Time for some crafting ahead of UK Games Expo this afternoon over on my Twitch channel: twitch.tv/BaikalaVT And we will have special guest @th3stitcher.bsky.social joining us for our first collab!! 🥰 See you there!! 1PM GMT xx

Morning everyone! On today's stream I'll be collabing with @hillmanshandmade.bsky.social (Twitch BaikalaVT) from 1pm GMT with a sweet summer crafternoon. I'll be online by myself a bit earlier and getting on with some lovely squares, designed by The Cookie Snob #crochet #collab #stream #crafternoon

Screw it - I self funded them! 🥰 And they’ve finally arrived!! All these keychains are designed by me, come in at 6cm tall and have a subtly glittery finish! 🥰 so proud of my first designs! Coming with me to UK Games Expo and more! 🥰 #CapCut #lgbtowned #acrylickeychains #SmallBusiness

It’s my 36th birthday, so 36% off everything’s seems to make sense! 🥰 24hrs only so be quick!! #shopsmall #uksmallbusiness

Here’s an updated list of where you can find me this year incl new additions and a little correction 😅 Burnout is hard to navigate, but I do miss attending events. Online isn’t working, so in person sales it’ll have to be 🥰 it’s costly / risky, but I’m not beaten yet! Here to fight another year 💪🏻🗡️

The hiatus comes to a gentle close… Stepping back has been very beneficial. There are new plans going forward. There will be some changes to how I do things and how I operate. Check out my website for my current products and keep your eyes out for some new pieces coming soon Love you all!! Xx ❤️

The sale is ending soon… 👀 hillmanshandmade.com Don’t miss out! X

There’s a new product type on my shelf in Nottingham…can you spot what it is? 😜

I am having a right “I beg your finest f^*<king pardon” moment at work! Who initiates the use of a totally new finance code and doesn’t tell me?? The person checking the monthly finances?!?! Say WHAAA?? On another note, here’s a dragon eye necklace I made that I’ll get on the website one day 😅

Hillman’s Handmade is taking a break - from socials at least I am not in a good place mentally and social media has been the catalyst. I’ve done so much and it still hasn’t felt enough. So I’m stepping back. There’s 20% off my website and 30% off Pokemon while I’m away We’ll meet again someday ❤️‍🩹

Anyone else get the feeling that they’re alone no matter what they try?

MMTM Prompt 4 - What do I make? Affordable, handmade polymer clay jewellery and trinkets. Sums it up pretty well I think 🥰 Here’s a look at my Nottingham shelf to show you some of my work 😁

March Meet the Maker Prompt 3 Today, “Trial and Error” While a lot of people might focus on their products, I decided to switch tack and talk about the trials and errors of actually running a business & the toll it can take on a person doing it alone. If you’re struggling, massive hugs for you! ❤️

March Meet The Maker Prompt 2 A bit late, but better late than never 😅 The prompt was ‘Behind the scenes’ So what could I be working on? 😜

March Meet the Maker is on again over on Instagram but I don’t want all the lovelies here to miss out! 🥰 Hopefully this will be a reintroduction to me, Hillman’s Handmade and give you an idea of what’s to come 🥰

Heading back to Minecraft Monday at 7:45pm GMT over on my Twitch channel - it’s a weird time but I need to hit rocks tonight! twitch.tv/hillmanshand...

They just need some love 🥹🦊 It’s been a quiet month around here.. 💔

✨Product of the Week - Bookcase Earrings✨ I started a new series and missed a post already 🫣 thanks burnout and motivational issues! Still, baby steps are still progress! It took baby steps to get the confidence to make earrings as intricate as these! 🥰 hillmanshandmade.com/collections/...

