Etsy is an absolute treasure trove of gifts for book lovers! Of all my Shop Small posts, this one was probably the most fun to curate because there are just so many talented makers turning their passion for all things literature into beautiful products. I've tried to keep this guide pretty general, but I do have a dedicated Shop Small: Harry Potter if you're looking for a little magic.

Prices correct at time of writing. All photos are the property of respective sellers. Affiliate links used throughout.

Bookmarks

Are you a page folder, or old-KitKat-wrapper user? Your books deserve better, so treat them to a lovely bookmark.

Happiness Is Vinyl Sticker £1.50, JellyButtonUK

Beatrix Potter Tea from £3.60 RosieLeeTeaUK
Name an author, and this seller has a tea inspired by them!Book Lover Socks £6.50, LiteraryEmporium

Thanks to coronavirus, many of us are self isolating, schools are set to close, and small businesses are in need of support more than ever. With that in mind, I've compiled a guide to some of the best boredom-busting craft kits Etsy has to offer. 

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Laugh Embroidery Kit

£19.95

NellyMakesEmbroidery

This uplifting design is quite intricate, meaning it will give you hours of screen-free entertainment. Once finished, you can sew the finished embroidery onto a cushion cover, bag, T-shirt, or keep it on the hoop. 

If the idea of of intricate designs is scary, but you still want to use this time to learn about embroidery, NogPepperMe's Beginner Embroidery Kit, starting at £11, is ideal for yourself or older children.

DIY Bath Bomb Kit

£15

Little Shop Of Lathers

If you are showing symptoms of coronavirus, a soak with a homemade bath bomb may help you feel a little better. This kit contains all the base ingredients, strawberry and lime scents, colouring, moulds, and even an apron and gloves so you can make 8-10 bath bombs from your kitchen. 

You can also use the bath bombs as a science experiment if your little ones are at home. Drop one into cold water, one into hot, and time them to see whose dissolves faster.

Natural Lip Balm Making Kit

£18.95

Nutleys

Available in 6 fruity flavours, Nutleys kits are like HelloFresh, but for lip balm! They contain premeasured ingredients so there is no waste or faffing, and they are easy to make with children. Unlike cheap commercial kits, Nutley's include nourishing, all vegan ingredients in their kits, to make lip balm that you'll be happy for your family to use.

Chocolate Brownie Baking Kit

£15.95

homebakeshop

A food tech lesson in a box! Or just a much-needed treat for when you're on day twelve of self isolation, I won't judge. As long as you have eggs and butter, this seller's kits allows you your chocolate fix without risking a trip to the shops. Even the tray and greaseproof paper is provided! 

There are tonnes of indulgent flavours to choose from, all featuring popular chocolate bars. Think Malteser and white chocolate brownies and Mini Egg rocky road. Yum.

Scarf Knitting Kit

£22.50

CastawayKnittingScot

Once you've got the knack of knitting, it's easy to create a scarf while working your way through a new Netflix series. This kit gives you everything you need to get going, and I especially love that the stylish, muted colour schemes they offer mean that the result is a scarf that you'll be happy to gift or wear yourself.


Block Printing Bag Kits
From £14.90
I Do Handmade
Mother and daughter team Becky and Wendy make up these kits, with the star feature being the beautiful wooden blocks which are handcarved in Delhi and fairly traded. Use the stamps to decorate a drawstring bag, tote, or makeup bag, then you could further embellish with beading or stitching for something totally unique.

Once your masterpiece is finished, you'll have the blocks and paint left to create many more designs on items around your home, making this a great value, low waste kit.

Unicorn Card Making Kit

From £4.50

IddyBits

Whack out this kit and you are guaranteed at least 8 minutes of peace! A great screen-free activity that will suit a wide age range, this kit could also be an ideal for using as a maths lesson- for example, if they want to put 2 of the green heart stickers on each card, how many cards will they need? How many more star stickers are there than unicorns?

Cress Growing Kit

£2.99

ThisPaperGarden

We all loved growing cress on paper towels or in egg shells as kids, and this is a really fun way for your children to try it while they're bored indoors. Each day they'll be able to see it grow a little more, and they could take photos to put into a slideshow as a quick IT task. At the end, they'll be rewarded with cress that they can eat!

I hope my round up can help bring some fun to this scary time. Make sure to look after yourselves, and please support the small sellers who need it most if you can.

