{"title":"Gifts Instead of Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowers are a lovely thought that lasts about nine days. This is the same thought, felted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in this collection is a hand-felted animal carrying flowers. The Heart and Flowers Sheep (£19.99) holds a posy of felted blooms and is the most-bought thing we make. The Beautiful Bouquet Duck arrives with a proper bunch. The Mouse with Pansy carries a single flower nearly as big as she is, and costs £13.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are needle-felted by hand from organic wool sourced from Tibet and New Zealand, designed in Faringdon, Oxfordshire by Sonia Spencer, and made by skilled craftswomen in Kathmandu, Nepal and Jaipur, India. Each stands roughly 12cm tall and comes in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople send these for the reasons they'd send flowers — birthdays, Mother's Day, thank yous, sympathy, get-well — and then find the recipient still has it years later. A bouquet that doesn't need water, doesn't need a vase, and doesn't need throwing away on a Tuesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I send instead of flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-felted animal holding flowers. Our Heart and Flowers Sheep (£19.99) and Beautiful Bouquet Duck (£19.99) are the two most popular, followed by the Mouse with Pansy at £13.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good Mother's Day gift instead of flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is our most common use. The Heart and Flowers Sheep is the single best-selling product we make, and Mother's Day is our busiest period of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I send it as a sympathy gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and customers frequently do. Several reviews describe buying our mice in memory of a mother or grandmother. There is no invoice or pricing in the parcel and a gift box is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndefinitely, with reasonable care. Spot clean with a soft cloth dampened with cool water. It is felted wool, not a cut stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much is delivery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£3.99 by Royal Mail Tracked, 2–3 business days, or free over £45.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts-for-mum\"\u003eGifts for Mum\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mothers-day-gifts\"\u003eUnique Mother's Day Gifts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/valentines-day-gifts\"\u003eUnique Valentine's Gifts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts-under-20\"\u003eUnique Gifts Under £20\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wedding-gifts\"\u003eHandmade Wedding Gifts \u0026amp; Cake Toppers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts-for-gardeners\"\u003eGifts for Gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pretty-blue-mouse-with-flower","title":"Pretty Blue Mouse with Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Chesten Mouse is carrying a beautiful spring flower!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous tiny hand felted mouse, crafted with the most amazing attention to detail. 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Every mouse has a unique personality and is a truly handmade artisan piece, perfect as a collectible decoration or thoughtful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDelivered in its own little home gift box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand felted using organic wool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e Dampen a soft, clean cloth with cool water and spot clean\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sew Heart Felt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40818823463048,"sku":"PRETTYBLUEMOUSEWITHFLOWER","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/5665\/2424\/products\/cutout_-_tiny_mice_of_mousehole_-_blue_mouse_with_flower_2.jpg?v=1776177529"},{"product_id":"mouse-with-pansy","title":"Mouse with Pansy","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle mouse, big flower, both delightful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adorable white mouse is carrying a beautiful purple pansy, this tiny friend would make the perfect gift for any occasion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach Sew Heart Felt mouse is skilfully crafted by needle felting teeny layers of loose organic wool fibres, creating a beautifully sculptured and realistic felt mouse ornament. 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