Paper-Cut Collages
These wonderful collages were created by artist Lena Wolff. She starts by building up thin layers of paint which is then rubbed with powdered...
Handmade Stones
There are a number of designers offering similar products, but I’m most drawn to South African designer Ronél Jordaan’s felted wool stones. Completely handmade,...
Eco-Friendly Wood Toys
Seoul-based Soopsori has a wonderful and imaginative collection of wooden toys, all made using only natural woods and finished with linseed oil.
Etsy Finds: Metalmade Jewelry
Simple and beautiful, hand-hammered by one of my favorite people and wonderful talent Ashley Rush (metalmade on Etsy). The perfect last-minute gift for someone...
French Vintage Finds
This is only a small sample of the extraordinary treasures available at French children’s boutique Atelier Charivari. Very reasonable prices as well. If only...
Etsy Finds: Linen Embroidery
Lovely linen embroidery by Etsy seller Anita Katita. See more of her work on Flickr.
Etsy Finds: Homemade Circus
Etsy seller Homemade Circus has a wide selection of work that would make wonderful handmade gifts.
Unpainted Nesting Dolls
These lovely unpainted nesting doll sets are available at Romp. My kids are already prone to “modifying” their toys–why not give them a blank...
Gift for the Budding Typographer
London design firm Hyperkit is offering a series of plaques in vitreous enamel, each custom-made in your choice of typeface and background color.
Christmas by Color
The Pantone-inspired Christmas By Colour project offers this set of twelve Christmas cards, as well as wrapping paper, stickers and posters. The colors were...
Amazing Stop-Frame Paper Animation
Using around 3,000 still images, Andersen M Studio created this animation using an extract from Maurice Gee’s novel Going West for the New Zealand...
Etsy Finds: The Glue Factory
My friend Jody Fausett has several new mixed media collages available on Etsy that would make excellent gifts. Give the gift of art!
Epoxy School Desks
Japanese architecture firm Studio Schemata created flat surfaces on these vintage school desks by pouring color epoxy on the top board, which was uneven...
Rocking Chair In A Pinch
Rocker, created by Dutch design studio Oooms, is a universal attachment to turn almost any four-legged chair into a rocking chair.
Etsy Finds: Finger Puppets
These beautiful finger puppets are available at Pelpa’s Etsy shop. You can view more pictures of her amazing work on Flickr.