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A low budget doesn't mean you have to turn to the high street- there are tonnes of Etsy gifts under £10 for you to treat your nearest and dearest this Christmas!

So, whether you're shopping for Secret Santas under £10, or just need a stocking stuffer for your partner, I've compiled a list of my favourites, from jewellery and candles to DIY decorations. I'm hoping you will find fabulous gifts for your family and friends, and make lots of Etsy sellers do their happy dances.

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

An A5 colouring book showing a line illustration of ET from the scene when he is dressed in women's clothes and wig. Around the book are toy cars and crayons.

80s Film Poster Colouring Book
£8, Reconsidered Retro

Ideal for your sibling or sib-in law. I bought one for my sister and we loved flicking through and shouting "we watched that all the time!" and "do you remember that?!"

Jackie handmakes Dalgety Bee products in Scotland, giving a certain retailer a run for its money! Combine a pink grapefuit lip balm (£2), made with protective beeswax, with a peach and passionfruit bath bomb (£3), and rhubarb and custard shower jelly (£3.25) for a fruity pamper hamper totalling just £8.25. Ideal for: sisters, cousins, nieces, coworkers, and anyone who needs to chill out.

a box filled with natural straw coloured shreds. There are heart shaped wax melts on top in shades of white, pink, and peach, with some silver glitter in them

Soy Wax Melt Sampler Box

£7, ManchesterCandles

A box of 12 cute heart shaped melts in 6 different scents, this box is a great gift for the Mrs Hinch in your life who loves a fresh smelling home. Added bonus: this variety box allows them to find their favourite scent from the shop's range, so next time you can buy them a full size candle!

a wooden photo holder with the words 'ME & DAD' lasercut out of the wood. It is holding a photo of a boy on his father's shoulders.

'Me and Dad' Wooden Frame

£9.95, thatsnicethatuk

If this year has taught us anything, it's how treasured our loved ones are, and a sweet frame and photograph will never go amiss. This seller can also add the photo for you if you can't print, and offers the frame in different pairings.

three chocolate cupcakes in red cases, with chocolate icing and brightly coloured sprinkles and pearls topping them

Luxury Christmas Cupcake Kit
£9.99, PostnBake

If you have a budding baker in the family, or you prefer to steer clear of the plethora of plastic toys, a baking kit is a lovely idea for little ones and big kids alike. This one combines chocolate orange, buttercream, and rainbow sprinkles, but there are also classic boxes such as s'mores and yule log.

a brown scrapbook with 'the adventures of Jack and Lilly' in black on the front, with a plane flying over the globe. Around the book are a compass, passport, and gold clips

Couple's Travel Scrapbook
£8.95, TheCustomiseCompany

While travel has been off the cards this year, gifting this scrapbook reminds the lucky couple (or your partner!) that there are so many memories to enjoy, and more yet to come. Make it even more personal by using a cheap printing site to order a stack of photos ready to fill it.

7 small amber bottles of oil with black lids and pictures of the relevant plants on the label

Essential Oil Starter Set
£9.49, Nikura

With 10mls each of pure, high quality eucalyptus, lemon, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, and ylang ylang essential oils, this set is the perfect introduction for somebody wanting to get into them, whether that's for diffusing around the home or making their own skincare products.

tiny round white opals reflecting flecks of pink and orange, with gold bars over them to make them into small planets

White Fire Opal Planet Stud Earrings
£9.95+, MichelleLeeStudioGB

How adorable are these studs?! Simple and delicate enough to wear every day, but the planer design and sparkling colour reflections of the opals make them that little bit different. I've ordered some of these for my sister and wish I had pierced ears so we could match. Luckily there are matching necklaces, too!

box containing the fabric, stuffing, and thread needed to make a 3D pale blue gin bottle decoration. The finished item is stood up in the picture.

DIY Sew Your Own Gin Decoration Kit
£9.95, windsweptgirlie

If your Secret Santa loves crafting and gin, you really can't get better than this kit, with simple instructions and everything you need to make a teeny gin decoration, complete with cute 'drink me' tag!

Wooden spoon laser engraved on the back with OLLIE small five pointed star BAKER

Personalised Star Baker Wooden Spoon
£6.50, FlolliePopDesigns

Perfect for cake queens and pastry princes, and anyone who dreams of being named Star Baker! Pair this with a nice cake mix and jar of sprinkles to bring it up to the £10 budget, or if you can go higher, the same seller offers a matching rolling pin. The best part of this gift is it encourages your recipient to share their delicious bakes with you.

There we have it, 10 Etsy Christmas gifts under £10, proving that you don't have to have the biggest budget to find personal, thoughtful gifts, and support small sellers. And, if you'd like to splash out a little more, there's a gift guide under £30 on Etsy.com.

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.

Recycled leather bee bookmark £6, UndercoverUK

I bought one of these as part of a workmate's retirement gift, so I can personally tell you how lovely they are! I chose the seafoam colour with gold foil and it looks so luxurious.

Stamped Spoon Bookmark £15.22, EveOfJoy

Magnetic Teacup Bookmark £2.50, FromNewLeaf

Book Prints

Whatever your favourite book, and whoever your favourite author, I guarantee there is a whole host of prints on Etsy to bring them into your home! This was by far the hardest section to curate, but here are some lovely prints to suit any book lover.

Penguin Not Now I'm Reading from £5.95, PrintDesignType
C.S Lewis Tea Quote Print from £9.99, ColoursPrints

Literature Of The World from £11.84, PosterPrintDecor

We're All Stories from £7.95, PaperandInksUK

For the E-Readers

Ah, the old physical versus ebook debate! Personally I sit on the ebook side, I love carrying thousands of stories in one light little Kindle, plus you can decorate them with cute cases like these.
Felted Seaside Kindle Case £26.00 FeltBerryUK

Harris Tweed Kindle Case £16.95 CherryTreeCottageUK

Alice In Wonderland Kindle Case from £13.50, MelvisMakes

I want a dress, cushions, bedding, everything in this beautiful fabric!

Gifty Bits

I have to give a special mention to from LiteraryEmporium here, because that shop is just incredible! Rio offers a wide range of beautifully illustrated items inspired by gothic and classic literature, Shakespeare, and feminist literature.

Little Women Keychain £7.50, LiteraryEmporium

An especially nice gift for a book lover who is going through a tough time.

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

Candles

Set the scene for your next adventure with a candle burning in the background.

Book Lovers Wax Melts from £2.50, Florescentscreation

Described as 'not the old musky scent but the sweet papery type.'The Shire Soy Wax Candle £10, ReadingRoomCandleCo

The Library Soy Wax Candle £8, PretAGeek

This seller also makes candles specific to books, such as Little Women's Orchard and Second Star To The Right.

Aaaand finally, if you want a thoughtful gift that any book lover will adore, the ready made mystery hampers, £17.50, from BookandTeaBoxStore could not be more perfect. Each one contains a pre-loved, excellent condition book in the genre of your choosing, a handwritten note, Pukka teabags, and Border biscuits!

What gifts would you buy for your favourite bookworm?

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.

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Candles and melts

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

Home Accessories

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

Bathing and Pampering

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