First event of 2026 this weekend!! 🥰 Tickets available at: www.bolt-events.com Can’t wait to be returning to work with Zoe and the team that started it all - they got me going on my Comic Con journey! 30% off Pokemon will apply to my table prices too! Don’t miss out!! 🥰 There’s so much to do! 🥰

We’re getting there with goals! 😁 Everything has gone back into the business to cover table costs for events, material restocks and other outgoings, so I’ve not kept a penny. BUT it shows me that growth is possible and that it’s worth hanging on in there. Love you all!! xX ❤️ Xx

I’ve tried a billion times to keep this room tidy. Does it stay that way? NOPE! 😅 I’m done with seeing aesthetically pleasing setups and perfect lighting. Life isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress ❤️ It is MY space. It’s chaos, but it’s MY chaos. ❤️🥰

The Pokemon era has come to an end and they must sadly depart my store on 27th February 2026. 30% off all Pokemon until they are all re-homed! Only while stocks last as I won’t be making any more 💔 hillmanshandmade.com #pokemonjewellery #handmadejewelleryuk #polymerclayjewellery #pokemon

The Valentine’s Drop is live!! Follow the route on screen to find it OR head to the link below: hillmanshandmade.com/collections/... Happy shopping 🥰 xx

Valentine’s Mini Drop ❤️ I’ve really enjoyed making this mini drop! It’s tested old tricks, taught me new techniques and shown me I can do more than I think I can! These and a few more pieces will be available on Saturday 24th Jan 2026 at 6:00pm GMT. 🔗 is in my bio! Do you have a favourite? Xx

Valentines Collection!! Sneak peak coming later today! Website drop: 24/01/2026, 6pm GMT This will be a VERY LIMITED drop, so once the pieces are gone, they are gone ❤️❤️

1/2 - I said it! I confess! I hate product photography and I have no regrets about admitting that! 😂 But that’s the trouble as a creative small business owner…you aren’t just the artist any more. You’re the social media manager, the accountant and even the photographer as well.

🏳️‍🌈Events List 2026!🏳️‍🌈 Hillman’s Handmade is going on tour again this year and there’s a couple of things I haven’t applied for yet, so keep an eye out for any additions! 🥰 Love ya! ❤️ xXx

🏳️‍🌈Hello!🏳️‍🌈 I’m Hannah (they/them), the chaos gremlin behind Hillman’s Handmade! 😁 Simply put - I make jewellery, but I’ve got plans to switch things up! 😁 I’m a non-binary, bisexual, ADHD coded individual trying to navigate the minefield that is small business! 🔗s in my bio! Loves to all!! ❤️🏳️‍🌈 xXx

Coming new for 2026…something new 🖤 These are a little tease, and may end up being a prototype, but I’ve really loved making these. If I develop this type of earring, they will be SUPER limited in quantity and once gone, will be gone. Happy New Year everyone, see you in 2026 🎉🪩 xXx #handmadeuk

I like the idea of being able to offer unique pieces as well as ones I can make a few of, but have never quite decided how to go about it… Perhaps a prototype page might work? It might not? Never know unless I try though, right? 😁 #smallbusinessideas #uniquejewellery #ideaforgrowth

I started my drawing journey early 😅 my drawings will be WIP for a while, but I won’t get better if I don’t start somewhere! But that’s future stuff… However you celebrate, I hope this season brings you joy, love and peace ❤️ Happy Holidays everyone 🎉🎄🍾 Xxx #artjourney #learningtodraw

Final restock before Christmas at Hopkinson / Silver Fox Nottingham Come with me to update my shelf 🥰 #smallbusinessuk #polymerclaycreations #handmadegiftideas

What are your 2026 plans/excitements? 🎉 Mine is I’ve decided to learn to draw 🥰 I need to give my hands a break from clay rolling; a close family member had carpal tunnel ops on both hands so I really don’t want to follow suit 😂 What are you looking forward to? ❤️ #futureplans #iwanttolearntodraw

Small businesses will never take your purchase for granted. To us, it means the world ❤️ Shopping small creates community, keeps the world diverse, and helps a real person achieve their dreams, look after their family, and keep going in dark times. If you shop small, we see you, and we thank you ❤️

