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Is there a better feeling than having someone tell you, "OMG, you always find the best gifts!"? I think not. But finding those unique gifts can be a journey; that's where we're here for. There is so much to look through on Etsy it can be overwhelming, but we've found some seriously envy-worthy gift ideas that'll make you win at every party and celebration. 

Promising review: "The shrimp is beautiful and very well made. I would recommend this shop to everyone" —Livia

Grace Pool is a Salt Lake City–based small biz hand-making art. 

Send the music tracks and the artwork of your choosing via email! You can send up to four photos: for the front/back of the album cover and for side A/side B of the record.

Promising review: "By far one of the most amazing gifts. Incredible quality, fast shipping, and top-tier customer service. I couldn't be more pleased with this item. I've already recommended it to so many people because it truly exceeded my expectations" —Bella Cortes

Get it from Vinyley Custom Records on Etsy for $119.

Vinyley Custom Records is a Nevada-based small biz — all they do is make custom records!

Promising review: "Great quality pants, super soft! Great customer service with quick response when I had a question about sizing." —Kimberly

Get them from Root & Roam Apparel for $47.50 (available in women's sizes XS–4XL).

Root & Roam Apparel is a mom-owned small biz based in Ohio.

Promising review: "This is the best present I’ve ever bought someone — if you are debating it, please just buy it!" —Cybil

Get it from RatPaintings for $26.75 (available with 10 primary and secondary colors).

RatPaintings is a small business that sells rodent art and toys. Stay up to date with the little artists on Instagram.

Not into caviar? No problem — this shop has tons of options, like Diet Coke, green olive, Cheez-It, chicken nugget, croissant...and so much more.

Promising review (for the shop): "I have now purchased three of these to use as ring trays around my house. They're cute and unique. They are well packaged when they ship and make a great gift!" —askutie

Ware Your Snacks is based in Brooklyn, NY and owned by illustrator Evelina Edens.

Promising review: "This is the cutest fidget clicker and super satisfying with a great size to hold onto. I would recommend 100%" —Alexis

Get it from Delato Works for $15.75 (originally $21).

Delato Works is a small biz making other fidgets styles too, including butter, "angry goose," and Goldfish cracker.

If I may editorialize for a moment...Let's Go Mets! Btw, since it's hard to tell from the photo, just know that this is about 10.5" tall!

Promising review: "These standings poles are adorable! They make a truly unique gift for the baseball fan! The flags slide easily along the pole insert to change the standings game by game. I ordered the NL and AL West sets for my sons and may eventually get them all as a fun collection for them too." —Roc Arch

Get it from Chomper 3D Creations for $30 (available in all the divisions; you can also choose your own set of five teams for the same price. You can also get the full AL or NL for $75 or the whole MLB set for $140). It also comes in a version where the flagpole is a baseball bat!

Chomper 3D Creations is a small biz, btw. They also make a version for the NFL!

Promising review: "The product was absolutely beautiful and arrived super fast! Customer service was so prompt and so helpful- I would give it ten stars if I could. A++++++" —Niko Ramsey

Promising review: "This dish engraved with my MIL’s much-loved recipe is making a perfect gift for my sister-in-law! The dish is high quality, the engraving is perfect and the customer service was outstanding. Thank you!" —Sign in with Apple user

Get it from Hometown Engraving for $108.49+ (originally $159.99+; available in a variety of sizes and colors).

Hometown Engraving is a verteran-owned small business making custom engraved products — you can get a variety of dish types, including glass pans, loaf and pie pans, and more. 

Promising review: "What an absolutely perfect gift for my toddlers who love Hot Wheels! You can tell it’s so well made with lots of love and care. I cannot wait to give them the two I bought for Christmas and to use them as fun travel toys (because Hot Wheels come everywhere with us!)" —Shannon Brown

Get it from So Handmade for $27.20 (originally $34; you can also add a name for an added cost).

So Handmade specializes in handmade, Montessori-inspired toys for toddlers — and are especially useful for travel.

Promising review: "“Wow so cool” direct quote opening the box to these super sweet snails. The colors are so GOOD. Just like the photo. Great customer service, just really love the vibe of these snails. Thank you! do recommend !!" —natalie

Get them from Ravishing Roosters for $7.20+ each (originally $8+; available with no mount, wall mounts, magnet backs, or car vent clip backs and 67(!!) colors).

