This holiday season, we’ve asked some of our favourite creatives, bloggers, makers and OMHG members to join us in rounding up great gift ideas. This week we challenged our contributors to share tiny treasures and stocking stuffers that are $25 or under. Here’s what we picked:
Marisa’s Pick – Angel Ornament from Alp & Ash
“One of the loveliest parts of the holiday season is decorating the tree – unwrapping and placing the ornaments – each one a memory of Christmases past! These charming angel ornaments from Manchester’s Alp & Ash would make a wonderful addition to any tree. Who wouldn’t love finding one in their stocking? You can even customize the ornament by combining your favourite hairstyle and dress designs.” – Marisa Edghill runs Omiyage.ca, an online purveyor of all things cute, clever & crafty. Follow her on Instagram @omiyage_ca for daily doses of colour and inspiration.
Fatema’s Pick – Dark Chocolate Pistachio Toffee from Cocoa & Honey
“They say the best gifts are the ones that are hard to part with, or what you would like to receive yourself. Heather a pastry chef and now chocolatier runs Cocoa and Honey a Nova Scotia based organic chocolate shop with her own unique mix of flavors. I would love unwrapping her mouth watering delights which make them great stocking stuffers in my book.” – Fatema is the designer behind Silver Lily Jewelry. She is obsessed with the gorgeous hues and sparkle of gemstones which she makes into keepsake jewelry in her modern classic style.
Jessika’s Pick – Mini Rose & Chamomile Facial set from Marble and Milkweed
“The lovely Karen brought her mini facial set to our Maker’s Retreat in October and it was so sweet I came home and dropped very broad hints about how nicely it would fit in my stocking! The handcrafted natural botanical skin care and teas from Marble and Milkweed are beautifully packaged and the perfect little gift for someone who could use a little nudge to take time for treating herself to the simple pleasures. It is a wee bit over the $25 mark so you could always just choose one full size jar! ” Jessika is the cooperative director of Oh My! Handmade.
Stephanie’s Pick – DIY Origami Birds & Foxes by Britta Manger
“These cute little birds and foxes come to life when you fold them, they make the absolute cutest fun stocking stuffers! Your kids will have to work a little to create their new friends and then they can use them to make a mobile or to put on a little play! Creative gifts are the best, aren’t they?” – Stephanie is the treasure hunter behind Baba Souk, an online boutique for creative cool cats, indie design & craft lovers. A colorful oasis to buy the best of handmade gifts and to get inspired.
Sara’s Pick – Wit & Whistle’s Rubber Stamps and Em Dash Paper Co’s Notebooks
“I love Wit & Whistle’s collection of – you guessed it – witty and punny rubber stamps. Last year, I got a couple of stamps and they ended up being my favorite “tiny treasure” in my stocking. And because I can’t help myself, I also love the mini notebooks from Em Dash Paper Co. Emily has a handful of hand-drawn designs that always make me giggle or fist pump – especially the Oxford Comma For Life design – YES.” – Sara Does is equal parts snarky paper goods, serious business services, and the regularly scheduled change of mind. Follow her on Instagram for snark, sarcasm, yoga practice, and local love.
Bonus Pick – Omiyage Washi Tape
I’m going to be cheeky here and suggest my own shop for this category! Holiday themed washi tape makes a great stocking stuffer plus both kids and adults alike love pretty tape. And it’s fun to wrap too!
See more great stocking stuffer ideas on our Pinterest board:
Follow OMIYAGE’s board Stocking Stuffers on Pinterest.And follow OMHG’s Etsy Gift Guide.
Don’t forget to check out our other gift guides: Week One – Creative Gifts, Week Two – Giftable Art, Week Three – Gifts for Kids, Week Four – Animal Gifts, Week Five – Gifts For The Home.
What would you love to find in your stocking this year? Share your ideas in the comments!
