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Think about how superior you’re gonna feel when your friends haven’t even started gift shopping and you’re DONE.

As a deputy editorial director on the BuzzFeed Shopping team with almost a decade in the lifestyle and service journalism sphere, I use my shopping editor eye to find and vet products across a variety of categories, including lifestyle, home, beauty, fashion, pets, cleaning, travel, aging, and more.

Finding the perfect present for everyone on your list can feel overwhelming, especially when you want something truly unique. Luckily, we found a lineup of great gifts from Etsy you can buy now if you love finishing holiday shopping early. Ahead, you’ll discover clever handmade treasures like personalized jewelry, ceramic book mugs, and whimsical desk decor that reviewers swear by to make this season totally stress-free.

This is one of our 2026 Buzzy Award winners! Check out the full list to shop all 100 picks, hand-selected by the BuzzFeed Shopping team.

Rat Paintings is a small business based in Virginia. And yes, the rats have been trained via positive reinforcement to use their hands or a brush to paint. Ah! So cute!

Promising review: "The picture of Tofu is a great photo, and the quality of the tiny canvas is amazing. I love their name on the back of the canvas. It’s everything I wanted! Going to frame these two prices separately and hang them next to each other!" —Bliss Paige

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Virginia, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $26.75 for a 2"x2" painting (choose from 10 primary and secondary colors; larger paintings are available on the store's page)

This is one of our 2026 Buzzy Award winners! Check out the full list to shop all 100 picks, hand-selected by the BuzzFeed Shopping team.

Frolic Creations is an Orlando-based small business. Gift wrapping is available for $5.99 and must be purchased at a separate listing. 

Promising review: "To the seller and creator of this item, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I may sound silly when I say this, but it’s the truth: froggy soap has boosted my serotonin SO MUCH. Ever since I've bought my froggy soap, I can definitely see a change in my mood. Not only has it been a serotonin booster for me, but it has also been a bonding experience. Everyone in my family knows about the beloved frog, and we plan on getting the set of 12 miniature ones so we can all have our own little froggies!!" —Maddison Liddick

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Florida, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $16.99 (also available in a mini size)

EVERY CHASE x Hyder Handcrafted is a family-owned small business based in Flagstaff, Arizona. They sell some nonspooky bucket lists, including an Amusement Park Bucket List and a National Parks Bucket List.

Promising review: "This was a gift for my ghost-loving brother, and as we live apart, I have not seen it yet. However, he did text me the following upon receiving it: 'Got your present and it's AWESOME! I'm totally filling that thing up. From both of us, thank you, it's cool as hell.' He went on to say 'Really super bad ass. We're already plotting our ghost trips.' Based on that reaction, I definitely give this product and shop 5 stars. :)" —cadencewilliams2

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Arizona, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $99 (available in a variety of sizes, styles, and backing and frame colors).

Blobhouse is a small business based in Portland, Oregon. Gesine Kratzner is the artist behind these adorable worry warts and dozens of other quirky characters.

Promising review: "My little worry wart is so so cute! I just love Wilfred — he is sitting on my desk under my lamp, gazing at me with his buggy little eyes. He makes me smile whenever I look his way :)" —JoyceAlice

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Oregon, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $12+ (available in seven styles and as a full set)

The Emerald Wren is a small business based in Arizona.

Promising review: "Gifted these stickers to a friend — she loves them!" —Evelyn

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Arizona, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Atesartt is a small business based in Türkiye. This mug is food-safe as well as microwave- and dishwasher-safe.

Promising review: "I chose the large one and was very happy. It was packed so special with goodies. It was a gift for my friend, and she absolutely loves ❤️ it. It had special meaning to her with an item on the shelf. So very very happy with my purchase." —Victoria

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Türkiye, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Climbergoods is a Pittsburgh-based small business run by climbing enthusiast Nathan and their wife.

Promising review: "The coolest mug! I got this for my partner, and he was so happy, as was I. Super easy to grip in whatever way suits you, even with a full cup of coffee." —kacey borin

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Pennsylvania, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $26.95+ (available in eight colors)

Offkilter Company is a small business based in Arizona. All products, including the mystery shrimp, are handmade by Nat, the store owner!

