Handmade Holiday Gifts
I love giving — and receiving — handmade holiday gifts. There’s something so thoughtful and unique about a handmade piece. This is the case whether the gift is something a loved one has made, or that they’ve bought from a small business. Read on for my round up of handmade gifts for 2024!
Supporting small business is so important to me, not only because I have my own small creative crochet shop, but because I truly believe it does a world of good in our community. Read more here: Why We Should All Support Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Mossy Green Crochet Coaster Set from my Critter Crafting crochet shop
Shop the Top Handmade Gifts of the Year
Great Handmade Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Whether you’re shopping for friends, family, or even yourself, you’re sure to find something in this guide. From accessories to ambiance accents like candles and planters, small creatives offer a wide variety of options.
There are so many beautiful glass and pottery pieces available on Etsy this year. I am particularly drawn to these stoneware glazed spoon rests and this soft green tray. The green tray would be great on a coffee table or desk as a kid of catch all try. The spoon rests are a fun pop of color for any home chef!
Top Row: Birthstone Necklaces | Vintage Inspired Art Tote | Enameled Cat Tea Infuser
Bottom Row: Plant Propagation Station | Coffee Bag Clip & Spoon | Personalized Jewelry Box
Clockwise from Top Left: TBR Sign | Ceramic Espresso Cup Set | Stained Glass Trinket Tray
Great Handmade Gifts for Pet Lovers
Besides simply handmade gifts, Etsy has so many customizable options, such as the jewelry box pictured above. There are even custom options for pet lovers. I shared a bunch of adorable customizable pet bowls earlier in this post here; they’d make great gifts for any pet parents in your life! Similarly, this personalized Christmas tree ornament is lovely. It could easily stay out all year.
Of course speaking of pets, don’t forget to check out my Critter Crafting Cat Mats for all the cat (and small dog) parents in your life! These mini pet blankets are durable, machine washable, and come pre-nipped with my cats’ favorite catnip spray. They’re sure to be an instant hit.
Shipping Deadlines for the Holidays
For ease of holiday planning, here are the last days that you can order with each shipping service in order to get delivery in time for Christmas:
- Fedex 5 Day Shipping – December 17
- Fedex 1 Day Shipping – December 23
- UPS 3 Day Select – December 19
- UPS Next Day Air Shipping – December 23
- USPS Ground Advantage – December 18
- USPS Priority Mail Plus – December 21
P.S. Shopping for more pet parents on your list?
I have a full gift guide for animal lovers here!
*This post was originally published on December 1, 2020. It was most recently updated on November 17, 2024.
