Testimonials

Mini Monty the Poodle – paper mâché and Monty’s own fur

Purchased for mum’s birthday. It is the image of her dog Monty and she loves it. The detail is great and the coat and scarf is so cute. Thank you so much Bonkersclutterbucks x

Ellen Owens, Etsy buyer Jan 2019

Wedding Diorama in Wooden Box – a very personal and meticulously detailed collaboration

“I was captivated when I came across Bonkers Clutterbucks at an art fair, and in particular the delicate and whimsical hot air balloons and dioramas. I commissioned Kate to help create a very special gift for a close friend, and over several weeks she took every suggestion and addition/change with patience and good humour! The attention to detail and care with which she helped create this piece was unparalleled in my experience. It was very much a collaboration, and I felt able to offer ideas and suggestions as the process went along, while at the same time receiving updates and photographs of how it was progressing. I couldn’t have been more delighted with the finished result, and it was received by my friend with delight who said it was the most touching and affecting gift she had ever received. I’m so grateful to Kate, the whole experience was a pleasure. Thank you.”    Fiona Sinnott, August 2018

Vintage Money Box with Hot Air Balloon Diorama, swallows and old watch face 

“Love your creativity. The whimsy of this box makes me so happy! Love it!!!!”  Radiant Joy, Etsy buyer Sept 2017

Vintage Red Tin with Pink Hot Air Balloon  

‘Beautiful. Was bought for a friend who was having a flight in a hot air balloon. Due to the weather this was cancelled but I will give her this gift the next time. Love the fact the tin is vintage Carrs from Carlisle as we are from Carlisle. Arrived promptly and well packaged.” Kathleen Staples, Etsy buyer, April 2018  

Sure Shield Vintage Throat Lozenge Tin with tattoos Lady

“Gorgeous this was meant to be a gift but I kept it and bought another. Beautifully packaged super quick delivery and fantastic item, thank you.” Alexa Brown, Etsy buyer, July 2018

Vintage Art Deco Tin with Hot Air Balloon Diorama

“The customer service was first class, the personalised tin was beautiful and I would highly recommend this company. It’s lovely to find something unusual and made to order at a fair price.” Cath, Etsy commission, Dec 2017

Vintage La Mageeba Hare Diorama

“Absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you, such clever work!” Honor Tuttiette, Etsy buyer Dec 2017

Rufus the WFT Terrier Dog

“Absolutely amazing I love him thank you so much, lovely packaging and speedy delivery, I can’t wait to buy more.” Alexa Brown our best Etsy customer, April 2018

Circular Vintage John Bull Tin with Hot Air Balloon Diorama

“Beautifully hand crafted item and it was packaged up very nicely!” Quinlan2k Etsy buyer Nov 2017

Dell with Hares and Butterflies 

“Beautiful piece of artistic whimsy. I really like it!” Kittyrex, Etsy buyer March 2017

Horse Back Acrobats 

“Super schöne Holzbox! Sehr netter und flotter Kontakt. :)” Claudia Grundhammer, Etsy buyer April 2016

“Hi! I saw your work at Saltaire this weekend and love it! I now keep wishing I’d bought one of your balloons for my mum. She’s a 72 year old balloonist and would love them too, I’m sure! Is the one in the small Ceylon tea crate still for sale or have I missed it? Fingers crossed, Jenny,” Saltaire visitor, JMay 2013