I can’t believe it’s already December! Christmas shopping is in full swing for me. I usually buy a few of my gifts from small brands or Etsy shops, and shopping locally is more important than ever this year. So for this holiday guide, I decided to share all of my favorite handmade Etsy gift ideas – and there’s something for everyone in your life. But be sure to order soon, since a lot of these sellers have limited supplies and handmade gifts take time.
Here is my 2020 handmade Etsy gift guide – I hope you find it helpful! And if you’re looking for gifts specifically for the guys in your life, check out my guide to unique gifts for him.
Mercedes
For the crafter: a DIY clay mask kit
We’ve all gotten a little stir-crazy and some of us have turned into Martha Stewart. Whether it’s banana bread, painting your house, or learning how to knit, all of us are looking for new ways to occupy our time. For anyone who loves beauty products, Votano based in the UK is offering DIY clay face mask, lip balm, and bath salt kits. Their products are vegan, the packaging is plastic free, and there’s enough to make a few as gifts for friends as well.
For coworkers: stovetop potpourri
Camila is one of the sweetest girls I met early on when I started my blog. She used to live in Amsterdam, and has given me a lot of good tips on living here as an expat. She makes simmering stovetop potpourri that will make your house smell delicious for the holidays. It’s the perfect gift to send to coworkers!
For beauty queens: silk face cleansing set
I love Mille Saisons products (I did my first giveaway with one of her silk hair ribbons!), and they make perfect holiday gifts. This silk face cleansing set comes with a headband, face cloth, and the silk eye makeup remover pads I bring when I travel. Silk is much better for your skin – and much better for the enviroment – which makes this a perfect gift for anyone who is into makeup & skincare.
For stuffing stockings: pressed flower comb
Combs might seem like an odd gift, but this comb is a perfect stocking stuffer – it’s resin with real pressed flowers!
For the explorer: a corduroy bag
I know Gilly through one of my best friends back in Los Angeles, and she recently started her own business making these corduroy tote bags. She has a ton of different fabric & lining options, but the cactus print is one of my favorites. They’re super durable and washable, so they’re perfect for taking to the beach or on camping trips.
For the fashionista: handmade leather boots
These brown leather boots are perfect for this fall / winter – and their currently on sale for 30% off!
For your dad: a wooden docking station
One of the best gifts I’ve ever gotten my dad was one of these wooden docking stations. They’re super practical to collect keys, phones, and watches, and you can even personalize it. They also make good gifts for absent-minded significant others. 🙂
For new moms: a personalized name ring
I absolutely love this personalized double name ring. It’s the perfect gift for new moms.
For the family: origami ornaments
This shop was suggested to me when I crowd-sourced favorite Etsy brands on Instagram, and their ornaments are really unique. They make great gifts for family members – I love the ones with double sided paper.
For the decor lover: Venus candle
Sculptural vases & candles have been really in style this year, and these candles from Etsy are a lovely version of this trend. They’re perfect for anyone who’s into design or home decor.
For readers: a personalized book stamp
One of my best friends got one of these for my husband for Christmas one year, and he absolutely loved it! This personalized book embossing stamp is a great gift for anyone who loves books.
For kids: a personalized height ruler
This is one of the cutest gifts I came across this year for kids! I used to track my height on the wall of my grandma’s house, and I wish I had a keepsake like this. I love the lion, the elephant, and the giraffe versions.
For the newlyweds: a custom tree topper
This custom last name tree topper is perfect for the newlyweds in your life (or newlyweds to be in 2021!).
For the traveler: a custom city ring
These custom city rings make great gifts for the travelers in your life, or anyone who has a special memory in a certain city. They have a ton of different cities to chose from and are available in silver, gold, and rose gold.
That’s it for this gift guide – but be sure to check out my others!
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