Hand-making Heroes new gift competition finalists

Cuddle Me Cute are cuddly toys for grown-ups made by Faye Smith. They were short-listed for shattering the cliché of sending a hug. More about Cuddle Me Cute handmade cuddly toys for grown-ups.

Jackie Durrans and Debbie Brenner hand-make contemporary jewellery inspired by Modern Art and Design. This sterling silver, black onyx and jade necklace was short-listed by the judges on the strength of the uniqueness of its design. More about this handmade necklace inspired by the sculpture of Alexander Calder.

These scrummy ceramic cupcake keepsake pots were created by Julie Pettitt in her Essex studio. She was short-listed for proving that ceramics don't have to be boring or painfully, self-consciously stylish. More about these handmade porcelain slip cupcake keepsake pots.

A young designer, producing interesting work rather than following the herd - that's how Barbara MacLeod's entry was judged. Her handmade jewellery is inspired by old decorative arts such as lace making. More about this handmade silver lace bangle.

Like your granny would make, only so much more fun. How could we fail to short-list these cheeky little monkeys? Designer/ maker Izzy Shaw created 'Mazin' Monkeys to send love. More about these 'Mazin' Monkeys handmade pets.

Precious Prints is a wonderful range of handmade jewellery which captures a loved ones fingerprint in fine silver jewellery forever. Short-listed because it meets a definite demand in the jewellery market at an affordable price. More about these Precious Prints personalised fingerprint jewellery.

These stunning earrings by Samantha Queen are made from reclaimed silver and recycled plastic glitter. Samantha was short-listed for incorporating environmental sensitivity in her hand-making, without compromising the aethetic appeal of the finished product. More about these handmade environmentally-friendly earrings.

From your photograph, Steph Littlechild will create a stunning portrait of someone you love in handmade papers, fabrics and machine embroidery. The judges chose this entry for its sheer originality and artistic craft. More about these handcrafted paper and fabric collage portraits.