Curly Characters Reviews 

362
TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.8

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Considering 127 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently praise the stunning items and wonderful quality, noting that the custom signs and decorations make gorgeous, sturdy additions to children's bedrooms. Many buyers appreciate the careful craftsmanship and how well the physical products match their specific color choices and personal requests from start to finish. Some reviewers were not happy with long wait times, significant delivery delays, and a complete lack of communication regarding pending orders. A few other people also felt that missing items, unfulfilled purchases, and unresponsive customer service channels made the overall purchasing journey quite frustrating and disappointing.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great product and choice of colours. My end design was beautiful. Took longer to dispatch than anticipated once I had the notification it had been sent. And no reply to my message chasing a tracki... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is my second order made with Curly Characters. Fully aware of the timescale and was in no rush to receive my order. Item was delivered after 12 weeks - yes it is a long time to wait but my God th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still waiting for an order I placed on 7th June. Understood 10 week lead time but now over 18 weeks. No response from company via email or Instagram despite several attempts. Can now assume I won't... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AT ALL COSTS Ordered in October even paid extra for “guaranteed Christmas delivery” generally RUDE! No response online, no response on instragram or emails. False advertisement and taken money... See more


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  1. Sign Shop

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Knitted handmade signs.


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2.8

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

362 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful signs

Ordered two signs, both came within the timescales given. Can appreciate this is not the same for every order as the lady does this in her spare time. The items are beautiful and well worth the wait!

3 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing craftmanship

I tried to make a wired name myself without succession, yes they're tricky and hard work! I came across Curly Characters on Instagram and knew I had to order. I chose my colours and it stated 10 week turnaround, yes it's a long time but Chloe is honest with her timings.

I messaged on week 10 and politely enquired for an update. I didn't receive a reply but a few days later I received a Wattsapp message with some photos of new yarn colour offers as the ones I selected had been discontinued.

Within a few days I saw my order pictured on Instagram, it looked great. Yes my order took over 10 weeks and I guessed it would be longer than the initial time stated going by the reviews but I didn't care. It was so beautifully packaged there's no way it would have arrive damaged. There was so much care and thought put into it.

I don't feel the need to leave a bad review or slate Curly Characters. I wouldn't imagine she makes very much profit from what she makes.

I'm a genuine customer, I don't know this lady personally, I've only popped on to leave a review and was shocked at the recent negativity.

Please be kind, is there really any need to be so horrible when there's already so much hate in this world.

14 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really lovely product

Really lovely product and very high quality. It is made obvious that you have to wait ten weeks for your order when you place the order so don’t be surprised when you are waiting ten weeks. The signs are lovely and perfect for a babies nursery/children’s bedroom.

20 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ready to post item not received

I brought a ‘ready to post’ item in March. Having purchased a customised order previously with no issues (I was aware of the 10 week turn around time) I didn’t hesitate to order again, it was a beautiful item.

A few weeks after purchase it hadn’t arrived. I messaged the seller and she assured me she would check to see if it had been dispatched, and come back to me. I was never rude or impolite. The seller stoped replying. It’s now June 2025, still no order. I’ve now requested a refund, but I doubt I will get one or a response.

I appreciate that things happen for a small business and delay things. I myself run a small business but the lack of communication is wrong. It’s a shame because it makes people think twice before they order from a small business again.

1 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Items/ Thoughtful and Caring

Chloe from curly characters is a fantastic seller, she was thoughtful from start to finish with our order for our girls rooms and playroom. I have no doubt that I’d buy more from her, the items were more than worth the wait. She was considerate and helpful, gave advice on what would work with our order and was so helpful. We have had so many compliments about them.

31 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STAY CLEAR!

After looking at the stories thinking “what amazing products” I couldn’t wait to place an order for at the time “bump” daughters nursery”
21st December 2024 I placed my order, again happy to wait for the “up to 10 weeks” waiting time, but 10 weeks past, even 20 weeks past still nothing. I’ve emailed, DMd, WhatsApp you name it, had a couple of responses to say “still working through the 10 week waits”
I contacted Citizens advice who said they would be in contact with trading standards, also forwarded my letter of complaint and just wanted a refund for the goods, again STILL no reply.
Please don’t bother with this small business, it seems like orders are hit & miss and if you miss you will get zero communication & your money gone! Gutted to be honest as the product looked amazing, and I’ve now been scammed.

