Browse gifts from 5 Tucson-based Etsy shops.Β 

Shopping on Etsy has its advantages.

1. You stay on your couch.Β 

2. Your gifts have that handmade touch (without the work).Β 

3. You can support local entrepreneurs.Β 

Win. Win. Win.Β 

BUT you have to do it as soon as possible to get gifts shipped in time for the holidays.Β 

If you're a secret Santa with no ideas, we found a few Tucson-based Etsy shops to inspire your gift giving.Β 

Turtle's Soup

The online shop sells cute cards, stickers, buttons and pins, both witty and whimsical.Β 

Here are a few examples.Β 

The enamel adventure pin, $12

Adventure pin

Saguaro Cactus Cat pin, $2Β 

Dinosaur Christmas card, $4.50

Tiger's Eye CraftsΒ 

This shop specializes in handcrafted wooden toysΒ β€” primarily vehicles. Reviewers mention that sometimes the finish is a tad rough, but we think these toys are adorable.

Wooden canoe, $15

Wooden Model T sedan, $25

Missing Pieces Studio

This Tucson-based artist creates vintage-looking glass dome art and then adorns jewelry, bookmarks, key chains and more. We ❀️ them. 

Librarian key chain, $11

Vintage globe necklace, $11

Vincent van Gogh "Sunflowers" stud earrings, $11

Hooked Homemade Happy

Okay, so you will have to do some work yourself on these, but wow, if you know how to crochet, these patterns are so sweet.Β 

In addition to the ones you'll see below, the shop sells crochet patterns for cardigans, beanies, blankets and more. Reviews note that many of the patterns are easy to follow.

Unicorn hood pattern, $1.99

Harry Potter coffee cozy pattern, $1.99

Messy bun hat pattern, $1.99

Desert Creations

This local stained glass artist makes wind chimes, suncatchers and other lovely garden and home pieces. This shop also has lots of pieces on sale, so we suggest perusing the significant discounts. Β 

Teal wind chime, $49

For more local Etsy shops, check out last year's gift guide:Β 


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