Robin ornament, handcrafted
BESTSELLER A handmade clay heart featuring the popular sentiment ‘robins appear when loved ones are near’ . Indoor use only The item is sent out as pictured on jute string with a piece of ribbon or on a length of ribbon. Heart measures 8 cm approx INDOOR use only and please allow up to two weeks processing.
My number 1 BESTSELLING product year after year A very popular saying, especially in Ireland. A beautiful sentiment for anyone who has experienced a recent loss. It has been my bestselling product for years and years. It is intended for indoor use only.
In my own family, my children have always believed that when a robin pops up next to us on walk or picnics it is in fact our beloved dog Charlie, visiting us from heaven in the form of a robin , to once again join us on our outdoor adventures as he had always done . And when my own Dad, their Grandad passed suddenly in Jan 2020, I too noticed a ‘big’ robin that seemed to hang around my kitchen door and back garden very regularly, daily almost. the thing is my Dad had done a lot of work in our back garden so I cant help but smile whenever I this robin.
It gives us all a sense of comfort and provides regular opportunities for us to talk about our grief and loss.
These are by far a very popular Christmas stocking filler gift for friends and family near and far, however, as loss is experienced all of the time, these little robins sell all year around for me.
There is an option to personalise this piece by adding a name EG. the personalised piece would read as follows ‘ A Robin appears when ‘insert name’ is near’
The Process: I make these by cutting heart shapes from rolled out wet clay. Then I load up a stamp and using ink I press this into the damp clay. After a few minutes I bring in some fresh conifer/evergreen clippings from my garden and carefully press these into the clay taking care not to disturb the text I’ve stamped. i have a tiny bird shaped cutter that I then use to make the bird cutout.
Then I need to be patient as each piece takes 2-4 days to thoroughly dry out. After this part of the process I can sand out any imperfections and round out the edges off. I also get to use a fine sandpaper to tidy up any ink bleeds and smooth the surface.. Finally I give it a light matt varnish before attaching natural jute string and a piece of ribbon or you can choose to have it hung on a length of ribbon (no string)
Overall Rating
5.00Reviews
- September 26, 2021
These are beautiful I have just bought 5 of them as Christmas presents xxx
- November 05, 2021
These are gorgeous and the personalization makes them extra special. They are also beautifully packaged.
Julie Beggins
- December 03, 2023
Ordered a few bits and received them, I had a query on my order and I sent seller a direct message. She came back quickly and was very helpful. Bits are lovely and I am a repeat customer and will be back again. Cant wait to give them as christmas presents.
Tanya Taaffe
- December 04, 2024
Beautiful product, thank you. Well packaged and presented.
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You’ll enjoy free shipping on this item when your purchase totals €50.00 or more!
Estimated Arrival: 16th - 16th Aug
Standard Delivery
€2.90
Estimated Arrival: 16th - 16th Aug
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All products are handmade to order. Please allow up to 2 weeks processing.
I make each item from scratch and as such, there is a lot of time involved in each piece. Once the order is placed I generally get to work on them within 12 hours so cancellations are not always possible. I will not accept exchanges or returns on personalised items as I cannot re sell. However, in the case where your order might arrive broken or you aren't satisfied, please do reach out to me and I will endeavour to get another out to you ASAP.
I’m a busy Mam of two living in the beautiful Hill of Down, Co Meath next to the Royal Canal Greenway so when I'm not working you'll find me there walking my lovely dogs. I'm a social care worker by profession and I work with youth in mainstream residential care. However, I have always been a creative soul too so my clay work is how I like to explore that . My goal is to be your ‘go to’ business to shop for quality handcrafted clay gifts for all occasions.
