Awesome handmade gifts for children that don't cost the earth

Cat and Dog hand puppets - £10 (UK only)

 Traidcraft

Children will love making up their own stories with these cute hand puppets made by Fair Trade producer Selyn in north western Sri Lanka and sold by Traidcraft in the UK. Not only are they adorable, they are an absolute snip at £10 each.

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Animals bag for kids - $24 (US only)

 Global Goods Partners

What's not to like about this adorable felt bag made in Nepal? Not only can kids use it to store their treasures or pocket money when they're out with mum and dad, they can play fill any dull moments with the elephant, lion and monkey finger puppets.

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'Real' tools box - £24.99 (UK only)

 Rob Roy Toy Makers

This 'Real' Tools Box comes with a genuine hammer and saw, as well as other tool box staples like a spanner set and screw driver. As these are real tools, the recommended age is 8+. What's more, the set can be personalised for free and the price includes postage and packaging to anywhere in the UK.

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All wood tea set - $29.75 (worldwide shipping)

 Etsy/Cattoy4

Not that we want to get our kids started with bad habits, but a tea set is a bit of a must have! And this one is especially cool as it comes with two toy tea bags, unlike many of the overpriced plastic varieties out there. What's more, they ship worldwide.

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Cotton play baking set - £25 (worldwide shipping)

 Not On The High Street

Kids will love pretending to cook up sweet delights for their friends and family with this toy baking set, handmade from Fair Trade cotton. It features accessories like a mixing bowl, jug and whisk, and comes complete with cotton cupcakes that fit into their own cupcake tray. And with no sharp ages, it's great for the little ones.

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Wooden drawing board - £6.50 (UK only)

 Birchwood Crafts

It's become a bit of a thing to hand kids the iPad to keep them quiet in the back of the car, but why not let them draw instead with this handy drawing board that conveniently holds pencils and crayons, and can be personalised with their name. And all for just £6.50.

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Bunny rabbit dress up hat - £22 (worldwide shipping)

 Not On The High Street

Technically it's for Easter, but kids will love dressing up and playing bunny with this charming handmade dress up hat any time of year. Alternatively, they have bear, mouse, raccoon and fox dress up hats for the same price.

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Stacking town - $21 (worldwide shipping) 

 Mama May i

These simple stacking houses are a great complement to other car and block playsets the child may already have.  They can be stacked together to make one tall building or side by side to make a street.  Children will love using them to expand their make-believe world.  

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