I know every store under the sun has already published their gift guides but I always like to do my little part by promoting the handmade community. I’ve been buying and selling on Etsy for several years now and while Etsy has grown so much and has lost a bit of the focus of what it was when it began, it is still a good source for finding unique handmade crafts.
So I put together this little treasury of items I think are fun items that readers and writers would like. Some of these sellers I’ve purchased from before and some are new to me but I hope you’ll enjoy:
Oh and I also found this other great source for literary gifts – The Reader’s Catalog. Have you checked them out? Lovely items.
So are you still doing some holiday shopping or are you done? I have barely started (as usual) so this weekend I hope to cross some names off my list. And, in case you didn’t see my post on bookbinding recently, I’ve got a little sale going on at my shop. Just use coupon code “Happy2013” for a discount.
Have a great weekend everyone and more bookish talk soon!
I went crazy with Etsy last year, but didn’t buy anything from them this year. Sad!
I am woefully behind in my shopping. Probably because Thanksgiving was late, AND that we were away for Thanksgiving and didn’t do our Black Friday shopping. I’ve been behind from the get go!
These are fantastic! And I have barely started as well. Sheesh!
So many great ideas! I would have no problem filling a tree with gifts for me 😉
Ooh, NICE TREASURY! Do it again next year, and a little earlier! I’ve already finished my shopping. The only year in history that I finished early….
What a nice list and great way to promote small business :O) Happy Holidays!
These are great ideas! I love Etsy. I don’t have my own store and likely never will, but I do like the items I’ve found there. It’s one of my first stops when I’m looking for something personalized or homemade. I’ve yet to be disappointed.
So glad you guys liked these and yes, Jenclair, you are right. I need to do this earlier next year! As usual, I’m just so behind on everything. I love the spirit of Etsy even if things have changed a bit over the years but still love to support indie artists. I’ve found some wonderful things on Etsy over the years.