Call me a basic b, but Autumn is undoubtedly my favourite season. I love pumpkins, hot chocolates, conkers, pumpkins, the whole shebang just brings joy to my cold little heart, and luckily, there are loads of beautiful Autumn accessories on Etsy to indulge me.

As the evenings get dark and chilly, it's the perfect time to crack out the cosiest candles and melts and scent your home from the season. Whether you love spicy, sweet, or smoky, there are talented crafters cooking up something perfect for every room.

Soy Wax Bonfire Bar £2 MagnoliaBlossomUK
Roasted Chestnut Soy Wax Melts £2 ManchesterCandles
This seller also has pumpkin pecan waffles, pumpkin spiced latte, and toasted marshmallow melts, which made my mouth water just looking at them

Toffee Apple Soy Wax Bar £2.25 CalmingScentsUK
Gran's Pumpkin Pie Candle Jar £6.90 Sarah's Little Attic

Gingerbread Soy Wax Melts £3 CraftyLittleHive

Blackberry Jam Wax Melts £1.50 EmilysWaxHouse

A wreath on the front door, pumpkins on the dining table, and orange and mustard cushions for your bed are easy ways to turn your home into a cosy retreat.

Autumn Food Felt Ornaments from £6.82 ReadySteadyFelt
These would be a sweet, unusual addition to a seasonal centrepiece or hot chocolate station.

Fox and Owl Cushion Cover £6.95 SimplyDivineThings

Set of 2 Navy Tweed Pumpkins £12 ShopWillyNilly
The tweed adds a rustic texture to these sweet ornaments. Add a drop of essential oil to the bottom of them to make them smell as good as they look.

Pumpkin Wreath £21 CraftyLilyMay

If it's not enough just to drink hot cocoa and spiced lattes, Etsy will let you bathe in them, too.

Autumn Fire Perfume Oil £10 ScreamingMandrakePf
6 Pumpkin and Rhubarb Bath Melts £9.50 BahariBlossom 

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Bath Set £8.95 NaturesGenie

Autumn Fashion
Dressing for Autumn is my favourite. Bring on the burgundy, the mustard, the corduroy, and the cosy knits!

5 Autumn Scrunchies £12 ukpigtailsandpompoms

Pumpkins. Candles. Hot Chocolate. Embroidered Sweatshirt £30 NoodleAndStitch 

Knitted Earwarmer, Cowl, and Coffee Cosy £35 TheCraftyElfStore

The colours in this warm woollen set are a great way to cheer up a grey, rainy day.

What's your favourite thing about Autumn?

I'm just going to come out and say it: I don't love Harry Potter. However, I know I am very much in the minority there, with both the books and films being adored by billions, including plenty of Etsy sellers, and they are the reason I'm writing this post.

I just love that fans can buy items made by people equally as passionate, who truly care about the characters and story, rather than big businesses who will stick a Deathly Hallows symbol on anything to double the price tag. With that being said, let the magic begin!

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Pins

Wizard In Training £3.50

Mandrake from £3.81

"What's Coming Will Come And We Will Meet It When It Does" Hagrid Quote £7

Wizard School £7.58

Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs £7.94

Happee Birthdae Harry £7.10

Okay, okay, I know I said I didn't like Harry Potter, but even I think this is adorable

Gryffindor Scarf £9.52

Skele-Grow £6.69

Jewellery
Potions Class Dome Necklace £12.50

Slytherin Charm Bracelet £15.04

Available for each of the four houses, the charms on these bracelets are really well thought out.

Book Page Sparkle Earrings £24.60

Snap up this set of 3 if you love wearing silver, or see the seller's other listings to find your perfect pair. Personally I love the rose gold star set!

Antler Drop Necklace £18.35

Clothing and Accessories

Harry Potter clothing isn't just Primark pyjamas, Etsy has lots of designs that incorporate your favourite series into beautiful garments you'll be glad to wear.

Marauder's Map Clutch £19.99

Witchcraft and Wizardry Skirt £35.52

Can we just?! The black and white colourway of this skirt makes it so easy to wear, it would be lovely with a red top tucked in for a pop of colour. The seller actually designed the print and has other skirts and dresses available.

Daily Prophet Camera Strap from £14.28

Harris Tweed Deathly Hallows Purse £14.99

Stationery
Hufflepuff Sticker Set £4

Harry Potter Washi Tape £6

Dumbledore Quote Notebook from £4.76

Divination/Magical Creatures/Dark Forces Notebook Set £10

Harry Potter Stickers £4.76

Basic Hexes/Muggle Observation and Field Notes/Beginners Apparition Notebook from £4.50

Katie Abey

I couldn't resist giving Katie her own section, as she has so many fab, funny items in her shop. If you love Potter and you love puns, you'll be like a kid in Honeydukes!

