

The beauty of handmade lies not only in the creations themselves, but in the way they come into being: inspired artists pour their skill, creativity, and learning into work that reflects a time, place, or experience. Additionally, artists have more control over the methods and materials they use, so your handmade purchase is likely to be more sustainable and more ethically-made than its mass-produced counterpart. Choosing handmade goes beyond simply
gifting marvelous objects to loved ones; it allows you to support the people who work to make art part of everyday life.
About this Guide I curated this gift guide to not only help you find amazing gifts for your loved ones, but to also shine a spotlight on some talented people and the work they create. My hope is to further an appreciation for artists and handmade goods, as well as to inspire everyone to be more creative each day. Sustainability is also something I value, so much of the catalog focuses on goods made with responsibly sourced materials. This guide is not sponsored and contains no paid advertisements; instead, these items were chosen solely on their own merit and value. I hope you enjoy browsing these beautiful works and perhaps discover something lovely to give your loved ones‌or yourself! xo,
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get cozy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 comforting gifts for home & beyond
art & deco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 textile art, wall decor & ceramic art
in the kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 spice up the next gathering
accessorize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 mindfully crafted adornments & accoutrements
young at heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 whimsical treasures for little ones, big or small
diy time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 gifts for your favorite maker—or make your own
get cozy
Lip Balm made with Natural Ingredients - $3.95 (+ shipping)
Kansas Earth and Sky Candle kansasearthandskycandle.com
Dirt Therapy Soy Candle 3.5 oz. - $8.95
Soy Candle 12 oz. - $21.95
Wax Melts - $8.95 (+ shipping)
Holy Lamb Organics holylamborganics.com
“We started small in 2016… in a bedroom of our Ellinwood family farm house. Since then Kansas Earth and Sky Candle Co. has grown into a leading home fragrance candle company in the Midwest. Today, our professional candle studio, retail space, and art gallery is located at 23. N. Main street in Ellinwood, KS. With a dedication to sustainability, we hand pour and produce all of our soy candles, soy wax melts, room & linen sprays, hand dipped incense, and other exclusive products to make your space smell wonderful. Aside from our online store […], we also welcome you to visit our studio retail shop and art gallery featuring some of the very best and brightest local artists in Central Kansas. We are happy to set up tours, workshops, and local events, simply contact us for more.” Sweet Clover & Alfalfa Soy Candle 3.5 oz. - $8.95
Soy Candle 12 oz. - $21.95
Wax Melts - $8.95
(+ shipping)
The mission at Holy Lamb Organics is to create beautiful, sustainably handcrafted products using all natural and organic materials for a healthy, eco-friendly life and home. They’re proud to carry on a centuries-old tradition of making beautiful textile products by hand.
Neck Roll - $57.00 (+ shipping)
Wool-filled Bed Pillows - from $66.50 (+ shipping)
Nordt Family Farm nordtfamilyfarm.etsy.com
Award-winning blankets handwoven from   Virginia-grown merino wool. Handwoven Merino Wool Blanket This hand woven Merino wool blanket is made on our farm in Virginia using Merino wool from our own flock of sheep. The sheep grown fine wool in a range of colors in gray, brown, black, and white. For added color we hand dye the wool with natural plant dyes. (Custom made and ships within 1-2 weeks) - $285.00 (+ shipping)
Bender Bee Company
Handwoven merino wool baby blanket in pale pink, gray, cream white (Custom made and ships within 1-2 weeks) - $155.00 (+ shipping)
benderbeecompany.etsy.com Specializing in handmade, original teepee designs. Bespoke teepees can be made to order with a variety of accessories to transport your little one to fantasy lands. With heirloom quality, they are a treasure to hold on to. Kid’s Teepee Tent This teepee was made using a vintage crushed velvet bedspread. The teepee has button tie backs. I only use wood poles that have been sanded smooth. The teepee comes fully assembled. Simply, spread out the poles and play! - $195.00 (free shipping to US) Lace Teepee Play Tent The stunning teepee is made with vintage cream colored lace. The opening is surrounded by a vintage hand crocheted trim. The front panel also has a white ruffle on the bottom edge. The other side panels have an eyelet ruffle trim along the bottom edge. $210.00 (free shipping to US)
art & deco
Careless Threads
carelessthreads.etsy.com Weaving & macrame made in a small town in North Georgia.
Hand Embroidered Hoop Art Made using a natural wood hoop and cotton material, embroidered with silk thread. “We have this treasure in jars of clay” is part of one of my favorite verses. It’s a constant reminder that we are only vessels that our Creator chooses to work through and let His light shine to the rest the of the world. - $35.00 (free shipping to US)
Macrame tree ornament // Christmas ornament // macrame art Single Ornament - $12.00 (+ shipping) Set of Four - $42 (free shipping to US)
Art Farm
artfarmks.etsy.com Sweet & whimsical original ceramic art, handcrafted in Kansas. Original, custom, and limited edition pieces available.