I’m back where it all began! 🥹 Shopify is back up and running and there’s some amazing discounts available to celebrate! Sale ends 17/12/2025, 23:59 GMT I can’t guarantee Christmas delivery, but I can try my best if you get your orders in soon! ❤️ Head to hillmanshandmade.com 🥰 Love you all!! Xx

Perhaps I should have posted this earlier! 😅 Come find me MCM Birmingham this weekend! 😄 From the doors of hall 3a, head all the way across the hall through Artist Alley and I’m opposite Forest Glade! 🥰 See you there! X

Come find me at MCM Birmingham! 🥰 Hall 3a, through Artists Alley and I’m on the far side opposite Forest Glade 🥰

This is all I’ve got left for 2025 so let’s round the year off with a bang! 🥰 hillmanshandmade.com

Change my dear…and it seems not a moment too soon 🌹🌘

🐯Derpy is here!!!🐯 These are such a passion project but I’m so proud they’re finally complete!! 🥹 I’ll get them online as quick as I can 🥰 He really is My Little Soda Pop 🥰🥹 #derpy #kpopdemonhunters #tiger #polymerclayjewellery

🇳🇱 Now shipping to Netherlands 🇳🇱 I finally got an E.U. Rep sorted for my GPSR compliance! 😁 If you would like me to look into more E.U. countries, let me know below! (subject to any further costs there may be) ❤️ Love you all! xXx 🥰❤️ #smallbusinessowner #polymerclayjewellery #lgbtowned

👻 Spooky season is coming up soon and BRAND NEW items are heading to the website 👻 Plague Doctors, Raven & Skulls, Vampire Cats AND an upgraded version of the Ghost Face drops! This is one of my favourite seasons of the year! I’ve loved working on these new designs! Happy Halloween!! 🎃

A very much needed upgrade to my shelf at Silver Fox, Nottingham inside Hopkinson by the station 🥰 I think it’s definitely got a bit more pizazz! PLUS - sneaky peak at the Halloween specials at the end 👻🎃 #hillmanshandmade #smallbusinessuk #handmadeuk #polymerclay #lgbtowned #polymerclayjewellery

Please can you help me get to my goal? ❤️ I super want to reopen my Shopify but I’ll need your help to do it. It’s now my goal to raise £228 by the end of September 2025 so I can do just that. Goal: £228 Remaining: £224

🇨🇦 Royal Mail Int’l Tracked Shipping to CANADA is now available! 🇨🇦 This is very early days so let’s hope all goes smoothly! Taxes, duties and customs charges are the responsibility of the buyer. To estimate these, please visit: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyag... Happy shopping Canada! 🥰 xXx

This was the closest I could get to my Finch birb resembling Luffy and I’m so happy about it 🥹

Exciting development - I have a shelf with Silver Fox, Nottingham! Head to Hopkinson, up the rainbow staircase, over the little bridge and my shelf is in the first left alcove 🥰 Hope you all find something you love! 🥰 #handmadeuk #smallbusinessuk #hillmanshandmade #lgbtowned #supportsmallbusiness

I never did show you my setup for Warwickshire Pride - whoopsie!! 🏳️‍🌈🥰 As much as I love how it is evolving, I still feel like it needs a switch up… Even so, this is definitely our cleanest setup yet I feel 🥰 #hillmanshandmade #smallbusinessuk #lgbtowned #polymerclaycreations #polymerclayjewellery

❤️Remaining 2025 Events❤️ Only 2 events remain for 2025 - 1 completely new to me event and MCM Birmingham - a dream until now! 🥰 I can’t believe how quickly this year has gone, and 2026 is starting to rear its head for bookings 😵‍💫 Thank you everyone for supporting me, hope to see you soon! ❤️ Xxx

After trying for 3yrs to get into MCM Birmingham, in 2025 it’s finally happening 🥰 Even if I learn it’s not for me, I will be able to say that I did it - that’s good enough for me 😁 There’s still a way to go as I need to finish paying the invoice by 2nd Oct, but we will make it ❤️ Love and hugs! 🥰