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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have given up with hobby maker/carla bagshaw I have been a loyal customer for several years(they know i have), But recently i tried buying a cut by hand item,"the peacock" i think, i got on th... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Update: 26/10/26 They have now had my money for 26 days. I have still not received a refund from this company and have now raised a dispute with my bank to get this money refunded. Also o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well I love HM, so much better than the past shows that have been shown on freview TV. They cover my favourite brands Hunkydory, Paper Dynamics and Pinflar plus you have my favourite presenters/demons... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love watching Hobbymaker and all the different shows. I watch nearly everyday it keeps me company. The presenters and demonstrators are very informative and hilarious. I just wish the shows could be... See more

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Welcome to HobbyMaker, the home of papercraft, mixed media and art & craft supplies based in the Midlands, UK. HobbyMaker started in 2022 partnering with the top industry experts in the crafting world. We provide informative demonstrations from a wide variety of craft, covering mixed media, arts, needlecraft, papercraft and so much more. So if you are looking for card making tips or resin craft ideas, HobbyMaker has you covered.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy crafting.

All the products that I have ever ordered have been delivered in perfect condition. I have experienced many happy hours using all the goods and the results are amazing. It has been a life saver, especially during Covid.

14 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

…brilliant customer service

I've watched since day and I have picked up lots of bargains and tips along the way. and have found the customer service and the order line to be friendly and helpful, I mostly order online. My queries have been dealt with quickly and efficiently.

28 May 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I've been watching and buying from the…

I've been watching and buying from the start, with good service on the whole, but lately brands I like have disappeared from screen. Now I have to seek them out elsewhere. This is very disappointing. Hopefully HobbyMaker won't go the same way other companies have.

31 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have purchased many items

I have purchased many items, from different suppliers, and received every item from HobbyMaker. Updates are regular from ordering to delivery. If there is a delay or problem with an order an update is given. Great Customer Sevices Team!! Very friendly and helpful.

31 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crafts

Fantastic customer service easy to order quality goods I can’t fault hobbymaker at all well presented always a pleasure to speak to customer services they can’t do enough to help if needed

31 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Hobbymaker

I feel very lucky that all my dealings with HobbyMaker have been positive. All my orders have arrived as per my order. Any delays have been due to high volume of orders which is understandable when they are coming straight from suppliers.
Products have been good quality

7 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Now have a good range of companies demonstrating and selling craft items
Prompt delivery and one postage price for 24 hours is fantastic
Use the app all the time love it 😀

23 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such good value £4.95 p&p

On the whole I have been very happy with hobby maker and the products they demonstrate any issues I've had have been with a certain supplier which in fairness is not hobby makers fault

31 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the variety of shows

I love the variety of shows, the interaction between presenters and guests. The demonstrations are invaluable. If I've ever had an issue with anything, the customer service team are very friendly and helpful.

14 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor, don't care attitude now turned around.

UPDATE- Today I have received most of my items- just one die short from a particular collection which I hope will be forwarded on. Many thanks to the supplier whom I contacted directly, thank you to Hobbymaker for authorising the re issue of the items. The situation had been quite upsetting and so I feel relieved at the resolution.
ORIGINAL-14 emails over the last 2 weeks of me chasing part of an order I placed on 9th April- value of missing items £98. I've sent photos of damaged parcels, quoted trading standards, advised that the items are still available, felt like Ive been accused of lying about not receiving some or the order as apparently I wasn't very fast letting them know! Today the second split pay left my account, for the goods I haven't got. Seem to just pass the buck or trying to blame the supplier even though my contract as a customer is with Hobbymaker.

10 May 2025
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Reply from HobbyMaker

Hi Karen,

Thank you for your review.

We’re very sorry to hear about the experience you’ve had, and we completely understand how upsetting and frustrating this situation must be. Please be assured that it’s never our intention to make any customer feel dismissed or unheard, and we truly regret that you’ve been made to feel this way.

As your contract is indeed with us, we take full responsibility for resolving this issue. If this still hasn’t been sorted for you, please do get in touch with our customer service team on 0800 001 4433 so we can look into it as a matter of urgency.

Once again, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused.

Kind regards,
HobbyMaker

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Over 30 days. More than 50 emails. Still no refund.

Over 30 days. More than 50 emails. Still no refund.

This isn’t just poor customer service—it’s a complete failure of basic human decency.

As a disabled customer, I expected at least a minimal level of respect, accountability, and communication. Instead, I’ve been met with silence, empty promises, and the same tired excuses: “We’re looking into it,” “It’s not our fault,” or worse—implied blame, as if I’m the problem for daring to trust this company in the first place.

I’ve done everything right. I’ve been patient. I’ve followed up again and again. And still—no resolution. No accountability. No empathy.

It’s clear this company doesn’t value its customers, and it certainly doesn’t care about accessibility, fairness, or doing the right thing. This kind of treatment is not only unacceptable—it’s shameful.

