Looking for a cozy, meaningful gift for someone special? Check our personal list of unique, affordable Etsy gift ideas - presents they will love and you'll feel good about giving.
Giving a handmade gift is one way to make someone feel special, and let them know you have been thinking of them. But sometimes you lack the time, knowledge, or resources to make a handmade gift yourself. That's where Etsy comes in.
Mr B and I both love shopping for gifts on Etsy. We find unique, affordable items with a cozy, personal feel; gifts we feel good about giving.
Our picks on this list are all based on our personal purchases. A seller is listed only if (a) we have done business with them directly, (b) we loved our purchase, and (c) the entire process was a positive experience all around.
We've purchased at least one item from every shop on this list, and while we can't promise your experience will be the same as ours, we can attest to the quality of the products and service that we received.
Happy Gifting!
2023 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide
For each Etsy shop listed, we've included what we purchased and for whom, and in most cases included a picture of our purchase as well.
Every seller listed has many more beautiful items in their shop than the one we've shown, and we encourage you to click thru and shop around to see what they all have to offer!
Wood All Good
Wood All Good creates beautiful handmade wood and resin jewelry for special occasions.
The shop features a wide array of stunning jewelry and functional home decor; including necklaces, rings, bracelets, magnetic knife holders, and trays.
What we purchased: We bought an "Aurora Borealis" resin necklace as a Christmas gift for a dear one in 2021.
The workmanship is flawless and the colors are vibrant. It was even more beautiful IRL than in the picture, and she absolutely loved it!
Ever Blooming Original
Ever Blooming Original makes door wreaths and holiday decor.
What we purchased: We bought a 17-inch (medium) fall-themed "Autumn Berry" grapevine wreath.
I really can't say enough about the wreath we received. It looks and feels like a high-quality item: this is not a Joanne's bargain wreath by any stretch! It is well-made, and you can tell that the maker takes time to place each element. You can choose from three wreath sizes and dozens of bow color options, and the bow is on a convenient ribbon loop for easy hanging.
What I really love though is that this wreath looks great even after spending two months outside last year, and sitting in the garage for another 10 months. It is back up on our door this year, looking as bright and shiny as ever.
One Wintry Night
One Wintry Night makes handmade stoneware & terra cotta garden irrigation pots.
What we purchased: We bought a set of beautiful pasta bowls from One Wintry Night last year as a gift for my nephew and his girlfriend, and it was seriously one of the most difficult gifts I've ever had to give away. I wanted to keep them!
The bowls were skillfully and carefully made. The grape leaf embossing was clear and sharp, and the glazes felt natural and organic to the piece. More than bowls, these were works of art.
Silver Wishes
Silver Wishes designs and makes artisan fine silver jewelry with natural, botanical, and animal themes.
What we purchased: Mr B bought me a beautiful "Listen to the Moon" bracelet, featuring a detailed original carving of a rabbit resting under a crescent moon. It's absolutely lovely.
This is one shop I go back to again and again. (Shhh.... We may be purchasing a few more things from this shop for Christmas this year!) Kristan's work is magical; radiating warmth, strength, and wonder - heirlooms in the making. Giving a gift from her store sends a message to the receiver about how you see them and how much they mean to you.
RODY+RORY
Rody+Rory makes cutting boards, flower presses, wooden toys, and personalized acrylic ornaments.
What we purchased: We bought a hardwood botanical press with a fern laser-etched onto the front. I’ve always loved pressed flowers as a way to preserve a moment, and they make for challenging art studies, too.
My little press is well-made, and designed for hiking, with a handy leather strap, brass buckle, and loops for a backpack or belt. I can think of a lot of happy campers in my life who would love a beautiful flower press like this.
Barefoot Store
The Barefoot Store makes whimsical, functional bird houses, and bird and squirrel feeders; many in the form of porch swings and Adirondack chairs. The perfect gift for your porch-sitting friends!
What we purchased: My BFF Cheryl and I used to spend hours talking on her front porch when our kids were young, so I recently bought her an adorable porch swing bird feeder as a birthday gift. Total hit!
