{"title":"Crafty gift ideas","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for the perfect gift for the crafty person in your life? You've come to the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether they're an experiences stitcher or yet to discover the joys of cross stitch, we've handpicked a collection of thoughtful gifts they're sure to love.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-analogue-bag-mini-project-bag","title":"My Analogue Bag Mini Project Bag by Cotton Clara","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePut down the phone. Pick up something better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMy Analogue Bag is a small but mighty canvas tote built around a simple idea that's taken social media by storm - filling a bag with the things that help you slow down, switch off, and actually enjoy your time. Books, craft kits, notebooks, a good pen, a puzzle. The analogue stuff. The stuff that feels good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMade from sturdy cotton canvas in warm gold with bold cream lettering, this mini tote is compact enough to live on your sofa arm, your bedside table, or your desk - always within reach, always ready to pull you away from the scroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt 25cm x 16cm with a generous 17cm x 9cm gusset, it's the perfect size for a cross stitch kit, a paperback, and a few other small pleasures. 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