Luna Lovegood Pin £6.50

Tom LIDL Coaster £3.50

Dumblebee Pin £6.50

Slotherin Sticker £1

Harry Potter Postcards £2

Ravenpaw Badge £2

Prints

Herbology £9.52

Harry Potter Book Stack from £8

Ideal if you're a Kindle kinda person, this way you can still have the books on display

"When In Doubt, Go To The Library" Quote £8

Potions Class Snape Quote Print £8

Home

Harry-fy your home with subtle touches like Buttered Beer candles, or go all out with wall decals.

Harry Potter VHS Lamp £16.99

Such a cool, unusual item that will be a talking point with any guest. I love that the tape has been upcycled instead of ended up in landfill.

Harry Potter Wall Decal from £14.28

Harry Potter Slate Coasters £13.99

Book Lover Candles 2 for £11

Will you choose Wizards Feast, Mrs Weasley's Cookies, Buttered Beer, or Wand Shop to scent your home?

Wedding

She Found A Keeper Banner £8.88

Custom Harry Potter Couple Portrait from £48

See what I mean about Etsy offering really special pieces from other Potter fans? This custom portrait is a perfect example, and will make a gorgeous, thoughtful wedding gift for the happy couple.

Custom Hogwarts Weddings Guestbook from £34.21

Baby

Start them young with the adorable Harry Potter baby gifts on Etsy!

Gryffindor Hat + Booties

If the Golden Snitch on the hat doesn't melt you, I don't know what to say. This set is so well made, perfect for cute newborn photoshoots, and can be modelled by a teddy bear for baby to keep when they outgrow it.

Little Wizard On Board Car Sticker £3.93

Harry Potter Bibs £12

Crocheted Dobby Doll from £23.12

Which item is your favourite?

It's very important that I preface this post by saying that I myself am not disabled but I have written this post in the hope of supporting my disabled and chronically ill readers and bringing some attention to small businesses, particularly ones run by makers with disabilities themselves. If there are any items or shops you'd like to see added, let me know!

Badges

Not Your Inspiration Badge £1.50

I Have An Invisible Illness Badge £3

This shop is super inclusive, and one of my favourites. The seller also carries these badges with a whole variety of specific conditions, and helpful phrases like 'talk to me, not my PA' and 'I know sign language'.

Hello I Am Low On Spoons Badges £2.50

Please Do Not Touch Me Badge £2.20

Pins

Babe With A Mobility Aid Pin £7

Star Crutches Pin £4.50

Stationery

Chronic Illness Warrior Stickers £3

Disabled and Cute Print £3

Young People Can Be Disabled Too tote £12
Because people still don't realise this!

Spoonie Print £4.45

Home and Car

Custom Disability Warning Seat Belt £9

Tablet/Kindle Holder £7.99

I Don't Look Disabled? You Don't Look Stupid Car Sign £2.49

A tongue-in-cheek item, but after seeing some horrible posts where ignorant cavemen have left rude notes on disabled drivers' windscreens, I couldn't not include it!

Visual Aid Book £10

Children

Doll's Wheelchair £12

This seller makes wheelchairs for dolls houses and ones specifically to fit Barbies!

4-10 Years Bandana Bibs £2.49

Lots of designs available in this shop, so your child's bib can match their uniform or clothes

Hopefully I've rounded up a good selection that could be of benefit to your, or your disabled friends and family. Which item is your favourite?

Whether you're wild about Animal Kingdom, Main Street is your main squeeze, or you think Epcot is the most epic, there's an Etsy seller making something magical for you! There are Disney pins, custom mouse ears, candles to bring the magic home, and I can even help you find your Disney prints (prince? get it? ha!) with my Shop Small: Disney Edition.

Photos are the property of respective sellers. Prices correct at time of writing. Affiliate links are used throughout- buying through them does not cost you more, I will simply receive a small percentage from Etsy.

Disney Pins
Pins are so perfect for jazzing up bags or jackets, and Etsy has tonnes of Disney ones so you can build up a cute collection.

Sparkly Rainbow Mickey pin £9 

I Wish I Was At Disney Rose Gold Pin £7 

Castle Dreaming pin £5.09 

Winnie the Pooh + Christopher Robin pin £8 

Disney Prints

Bring the magic home with the many Disney prints from independent artists out there. There are styles to suit every home, but my personal favourites are the delicate watercolours and cute quotes that work equally as well in adult spaces as they do in a nursery.