The bird feeder arrived quickly, and the craftsmanship was quite impressive, especially for a simple bird-feeder.
Originals By Eva
Originals by Eva makes all kinds of plush, faux fur hats, and specializes in Santa Hats.
What we purchased: We bought a luxurious red Santa hat, trimmed with black-tipped white faux fur for Mr B. Now he's working on the beard to go with it!
His hat well-made, and comfortable to wear - and he looks great, too!
JoMo Sews
JoMo Sews offers natural and recycled fabric baby, child, adult clothing; including capes, and seasonal hats.
What we purchased: I got a Christmas Pixie Hat to go along with Mr B's Santa hat, and I love it! It makes me feel so festive! Speaking as a former seamstress, my hat is extremely well, carefully lined, and very comfortable to wear.
Wasabottle
Wasabottle makes glassware, lamps, candles holders, and planters from repurposed bottles.
What we purchased: We finally broke down and bought a set of eight 12-ounce glasses that all sorta match! They are made from aqua-tinted clear wine bottles, and we love them.
We ordered glasses from Wasabottle twice, and both times, the glasses took quite some time to arrive; however, they were totally worth the wait! (The wait time is clearly indicated when you order, so it wasn't a surprise to us.)
These wine-bottle glasses are studier than traditional drinking glasses, and have held up well to both dishwashing and the occasional topple onto our vinyl floors.
Most importantly though, the rims are smooth and the glasses themselves are comfortable to hold and drink from. (I have small hands, and often find holding larger drinking glasses awkward.) The glasses are generally all the same color, but they do have slight variations, which makes them all the more charming in our book.
Saffron & Sage Designs
Saffron & Sage Designs sells all kinds of funny, mildly provocative t-shirts, and also custom engraved wallets.
What we purchased: We gave Emmy a sweet little minimalist wallet with a custom engraved message taken from a handwritten note. I was surprised and impressed with how this wallet turned out; every nuance of my handwriting showed through.
Made To Love VA
Made To Love VA makes custom pressed flower jewelry, and also does bridal bouquet preservation.
What we purchased: We bought our 20-something daughter a pair of amazing handmade hoop earrings with a thin resin layer of real pressed flowers. Not only were they beautiful, but the workmanship was precise and deft, with clear attention to form, color, and texture.
More recently, Made to Love VA has gone in a slightly different direction, and now fulfills all orders as custom work. However, I didn't want to leave them out of our Etsy gift ideas. I simply appreciated their art too much to bypass. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, bridal gift, or floral memorial, take some time to check them out.
Nuovo Design
Nuovo Design makes unique and tasteful designer ukulele and guitar straps.
What we purchased: We bought a Woodland guitar strap (with vegan leather). It is well made and comfortable, and I love the whimsy of the foxes, squirrels, and deer in the forest scene. The strap came extremely well packaged, with a little matching bag that held a tie string and end pin.
If there is a string player on your list, this is a great place to find a little something for them, with lots of styles and colors from which to choose.
Little e Pottery
Little e Pottery makes handmade pottery and clay jewelry.
What we purchased: We gave one of our daughters a beautiful earring bowl from Little e Pottery. It is a simple clay bowl with small holes pierced all the way around the rim, for hanging threader earrings and hoops. She was so pleased with it, and appreciates it as functional art as well: it has a job to do.
All of the pottery in the Little e Pottery shop is made by hand; either on the wheel, or using hand building techniques such as slab building or extruding, or a combination. The glazes are eye-catching, and colors seem to lean toward organic shades; beiges, browns, blues, and greens. Every time I visit the shop, I find something new to love.
Looking for something completely different? You can find more wonderful gift ideas for everyone on your list on Etsy's Gift Guide.
Be sure to check out our Gifts for Grads and Last Minute Gifts for Grown-ups, too!
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Candace says
I would love to get some jewelry.
Richard Hicks says
I would get some things to décorate the house
Jessica Whitehouse says
I'd buy my daughter some nerdy geek-merch, like a superhero coffee mug or a Dr. Who pillow.
