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Fallback Gift of the Year: Etsy Introduces Gift Cards

Fallback Gift of the Year: Etsy Introduces Gift Cards
I’m not always gung-ho about gift cards. Generally I think they’re a little lackluster. At times impersonal. But this is different. This is big. And I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it.

Etsy recently (finally) announced the introduction of Etsy gift cards. The reason this matters is because Etsy is vast. What Amazon is to pretty much everything, Etsy is to pretty much everything handmade.

You see, my favorites list on Etsy is about a million miles long—surely I’m not alone here—making this a really great gift for me. Me. (There, I said it.)

We’ve got gobs of gifts on Wantist hand-picked from Etsy. They’re awesome because the people who make them are awesome, thereby making a gift card that enables folks to shop at whim there, pretty damn awesome.

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OHdeerME Crafty Kits from Freckled Fawn

Freckled Fawn Autumn OHdeerME Kit

Freckled Fawn Autumn OHdeerME Kit

Filled with enticing tags and tapes, one of my favorite online supply shops is Freckled Fawn.

It’s a store fit for crafty imaginations, creative gift wrappers, and those only slightly obsessed with the wonderful world of washi tape. Ahem…

Beyond Doe’s delightful collection—hello woodgrain and arrows and birds on a wire—Freckled Fawn puts together seasonal bundles of indie goods and supplies called OHdeerME Kits.

To the aforementioned gang of craftmongers, these kits are way better than a box of chocolates.

I mean look at that Autumn lot (up top), wooden leaves, cork clouds! I don’t yet know what I’d do with them but that’s hardly the point. Amiright?

The OHdeerME Kits do have a tendency to sell out so act quickly if you wish to claim one.

Freckled Fawn July OHdeerME Kit

Freckled Fawn July OHdeerME Kit

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Freckled Fawn July OHdeerME Kit

Annie Larson’s Incredilbe Hats & Sweaters

Sticker Stripe Box Top by Annie Larson

Sticker Stripe Box Sweater by Annie Larson

It’s not very often that we talk clothing here on Wantist. As gifts go, wearables are incredibly subjective. Taste can be quite personal. The exceptions however, are the truly exceptional, and ALL Knitwear by Annie Larson is exactly that.

Apropos for this first week in October her hats and sweaters will keep you toasty warm and make your eyeballs sing. They’re Cosby Sweaters on overdrive; twenty-first century Huxtables.
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Hello OliveBox! A Subscription Service for Paper Lovers

OliveBox packaging

OliveBox: A Subscription Service for Paper Lovers

I’m SO excited for the launch of OliveBox. It’s a brand new subscription for people who love all things paper—and it’s actually quite more than what you might think.

Here’s how OliveBox founder, Grace Kang, describes it:

After an age of electronic everything, we are finally back to being excited over beautiful, handwritten letters and receiving a physical gift in the mail. Everyone is so busy these days and we think it’s time to press pause. Take a moment to enjoy the journey, and savor that moment whenever you get the chance.

OliveBox type + stamps

To share this joy we are excited to introduce our new OliveBox subscription service! As a member you will receive a delightful box of paper & lifestyle products delivered to your front door each month. From cards to artwork to inspiring books and gifting ideas, you never know what exciting products you will unwrap each month. Each box will have a surprise theme and will include goodies that have been transformed by the beauty of paper.

“Transformed by the beauty of paper.” Love that.
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Make DIY Gift-Giving Envelopes From Fashion Catalogs

Custom Handmade Envelopes by Pugly Pixel

Custom Handmade Envelopes by Pugly Pixel

Creating your own gift packaging is a great way to make your gifts look especially unique and personalized.

I’m always amazed by the clever ideas people come up with using materials found around the house. Remember this wrapping paper made from recycled security envelopes?

One of my most favorite repurposed materials has got to be magazines. The colors, graphics, and photography on those glossy pages are unlike anything you’ll find on a roll of wrap. (Or for that matter, bows. Remember these? How are your origami skills?)

Custom Handmade Envelopes by Pugly Pixel

Custom Handmade Envelopes by Pugly Pixel

When I saw that the oh-so creative Katrina Tan of Pugly Pixel had made these little envelopes from the pages of her JCrew catalog, well I just loved them. They’re petite, and stylish, and awesome. Just right for gifting something small like jewelry, cufflinks, or sweet treats. They’re quite perfect for party favors too.

Custom Handmade Envelopes by Pugly Pixel

Custom Handmade Envelopes by Pugly Pixel

Katrina used this nifty template from Jet Pens to whip out the envelopes in no time. Visit her tutorial for all the details to make your own.

Now tell me you don’t have stacks of magazines and catalogs hanging around? Give this a try!

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Make This Gift! Flying Wedding Couple Balloons

DIY: Flying wedding couple balloons on Brooklyn Bride

Flying wedding couple balloons by Brooklyn Bride, photo by Hilda Grahnat

I’ve been obsessed with idea since first seeing it. What a fun project to put a smile on the face of someone special.

Seen here as a fun decoration for a wedding reception. Brittany Watson Jepsen takes you through all the DIY steps to make Flying Wedding Couple Balloons over on Brooklyn Bride.

DIY Flying wedding couple balloons by Brittany Watson Jepsen

Flying wedding couple balloons by Brooklyn Bride, photo by Hilda Grahnat

It’s such a whimsical idea for any celebration. So many adaptations come to mind. Birthdays—Flying High at 50! Over the Hill and Up in the Sky! And of course the younger kids would get a kick out of this too.

It’d be a sweet gesture on an anniversary too, don’t you think? Even more magical with plane tickets attached. (Wink-nudge)

I’d love to see this done other ways. What are your ideas?

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DIY Flying wedding couple balloons by Brittany Watson Jepsen

Oh Snap! Edible Instagrams & Camera Cookies

Polaroid Photo Custom Cookies by Manjar

Polaroid Photo Custom Cookies by Manjar

You needn’t look far for quirky and clever gifts for photography fans.

Feeling dull? This vintage camera pencil sharpener should do the trick. Need a boost? Look no further than a strong coffee in your handy camera lens mug. Wanna zoom? Then give the iPhone telephoto lens a try.

Still not convinced? Here’s 20 gifts for expressing your analog love.

Camera Cookies Gift Box by Manjar

Camera Cookies Gift Box by Manjar

But what to do for sugar-happy shutterbugs? Give them camera cookies and edible instagrams!
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