Unique Birthday Gifts

Birthdays are the quiet workhorse of gift-giving — no marketing campaign, no fixed date, just 65 million of them a year in the UK alone.

This collection is built around the felted characters people actually send. The Sheply Sheep with Heart Balloon and the Happy Heart Balloon Mouse both hold a felted balloon on a real thread. The Birthday Balloon Mice come ready to celebrate. The Slice of Cake Sheep is exactly what it sounds like. Most are £19.99; the Birthday Balloon Add On is £4.99 if you want to attach one to something else.

Each is needle-felted by hand from organic wool, designed in Faringdon, Oxfordshire by award-winning designer Sonia Spencer, and made by skilled craftswomen in Kathmandu, Nepal and Jaipur, India. They stand about 12cm tall and arrive in a gift box.

In our own customer reviews, birthdays come up more than any other occasion apart from Christmas — most often for a daughter, a sister or a friend. It turns out a small handmade animal holding a balloon is quite hard to get wrong.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good unique birthday gift for her?

A felted animal holding a balloon. The Sheply Sheep with Heart Balloon and Happy Heart Balloon Mouse are both £19.99 and are our two most-bought birthday pieces.

Do you have birthday gifts under £20?

Most of the collection is £19.99 or less, and the Birthday Balloon Add On is £4.99.

Can I add a birthday balloon to another gift?

Yes — the Birthday Balloon Add On (£4.99) is designed to be paired with any Tiny Animal.

Do you do birthday cake toppers?

Yes. We make felted cake toppers including the Spotty Dog, Ginger Cat and Blue Budgie designs at £19.99.

Will it arrive in time?

UK orders go by Royal Mail Tracked, arriving 2–3 business days after dispatch. Delivery is £3.99, or free over £45.

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