Ravishing Roosters is based in Texas and makes a variety of resin art.

Just note it doesn't come with a hanger, but you can pick up a telescoping rod hanger from Amazon for $13.99.

Promising review: "Nice, thick felt. A perfect gift for [anyone] with an enamel pin collection." —beingofearth

Pretty Useful Co is a Memphis-based design and branding studio. This product was also made in collaboration with Oxford Pennant.

Promising review on Sonnet and Fable's quality: "This item was absolutely stunning. It was packaged well for its journey. This was made so well and finely crafted. I gave this as a gift, but I will definitely be back to buy more. Great job to who made this. Stunning!" —Alicia Kopp

Get it from Sonnet and Fable for $10.40 (available in seven styles inspired by different courts, including day, night, spring, summer, etc.). The one pictured above is the spring court design!

Sonnet and Fable is a small biz based in Ireland — they make tons of other styles too, like these gorgeous floral designs.

Promising review: "Absolutely adore this towel! Bought it for a sourdough enthusiasts birthday but might have to snag one for myself! Quality is amazing, timing was perfect and the item exceeded my expectations!" —Allison

Get it from Threadwell Design Co for $23.50 (available in three thread colors).

Threadwell Design Co is a woman-owned small biz specializing in embroidery.

Promising review: "Such a fun and nostalgic ring! Mine is usually around a periwinkle color, which I love!" —katherinemachler

Get it from Caitlyn Minimalist for $36.80+ (originally $46+; available in sizes 5–9 and two styles, bold and mini, pictured above).

Caitlyn Minimalist is an Asian woman-owned small business based in Los Angeles.

You can fully design the puzzle, or send over the words you want to include, and they'll design it for you.

Promising review: "LOVE how this blanket turned out! This is a beautiful blanket! The quality is excellent,.. it is a good weight and thick for a cotton blanket. I had it personalized for my mom's 75th birthday ...she loves crosswords and she's going to love this! Excellent communication from the seller and prompt order fulfillment. Thank you Maddie!" —Mallika Bhatkal 

Get it from Cozy Loft Designs for $128+ (available in three sizes).

Cozy Loft Designs is based in Philly and works with a US-based weaving partner to make adorable custom blankets — including word search, bingo, retro video game, and map-inspired designs, and way more.

To send your photo, just hit "contact shop" and attach the photo in the chat.

Promising review: "I cannot express how much I love how this turned out. It is going to be a great Christmas gift to give" —Aud

Get it from Wood and Slate Gifts for $10.26+ (you can also get a message written on the handle at additional cost).

Wood and Slate Gifts is a UK-based small biz doing exactly what they say they do: making personalized giftables using wood and/or slate materials. 

The listing notes the ink is more of a burnt orange than is depicted in these photos, just FYI.

Promising review: "Adorable design! Love this shop, will definitely be returning in the future for gifts, and for myself :)" —Anna

Get it from Aly Miller Illustration for $16.

Aly Miller Illustration is a Milwaukee-based small business, making products covered by illustrations inspired by food and nature.

Promising review: "I can’t get over how well the shirt is made, my friend wears it every time we go to the movies!" —Liz

Get it from Righteous Siren Studio for $30 (available in unisex sizes S–3X).

Righteous Siren Studio makes a small selection of pop culture-inspired merch.

Promising review: "The interaction with the seller was very pleasant. She sent me a layout, and that gave me the chance to make a few tweaks, which she was able to do before finalizing the print. It arrived so fast, and I’m so excited to gift it to my friend! The design is very beautiful. It is minimalist but elegant. Love it!" —Camielle

Get it from Sugar Plum for $11.98+ (originally $15.98+; available in three stamp types).

Sugar Plum is a Florida-based small biz making guestbooks, planners, address and book stamps, and more. If the bow isn't your giftee's style, they make a variety of 16 different book stamp options.

Promising review: "I'm doing little kicks over this print! The artist absolutely nailed the nuances of Elaine's dance moves and attitude. It arrived timely and packaged with care." —Ceceliaginger

Get it from The Film Artist for $12+ (available in eight sizes and 20 background colors).

The Film Artist is a feminist Etsy shop making women-centric prints and posters of film and TV characters and real-life icons from Elizabeth Bennet to AOC.