Trixie the Owl - Original Art Sculpture$25.00 (free shipping to US) Custom-made Dog Bone Ornaments These ornaments are handmade from earthenware clay and stamped with any name or word of your choice (up to 11 letters). If you are in the US, please order by December 6 to ensure arrival by Christmas Day. - $15.00 (free shipping to US)
Ovobloom
ovobloom.etsy.com Embroidery hoop art
Embroidery Hoop Art, Bohemian Decor, Contemporary Home Design - $2,278.21 (free shipping to US)
Formed Fibers
formedfibers.etsy.com Handmade embroidery from New Jersey
6-inch Mustard Floral Motif Embroidery Hoop - $38.00 (+ shipping)
Embroidery Hoop Art / Yarn Embroidered 3D Wall Art / Boho Decor - $41.48 (+ shipping)
“I was first inspired to pick up a needle & thread as a way to combat anxiety & depression. Embroidery brought a joy to my life I hadn't felt in a long time, and I continue to use it as a way to stay balanced & in the present.” -Ashley, Formed Fibers
Folk Girl with Bow in Summer - Embroidered Hoop - $42.00 (+ shipping)
in the kitchen
Orie’s Farm Fresh oriesfarmfresh.com
Orie's Farm Fresh is a regenerative urban farm specializing in growing roughly 40 varieties of garlic, as well as a wide array of seasonal vegetables – all without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. Focusing on soil health, they utilize sustainable practices like composting, hügelkultur, crop rotation, cover cropping, and tarping garden beds to let the soil rest. To encourage biodiversity and resist monoculture practices, they interplant many of their crops and maintain brome pasture between gardens. Owners and operators Wes and Megan are passionate about growing healthy, nutrient dense foods while respecting and working with nature. Smoked Garlic Artisan Salt - Grinder Jar $12.99 (+ shipping)
Mild Hatch Chile Garlic Salt (also available in hot) $6.99 (+ shipping)
Softer + Wild softerandwild.etsy.com / softerandwild.com Founded by artists Tatiana and Sean, Softer + Wild’s fabrics are produced in a family-run workshop in Great Britain. They have very high sustainability and ethical standards, and subsequently, the cotton is produced to excellent environmental standards, as well as within a fair workplace. The cotton they use is unbleached and untreated and is woven in their workshop, before heading to their lovely screen-printing studio in Lewes, East Sussex.
Set of 4 Napkins, Botanical Screen Print in Red, Floral Print Napkins, Screen Printed Napkins $33.70 (+ shipping)
Line & Dot laurajonesmartinez.com
Ceramics by Laura Jones Martinez Warm Colors 14 oz Rainbow Mug Food safe, microwave safe, and dishwasher safe.$40.00 (+ shipping)
“I'm forever and always inspired by the outdoors and particularly the desert in my backyard. I am particularly fascinated by insects and moths lately. I work as a graphic designer, so when I'm creating new pieces or new designs, I do tend to begin the work digitally. I like the mashup of something that's very handcrafted and analog created from an idea that started digitally.”
-Laura, Line & Dot
Large Moon Phase Tray Made from high-fired red clay and white slip, with screen printed illustration. Food safe. — $64.00 (+ shipping)
Nordic Tea Towel / Scandinavian Tea Towel, Kitchen Dish Towel, Christmas Tea Towel, Hostess Gift, Housewarming Gift - $13.48 (+ shipping)
accessorize Hoof and Arrow hoofandarrow.etsy.com
Handwoven beaded earrings, made in Portland, Oregon
The Lemon… Beaded Earrings - $85.00 (free shipping to US)
“The deepest source of inspiration for me has always been nature. It never ceases to amaze, awe and humble me. Nature is in perfect balance, even aesthetically - there are never any out of place colors in a sunset, and a songbird never sings out of key. This is the balance that I strive for in my work. When sitting down to create, I set my intention to ground myself in the heart instead of the mind. The mind often wants to complicate things. When the heart guides, my designs turn out more joyous, and I hope they spark the same emotion in others.” -Anne, Hoof and Arrow
Malla…Beaded Earrings - $76.00 (free shipping to US)
Moth and Rust
mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com Clothing, accessories, art, and more, consciously handcrafted on the Kansas plains (disclosure: this shop belongs to me, your gift guide curator!)
Srunchie Sets Oneof-a-kind fabric elastic hair ties encased in beautiful fabrics $11.00 to 12.00 (free shipping to US)
“Customers often share the meaningful story behind their personalized leather gift. It's the stories that inspire us to fill a clean canvas with something special that will be remembered forever. Using the best materials, carefully handcrafting each item, and helping each and every customer wouldn't mean a thing without the sharing of those special stories that bring it all to life.”
Personalized leather wrap journal $35.00 (free shipping to US)
Ox & Pine
oxandpine.etsy.com
Customized premium leather goods, handcrafted in Texas.
