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Travel and shopping ideas for creative people, including recommended gadgets and tools, products by independent designers and makers, and cultural events or places to add to your list.

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22 of the best online shops in 2022 for stationery addicts

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24 January 2022

Ever wondered how iconic music albums might look in minimalist form? A new print reveals all

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29 November 2021

Anniversary by Haley Tippmann via Creative Boom

8 recommended shops that sell affordable art and design prints online

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23 November 2021

Christmas cards by [Katy Edelsten](https://www.instagram.com/katyedelfriend/), available via East End Prints

A guide to 2021 Christmas cards by independent artists, designers and illustrators

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3 November 2021

Felt wool decorations by Elliot Kruszynski, and Cari Vander Yacht via [Wrap](https://www.wrapmagazine.com/shop/hanging-decorations)

The Creative Boom 2021 Christmas gift guide for creatives

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22 October 2021

Stamp Books: Modern

Dorothy turns classic books into stamps to celebrate great literature and our love of reading

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21 October 2021

These Polish posters from the Soviet era are utterly unique

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14 October 2021

Jupiter Rising. Image credit: Amelia Claudia

The UK's best boutique festivals to book now for 2022

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2 September 2021

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28 of the best online stationery shops for creatives in 2021

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10 summer necklaces by independent jewellery designers

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Members of Shona the Musical Choir in the surroundings of the Old College Quad, the location of one of the Festival's outdoor venues. Shona the Musical Choir features in the Edinburgh International Festival’s music line-up at Edinburgh Park on 16 August. More information at [eif.co.uk](https://www.eif.co.uk). Photo: Jess Shurte

The best UK creative festivals you can still book in 2021

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10 shops specialising in sustainable fashion to help lessen your impact

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Christmas card bundle by Jot

A guide to 2020 Christmas cards by designers, illustrators & makers

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27 November 2020

This Is Your Year...Probably calendar by Loz Ives of Idle Letters

Creative Boom's top picks for 2021 calendars by artists and designers

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20 November 2020

Happy Together necklaces by [Good Daze](https://gooddazeahead.com/shop/happy-together-necklaces)

27 recommended independent jewellery designers to follow

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17 November 2020

Christmas is Cancelled, a humorous print by Lydia Leith

The ultimate 2020 Christmas gift guide for artists and designers

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5 November 2020

Spotlight on: The Completist, a London-based stationery brand run by husband-and-wife duo

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Christmas Creatures by [Pippa & Paper](https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/741127834/christmas-card-set-woodland-animal)

Buy 'Just a Card' for Christmas to support independent shops, designers and makers

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25 November 2019

Image of limited-edition Herringbone Trees by Vitra, courtesy of [Really Well Made](https://www.reallywellmade.co.uk/collections/christmas-shop/products/herringbone-trees-limited-edition?variant=31039078498340). All other images courtesy of those featured

The 2019 Christmas gift guide for artists, designers and makers

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11 November 2019

All images courtesy of Lorna Freytag

Spotlight on: Lorna Freytag's alphabet prints for design-savvy children and adults

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22 October 2019

Jo Johnson, founder of Form SE15. Image credit: Lima Charlie

Spotlight on: Jo Johnson, founder of Form SE15, a clothing and lifestyle store in the heart of Peckham

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17 October 2019

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A creative's guide to Rotterdam: the best street culture, design and architecture

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Lost Village. Photography credit: Lost Village / FANATIC

The best festivals to book in 2020 (if you missed out on Glastonbury tickets)

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Cream Cornwall. Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of excess-energy.co.uk

Spotlight on: Female makers and shakers who lead the way in Falmouth

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26 September 2019

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