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Seren is the Welsh for star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach is hand-made and hand-painted, therefore totally unique, so may vary from the picture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistressed vintage style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach purchase supports V21, who provide life-changing opportunities for people with learning disabilities to realise their potential through art \u0026amp; crafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in South-East Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately 7 x 8 x 0.2 cms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Little About the Maker...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in facilities across South-East Wales, V21's Pottery project provides life changing opportunities for people with learning disabilities. Their friendly and supportive studio puts the happiness of their trainees first; their support allows trainees to develop their skills and self-confidence at their own pace. Each trainee has the opportunity to work towards Agored Cymru learning certificates and are encouraged to develop independent living skills. Your purchase goes towards supporting his fantastic cause.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"V21","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53471693472121,"sku":"W-V21-pottery-star","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0172\/7182\/files\/seren-star-decoration-2.jpg?v=1726673021"},{"product_id":"christmas-decoration-welsh-love-spoon-star","title":"Christmas Decoration - Welsh Love Spoon - Seren \/ Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet wooden love spoon for your cariad and their Christmas tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovespoons have been a traditional romantic gift in Wales for centuries. A young man would spend many hours carving a spoon for his sweetheart. The lucky girl's father would inspect the spoon to judge whether or not the suitor was good enough!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradition is now spreading quickly around the world as a special gift for weddings, anniversaries or just to say 'diolch' (thank you)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWales\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe keep these in stock so they are ready to go (no make time)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from sustainable Welsh Hardwood with a red ribbon hanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould also make a unique wedding favour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately 8cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note, as these are handcrafted from wood they may vary in thickness, size and colour. 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Perfect addition to your nighttime routine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent notes: \u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sea Salt, Pepper; \u003cstrong\u003eMiddle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Coconut; \u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cedarwood, Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-poured in Wales using 100% natural soy and coconut wax blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan and cruelty free, made with phthalate-free fragrance oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurn time: approximately 60 hours, 370g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a glass votive and packaged in a rustic linen bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural double wooden wick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Little About the Maker...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenw was born from a love of candlelight and a desire to create something purer, calmer, and more intentional. 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