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Rat Paintings is a small business that sells rodent art and toys. Stay up to date with the little artists on Instagram.

Promising review: "This is the best present I’ve ever bought someone — if you are debating it, please just buy it!" —Cybil

Get it from Rat Paintings on Etsy for $26.75 (available with 10 primary and secondary colors).

Ravishing Roosters is based in Texas and makes a variety of resin art.

Promising review: "'Wow so cool' — direct quote opening the box to these super sweet snails. The colors are so GOOD. Just like the photo. Great customer service, just really love the vibe of these snails. Thank you! Do recommend!!" —natalie

Get them from Ravishing Roosters on Etsy for $8+ each (originally $8+; available with no mount, wall mounts, magnet backs, or car vent clip backs and 67(!!) colors).

The Celestial Homebody is an Indiana-based Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in handmade crafts. 

NOTE: The bowls on each of these are thrifted, so the edges and sizes will vary slightly! 

Promising review: "To say I love these is an understatement… I am OBSESSED!!! they look good enough to eat! I can’t wait to hang them on the walls. I’m just trying to decide exactly where!" —Apple user

Get it from The Celestial Homebody on Etsy for $35.99.

MiaBOWstyle is a small business that makes the cutest homemade plushies. 

Promising review: "These animal cracker pillows are everything! So adorable, always make me smile." —Lauren 

Get it from MiaBOWstyle on Etsy for $29.92+ (available in three animals and two colors). 

Flew Tea Design is a small biz based in South Carolina.

Promising review: "So adorable! I want these for every book" —Jocelyn

Get it from Flew Tea Design on Etsy for $9.50 (available in four colors). 

Britt's Highlights is an Etsy shop established in 2021 that specializes in unique hair accessories. 

Promising review: "This hair clip is adorable. The clasps aalre nice and strong, and the books are very secure. I really think this is a book lover's dream accessory." —Maggie

Get it from Britt's Highlights on Etsy for $24.95. 

Urban Cheesecraft is a Portland, Oregon-based Etsy shop established in 2009 that specializes in make-your-own cheese kits in a variety of cheeses, including vegan options. Each kit comes with a cheesecloth, citric acid, flake salt, instructions, and "email support for life" — all you need is milk (and a mouth to consume it all).

Promising review: "These kits are great gifts for the cheese lover and the person 'who's already got it all.' The packaging looks nice and gift-worthy and it's a perfect price range. I love that the recipient gets an experience as well as a tangible product and I can personally attest that the actual process is easy." —amyleannbohner

Get it from Urban Cheesecraft on Etsy for $29.10.

Caitlyn Minimalist is a small business specializing in unique, personalized jewelry.

I have two of these rings (one is seven years old and looks brand new) and I am truly, truly obsessed with them. I wear them every day and have yet to see any tarnishing. My St. Louis ring gets me a ton of compliments — and it's not hard to see why. (Look at the Arch!!!!!)

I do recommend taking a peek at the review images and checking to see if your desired city has a thicker band (like the STL one in my picture), because I recommend sizing up if that's the case. 

If you don't see your city, you can request any skyline in the notes. 

Get it from Caitlyn Minimalist on Etsy for $29.40+ (available in sizes 4–13 and in two finishes). 

Chelsea Green Studio is a Missouri-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in woven tapestry blankets. 

Promising review: "The blanket is exquisite. It is eye-catching and gives such a regal feeling to my living room." —April Thomas 

Get it from Chelsea Green Studio on Etsy for $135+ (available in five sizes). 

May Sterling is a woman-owned small business based in Canada that specializes in tops, bottoms, dresses, and fashion accessories.

Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous. It’s a type of purse I’ve been looking for. Obsessed!!" —francheska

Get it from May Sterling on Etsy for $30.

Wool Couture Company is a UK-based Etsy shop established in 2014 that specializes in knitting, crochet, weaving, and macrame craft kits.

You can get one of three kinds of kits: a Basic Kit, which comes with a loom and instructions; a Starter Kit, which comes with a loom, two weaving needles, instructions, a mounting bar for hanging, and a cotton ball of warp to hold your work; and a Quintessential Kit, which comes with everything in the Starter Kit, plus the merino wool for weaving.

Promising review: "It’s simple to use, the wool I received in the set is high quality, and the service was smooth and communicative. Can not recommend this highly enough from a first-time weaver." —DivineDerbyshire

Get it from Wool Couture Company on Etsy for $42.38+ (available in 10 color palettes and three different kinds of kits).

Righteous Siren Studio makes a small selection of pop culture-inspired merch.

Promising review: "I can’t get over how well the shirt is made, my friend wears it every time we go to the movies!" —Liz

Get it from Righteous Siren Studio on Etsy for $30 (available in unisex sizes S–3X).

Naptime Designs NY is a small business that specializes in handmade home decor at an affordable price.

Promising reviews: "These are so adorable! I got Forrest Gump specifically for my boyfriend as a surprise (especially because we quote the movie all the time!), and he loved it! And I got Jurassic Park for myself because it’s one of my favorite movies. So happy with them, and I definitely plan to purchase more! ❤️" —Lucero

"These magnets are fantastic! They are even better than I expected. My friend will love these as a birthday gift. Amazing customer service. I highly recommend this seller." —Jolene Mittelstedt

Get it from Naptime Designs NY on Etsy for $5 (available for dozens of movies).

Note that these may not be a safe choice for homes with kids and pets who may mistake them for the real thing!

Handy Cute Art is a Miami-based small business.

