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Unwrapped: For The Etsy Lover

Give artists some love this holiday season

by Allison Stubblebine

Tis officially the season for gift-giving. For us, that's a full month in which we'll be providing gift ideas for everyone on your list with our Unwrapped holiday gift guides. So make your holiday shopping a breeze this season, and let us help you find gifts for all the people in your life.

Have you ever felt the high that comes from finding a really thoughtful gift? Isn't it the best? The easiest way to achieve it is definitely Etsy. Not only can you find just about anything, but you can tailor it to your pal's exact taste, ensuring that it's the best gift possible this season.

The best part about heading over to Etsy for your holiday shopping is that, instead of handing over your hard-earned cash to a corporation that may or may not have your best interests at heart, you'll be supporting an artist that is passionate about what they do. Peep the list below to see what we've been eyeing on the site, from cozy winter essentials and home decor to so much more.

StofStudios, All Good Wooden Hand Earrings, $19, available at Etsy.

These earrings can remind you everything is okay, even when the news cycle begs to differ.

Shannonbroder, Custom Silk Screen Pet Pillow, $68, available at Etsy.

Your BFF has definitely posted enough pics of their pup to Instagram for you to score this present.

GoodsbyMika, Chunky Knit Merino Wool Blanket, $134, available at Etsy.

Sure, it would be cool if you learned to knit this kind of blanket yourself, but also how about just support an artist and skip the DIY fail this holiday season?

OnceWood, Rustic Tub Caddy, $35, available at Etsy.

This is definitely the ultimate life hack.

Foxwood Forest, Brass Crescent Moon and Kyanite Earrings, $36, available at Etsy.

Witchy as hell, and versatile too.

Lemesto, Handpainted Geometric Succulent Planters, $14, available at Etsy.

Skip the boring old clay pot, and plop a cactus in one of these cuties to make life greener all year round.

Ambrijoux, 3 Stone Ear Climber in Black Obsidian, $69, available at Etsy.

Even if the person on the receiving end isn't endowed with endless knowledge about stones and crystals, these obsidian earrings are sure to impress.

DressedToThrillShop, Rose Quartz Moonphase Gemstone Pipe, $34, available at Etsy.

Now that you've seen this, you—and the friend you give this to—will never need to smoke out of a tacky pipe again.

PurpleFishBowl, Butterfly Collar Shirt, $95, available at Etsy.

Even if butterflies aren't your thing, this Etsy shop has plenty of artist-themed designs to dress your friend like the work of art she is.

DropDeadCandles, Skull Candle Gift Box, $20, available at Etsy.

The pastel hues are perfect to keep any home just a tad spooky year-round.

PeachApricot, Pride Rainbow, $32, available at Etsy.

Gay as hell, and the perfect dainty wall hanging to add to any home.

Willowedinburgh, Heart Constellation Locket, $46, available at Etsy.

Skip the cutout photo, and put the stars closest to your BFF's heart with this locket.

Potionnumber9, Celestial Constellation Neck, $22, available at Etsy.

Pretty, even for those who even aren't astrology-obsessed (but, aren't we all?).

HumblePrideGlass, Peach Glass Pipe, $30, available at Etsy.

I tried so, so hard to keep this list to one pipe, but please look at how perfect these little peaches are and tell me you don't need one in every color.

TheUkuleleArtist, Custom Ukulele, $120, available at Etsy.

Ukuleles, despite the cringe-worthy quirkiness they experienced during the early aughts, remain one of the easiest instruments to pick up, and the one that comes with the lowest price tag too. Rather than picking up a toy version, snag one that will look pretty hanging on the wall even when it's not being played.