Handmade Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

 In our 2013 handmade gift guide series, we felt it necessary to include the small yet significant gifts for the holidays–the stocking stuffers! Our curators have compiled a wonderful list of 30+ of their favorite stocking stuffer gift ideas from TeamHandmade on Etsy perfect for stuffing into your favorite loved one’s giant sock. Have a Happy Holiday Season!

Lemongrass Tangerine Cuticle Cream // Essential Oils 

Moisturize, soften, and protect your fingers and cuticles with Lemongrass + Tangerine natural cuticle cream. It’s great for cuticles, but in a pinch it doubles as a lip balm. And because it’s in a tube, there’s no tin to unscrew and dig into (and then you use too much and your hands are greasy forever).

$4.00 USD at swampangelsoap

Perfect size for a stocking, and cuticle cream would certainly be appreciated during the coming cold winter months.

iPhone Gloves Handmade Woolen

Natural wool gloves knit by my grandmother with a special design for smartphone users. Or in any other case where you’d need those two fingers.

$30.58 USD by MyGrannySocks

Cold winter months and smartphones often bring disappointment and chapped fingers when you have to bare your whole hand to check Facebook, but these handmade gloves are the perfect (colorful!) solution.

Personalized Genuine Leather Pencil Case 

This leather pencil case is simple and chic. easy grip with one hand.
Made with walnut vegetable cow leather and black buffalo leather and hand-stitched with beeswaxed brown linen thread.

$39.00 USD by  MJKMADE

This case is just the right size for pencils for an artist, or makeup brushes for a fashionista. And it can be personalized with the initials of the recipient.

Amigurumi crochet owl keychain. Stuffed owl keychain

Adorable little crochet owl keychain. Perfect for a gift or just to have it with you on your desk, shelf,bag..anywhere!

$14.00 USD by  Owlystore

A sweet little gift for those that like their keychains extra cute.

Leather Business Card Case

This beautiful leather business card case has an innovative original design that makes it easier to take your cards out by pushing them out rather than pinching-and-pulling. Minimalist modern design uses classic materials: leather and walnut wood. The leather can be elegantly plain or tooled with a floral and leaf pattern.

$34.00 USD by  WalnutStudiolo

 This business card case makes an elegant, useful gift for business professionals and self employed entrepreneurs. It could also be used as a minimalist wallet for an ID and credit card.

Sock Yarn Hand dyed 440 yards Merino Wool Silk

This skein of sock yarn is approx 440 yards and weighs 100 grams. This yarn is both soft and durable. Enough for an adult pair of socks or a pretty lace scarf.

$22.00 USD by FJCruiser

What knitter or crocheter wouldn’t be overjoyed to see this pretty hand-dyed yarn peeking out of their Christmas stocking?

100% Natural Solid Cologne – Constantine 1oz.

Spicy and sweet, this fall scent combines soothing amber with spicy cinnamon and just a hint of citrus to brighten it up.

Our solid colognes are 100% natural.

Made from beeswax, almond oil and essential oils.

$11.98 USD by  GreenIlluminations

This natural alternative to colognes and perfumes is portable and makes a perfect little stocking stuffer for either men or women. 

Wool lip balm holder (or USB) made of upcycled sweater, Green leaf 

Keep your lip balm (or lipstick, or USB stick or other small object) always on hand with this cozy lip balm holder.

You can attach it to you keychain, your purse or bag with its large lobster clasp.

$12.50 USD by rosemauve

This would be a cute little gift for nature lovers.

Copper Bracelet Wire Wrapped Agate Handcrafted Chain

Handcrafted copper bracelet with wire wrapped green agate. Mossy green and brown agate is wire wrapped and connected to copper chain links. Copper is hammered, oxidized and hand polished.

$32.00 USD by ZorroPlateado

A pretty, shiny little gift for someone who likes natural, rustic styled jewelry.

