Xmas gift guide

Grab a cuppa and check out our one-stop Christmas gift guide for the whole family.

Mum, Dad, sibling, cousin, aunt, uncle, work colleague or friend – we’ve got it covered. We’ve picked out some of our favourite goodies from (mostly) New Zealand and Australian shops on Etsy to save you time. All these shops ship directly to your home, here or around the world, which means you can avoid the last-minute Christmas shopping nightmare at busy malls.

Zippity Doo Dah. A range of hand-crafted wonders fashioned from vintage and retro fabrics by textile artist Elizabeth Berge. Lovely gifts for youngsters. Click here to shop.

Ruby in the Dust. Heleen Webb from Ruby in the Dust produces the most beautiful kit sets for you, your friends or your youngsters to make up. These make the perfect gift for crafters, providing all the materials and step-by-step instructions to help them complete their masterpiece. Click here to shop.

Ebony Shae. Download pdf patterns for the most amazing felt masks. Your kids will be rapt to receive with of these fancy masks, made with your own hands. Or get them involved in the making process too. A fun treat for both adults and kids. Click here to shop.

Winter Owls. A world where owls and other whimsical creatures dwell. Original paintings, prints, pillows, soft toys, brooch pins and other lovely things handmade by Jennifer Ross. Click here to shop.

Evalena. Looking for vintage or retro gifts? Try Evalena for vintage jewellery, housewares and clothing, including these cute Italian onyx marble horsey book ends, leather oxford brogue shoes and dragon brush and shoehorn set. Cool. Click here to shop.

Tiny Kiwi Prints. Check out these gorgeous geometric bird and animal prints, with Kiwi, Aussie and international themes. Buy a beautiful calendar or lovely prints for a child’s room. Click here to shop.

Tipo’s Creations specialises in hand-crafted jewellery, monograms and engraving, like this personalised credit card-sized bottle opener (slides into a wallet), flask bottle and business card holder. Lots more gifts to choose from, all personalised. Click here to shop.

Tunic Botik. Want one-of-a-kind jewellery? Check out Tunic Botik for unique handmade accessories, including floral pendants, whimsical unicorns, brooches, bracelets and earrings. Click here to shop.

Ebony Shae. We can’t get enough of this shop. Download the pdf pattern for these adorable felt dinosaur slippers. Kids sizes available. Click here to shop.

EJC Dezines. Does your teen hanker for a makeup brush holder or an earbud cord organiser? You might find just the thing at EJC Dezines. Lots of different colours and patterns to choose from to keep your kids organised. Click here to shop.

Pinky’s Lane. For the fashionable teenager, here’s a stylish addition to the wardrobe. These lace wrist accessories are a great alternative to jewellery. Buy ready-made, or enquire about a custom design. Click here to shop.

Cherry Garden Dolls. The most exquisite fabric dolls in all shapes and sizes: bunnies and ballerinas, snails and whales, purses, bunting and Babushka dolls. A lovely choice of goodies. Click here to shop.

Lolliette. Luxurious ballet flats in all sizes, colours and fabrics. Eclectic, chic and directional is what you can expect from Lolliette. Click here to shop.

Linc and Lani. Aren’t these the cutest little man suits? This lovely handmade clothing from Linc and Lani makes the perfect gift for littlies, we think. Click here to shop.

Big Little. Such beautiful winter garments for you to make. Download a PDF (buy in bulk and get a discount) and make these delightful clothes for a little one. Click here to shop.

PLANT Skincare. Natural plant-based skincare containing high-grade oils, plant-based emulsifiers and herbal infusions. You can choose a combination of products or individual ones. Click here to shop.

Rose Creek Cottage. These hand-stamped personalised gifts include jewellery, key rings, tie clips and collar stays. Great gifts for Mum, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa. Click here to shop.

In the Sticker. Jazz up your laptop with these awe-inspiring decals. There are hundreds to choose from, with all themes to suit kids, teens, blokes and gals. Click here to shop.

Want MORE gift ideas for your bloke? Check out our GIFTS FOR HIM gift guide here.