21 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Remember to manage your work load, but excellent product

Hi Darling,

I received my items are they really are beautiful so please don’t give up what you are doing. However, I think it really rubs people up the wrong way when they can see you’re open for more orders when they are still waiting weeks after their items are expected.

As I say, dont give up but maybe just manage your work load to what is realistic and achievable for you!

Will buy again. Thank you for my orders and don’t let people get you down, you’re in control! Remember that! 💗💗💗

20 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I’d read the reviews first

Wish I’d read the reviews first. Don’t bother ordering. I had no problem waiting the timescale provided, Chloe then reached out for me to pick my colours, sent me a picture of the product which was made. I then chased as had been a couple of weeks so expected it to be delivered. She said she has accidentally sent my order to another person who wasn’t replying to her and she doubt she would hear back but would remake. That’s the last I heard of her! I’ve been contacting her asking for updates for weeks but no response, completely blanking me on WhatsApp and Instagram. She clearly has too many orders to keep up a decent customer service, I asked for a refund if she wasn’t able to remake but again, no response so have disputed with my bank. Don’t waste your time on this as it seems very hit and miss as to if you’re lucky and get something or if she will just take your money and ignore you.

20 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DISGUSTED!!

Absolutely disgusted with this woman/company. Ordered my item in March, still nothing. She contacted me to inform me that she cannot get the colours anymore (I already knew this back in March) so more time wasted and waiting for my order. Said she would get it out to me, still nothing. How you can treat people like this is absolutely disgusting. SCAM!!! AVOID!!!!! Clearly the positive reviews are all fake…. 😂😂😂

18 June 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’ve been waiting 6 months today for my…

I’ve been waiting 6 months today for my items I’ve emailed I’ve messaged I’ve tagged and I’ve had nothing back. I will now be sending a recorded letter with notice to her. If she doesn’t refund my money I will either drive to her address or file a small claims because she’s nothing but a disgusting scammer!

9 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID

AVOID AVOID AVOID
20 weeks later I’ve still no order. I’ve been very patient, emailed and messaged and given plenty time to respond but I get absolutely nothing. I’ve since asked for a refund but I’m not holding my breath.
Certain this must be a scam, are the positive reviews real?

Edit - I have since been given a refund.

5 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Wait time was ages

Wait time was ages. At the time of ordering i was told 6-10 weeks. At 10bweeks I made contact to asks where theyvwere. She apologised for the delay. At 11 weeks I was told that there was a colour change. Not the end of the world as theyvwere similar but a little frustrating. 12 weeks from the time of ordering. Beautiful when they did arrive though. Would recommend if you dont mind waiting 3 months

19 May 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The quality of work is truly amazing

The quality of work is truly amazing.

The price is outstanding and you couldn't ask for more!!!.

When you purchase the items you buy on the understanding that you can wait for at least 8 - 12 weeks.

But it is so worth the wait!!!

Thank you so much for the beautiful work..

30 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Loved what I received

Loved what I received, exactly what I asked for. Even though there was a wait - which I was aware of, there was no issue with the product. Only downside, I didn’t receive confirmation of order via email but was told when it was being sent and shown a picture of the product before sent to me, 10/10.

17 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There was a long lead time but this was…

There was a long lead time but this was communicated SO clearly and so there were no issues there! I didn’t try to contact the seller (why would I, when she had clearly stated the lead time), but she contacted me to double check about my colour choices. When I confirmed them, the items arrived really quickly! I’m so pleased with them, thank you so much :)

31 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID

AVOID - At all cost! Lead time given as 10weeka which is fine but to be waiting longer. Ignoring messages don't get a response at all. Advertising to take on more work when you clearly can't handle the work load you got. Always happy to support small business but it works both ways. You can't ignore customers!

30 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love my items

Absolutely love my items! Yes the lead time is long but it's a small business done by a mum with kids. Any of my queries was replied to and the vendor was always polite and helpful. Doesn't deserve 1 star reviews. Support small businesses!

25 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Taken my money - no order

Asked several times for a refund as I've not been given my item or had any tracking information, messages ignored.
I have been wating 18 weeks now.
Would not recommend at all.

18 May 2025
Unprompted review

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