I won’t stay silent. Others need to be warned. If you value your money, your time, or your dignity— stay far away.

28 March 2025
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Reply from HobbyMaker

Hi Susanna,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and please accept our sincere apologies for the distress and frustration this situation has caused.

We’re truly sorry that your refund has still not been resolved and for the lack of communication you've received throughout the process. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we completely understand how upsetting this must be.

We want to assure you that your concerns are being taken seriously. If this matter is still unresolved, please contact our Customer Service team directly on 0800 001 4433 so we can urgently investigate and work towards a resolution.

Once again, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience caused, and we appreciate your feedback, which will be passed on to the relevant team.

Kind regards,
HobbyMaker

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought Tonic Trove of Locks

Bought Tonic Trove of Locks. On the photos they show it with Vintage Vignettes Paper Pads, even show the pads individually. Very misleading as the rest of the Tonic Dies photos are of what you will actually receive. Still waiting for a response to my email. Wish I had read the reviews first.

19 April 2025
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Reply from HobbyMaker

Hi,

Thank you for your review.

We’re very sorry to hear about the confusion with your Tonic purchase and for the delay in receiving a response to your email. We completely understand how misleading this must have felt if the imagery didn’t clearly reflect what was included in the item.

If this is still not resolved, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Service team on 0800 001 4433, and we’ll be more than happy to look into this further for you.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback.

Kind regards,
HobbyMaker

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Caffuffle

What a cuffuffle. I ordered something from here 25 days ago. So many emails later, with the same comments in reply, I am still waiting for an order. Don't bother to order if you expect a reasonable service when things don't arrive. You won't be just " fobbed off", you will be ignored in a spectacular way.

25 April 2025
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Reply from HobbyMaker

Hi,

Thank you for your review.

We’re very sorry to hear about the ongoing delays with your order and the frustration this has caused. This certainly isn’t the experience we want our customers to have, and we completely understand how disappointing it must be.

Please contact our customer service team on 0800 001 4433 so we can look into this further and resolve it for you.

We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
HobbyMaker

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not worth my time and energy.

found an item, that I cannot find in the US. I confirmed all the correct information, to tell them I lived in the states. Not the UK. The lead times weren’t that bad. Since it was coming from the UK shorter lead time than Italy and Japan, when I received it, I opened it immediately went to use it and realized it has a European plug. I can buy an adapter, but the item itself is not wired to work in the US. And I am not rewiring my house. So I immediately looked into returning it, or even swapping it out for an American made one. To each no avail. I sent the item back because I’m well within my 30 days. They received it, I have yet to hear back of any refund. If I do not hear back without any refund, they told me that they will not be crediting my shipping because it’s not a faulty item?? I explained I can’t even tell if it is a faulty item or not because I cannot use it. So it is a faulty item basically do not buy anything from this company unless you live in Europe. At any time they could have told me no to and to cancel my order. Because it does stay in there obligations that they could have done that. But I have gotten no email, no correspondence of any at all. So to me, you are at fault all I want is my $144 refunded. I will eat shipping both ways. Next step is to call my credit card company because I have proof of everything I received it I sent it back. I have tracking numbers. Hopefully this review will get them some attention. But do not buy. Do not buy from these people if you want an electronic device. You’re better off getting it on Amazon.

8 April 2025
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Reply from HobbyMaker

Hi Jen,

Thank you for your review.

We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed with your order. As you’ve purchased from the UK, the item was supplied with a UK plug, which is standard for all orders dispatched from us. We do understand the frustration, however, we always recommend that customers double-check compatibility before purchasing, especially with electronic goods.

Please be assured that your refund will be processed as soon as your return is completed. However, as the item is not faulty, we’re unable to reimburse the return postage costs. If you'd like to cancel an order before dispatch in future, you can contact our team by phone or email, and we'll be happy to help.

If you require any further assistance or have questions about your return, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our customer service team on 0800 001 4433 or by email at help@hobbymaker.com

Kind regards,
HobbyMaker

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered Annamarie dies and paper

Ordered Annamarie dies and paper, only paper arrived. Rang to explain only for them to say they would look into the issue. 5 weeks later and many phone calls and no communication from Hobbymaker. No dies, asked for a refund only to find out that could take 10 days!!! What can I say 🤷

9 April 2025
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Reply from HobbyMaker

Hi Sandra,

Thank you for your review.

We’re sorry to hear about the delay and lack of communication regarding your missing dies. We completely understand how frustrating this must be, especially after several follow-up calls and a long wait for a resolution.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused. Refunds usually take 3 to 5 working days to process (depending on the bank), however, we understand how this has added to your disappointment.

If there’s anything further we can do to help or if you would like an update, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0800 001 4433.

Kind regards,
HobbyMaker.

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