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

Beautifully made 😍

I understood when ordering that there would be a long wait which I was more than happy to do. I was over the moon when my order arrived and was better than I had imagined. The colours match my daughter’s room decor perfectly. Chloe messaged me regarding the colours and kept me in the loop. Honestly couldn’t be happier with my order. Handmade items take time. This was definitely worth the wait and great value for money.

27 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t bother

I ordered a door sign from Curly Characters at the beginning of April, fully understanding and accepting the stated turnaround time of up to 10 weeks. However, it has now been 13 weeks and I have still not received my order.

What’s more frustrating is that the business is actively promoting discount codes and claiming a 4-week turnaround on social media, which feels misleading considering older orders like mine remain unfulfilled. I have reached out multiple times regarding my order but have been completely ignored.

At this point, I am requesting a full refund and will be reporting this issue to Trading Standards due to the lack of communication and failure to deliver the product as promised. Extremely disappointing experience — I would not recommend.

9 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wouldn't even give 1 star if I'm…

I wouldn't even give 1 star if I'm honest.

I ordered on 10th March with the understanding of a 10 week wait.
It's now 8th July I have messaged constantly via Instagram, website, whatsapp and email asking for an update with no reply.
Constantly posting offers online and now states 4 weeks turnaround yet hasn't fulfilled mine after 4 months?
I received a text in June asking to pick a colour to which I replied but have had nothing since.
Honestly the service is dreadful, I have been very understanding with supplier delays but as a paying customer sommuncation is key.
I still don't have the item nor been offered a refund.
Constantly ignored.
Do not use this company I am so disheartened.
I would never treat anyone like this!

8 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waited 16 weeks when it was a ‘6-10…

Waited 16 weeks when it was a ‘6-10 week turnaround’ asked for a refund, didn’t reply for weeks and then ended up blocking me, I don’t have the item or the refund, But yet she’s still advertising deals and ready made products to post?! STAY AWAY, Scam!!

5 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible

Like many of the other reviews I was scammed. Took my money but didn't make the order and then she wouldn't reply to any of my messages. I had complete understanding and was willing to wait up to 6 months for it but she just wanted the money and not deliver the goods. Anyone who goes through this needs to report her to trading standards so this doesn't keep happening to people and apply to get your money back.

3 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Terrible communication and awful time management but lovely items when they eventually arrived

I would not recommend this business.
I ordered two items in March that were meant to be gifts. The turnaround time on the website says up to 10 weeks and you have to confirm that this is ok when purchasing.
10 weeks passed by and there had been no update to my order and it had not been delivered. Multiple emails were ignored by the seller. Eventually my social media message was responded to & the business owner said that it was not her main job and that she was running behind but gave me no timeframe even when requested and my messages following this were ignored again and again.
The communication is incredibly poor and the time management is awful. There is a backlog of orders but yet the business still advertises discounts and deals on their social media platform (whilst ignoring messages from customers), instead of focusing on the already very delayed orders placed.
It is such a shame because the items when they finally arrived in July are really lovely, but at this point I was unable to gift them as it had taken so long for them to come.

The business needs to work on their communication and time management as I believe that their items are very lovely, but the rest of the business management really lets them down.

3 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Looks lovely!

The end product that was made is absolutely beautiful! It does need to be handled with a lot of care however when it is hung, it looks lovely. There was a slight delay and they had run out of one of the thread colours I had requested but the issue was sorted. It is made very clear when ordering that it can take a while however an update along the process would’ve been appreciated. Overall though it is lovely and I would order again for a present for someone.

9 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

REPORT TO TRADING STANDARDS LIKE…

REPORT TO TRADING STANDARDS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE IS TO TRY AND GET YOUR MONEY BACK! Claim through paypal or your bank! She will take your money and give you nothing - prime example in the other reviews!

22 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

Awful, total scammer as everyone has said. Do not fall for the sob stories, I appreciate that people get ill and that can’t be helped but plenty of decent business owners have to deal with illness all the time and they do not treat their customers in this way. Order placed July 2024…..no communication for about 9 months now. I have sent numerous messages asking on the status of my order which have not been responded to. Yet she has the time to make new reels on Instagram telling you about her latest offers or how awfully she’s been treated by customers etc. etc. Please do not purchase from this person, if you already have then get onto your bank for a refund and report to Trading Standards.

21 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab small business & lovely lady.

Fab small business, Chloe made both my daughters signs with love & care. New colours came in after I set my order and Chloe was fab when I asked to change the colours. Chloe’s communication was great. Amazing purchases, lots of compliments & have recommended Curly-Characters to family & Friends. Thank you Chloe.

9 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I could write a good review but…

Wish I could write a good review but unfortunately I am still waiting on my item that I ordered in May 2024 such a shame, I’ve sent several emails with no reply just sad as it was for my sons room and can’t actually afford to purchase another from another seller.

21 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered 3 name pieces and 1x quote…

I ordered 3 name pieces and 1x quote and the turnaround was exactly what I expected. All came beautifully presented and the recipients of the gifts I had brought for absolutely loved them! I will be ordering more in the next few weeks! They make great gifts and love supporting a fellow mum with a small business x

21 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful nursery addition

Received our beautiful name cloud, star and lightening strike for our babies nursery. Perfectly made, reasonably priced for the work completed, and arrived within expected timescales (around 14 weeks). A great small business, with my experience I would recommend to friends and family, and say it is worth the wait, but to handle with great care! x

5 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ignore the negative reviews

I ordered after seeing an ad on FB. Once I placed my order I found some awful reviews and instantly thought what have I done. I however waited a couple of weeks and then received an email that my order was dispatched and when it arrived I was so impressed! The products are beautiful. I ordered a name for my baby that is due shortly and also for my twin nieces I got the fluffy rainbow cloud names which are stunning. They love them and another name for my nephew in a cloud. Absolutely perfect! Please do not let the negative reviews put you off but if you do order patiently wait for the provided timescales.

23 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

Ordered 2 items (6th April) that were already ready to be sent out weeks went by so I asked where my items were she said she will look into it and get back to me & then I never heard from her again ignored all my messages which I was polite in.
So now I’m out of pocket ordered over 2 months ago now so deffo never going to get the items.

Avoid seems she does this a lot to people

6 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order never received

I placed an order and there was an issues with my transaction, I waiting until my bank confirmed and the paid again. I waited way after the time for delivery and then contacted to say no order received. Communication was good but saying a Royal Mail issue, but the more I chased my order then the communication stopped. I was always polite and understanding but then she kept posting on Instagram about rude customers which is so annoying as she was blaming the customers all the time but when you don’t send orders then you have to expect people are going annoyed to which I never did! I gave up chasing my order but feel she just moans about rude customers but doesn’t accept she is in the wrong by keeping people’s money when she hasn’t provided the goods

6 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

no items after a year!

i made an order for my sons birthday in june 2024 one whole year ago which by her 10 week turn around period should have been done in good time before his first birthday in september 2024 but it was missed and he didn’t get this gift for his birthday. i was wondering if he’ll even get it as a christmas gift at this point? it’s now june 2025 and i haven’t received anything! i have messaged her multiple times but met with an automated message or a very rude reply full of excuses, this was a 30£ order for my sons first birthday! she said she’d issue a refund in march 2025 but 3 months later absolutely nothing! i’m not sure where to go from here but do not order from this woman!!

20 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully made!!

Ordered two names for my girls bedroom, and I absolutely love them! They can take up to 10 weeks but they are worth the wait. We get so many compliments on them! Thank you!

20 May 2025
Unprompted review

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