Unique Gifts from Etsy for Everyone on Your Christmas List

In recent years Etsy has become a household name as "your place to buy & sell all things handmade."^TM With hundreds of thousands of Etsy sellers spanning the globe, Etsy is an unlimited source of creative gift ideas for everyone on your Christmas shopping list. You could spend hours, days, or even weeks scouring Etsy shops for the perfect Christmas gift--or you can start with this handy gift guide.

(Note: store ID's appear in parentheses when different from the Etsy shop name)

For Kids:
Little girls will adore YayaPapaya's tutu dresses and costumes. These gorgeous tutu sets are great for birthday parties, dress up, Halloween, and Christmas.

Wooden, felt, and fabric eco-friendly toys can be found in abundance on Etsy. Crayon rolls from PinkGasoline are perfect Christmas gifts for those long car rides or plane trips to visit family for the holidays. Grandpa's Woodshop (usnavyretiredvet) sells adorable animal puzzles made from sturdy ¾" hard wood and offers free lifetime repairs and/or replacement pieces.

If you'd like to try your own hand at being creative, check out the adorable patterns from Gulf Coast Cottage (GulfCoastCottagePDF). They offer instructions for making felt toys, such as tea sets, play food, robots, dolls, dinosaurs and more for just $5.99.

For Women:
A custom purse from ElizabethDavidDesign is a unique Etsy gift for the women on your Christmas list. These handbags and accessories are created from 100 percent cotton, high-quality designer fabrics. You can choose from one of the many bags listed in the Etsy shop, or ask about creating a custom design.

Hand-stamped jewelry is so popular right now, and the women on your Christmas shopping list will love the gorgeous pieces from ShabbyChicDesigns. They're available in a variety of designs and fonts, some with bead accents. If you're looking for whimsical and colorful beaded bracelets, necklaces and earrings, check out DizzyDaisyCreations.

For Men:
Handmade isn't just for the ladies. There are plenty of unique Christmas gifts in Etsy shops for men, too, like vintage cufflinks from DLKdesigns, wood pens by CarverFromNoWhere, hand-bound leather journals from GreenTrikePress, and wood signs with fun sayings like 'Man Cave' from CurvedNoodles.

For Friends, Co-workers, and Teachers:
Quilled snowflake ornaments from ForeverFiligree are elegant gifts or stocking stuffers for any friend, co-worker, or teacher on your Christmas list. Rikrak offers whimsical, eco-friendly felt ornaments and Christmas stockings--perfect to hang on the tree or top any gift--plus quilted coasters, business card holders, bibs and more.

Christmas shopping at Etsy shops also includes tasty treats. From hautecookie's decadent cupcake-sized peanut butter cups to CupcakesinJars chocolate-covered vanilla marshmallows, there are hundreds of delectable choices that would make wonderful Christmas gifts. Every treat from Cupcakes In Jars™ is made with quality ingredients like real butter, unbleached flour, and organic eggs.

With the endless possibilities for unique and creative gifts consider doing all of your Christmas shopping at Etsy this year. And while it may seem early to start thinking about holiday gift buying, remember that when buying handmade it makes sense to start your shopping early.