Sand says
I always love indie jewelry and artwork!
Kristen Garcia says
I would buy my daughter Christmas gifts since I have not had a job in 2 months. I just started a new job today but will not get paid until after Christmas.
Kristen Garcia says
You are amazing
aimee says
I would get some decor for my house and some Christmas gifts
Michelle H. says
I would probably get gemstone jewelry.
Janice Gabriel says
I love all the Julia Paris jewelry - beautiful and unique. The guitar picks and case are also creative ideas for my music-playing family. This website has done a fabulous job of finding talented and one-of-a-kind handmade works of art. Kudos!
Renée ♥ says
Thank you for the kind words, Janice!
jules m. says
i've been eyeing some beautiful stacking rings on etsy for years now, I would finally buy them!
Laura B. says
I would like to get my niece a choker or boho bracelet from RazielaDesigns but it is tough to choose because all the shops are so great.
wen budro says
I would get the items that I have in my shopping cart. I love the quirky and unique items that I find on Etsy.
Annamarie V says
I love spices so I would get something from spice expressions, we love popcorn so I would like to try their popcorn seasonings.
Jenn H says
Oh my! so many choices, I love supporting fellow etsy sellers during the holidays! I would love the leather bun cuff from chatter by hammer or the forest festivities print from Jahna Vashti
latyoya says
I'm not sure I put the correct link to my pin, so I'm putting it here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/83316661837277893/
latoya says
I love jewelry so I would buy a necklace from beads and knots by nina.
Carolyn Daley says
I would love to find a pair of custom earrings and sea turtle decor.
Laurie Emerson says
If I won I would buy some Christmas gifts for my children and husband.
Erica B. says
Probably towards jewelry.
Cheryl B says
I would get a super cute necklace and items for a fairy garden.
Paula Michele Hafner says
I would love to get a Dinner Bell from Pronghorn Ironworks. I love the Forest Jewelry from cutcolorcreate. My daughter would love a moosehide bracelet. There are so many great things!
Stephanie Liske says
I would get some clothing.
aaron reck says
I might like a pillow or an ornament or maybe a scarf. Very nice. Thank you so much.
Andrew Tran says
I would get jewlery
allyson tice says
if i won, i would get personalized party favors for my kiddos birthdays!
karen mayernick says
Tough choice, but I would probably go with the stamped vintage silverware. I just love those! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Bridget Combs says
I'd love to get something from Spice Expressions-I'm obsessed with teas
susan smoaks says
i would use the credit on a bourbon soy candle.
Megan C says
The wooden picks stuck out the most to me. I know someone who love them. It would be the perfect gift! I would pick the "wooden guitar picks & box set ooak exotic wood paduak hard wood felt lined magnetic latch perfect gift" from their etsy shop
Peppin says
I love the Upcycled Library gifts!
Penny Snyder says
Definitely a necklace for work!!~
Susan Chester says
I might get one of the beautiful prints from the Jahna Vashti shop.
Rachael says
How fun! I love Etsy shops!!
Erin B. says
I would definitely buy some wool longies for my daughter to wear over her cloth diapers!
Katie Smith says
I know I would get a carseat poncho for my daughter and some gifts for my inlaws and parents
Laurel O. says
I think I would use it on birthday invitations for my son's birthday party in January.
KellyPC says
I love the book ornament! Such a great idea!
Kayley says
I would consider getting a new welcome mat because I have one in mind that looks neat.
Abigail says
I love the Beads & Knots agate slice necklaces! I'd gift one to my mom!
K. Elizabeth says
I would use this gift card to invest in some art work for my kids' rooms as well as some jewelry items.
Linda says
I love stationary, so I think I would get some greeting cards.
Heather Williams says
I just fell in love with Anna Lisa's art. So it's safe to say it made my wish list. So pretty!!!!
Nikki says
I would love to get some new ceramic pottery for my kitchen! I used to have a nice set but most of my pieces are missing or broken.
Michelle B says
I love the wall art by lettered and lined! I love decorating and need to get better at it!
