Follow this topic30 affordable gifts that you won't find on the high street
Struggling with Christmas shopping? Put your feet up and browse our bumper guide to frugal and unique gifts!
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? In a rare bout of organisation, I did the bulk of mine online at the end of November. It’s far more civilised than spending a weekend fighting my way through the mass of people at John Lewis or M&S, just to buy the same old presents.
But it doesn't have to be that way. We've put together a guide to 30 gifts for men, women and children that you won't find on the high street.
Each one is under £20, and they've all been created by designers based on Folksy, a UK online marketplace dedicated to selling hand-crafted goods.
So, if you want to dodge the high street rush and buy affordable gifts that really are unique, read on!
Jewellery
1. Get in the Christmas spirit with an Ivy the Christmas Polar Bear pendant, by Big Bad Wolf Design. It comes with a snowflake charm on a silver-plated chain, and two additional coloured hearts, so you can swap them depending on your mood! It will set you back £8.50.
2. If the woman in your life likes her jewellery dark and gothic, then she may appreciate the Mystic Bronze Waterfall necklace, £15 from Steampunk Steamstress. It’s a waterfall-style necklace, boasting some very macabre charms!
3. If you’re on the hunt for some earrings, the Grizzly Squirrel has some interesting sets made of recycled lime green sea glass. Handpicked from beaches in west Wales and Devon, they will set you back £5.
4. I love my cufflinks, so my eye was caught by these dictionary cufflinks, costing £8, made by MonkeyBusinessUK. They are made by using pages from the dictionary, encased in resin!
5. If you like your badges, then you can’t go wrong with this Keep Calm and Eat a Cupcake badge. They are hand-sewed, and will cost you £2.50 from Simply Sewing.
Clothing
6. On the hunt for a party dress? Check out this handmade cream lace motif dress from Jennifer Lily, costing £22.49.
7. My brother is a Lancashire Cricket Club supporter (don’t ask), so this t-shirt celebrating them winning the County Championship would certainly appeal. It costs £13, and is made by Snollygoster.
8. I’ve spent a small fortune on baby clothes since my son was born in January, and that shows little sign of abating. If you’re buying for a baby, why not go for this lovely Giraffe baby bodysuit, costing £6.95 from Zara Emily?
9. It’s not just us feeling the chill at the moment – our pets are getting cold too! So why not help keep the dog in your life warm with this lovely festive Christmas dog jumper from Crotchety Craft, costing £15.
10. Zip-up warm with this zip-up wave-patterned jersey jacket. It costs £19 and is made by La Costurera.
Accessories
11. If like me your loved one is both thinning on top, and also a fan of the old Adam West Batman TV show, then this knitted Kapow hat may be the perfect pressie. It’s £15 from Janine Basil.
12. I really like this hand-crocheted scarf from Sew Fun! It’s only £6 too!
Bags and cases
13. Keeping your gadgets free from scratches is a daily chore. So why not make use of this monkey case from Minifelts, costing £14. It’s perfect for iPhones, iPods and other similar-sized gadgets and phones.
14. Fancy jazzing up the wallet of the man in your life? Then why not go for a Monster Munch wallet! Made by Sweetly Wrapped, they are recycled Monster Munch crisp packets encased in vinyl, and will set you back £15.
15. If your loved one needs a new laptop bag then they may like this floral Macbook cover from Loverly Linens, costing £20.
16. For just £9.50, you can get your hands on this ace GameBoy purse! Made by Knot for Sale, I reckon it looks brilliant.
Art and photography
17. This Christmas snowflake canvas is wonderfully festive. It’s hand-painted by Louise Mead, and will cost you £15. You can even pick which colour you want!
18. My father-in-law is a Beatles nut, so I’m sure he would appreciate this lovely All You Need Is Love print, costing £6 from The Doll House.
19. For £18, you can get your hands on these glass rainbow windchimes from Abundant Glass. You get six long strips of glass in the colours of the rainbow, suspended from a piece of driftwood.
Homeware
20. My wife is a huge fan of bath bombs, and you can get 16 large exploding bath bombs from Heaven & Smell for £20. The bombs are the size of a tennis ball, and you can choose the designs and fragrances for your order.
21. If you know someone who likes a bit of philosophy with their pint, then check out the range from Bex by Design. Each pint glass comes with a classic quote sandblasted on the top. Each glass will set you back £12.
22. This nifty three-tier cakestand from When The Music’s Over is made using vintage records, and will cost you £18.
23. I can’t wait for Christmas as it will be the first with my son. If you know some new parents, then perhaps Crafty Cow Designs’ Christmas Memory Book will be the perfect present? It comes in a mulberry presentation box, and costs £15.99
24. Love to use gift tags on your presents? Then why not go for one of these handmade Beano gift tags from Moby, costing £3.50. The tags feature images from the 1995 edition of the Beano book.
Toys
25. Teaching your kids the alphabet? Then Almost an Animal Alphabet, an a-z picture book by Katie Viggers could help. The book features all sorts of original illustrations, and costs £11.
26. For £12.99, you can get your hands on this Make Your Own Owl Softy kit from Hullaballoo.
27. Love Lego? Love colouring in? Then why not get some crayons in the shape of Lego characters?! A set of eight from Colour Me Fun will set you back £5.50.
Glass and sculpture
28. Black Swan Glass Jewellery is selling this lovely triple heart hanging ornament, featuring three graduated stained glass hearts. It costs £20.
29. This Love Mouse Couple from Quernus Crafts is very sweet, and made entirely from polymer clay. The mice come in different colours, and costs £18.
30. Finally, a very Christmassy present, the Santa Star, a stained glass lightcatcher from Sugar Lips Glass. It costs £19.75.
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