Promising review: "Such a cute little item. Giving this to my friend for her birthday. It's one of those things you didn't know you needed 'til you see it." —Theresa Jenkins

Get six magnets from Handy Cute Art on Etsy for $11.90 (originally $14).

Send the music tracks and the artwork of your choosing via email! You can send up to four photos: for the front/back of the album cover and for side A/side B of the record.

Vinyley Custom Records is a Nevada-based small biz — all they do is make custom records!

Promising review: "By far one of the most amazing gifts. Incredible quality, fast shipping, and top-tier customer service. I couldn't be more pleased with this item. I've already recommended it to so many people because it truly exceeded my expectations" —Bella Cortes

Get it from Vinyley Custom Records on Etsy for $119.

Hometown Engraving is a veteran-owned small business making custom engraved products — you can get a variety of dish types, including glass pans, loaf and pie pans, and more. 

Promising reviews: "The product was absolutely beautiful and arrived super fast! Customer service was so prompt and so helpful- I would give it ten stars if I could. A++++++" —Niko Ramsey

"This dish engraved with my MIL’s much-loved recipe is making a perfect gift for my sister-in-law! The dish is high quality, the engraving is perfect and the customer service was outstanding. Thank you!" —Sign in with Apple user

Get it from Hometown Engraving on Etsy for $108.49+ (originally $159.99+; available in a variety of sizes and colors).

Lisa Alden Art is a woman-owned small business based in Texas. Each product is handmade, packed, and shipped by artist Lisa Alden. 

Promising review: "They came very well protected and packaged. She put cute blue twine around the packaging with a darling heart that matched the stakes. Couldn’t be happier!" —Aubrey

Get it from Lisa Alden Art on Etsy for $16 (available in 30+ plant names).

Candle Lume is a Toronto-based small business that specializes in unique, custom candles.

Promising review: "Looks great super realistic. Shipping took longer than expected but it was worth it." —Katie Butler

Get it from Candle Lume on Etsy for $12.35 (originally $13.72; available in 18 colors and 10 scents; also available unscented).

Cozy N Me Time is a small business that specializes in custom mugs and shirts.

Promising review: "Gift for my sister and she absolutely loves it! Such a great gift idea!" —Allie Wiederhold

Get it from Cozy N Me Time on Etsy for $18 (originally $45; available in five colors).

Kristin Douglas Art is a woman-owned small biz based in Salt Lake, Utah, that focuses on creating products that encourage individuals and families to get out and explore.

Promising review: "My mother absolutely loved this as a gift. She loved the look of it, the magnetic frame was more than it appeared at first glance, and is perfect for the use, and she is excited to start scratching off her travels...bringing up years of good memories." —Lisa Lansink

Get it from Kristin Douglas Art on Etsy for $31.50+ (originally $35+; available in two colors and with or without a frame).

Alan Art Gift Shop is a small business that specializes in personalized photo flipbooks.

Promising review: "The pictures within the box were beautiful. How the pictures flipped were perfect. The wood box itself, however, could have been at least sealed or smoothed out better. It was beautiful." —Kimberley Martinez

Get it from Alan Art Gift Shop on Etsy for $24.41+ (originally $59.53+; available with eight or 16 photos, with or without a light, and with or without engraving).

Rue & Willow is a Glendale, Arizona–based shop specializing in pressed flower frames. So if this one isn't exactly to your taste, you can probably find one your love in the store. 

Promising review: "Very good communication, fulfilled my specific request, arrived quickly and packaged immaculately." —Arthur

Get it from Rue & Willow on Etsy for $32+ (available in two sizes, four shapes, and seven colors).

The Resin Oasis is a woman-owned small business based in Colorado that specializes in resin home items and decor.

Promising review: "So happy with this order! I can’t wait to give it to my newly engaged friend. It’s crafted beautifully, and the engraving looks perfect. Highly recommend!" —Jenna

Get it from The Resin Oasis on Etsy for $41.28+ (originally $48+; available with or without engraving).

A Simpler Time Finds is a small business based in New Jersey that specializes in expertly curated vintage home decor and antiques.

Promising reviews: "I LOVE the Bavarian white teapot! And I love that they put tags on each item identifying the history and other facts. Thank you for the Chinese cloisonné vase, the blue and white three-piece mini teacup set, the blue and white piggy bank, and the gold-trimmed Bavarian trinket dish. They are amazing, and I’ll absolutely order from them again." —Patricia

"Gorgeous!!!! I am literally blown away by the amazing quality and aesthetic of the pieces. First of all, the pieces were wrapped so well. I think if you threw the package off a building, it would be preserved. But most importantly, I love that not only was everything the color I picked, but they all had a very similar aesthetic, so the pieces worked together. This was my first time buying, and I have absolutely no regrets. Highly highly recommend!!" —Ashley Pursaud

Get it from A Simpler Time Finds on Etsy for $42+ (available in three sizes and 12 color themes).

Be sure to send the seller a clear photo of the pet. 

North Jewelry Creation is a small business that specializes in delicate, personalized jewelry.

Promising review: "I love the bracelet, bought it for someone who just lost their fur baby and they loved it. Such a heartwarming gift." —Alejandra

Get it from North Jewelry Creation on Etsy for $25.79 (available in gold or silver and with either a bone charm or a cat charm). 

xN Studio is a small business by Ugandan and American interior designer Nasozi Kakembo specializing in home decor. 

Thunderous Scents is a shop specializing in (mostly) car air fresheners.

Promising review: "Exactly as described. So funny and I love having this hanging in my car. I’ll be buying more in the future." —Conner

Get it from Thunderous Scents on Etsy for $7.80+ (originally $19.50+; available in packs of 3, 5, or 10).

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