Kelley says
beads and knots
Danielle says
Some cute aprons for my daughters in law
Kathy Borgen says
I love the wanderlust bracelet...and I love the felted angel...and I so many of the other things. It would be so hard to choose what to get.
Emily says
I would use it to buy some new special ornaments for our Christmas tree.
Courtney H says
I would buy some crystals or raw gems
Crystal S says
I would love to use it towards a lovely custom piece of jewelry.
Lisa V. says
I like the Beads and Knots jewelry.
Katherine Wandell says
I love the spoon! Its adorable!
Katherine Wandell says
I love the spoon!
Julie says
I would purchase some essential oils when I win;)
laura says
OMG I love Esty! I have no idea what I would get lol
Andrea says
I would give it to my son. There are some dragon figures he has his eye on.
rachel jenkins says
I would purchase things for the kids and my husband!!
Rhonda W G. says
I am obsessed with Etsy...especially for the vintage section. I love all the Art Deco jewelry so I'd splurge on something there.
Edye says
I'd love to get some candles.
Jaimie-Lyn says
OooOOooh very exciting giveaway.
Katy Glynn says
I am dying to get my hands on some geode necklaces!
Zara Edwards says
if i won the etsy gift card I would buy presents for all my friends
Lisa Ann says
There's so much wonderful stuff on Etsy that I'm not sure what I'd get! I'd enjoy a nice handbag.
Bethany B says
I would get Christmas gifts for family!
golden says
i am not sure,,probably a gift for my girlfriend for christmas
Leela says
I would buy clothes for my children.
Maryanne says
Ooohh! I love the stuff from Pronghorn Iron works!
Renée ♥ says
I do too! Love that horseshoe wreath!
Brittney House says
I would love to get a custom phone case made for me.
Samantha says
I love the spices you have shown and the apron is super cute. I love etsy and have purchased a couple of handmade necklaces, they are so unique.
katherine says
I love the idea of the Prairie HIll pottery
Tainan says
I would buy some jewelry
Michelle StPierre says
There is way too much to choose from, but all of the jewelry is beautiful! I would choose jewelry to give to my mom & sisters!!
Lee-Ann says
I really like the ornament from upcycled library!
Gabrielle Tietz says
I love the wooden signs!!! <3
LindseyT says
I love the gemstone necklaces from Beads and knots by Nina. The jewelry from Belleza Mia would be great for personalizing a grandmother's necklace for my littles GG for Christmas. I've found some great new shops from this post,thanks!
julie says
the jewelry is so cute
Denise M says
I want to get something gilmore girls or harry potter
Vanessa says
I like Crafty Staci, Upcycled Library, and Branded by Beazer
Karla R. says
I would like to buy those bags that go around the Christmas tree, not too sure of the name!
Lisa says
I would like to get the spice jars.
Heather says
I love to shop on Etsy, but that Lettered and Lined hop is new to me - I had to save it - because I loooove it! I love to buy jewelry on Etsy, too!
stephanie landeros says
I would look to purchase some home decor items.
DONNA says
Wirh today November 29, 2016 being Giving Tuesday 2016, l would desire the kaleidoscope of spices from Spice Expressions, so l may prepare dishes for the upcoming season for my family and friends.
Carly Williams says
It would be hard to decide, but I would spend the credit on jewelry.
Taylor Speikers says
I'd probably get a beaded jewelry item! So gorgeous!
Amy Orvin says
I would get a nice handmade candle. I love those Cinnamon Roll ones.
Kari says
I would probably get some of the beautiful jewelry - for gifts and for myself!
Wendy R. says
Love all the shops! Sugar Maple Lane has such cute signs!
missbobloblaw says
I would love to get some DIY hex spice jars!
Darla says
I love upcycled library and the seller of the spoon. Favorited their items on Etsy
Alyssa says
I would get Christmas cards from Ampitup!!! They are adorable!
Ali B says
I love the recycled book crafts! Such a great list of fun items!
Rivka says
I would go for jewelry or Upcycled Library.
