7 Etsy Shops That Offer Unique Gifts & Keepsakes

I don't know about you, but I really love Etsy! I turn to it for gifts, inspiration and whenever I want to buy myself a little treat.  Nothing feels better to me than supporting my fellow artisans and knowing that my items have been crafted with love and care by experienced hands, is awesome.  This time of year, while trying to tick off all the boxes on my christmas list, I tend to spend even more time lost in all the amazing shops.  These particular seven Etsy shops have made it to the top of my favorites list lately and I think they should be on yours too!  I promise this isn't a shameless plug, none of these shops are mine!  Just click the headings to go to the corresponding shop =)

merriweathercouncil

I love all the hand embroidered items in this shop, particularly the personalized initial necklaces.  These would make lovely bridesmaid gifts or a sweet birthday gift for your best friend.

SoFino

If you are looking for something unique and practical SoFino might just do the trick.  They sell adorable hand felted soaps! Each deliciously scented bar is wrapped in an adorable felted pouch.  When ready to use, you just wet it and use it like a regular bar of soap.  The suds lather up right through the wool, which serves as an excellent exfoliant.  The best part is that once your soap is all used up, you're left with a reusable felted pouch.  So, you can just buy your favorite soap, slip it into the pouch and use it again and again!  

(At the time of this post, this shop was running a buy 3 get 1 free promo, so stock up!)

ApocalypseFab

Men can be so hard to shop for, but I'd be surprised if this store didn't have something your guy would like (not that gals wouldn't love them too!).  ApocalypseFab makes these really awesome drink coasters out of metal that are just too cool!  They come in all sorts of themes from sports and superheroes to tv shows (someone get me the Dr Who coasters ASAP!).  These would make a great host/hostess gift.

TheGnakedGnome

Ok, is it just me or is that Tyrannosaurus Rex planter just about the coolest thing ever?  These planters are made from repurposed toys that are painted and sealed to last a long time.  They even come with the plant, which is a Tillandsia.  Tillandsias are "air plants" that require no soil and are super easy to care for.  TheGnakedGnome has a ton of other styles and colors available in their shop. I think these would make a perfect and unique gift for a co-worker or teacher.

StudioPapilio

StudioPapilio makes these gorgeous handcrafted sleeves to keep all your gadgets safe, cozy and beautiful! They offer many different designs that would appeal to men, women and children of all ages and several sizes to accommodate various devices.  The fabrics they use are so beautiful, you really can't go wrong with any of them.

GothChicAccessories

Here's another shop that offers all sorts of goodies guys would love.  GothChicAccessories handcrafts amazing victorian, gothic and steampunk style items.  They have oodles of cufflinks, necklaces, tech gadgets and oddities that are bound to be conversation pieces.  

chiwawagearharnesses

I almost can't stand how adorable everything in this shop is!  If you're a dog lover, or have one on your gift list, you need to click on over to chi-wa-wa gear and find something special.  With so many amazing harnesses and collars adorned with bow ties and flowers in any color scheme you can dream up, you are bound to find something you will love.  Personalized camouflage harnesses or pet slings more your thing?  They have those too!  Seriously, check them out, you will not be disappointed.