Looking for some unique and creative gift ideas? Want to support small businesses as you shop for your holiday gifts? I happen to know a bunch of creative types with small businesses and items that could be the perfect present for someone on your shopping list. These aren’t affiliate links, just people I love and admire. I’ve rounded up some holiday shopping ideas for you here.
Gift ideas for your favorite fans
Know someone who’s a fan of Schitt’s Creek or It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia? Check out Jersey Jenem Pop Art on Etsy. Jen’s art celebrates pop culture and cult favorites. I have a few of Jen’s pieces and they are so much fun.
Crystal Clear Creations has some cute custom plushies, perler art, necklaces and keychains for fans of My Little Pony, BTS, Baby Yoda and more created by my friend Crystal.
Every wonder what it might smell like in the Gryffindor common room? You can find scents inspired by Harry Potter characters, Disney Parks and Stranger Things at Waxpurts Candle Co. These wax melts and candles are lovingly crafted by my friend Veronica, and are a perfect companion for some binge watching or curling up with a book.
Custom craftiness
You can DIY decor with some help from my friend Liz’s Chalk Couture shop where you’ll find all the tools you need to create trendy signs and frames. This is a great gift for a crafty friend or buy yourself some tool to make gifts.
Check out Kylee’s Kreations for some holiday or personalized tumblers, tees and more.
Visit Amy Kant Designs on Etsy for baby onesies, ornaments and embroidered decorations with some sass and snark.
My friend Wende found a creative outlet during quarantine that turned into these beautiful mandala pieces at Wendala Designs.
Cuteness for the kiddies
Check out these beautiful handmade bows, clips and accessories lovingly created by my friend Cyndi at Cyndi Sue Sews. Her creations are cute and colorful, and perfect for little girls, like her granddaughter.
And you can find some more Christmas cuteness for the girls from Home Sweet Bows.
For littles who love stories, check out my friend Diana Perez’s books, Landon Rides the Subway and Landon Meets the Food Trucks.
Stocking stuff
I love the quirky, dark fun of these stickers created by a friend’s daughter at the Sticker Coven.
This isn’t the first time I’ve bragged on my friend Holly’s awesome art. You can find her illustrations as pins, keychains and stickers at Holly Pixels Studio.
My friend Diana has a new shop GoatXP with lots of kawaii accessories like phone cases, key chains and notebooks.
Raise a glass for grownups
I think teacher’s could probably use a drink more than ever after this crazy year. Celebrate your kids’ teachers with some printable wine labels from my Etsy shop.
Even if you haven’t watched Adulting, with Children on YouTube, you can probably relate to these shirts and sweatshirts created by my friend Annette.
What’s on your shopping list?
What small businesses and creators are you supporting this season? Let me know if you purchase any of these items for a gift or for yourself! You can find more gift ideas in my gift guides for graphic designers and boss ladies. Please share and pin this post if you enjoyed this gift guide.