Promising review: "Absolutely stunning and elegant. I couldn’t be happier with these earrings! The design is absolutely beautiful – the baroque pearls have a natural, unique shape that makes them feel one-of-a-kind, and the gold detailing adds a touch of vintage elegance. They feel well-made and surprisingly lightweight, making them perfect for both special occasions and everyday wear. The packaging was also thoughtfully done, with clear care instructions and a lovely presentation that made unboxing feel special. I appreciate the attention to detail from the brand, and the pearls have such a luminous, high-quality shine. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a classy, timeless accessory!" —Jasper Chen

The Very Pearl is a mom-owned shop making jewelry featuring Baroque pearls. All of their jewelry is hand-made in California.

The gilding is using gold leaf btw, and they use food-grade glaze.

Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous pieces! I gifted them to my mother in law and she cried saying they were so beautiful and thoughtful. Great quality, fast shipping and fast responses from the seller if you need to contact them. :)" —Alexa D.

La Vie Sainte is a Florida–based small biz — they also make other oyster salt and pepper dishes with other designs inside (including lemon prints and florals), plus oyster jewelry dishes and more!

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE these gator tongs. Everything about this product is amazing…from the packaging to the craftsmanship!" —Zynala

Jonathan Alden is a small batch design company based in Portland, Maine. 

I bought a crinkle book from this shop (The Newborner, a The New Yorker-inspired version!) for my bestie's baby, and it was SO CUTE. And their other options (including novel-inspired titles like Cried and Prejudice and Really Little Women) are just as funny and sweet! The amount of care and detail put into these are simply amazing. 

Promising review: "Genuinely hilarious “articles”. The babies and adults I have showed it to have all loved it!" —Julia

Pretend Bookshop is a California-based, family-owned small biz owned.

You can choose between just your pet's ears, a black and white portrait, a line portrait, or a color portrait. I ordered one of these with a black and white portrait for my best friend a couple of years ago, and she loves it!

Promising review: "These came out so great, I ordered three as gifts for friends. Everyone loved them! The sweatshirts are super soft, and everyone’s pet looked great. I’m back today to order one for myself!" —gspreat

Get the sweatshirt from Happy Sunday Handmade for $27.27+ (available in sizes S–5X and in eight colors, in hoodies and sweatshirts, plus a t-shirt option, which starts at $17.57).

Happy Sunday Handmade is an Orlando-based small biz making custom printed and custom apparel.

Here's how it works: Just place the infusion bag in a container (like a mason jar) with whiskey. Infuse for at least three days, then just take out the bag and make a drink!

Promising review: "So fun with the packaging and the whole concept. Really high quality and delicious! Elevated my drink!!!!" —Kelly boeckl

Promising review: "I’ve ordered from InBooze three or four times now — I think that says it all!" —Alida Gomez

Get it from InBooze for $20 (available in 38 flavors and varieties — idk about you but the blackberry gin smash is calling my name!).

InBooze is a Black woman-owned Etsy shop based in Michigan. All their packets are handmade, filled with dehydrated fruits, veggies, spices, and herbs — and each kit is enough to infuse 8–10 cocktails. Bottoms up!

I bought this bag for myself in 2023 and got it embroidered with "ludicrously capacious" à la Succession — it's really great quality and truly is capacious! Love the zip top for keeping everything secure, too.

Promising review: "So structured and so much space! one of my best tote bags as of now since it’s so big. the quality is amazing, and the seller was so nice and patient with my order." —s h a w n y

Promising review: "Amazing. The canvas is nice and heavy, so you know it will last for years. The embroidery is beautiful. It shipped faster than anticipated. Really happy with my purchase." —Tara Preston

Get it from 7 Threads Embroidery for $29.50 (available in 14 trim colors, 28 font options, 24 monogram options, and 46 embroidery thread colors — that's a lot of options!). It's also available in a version with inside pockets for $45.

7 Threads Embroidery is an Ohio-based small biz making all kinds of great custom embroidered goods, from sweatshirts and kid's clothing to totes and weekend bags. 

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BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.

This piece is by Maitland Quitmeyer, a deputy editorial director on the BuzzFeed Shopping team (she's been a shopping editor so long, she remembers when Prime Day was just one day), who has spent the better part of a decade finding, vetting, and writing about products (and deals!), from no-nonsense toilet cleaners to the best mascaras to genius ideas that'll win your next gift exchange.