Gillian says
It would be so fun to win something from one of these shops! Great giveaway!
Karen says
Everything is so nice, I especially love the necklace from Raziela Designs.
Thanks so much,
Karen
Sarah M says
I think I would get those wooden guitar picks with a case!
Renée ♥ says
They're pretty cool, huh?
nickie says
I would buy something cool from ronghornIronworks
Carolsue says
I would get some bubble bath or body cream in a really great scent!
Hayley says
Oooh there's a totally cute wallet I want to get my friend.
Kristin says
Wow! This list is incredible! I love going down the handmade route. It always adds such a personal touch and shows you took a little extra time to care for the person.
Renée ♥ says
I totally agree, Kristin.
Julia Barnes says
I would definitely choose a book ornament!
Hollie says
I think something from pronghorn ironworks has some pretty cool stuff.
Renée ♥ says
Agreed! I purchased one of their horseshoe wreaths for our house this year.
heather s says
I would purchase a handmade bracelet
Mary Beth Elderton says
OMGoodness---I see two absolutely perfect gifts in your list. I would love to give a wood guitar pick box set to my son and a yarn bowl to my daughter. These are wonderful gifts!
Renée ♥ says
Both are great picks! (Pun totally unintended.)
Crystal F says
I would love to get my daughter an apron. She is really getting into baking and even asked for some cake pans for Christmas. I think she would love a cute apron also. Thank you!
lynn says
holiday decorations and something for my son
Donna says
So many creative people out there. If I won I would probably buy one of the necklaces made of crystals.
Alice C says
Possibly a necklace from Beads and Knots by Nina.
Jammie says
I would get a oyster that has a pearl in it with my credit!
Devona says
Spice Expressions
Kimmy Ripley says
I would love to get something for my rescue dog, Storm! Some collars and clothes so she can be stylish!
Ashley C says
I would love to get one of those beautiful necklaces from Raziela Designs! SO pretty!
Stephanie says
So many beautiful things! I love the Julia Paris Jewelry and Cut Color Create!
elizabeth says
It would be very hard to choose, but I think I would pick a magnetic spice rack. Thanks for the chance.
Fran says
I have some places in my house/office where I could use the artwork by Anna Liisa.
Danielle Hodges says
Small business love <3
Renee G says
I would love to get a necklace for me.
Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says
What an incredible gift guide, Renée! Those large bangles are cool and I love the hand stamped silver cuff bracelet too. I love all of the creativity on Etsy!
Danielle says
I adore Etsy! I don't know where I'd start! I really want a super chunky knit afgan with the fat yarn!
Leigh says
What a great list of items from Etsy. I love shopping small businesses. I really love the Harry Potter ornament.
Ty says
I love that ornament with the book clippings in it but I would really love the apron.
Britnee says
I'd love to purchase some handmade jewelry if I won.
latanya says
I like the Boho Agate Necklace
Audra O'Hara says
So many cool things are catching my eye. I just love Etsy shopping! I’m really liking the Jahna Vashti fine art piece. I like anything that has this folk-art primitive charm; especially involving animals. Something like this would be precious in my daughter’s room.
Danielle S says
I really like that little red-headed angel. It reminds me of my daughter! I think I would get that.
Michelle Schultz says
I love Etsy so that's easy!! I'd get some Christmas shopping done but save enough for me to get 1 gift for myself!
Mindy DeLisi says
I don't get myself much but I love perfumes!
Mel says
Wow so many amazing gifts! Chatter by Hammer's bracelets are stunning. And, Upcycled Library holds a special place because I dig upcycling ideas of any sort.
Create/Enjoy says
Those are excellent finds!! I love the guitar picks for my husband, and the spice storage, and those leather goods!
Kelly says
i absolutely adore the ornament filled with book page clippings!! harry potter is still my boyfriend's favorite series so that would be great for him - he would love it!
Krista says
I would like a lot of these things, but especially something decorative for Christmas or Christmas cards. (Amputup, Sugar Maple Lane, Janna Vashti)
barb says
Probaby a cute necklace for me or a nice ring.