If you don't like surprises, there are five known styles that you can choose from. But if you like a little mystery, choose the "Surprise Me!" option — there are unlimited possibilities, including "DND Shrimp," "Office Shrimp," or "Popcorn Shrimp."

Promising review: "ADORABLE. One of the best purchases of my life. I bought three as gifts, and now I want to order more for myself!" —C Van

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Arizona, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $24.99 (available in five styles plus a "surprise me" option)

Sour Drops is a small business based in LA. It was started with the goal of recreating our beloved Altoid Sours — so much so that it uses a custom candy drop roller designed to mimic the shape of the OG candy.

Promising review: "These are so super reminiscent of what I used to have from my childhood! A super sour bite at the start before a nice citrusy flavor! 10/10 recommend!" —sydny fink

Shipping Info: Orders ship from California, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $6.99 — and check out the rest of the Sour Drop flavors, including sour blue raspberry, sour watermelon, sour mango, sour hard cherry, and sour apple.

Charliecreator24 is a small business based in California. Golf balls and tees are not included.

Promising review: "I got this as a gift for my wife, and the product is extremely well made, with a high-quality finish. Highly recommend if you have a special golfer in your life." —Daniel Salcedo

Shipping Info: Expect 8–10 days for production due to the custom nature of this item. Orders ship from California, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $18 (available in 6 colors, 12 styles, and without engraving)

A Year of Dates is a small business based in the UK. Cards are divided into color-coded categories, including stay home, go out, a day out, and some surprises.

Promising review: "I really like this method of helping figure out things to do. My partner and I are both homebodies, so thinking of new dates can be a challenge. These little cards give us a starting point. For example, we drew 'brewery tour,' and changed it to brewery visit instead, because we don't care about how it's made, but we do like drinking it :) Thanks to the seller for making dates easier!" —Naomi Giesen

Shipping Info: Orders ship from the UK, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Caitlyn Minimalist is an Asian woman-owned small business based in LA. Use the personalization box to let the seller know which colors you'd like. Gift wrapping is available at checkout.

Promising review: "It’s a beautiful necklace [and] a gift that was very much loved!" —Alexis

Shipping Info: Expect 6–9 days for production due to the custom nature of this item. Orders ship from California, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date. Expedited shipping is available at checkout, but it does not impact production time.

Price: $45 (available in three finishes and nine styles)

Frame Mavens is a woman-owned small business based in Ohio. You'll get the frame, mat board, and a sawtooth hanger attachment. If you'd like an easel-style back, you can purchase one at this separate listing.

Promising review: "I loved this piece for my gallery wall, and it's so unique!" —Caroline

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Ohio, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $70 (available in nine colors and four styles)

Love At Home Creations is a small business based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Promising review: "Super cute idea and more meaningful than handing over plain cash. I fit four $10 bills inside it." —Lasagna

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Utah, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $6.99+ (available in so many more styles — including a gas money fund and a travel fund)

Little Hands and Nature is a small business based in Boca Raton, Florida.

Promising review: "Beautiful gift purchased for my 6-year-old niece who loves all things magic. She actually got a little teary-eyed when I explained the potions and how to use them. Adorable little kit for kiddos growing up knowing how to love themselves." —Kelly

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Florida, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $59.95 for six heart bombs (available in three mirror shapes and a pack of 12)

Mad Labs Studio is a small business based in New Mexico that specializes in fun 3D-printed creations.

Promising review: "This little dumpster fire is a fun, cute reminder of the chaotic times we're living in, but also not to take anything too seriously. Bought one for my wife's desk at her work and an extra one for my home office." —chopandbrew

Shipping Info: Orders ship from New Mexico, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

DIY SUO Store is a couple-run small business started by Aryn and Bud. Each board comes with a 2-oz. bottle of mineral oil and instructions on how to season and care for the board.

Promising review: "Gave this as a Christmas gift in 2023 to my daughter. My daughter-in-law loved it so much that I bought one for her this year. Came nicely wrapped and included oil to season the board." —Marta Van Loon

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Kentucky, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $28+ (customization options are available)

NDLPT Studio is a small business based in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Sabrina, the store owner, is a mental health nurse and "a recent needlepoint convert."