Set of 2 – Coffee Cozy – Cup Cozy – Crochet Coffee Cozy – Coffee Cover

Awesome little cup cozy in your choice of colors: gray, light green, dark green, yellow, orange, light turquoise, dark turquoise. Please specify color. These are great for keeping your coffee warmer just a little bit longer.

$14.00 USD by Grubs

This is a nice little gift for coffee or tea lovers. Or pair it with a special handmade mug for a perfect little themed gift set.

Bon Voyage Size – Avacado Mint Soap

The clean, light, refreshing scent of this soap is amazing and will lift your spirits! Made with Goat’s Milk, So it’s good for your skin and will leave you feeling clean and refreshed.

$4.00 USD by GigiSoapShop

This size is perfect for a small gift, token of love, traveling in style or a great way to try a new scent before buying our deluxe full size bar. All with our exquisite handmade packaging.

Leather bracelet men black silver stainless steel – layered

A bracelet for men – made of flat leather and nappa velvet in black. The bracelet can be turned around your wrist for two times. The strong clap ist made out of stainless steel. You won’t loose it.

$41.56 USD by elfenstuebchen

A great casual understated accessory for dads, brothers, husbands, boyfriends or any other special guy!

Barn Swallow Original Bird Sculpture of Polymer Clay on Wood Keepsake 

If you enjoy bird watching, you know that Barn Swallows can be very entertaining to watch.They’re so fast and graceful! Every now and then, they perch, and you can admire their beautiful shiny blue feathers.

$27.50 USD by NatureVisions

This beautifully sculpted and painted box would make a great gift for bird or nature lovers. 

Mint Turquoise Knitted & Woven Infinity Scarf

This infinity scarf is long enough to wrap around 3 times for a cozy fit or twice around to make a fashion statement and accessorize. The scarf has several knitted pieces woven tightly together so it’s not too chunky but can also be stretched apart to create a different look and style. The color is turquoise and adds pop to any outfit.

 $25.00 USD by KnotsandBowsBoutique

A fashionable and warm gift. Just in time for cold January mornings!

Crochet ear warmer womens headband fashion hair band

Stylish and warm. Wear to work or out walking the dog. Keep your ears warm without a beanie. Looks lovely with hair down, up or in pony. 100% wool. Lovely soft caramel color.

$24.17 USD by GrannyJack

Pair this with a scarf and gloves for the perfect winter gift set.

ACEO Storm on the Horizon – Encaustic Wax Original Art – Caramel Brown

This is an ACEO ~ 2.5 inches X 3.5 inches ~ a miniature collectible painting painted with encaustic beeswax melted against a special iron used as a paint brush.

$4.75 USD by aboundingtreasures

Who says you can’t give original art as a stocking stuffer? This is a perfect little gift for for an art enthusiast. You can add a mat and a small frame for a “wall ready” gift.

Mens SlipperSocks, Olive Green Knitted, 10.5 W – 11.5 M/W, Cabled Cuff

Rich dark green yarn, higher cuffs with stylish cables for warm ankles plus all the comfort of my ”Grandma Slippers” …the bigger fellow in your life with cold feet will love them! What don’t they have? Drawstrings are omitted, for those who prefer a more sock-like fit.

$23.00 USD by knitwit4ever

Every guy needs a nice cozy pair of slippers, even if they don’t admit it 🙂

2 tubes Bacon Lip Balm for Men or Women – Vegan

Crispy Bacon Lip goody in a tube (0.20 oz/5.6g net weight each), this listing is for TWO (2) tubes – slightly sweetened, goes on clear and unisex.

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 NOTE this price applies to 2 tubes of any scent unisex non-tinted lip balms.

$8.50 USD by soap

If there is one thing I know, it’s that guys love bacon. Bacon EVERYTHING, and bacon ON EVERYTHING!

Fresh cut wood 2×4 caffeine soap for men

Got wood?This is a soap for people who looove wood. It looks and certainly smells like freshly cut boards. Each bar also contains pure powdered caffeine. A soap for men! Or someone who just likes the smell of lumber.

