every wooden card, bauble, tag or keepsake we make is crafted slo
Why We Don’t Do Black Friday – And What We Choose Instead. Every year as Black Friday approaches, inboxes fill with flashing discounts, countdown timers, and pressure to buy fast, buy cheap, buy more.
1. We Believe in Slow, Thoughtful Gifting Our products aren’t pulled from a warehouse shelf. They are designed, laser-cut, engraved, hand-finished and packed with care in our small UK studio. Every personalised card, bauble, keepsake or gift tag is made with intention — not rushed, not mass-produced. Slow, meaningful gifting shouldn’t be forced into a 24-hour flash sale. 2. Sustainability Matters More Than Ever Black Friday encourages over-consumption and fast-throwaway tren
What Is a Personalised Birthday Card from Hickory Dickory Designs – and Why It’s the Perfect Way to Celebrate Your Special Person's Birthdays are more than dates on the calendar
Birthdays are more than dates on the calendar — they’re a chance to celebrate the people who bring joy, warmth, and meaning into our lives. And when it comes to honouring someone special, a generic high-street card often falls short. That’s where a personalised birthday card from Hickory Dickory Designs truly shines. Thoughtfully crafted, beautifully unique, and designed to last, our cards go far beyond a simple greeting. They become heartfelt keepsakes — treasured long afte