Alternative Christmas Gift Guide
This Christmas it’s all about shopping small, buying less junk, and spending time with the people we care about. If you’re shopping for gifts and looking for something really unique, that supports small businesses and goes directly to the person who made it - you’ve come to the right place. I’ve rounded up my favourite and your favourite alternative small businesses for a gift guide with a difference. Find something for every goth, weirdo, emo, pop-punk and spooky lover on your list. Happy shopping!
£10 and Under
Sew Haunting - Lace Bat Scrunchie
Handmade white and black scrunchie with bat pattern. £4
Sugar Storm Studio - Still Growing Mug
A celebration of learning and growing through our mistakes and tough times. Created with eco-friendly vinyl on 330ml standard size ceramic black mugs. £6
Alternative Type - Every Day Is Halloween Print
A gorgeous spooky hand lettered print, A5 size. Printed onto 300gsm, 100% recycled card. Perfect for those who stay spooky all year round. £8
Grimly Fiendish Crafts - Mini Ghost Pair Embroidery Hoop
An absolutely gorgeous pair of ghouls in love. Hand made and the perfect gift to show someone you love them. £9.50
Peculiar Pumpkins - Coffin Bat Earrings
Black, sparkly and super cute. £8
Afterlife Crypt - Tombstone Herb Pots
For the alternative gardener in your life. £9
Darkling Jewells - Handmade Skull Necklace
Simple and timeless, skulls go with everything. £8.99
Teoni’s Home Aromas - Snake Coffin Wax Melt
Available in a variety on scents, this wax melt looks great even before it’s used. £3.60
£20 and Under
House of Hidden Horrors - Pumpkin Coffin Painting
For original wall art with a difference, this would look great on a feature art or photo wall. £18
Wudiikah Art - Triple Moon Paintings
Set of 10x10cm hand painted canvases, perfect for the witch with little space . £20
Sugar Storm Studio - Not All Bad Tie-Dye Tee
A soft pastel variation of the signature design from the Not So Bad collection. Shades of blue, pink and grey make up this unique tee, printed on 100% organic cotton. £20
Necromantic - Necromantic Magazine
Packed full of articles and artwork on witchcraft, astrology, tarot and more. Pre-order the new Winter issue now or collect the full series. £10
£50 and Under
Pickle & Squish - Moon Shaped tea light holder
Handmade from resin featuring real stones. £30
Hayward Prints - Three Cheers Candle Bundle
Emo-inspired candle set with stunning spooky illustrations. £22.50
Crafty Bureato - Spooky For Life Cushion Covers
Set of 2 rectangular 51 by 30 cm - black 100% cotton natural cushion covers with concealed zip. £24
£50+
Weird and Wonderful Ceramics - Grey Skull Tea Set
Hand painted in grey skull drip design, perfect for a spooky tea lover. From £66
Esh London - Onyx Coffin necklace
Esh london creates custom handmade jewellery and they have a few of these onyx coffin necklaces available. Contact @esh.london on instagram to order. From £150
Every single purchase really makes such a difference to small businesses. By making a decision to shop small or local this year you’re making a genuine impact on someone, allowing them to keep doing what they love and be able to give something really unique to someone you care about.