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Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas

Handmade items always make wonderful gifts for the holidays.  I've selected some handmade items I think represent some excellent ideas for holiday gifting this year.  Don't worry there is still plenty of time to get the perfect gift.

Crabby Kitten Pet Bed in Pumpkin and Barley by Prairie Dog Art Shop.  Beautifully made and available in a variety of colors.  $40.

Hachimitsu Needle Felted Weasel - incredibly charming this adorable creature is handmade by a current student at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). $25.

Eco Friendly Resuable Sandwich bag - Perfect practical stocking stuffer.  Made with unbleached cotton and nylon lined.  Made in Providence, RI.  Many other styles.  $8.

Eastern Bluebird - handmade by a Connecticut-based artist who specialises in felt birds.  Check out her shop she has many birds available. I am giving one of her delightful birds to a bird loving family member this year. $41.

See more gift ideas from our 2010 holiday gift guide.

Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide: Green Gift Ideas

 

Here are some excellent handmade gift ideas that are both eco-friendly, stylish and unique.

O&G STUDIO:  Fish Cheese Knife and Spreader.  Handmade in Rhode Island.  Lead-free cast pewter handles, English blades.  Perfect for the foodie on your list. $26/ea.

AUSTRALIAN SCENT:  100% Beeswax candles.  Available in two scents.  Made with local honey in Brooklyn, NY.   See their Facebook page for more info. 

CALF PASTURE WOODWORKS:  Incredibly charming handmade toys.  Made in Rhode Island.  Numerous toys available.  Priced between $8 - 20 per toy.   Discovered at the RISD Holiday Sale.

See more items from the 2010 Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide: Computer Accessories

Today's installment of the holiday gift guide includes suggestions for green computer accessories. 

FELTPLANET:  5mm Merino Wool Felt Mousepad.  I've used one of these for several months and love it.  $15

CUSHCASE:  Corduroy laptop case.  Available in many sizes designed for Apple laptops but fit most others.  I've used one for a while its both functional and stylish. $18.95

PORTEL:  Laptop case.  Available in many sizes, also cases for iPad cases.  $69-81

See other recommendations from the 2010 Sustainable Gift Guide