-Stephanie, Ox and Pine
Personalized premium leather bookmark $8.00 (+ shipping)
Leather Tote Bags - from $78 (free shipping to US)
Vreseis Limited vreseis.com
Located in the Capay Valley of California northeast of San Francisco, Viriditas Farm is the place where Foxfibre® naturally colored cottons are bred and initial seed increases grown up. Rotational crops include heirloom Sonora wheat- the flavorful low-yield landrace which boasts the root system of a perennial. This wheat has quite literally added tons of root material and straw per acre which has been beautifully building the soil organic matter up with each crop year. And the sheep who made it possible to achieve my dream of going Biodynamic after almost a two decades worth of learning curve. The sheep eat down the plant stubble, reducing the need to use the tractor. Which predigest the plant materials making them more palatable to the soil microbes. They are such an integral part of this farm’s life. Plus, of course, they produce super fine and colorful wool. In all their different shades from all their ages.
Cultivated Dreams
cultivateddreams.etsy.com Artisan Silversmith Jewelry by Cynthia Sutcliffe
FOXFIBRE® COLORGANIC® SOCKS Spun and knit in North Carolina, USA. Three pairs to a pack. Size medium fits shoe size 9-11. Size large fits shoe size 11-13. 85% Colorganic® Certified organic cotton (mine!), 10% stretch nylon (outer foot), 5% elastic, rubber core covered with nylon (inner top). The color intensifies with washing; the green being the most spectacular. The color is alive and develops with wear and with you. $30.00 (+ shipping)
Golden rutilated quartz sterling silver stud earrings $58.00 (free shipping to US)
Robinson ranch plume agate sterling silver ring, size 6 1/2 Please message Cynthia if you would like to have it sized to fit you or your loved one - $75.00 (free shipping to US)
young at heart Crayon Gifts
crayongifts.etsy.com
Custom crayon name sets and party favor gifts. Always made from non-toxic, discarded crayons. We recycle and upcycle discarded crayons and reclaim them from ending up in a landfill. Personalized Rainbow Alphabet Gift Set from $15.99 (+ shipping)
Cactus Crayon Gift Set of 4 from $5.99 (+ shipping)
The Buttermilk Barn thebuttermilkbarn.etsy.com
Heirloom quality cloth dolls for horse crazy kids. Custom Portrait Pony Cloth Doll
Custom, made to order doll fashioned after your special equine friend. Made from high
quality linen and linen cotton blend fabric; these hand stitched dolls feature plastic safety joints in their arms and legs, hand embroidered and needle felted details, and your choice of mane and tail style. Custom order deadline for is December 1 for guaranteed delivery by Christmas Day.
starting at $125.00 (+ shipping)
Bay Thoroughbred Stuffed Pony Plush Handstitched pony standing 11� tall, crafted from linen, yarn, and eco stuffing. To guarantee Christmas Day delivery, deadline for ready to ship items is December 10 $70.00 (+ shipping)
diy time
Snow in the Pines | Holiday 2019 | Hand Dyed Yarn | Fingering - 100% Superwash Merino 2-Ply Sock - $25 (+ shipping)
The Good Moss
thegoodmoss.etsy.com Independent yarn dyer located in Central Virginia.
Yule King | Holiday 2019 | Hand Dyed Yarn | Fingering - 75/25 Merino Nylon Blend Sock $25 (+ shipping)
At Home in Taos
athomeintaos.etsy.com New Mexico-based artist working in clay to make beads, pottery, and more. 22 Hand made round, stoneware clay, ceramic, pottery beads with a deep cobalt blue,‌copper patina $11.50 (+ shipping)
22 Assorted stoneware clay beads appropriate for earrings - $14.00 (+ shipping)
Native Knits Shop
nativeknitsshop.etsy.com
Navajo owned and operated by knit pattern designer Jennifer Berg. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chaco Beanie Knitting Pattern - $5.00 (digital download)
“I am inspired by the textures of the desert as well as the people and cultures that surround me. People have lived here for 100 of years and have created a culture of resilience and beauty. I want to contribute to that beauty and inspire and share with others the beauty that still exists in the Southwest.” -Jennifer, Native
Sunset Mesa Cowl Knitting Pattern $5.00 (digital download)
Beaded Stitch Markers (Storm) $12.00 (+ shipping)
While She Naps
whileshenaps.etsy.com
Sewing patterns and supplies from Abby Glassenberg  
Lovey Dovey Kitty, Bear, Bunny, Puppy - PDF Sewing Pattern For Baby Lovies - $9 (digital download)
Humpty Dumpty - PDF Sewing Pattern with Step-by-Step Photos and Easy Instructions - $9 (digital download)
Sew Sweet Violet
sewsweetviolet.etsy.com
Beautiful patterns designed in the UK Brambleberry Socks Knitting Pattern - $6.37 (digital download)
Little Rabbit’s bag Knitting Pattern $4.02 (digital download)
Knit Collage knitcollage.com
Knit Collage offers not only gorgeous handspun   yarns and patterns, but also notions, kits, and more. Additionally, you can check out Collage Creative, their official podcast!
Bonfire Crescent Shawl Knitting Pattern - $9.00 (digital download) Tree Hugger Mittens Knitting Pattern - $4.00 (digital download)
Dreamland Handspun Yarn - $40.00 (+ shipping)
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