$3.25 USD by PatchworkLaboratory

Because what guy wants to smell like flowers when he can smell like something manly, like wood!

Brown Leather Earphone holder – vegetable leather – beige

 Keep your earbud or headphone or earphone under control. Made from high quality top grain vegetable cow leather and gold colored metal closure. Edge polished and coated with matt tan brown for duration.

$8.20 USD by MJKMADE

An inexpensive and neat solution to knotted headphones

Woodland Mushroom – Bifold fabric wallet – farmer style, country boy

Slim yet sturdy, this wallet fits perfectly in a back pocket and has room for all your cards. Each of the four card slots can fit three or more cards, and the back pocket holds cash and receipts. I left a one inch space free in the center, which lets it fold naturally even when stuffed full!

$15.00 USD by ChangelingStudio

I love the fun mushroom pattern on this wallet

Funny Love Card – My Life Would Suck Without You – Funny Valentine

Funny greeting card for any occasion. Blank inside for your personal message. Comes with a white envelope and is protected by a cello bag.

$4.65 USD by stuffannaloves

MY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOU

Upcycled eco friendly rolled paper coasters-set of 4

A whole magazine of 50 pages -dense coiling-was upcycled into these eco friendly drink coasters. It is sealed with mod podge-left unwarnished by purpose but can be protected on demand,considering that the varnish is soaked by the paper and changes(darkens) its colors.

$18.00 USD by cukipokshop

A nice way to say ” Hey stop putting your beer directly on the table ” 🙂

Pretend Play Cheeseburger

Handmade burger measures approx. 3″ high X 3″ wide. All pieces are separate, made of 100% Acrylic and are machine wash/dry. Buns are filled with Poly-fill and have no small parts or pieces.They look good enough to eat!

$10.00 USD by LittleFarmersMarket

A silly stocking stuffer that is sure to make any guy laugh.. they all love burgers too, with bacon of course!

Soy Beer Bottle Candle – Cinnamon & Cedarwood

Our all natural soy candles are handmade from 100% essential oils and soy wax. 3oz. candles burn for approximately 20-24 hours. Hand poured into recycled beer bottles. Our candles come individually boxed and packed in shredded recycled paper. Cinnamon & Cedarwood. Great for fall and winter! Reminiscent of cold nights around the fire in a log cabin. Snuggle up with this sweet, cozy scent.

$7.98 USD by GreenIlluminations

A nice manly scented candle in a beer bottle! Perfect!

Spalted Hickory bottle stopper, beautiful multi-colored grain

Wine stoppers make great gifts for wine and/or woodworking lovers! Spalting happens usually after a tree dies and is just beginning to rot. The fungus in the wood cause the grain to change colors in beautiful random patterns as it decays – thus the result in the piece you see here.

$20.00 USD by SelectWoodcraft

For the wine drinking guy in your life!

Mini Upcycled Pocket Notebook Sketchbook Red Paint Chip Ready To Ship 

A little red pocket notebook made with an upcycled paint chip sample.

Notebook is 4 inches X 2.5 inches (10cm X 6.3cm).

Paint chip notebooks have 20 pages (40 sheets) of paper (acid-free), and is bound like most magazines.

$2.75 USD by OneStitchDesigns

What a cute inexpensive upcycled addition to your loved one’s stocking ♥

Sign Language I Love You – Sign of Horns – ASL- Branch Slice Magnet

This listing is for a unique wood branch slice has been dried and sanded smooth and with a strong, rare earth magnet affixed to the rear featuring a custom engraving of the American Sign Language sign for “I Love You” or your choice of design on the front.

$16.00 USD by rusticcraftdesign

Very unique way to say I love you…or Rock On! 😉

Thank you to our Stocking Stuffer collection curators

Andrea Shibly from  MiscellaneaEtcetera

and Carly Mutti from MuttiArtography

 

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