We create special gifts for all occasions
Offering a wide selection of creative and personalised products, from cards and wedding stationery to beautifully crafted wooden signs and gifts. All items are designed & made in Bedford by husband and wife duo - Jon & Natalie.

Team 'Marf'
'Marf' is a creative business based in Bedford, UK. Husband & wife duo Jon & Natalie design & make all products from their home studio & workshop. Formerly offering just personalised cards & known as 'Violet Pickles' (founded back in 2009 by Natalie) marf was born in 2021 when Jon & Nat joined forces following a global pandemic! Marf now also offers sustainable wooden homeware, signs and gifts for all occasions.
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Latest Creations
We love creating new products and are always thinking of what we can make next.
Check out all our latest products here.

Follow our Journey
Keep up-to-date with our small business by following us on social media. It's on here that you will really get a feel for who we are and the daily goings on around the workshop and studio. It is also here that you will discover regular offers, competitions and recommendations - don't miss out!
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter by searching @marfcreative .
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'Thank You For Helping Me Grow' Teacher Gift
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Personalised What3Words Plaque
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'Our Happy Place' mantelpiece wooden sign
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'Best Ever Teacher' Personalised Hangy
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Adventure Laser Cut Lettering
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Personalised, wooden nursery sign
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Personalised Home School Hero Medal
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Personalised Wooden Dog Sign
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Adventure sign
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