Laughter is Limitless Walt Disney Quote £6 

Peter Pan Watercolour £4.50 

 'I'm Home' Finding Nemo Dory Quote £15 

Lilo and Stitch Ohana Print £3

Disney Mouse Ears

I haven't been to Disney myself, but I've heard that the ears are ridonkulously expensive, so the way I see it, you may as well spend that money with an independent seller and buy a really special pair you can wear and display for years. I've just chosen a few favourites, but Etsy has a pair for every film and character.

Personalised Rose Gold Bride Ears £24 

Pink + Rose Gold Disney Ears £18

Tiana Princess and the Frog Ears £15.30 

Experiment 624 Angel Ears £20

Disney Candles

Lighting candles from one of these clever creators will transport you right back to your park trips. With hundreds to choose from, you can enjoy the sweet smell of Disneyland all year long!

Main Street Candle Jar £7.49 

Second Star To The Right Soy Candle Tin £6 

Minnie's Bowtique Wax Melts £4 

Walt's Office Candle Jar £11.95

Disney clothes
Move over Spirit Jersey- add a little character to your outfits with the Disney hoodies, T-shirts, and sweatshirts you can find on Etsy.

Embroidered Ursula The Little Mermaid T-Shirt £15
Minnie Mouse + Minnie Me Sweatshirts £12.99
Floral Mickey pocket sweatshirt £20
Personalised Disney Castle Sweatshirt £20

Who's your favourite Disney character?

 Prepare yourselves gang, there's going to be a lot of 'so cute' and 'totally adorable' in this edition of my Shop Small series because, well, aren't baby clothes just so cute and adorable?! I'm not even a maternal person but tiny socks and shoes get me every time. Whether you're expecting yourself (congrats!) or shopping for upcoming baby showers and birthday parties, I hope I can help you find the perfect gift for the little one in your life.

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Clothes
'Hello World I'm...' Suit £6.99
Perfect for that Instagram name announcement.

£17.50 is kind of extortionate for something almost guaranteed to be stained with various bodily fluids, but it's worth it just to take the most adorable pictures of baby sitting in a plantpot, or you can purchase just the hat for £6.50.

Stacking Fox Decoration £14.50
This ornament can grow with your child, becoming a stacking toy when they're a toddler, while still looking stylish in their bedroom.
Customised Baby Stats Print £8.50
Grey Velvet Moon Cushion £14.90

Accessories

This mat includes days, weeks, months and years, giving you more value and flexibility. You could do 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, and 1 year, then put them into a collage frame, for example.

The soft fabric makes these safe for baby and can be spot cleaned or cold hand washed.

Laura offers this set in a sugar skull and superhero prints alongside more classic animals and pastels, which I'm sure will be appreciated by parents with an alternative style.
Wardrobe Age Dividers £6

I am a firm believer in including furry/feathered/fishy friends in the festivities, whether that's taking your dog to the Christmas markets or teaching your African Grey to whistle Mistletoe and Wine. Every year my cat, Monkey, gets a bag of turkey dreamies and a new toy, which she usually shuns in favour of chewing phone chargers and the rug. It's the thought that counts, hey?

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Sprinkle Toes Dog Pyjamas

£20-£25, KatandDogUK

If you have a chilly Chinese crested or a shivering shih-tzu, here's your answer: sprinkle print dog pyjamas! They're available with a mint, pink, or red trim and all of them are absolutely adorable. Personally I wouldn't dress a dog up for fun but if they find clothes comforting or need that extra bit of warmth for Winter, you won't find any cuter than Kat's handmade designs, with her offering velvet outfits and sparkly Christmas bows alongside the sprinkle suit.

Personalised Pet Treat Tin

£6.50, MyUniqueFamily

My clever kitty has learned to associate the sound of the Dreamies bag with treats, so we rattle it to get her running home. When I saw this tin I knew it would be even louder so she'll hear us wherever she has wandered to! It also looks pretty stylish, with its pastel vintage vibes, and you can add your pet's name in a choice of fonts.

Bearded Dragon Print

£3.99 Pawprint Illustration

Strictly speaking, this isn't for your bearded dragon, but it will echo their sentiments towards their humans and make a nice decoration beside their vivarium! In fact, I'm sure they'd say "tanks very much". I'll see myself out...

Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Treats

£3.00, TheHairyHounds

You'll need something to stock that tin, and Etsy steps in again. Made from wholesome ingredients, these posh treats are kept fresh in a resealable bag for your pup to enjoy while you crack open the Quality Street! This seller also has sweet potato treats, and dehydrated liver, which I'm sure sounds delicious to anyone with four legs and a tail.

Catnip Strawberries

£6.00, FromMeToMew

Etsy is the home of weird and wonderful cat toys. Catnip stuffed sushi? They've got it. Crocheted bloody eyeball? Of course. I went down the cute route and chose this pair of stuffed strawberries instead. I find that shop bought catnip toys can be lacking the good stuff whereas independent crafters and cat owners are more likely to give you a lot of bang for your buck, guaranteeing you a giggle on Christmas day when your cats go wild.

Giant African Land Snail Bumper Set

£14.97, bugznbits

From cat sushi to snail selection boxes! Giant African Land Snails are more unusual but I'm sure Santa Claus wouldn't discriminate so neither will I. The owner of this shop looks like something of an expert so if you have a GALS or are considering one it's a great one to bookmark, and this set is a good all rounder to gift your mollusc mates.

Small Rodent Chewy Palm Tree

£7.85, ChirpingChins

Anyone who has kept rabbits and rodents knows that #TheStruggleIsReal when it comes to keeping their rapidly growing teeth cut down. This stimulating toy has apple and pear wood for them to nibble, which is a much better option than dyed, flavoured toys from the pet shop.

Floral and Rose Gold Collar

£10, SenseofPawfection

Blame the blogger in me, but when I saw a rose gold collar I just couldn't resist including it. After all, we like to buy party clothes and jewellery at this time of year, so perhaps our pets should join in, and this seller has a whole range of beautiful collars for them. They're available in a range of sizes to suit most dogs but could possibly work for other animals, too.

There we are, another shop small round up complete! If you liked this one you might enjoy my Animal Lovers edition. If you have a Shop Small topic in mind please do let me know, I love shining the spotlight on indie businesses and showing you lovely lot what they've got. 

Just five minutes browsing Etsy homewares makes me want to do a full Changing Rooms on my house and transform every corner into Pinterest perfection. Whatever you style, there will be a potter or painter who selling something that sums up your style and makes your house more homely. I've gathered my top picks for you to enjoy yourself or give as thoughtful, unique gifts.

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Ceramic House Pencil/Candle Holder

£9.70, AquaTerraCeramics

The speckled finish of this sweet house is bang on Scandi-style, and I can imagine it looking so cosy in the Winter months. I'd gift this one with some lovely tealights (some of my faves are actually from Primark, but decant them into a posh box and nobody will be any the wiser) or if you know the recipient has children, pop in some fairy lights that will offer the same cosy glow without the fire hazard.

Olive and resin chopping board

£35, Kate Chesters 

If you're looking for an unusual gift, there are few that can beat these beautiful boards. Kate is self taught so each piece is made with passion and a tonne of raw talent. There are serving boards, tapas boards, and coasters, all dipped in mesmerising swirls of resin that complement the knots and grains in the polished wood perfectly. A lovely gift for foodies, new homeowners, or as a wedding present.

Floral Embroidered Hoop

£14.00, StitchAmbition

I am in awe of the patience that goes into creating these Pinterest-perfect hoops I've seen around. They're absolutely gorgeous and would bring a touch of Summer to any room of the house, minus the pollen! There are lots on Etsy, so look around for your favourite flowers or colours to suit your space.

Get Lost Wall Hanging

£12.00, HelloDodo

I won't lie to you, I mainly put this one in because it actually made me LOL when I saw it, and the mustard colour and Americana vibe just reeled me in further. Obviously this is a great addition to a travel gallery wall or a child's bedroom, but I like that it could be used as a not-so-subtle sign when you need your own space. If this isn't quite your thing, the shop offers lots more punny pennant hangings and tote bags, such as 'Who run the world? Gulls'.

Felt Penguin Chick

£8.00, MeganPughArt

Felt sculptures fascinate me and Etsy is a veritable zoo of ornamental fluffy friends, so whatever your favourite creature, I bet it will be featured. Personally I think you should p-p-p-pick up one of these penguins, they're so sweet and you can choose the colour of the scarf. As they are chicks they'll make lovely gift for expectant or new families.

That's my homeware gift guide all wrapped up, check back next week when I'll be sharing my top picks for pet gifts!