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Our Makers

At Thistle and Tide, we take immense pride in sourcing our products from local makers who share our passion for craftsmanship and quality. This page is dedicated to showcasing our talented suppliers, each bringing their unique creations to our community. We believe that by supporting local artisans, we not only offer our customers exceptional products but also contribute to the vibrant culture of our area. Join us in celebrating the creativity and dedication of these remarkable makers!

Blue fabric printed with the words Sometimes salty...always Crabby-Gone Crabbing and a cheerful orange crab waving it's pincers

Gone Crabbing

Gone Crabbing designs colourful seaside gifts, games and souvenirs inspired by classic British beach holidays. Created in Norfolk, their range celebrates crabbing, beach days and coastal fun.

ecru coloured teatowels printed with paint samples showing the colours of Cromer and By Tilly branding

By Tilly

By Tilly creates luxury paper goods from original hand painted illustrations, including cards, prints and stationery, blending vibrant artistry with practical, beautifully crafted everyday items.

Selection of white teatowels with navy blue, royal purple and Dark green realistic octopus printed, with a white decorative cutting board printed with navy blue realistic coral, sand dollar and starfish.

Cream Cornwall

Cream Cornwall produces coastal‑inspired homeware and gifts, combining timeless design with Cornish influences, using classic navy tones and playful motifs to create stylish, durable pieces.

notebook with watercolour octopus and starfish motif by dollyhotdogs, with assorted pens and a mug of coffee

Dollyhotdogs

Dollyhotdogs creates illustrated homeware and textiles inspired by nature, combining bold artistic design with a strong focus on sustainability and ethical production.

small decorative white plate printed with humpback whale watercolour painting, alongside glass reed diffuser bottle with watercolour painted beach huts design and blue glass reed diffuser and candle all with Meg Hawkins Art branding

Meg Hawkins Art

Meg Hawkins Art produces watercolour homeware, stationery and gifts featuring vibrant animal designs, bringing uplifting, nature‑inspired artwork into everyday products for the home.

selection of greetings cards showing images related to Cromer, a red lobster, crabs, seagulls, a woman in a striped bathing suit in the sea.

Betty Boyns Designs

Betty Boyns Designs creates illustrated giftware showcasing iconic UK locations, featuring colourful, charming designs that combine personalisation, humour and a strong visual identity.

handmade glass candle holder decorated with tiny white flowers with yellow centres and thin strands of green grass

Pam Peters Designs

Pam Peters Designs produces handcrafted fused glass gifts and décor, combining traditional techniques with unique designs to create artisan pieces with a personal, handmade quality.

wooden shelf with off white greetings cards with colourful hand decorated designs featring strawberries and messages such as 'Hugs and Kisses' and The Seed Card Company branding

The Seed Card Company

The Seed Card Company creates eco‑friendly stationery including plantable seed cards, combining thoughtful design with sustainability to produce products that grow into wildflowers.

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