Shipping Info: Orders ship from North Carolina, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Gusto Spice is a small business based in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This sampler comes with five tins: Lexington, North Carolina (good for pork and chicken), Memphis, Tennessee (good for pulled pork), East Texas (good for beef), Kansas City, Missouri (good for beef and pork), and Santa Maria, California (good for beef). Each tin holds enough rub to cover four to five pounds of meat.

Promising review: "I've ordered this spice set a handful of times for family and friends that love to smoke — always a great gift (and the little cheat sheet cards that come with each set are always a sleeper hit with everyone!)." —Kailey deWeever

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Massachusetts, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Another Studio is a London-based small business behind these brass medals, as well as dozens of other adorable home goods.

Promising review: "I ordered a few of these as gifts, and they're fantastic! High quality, safe for your plants, well-made, and so cute!! Highly recommend!" —Brittany Burnett

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Oregon, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Ugla Forge is a small business based in Melbourne, Florida.

Promising review: "Bought this as a gift for my mom. She loves it! The chickens are cute, and they're good decor for a kitchen windowsill or a bookshelf. The product was well-protected during shipping and arrived promptly without any delays. Thank you!" —Peter

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Florida, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Decor Hardware is a small business based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Promising review: "My brother, sister, and I decided to buy fun esoteric calendars for each other for Hanukkah. My sister is a huge cat lover, and this made her day. 100 out of 10 would buy again!" —Gwendy7769

Shipping Info: Orders ship from North Carolina, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $32.94+ (available in two sizes; there's also an ugly Renaissance dog paintings version)

Macon Makes is a small business based in Gladwin, Michigan, and run by a husband and wife.

Promising review: "I bought it for my friend's birthday, and she loved it! It's small, so very easy to carry around anywhere. Clear, simple instructions included, and obviously, it's very cute! I also received it fairly quickly." —Mackenzie Hartley

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Michigan, so delivery time varies based on your location. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $20+ (available in four woods and two hardware finishes)

Cheese Brothers is a small business based in Wisconsin and run by two friends, Eric Ludy, whose great-grandfather started the family's cheese factory in 1919, and Gene Graf.

Note: If temperatures at the address that is receiving the delivery are above 60 degrees, the order will arrive in an insulated container instead of the gift box pictured above.

Promising review: "Everything was delicious and got to my house quickly. I'll be ordering routinely." —Mark

Shipping Info: Orders ship from Wisconsin, so delivery time varies based on your location. Expedited shipping is available at checkout. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Bitwerk is a small business based in Greenville, South Carolina.

Promising review: "My friend loved this! Great color and well-made." —Megan

Shipping Info: Orders ship from South Carolina, so delivery time varies based on your location. Expedited shipping is available at checkout. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $16 individually or $30 as a set (available in 22 colors)

Montrose Biology is a small business run by Matt, a science teacher and nature lover.

Promising review: "You will NOT regret buying this game. We have gotten our money's worth and MORE from this game. We will be buying expansion packs and continuing to slowly but surely build our Ecologies collection. The cards are gorgeous and high quality, and the game is straightforward yet opens itself up to a variety of different types of gameplay. Get this game, trust me." —Lee Matthews

Shipping Info: Orders ship from South Carolina, so delivery time varies based on your location. Expedited shipping is available at checkout. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Kawaii Glass Co is a small business based in California.

Promising reviews: "HE’S SO PERFECT I WANT TO SOB. I’ve wanted to buy a sardine for close to a year now and finally caved, and omg. So worth it, he’s absolutely gorgeous, and I can’t stop staring at him; it’s even better in person. The packaging is super cute, and everything seems really high quality, even the string he’s hanging from. I can’t wait to add more to the collection!" —Liam

"Shipping was speedy, and the tin they came in is so cute! The glass feels sturdy and is so beautiful in person." —Mars

Shipping Info: Orders ship from South Carolina, so delivery time varies based on your location. Expedited shipping is available at checkout. Check the listing for an estimated delivery date.

Price: $17.50 (available in 11 colors and in a rainbow set)

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BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.

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