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Etsy Finds: Gifts for Mankind
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Hi Etsy shoppers! I'm Erin Loechner, the blogger behind award-winning Design for Mankind, and I am super thrilled to host Shop Live this evening at 7 p.m. ET in Etsy's Virtual Labs (click here for more details).

In celebration of this gift-centric event, Etsy has curated fantastic handmade gifts inspired by my picks. Between these Finds, the Design for Mankind Gift Guide and our Shop Live event tonight, I guarantee you'll find something for everyone -- from your favorite mailman to your loyal hairdresser. Happy shopping!

 

 

 

The Nerdy Older Brother

Computer Hard Drive Clock

Erin's Pick! By pixelthis, $35.

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ipod, itouch, iphone case

By tovicorrie, $28.

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Ne'er-do-well Art Bureau Screenprint

By stuartkolakovic, $9.

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Breakout style duct tape wallet V2

By KMCdesigns, $22.

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pH Equation L T-shirt - Green

By Ikyoto, $15.

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Compass necklace in fine silver

By lulubugjewelry, $68.

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A Great Teacher

your customized note book pouch

Erin's Pick! By squirrellicious, $22.

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Little Bluebird Mini Dish Gift

By wiseimpressions, $8.

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Whimsy and Spice herbs and spices gift box

By whimsyandspice, $24.

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Teacher's Gift Personalized Note Cards

By sweetbellacards, $15.

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Forbidden Fruit

By DestinysCreations, $60.

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Vinyl Wall Chalkboard Decal Sticker

By SpellitOutdesigns, $28.

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Your Sweet New Girlfriend

Milou Necklace

Erin's Pick! By FoxAndClover, $38.

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Deluxe Mixtape Pouch - Love Songs

By BraveMoonman, $50.

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I think Im in Love T-shirt White M-L

By rosiemusic, $24.

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Warehouse Clutch

By Ikestaedt, $50.

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16 inch recycled felt applique pillow

By alexandraferguson, $69.

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I Like You 5 x 7 Print

By Juliapott, $10.

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Hardworking Mom

Sparkling Bath Tablet Like Seltzer

Erin's Pick! By sweetpetula, $6.

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Love Mom Tattoo Necklace

By JemmaJewel, $148.

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Bird Personalized Charm Bracelet, 2 Birds

By polkadotmagpie, $95.

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Eco Toes in Wool Plaid

By infusion, $45.

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Love Letter(original mounted)

By raydelphotography, $75.

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Linen & embroidered bag w. brooch

By memake, $85.

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Precocious Kid

Child Teepee (Free Shipping)

Erin's Pick! By GracieBeanBaby, $130.

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Little Whale from reclaimed wood

By WilliamDohman, $32.

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Worry-Woolie Notebook Brown

By Spiderbite, $15.

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Carrot Purse with Rabbit Family

By RattaWan, $26.50.

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Waldrof Refrigerator

By imaginethatwoodshop, $159.

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The Young Mad Scientist's First Blocks

By XylocopaDesign, $39.95.

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The Workaholic

2010 pocket planner - scallops slate

Erin's Pick! By dozi, $11.50.

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Organization Stamp Box

By thesmallobject, $24.

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porcelain cup with translucent bottom

By stepanka, $34.

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Book of Lists

By jedgell, $13.

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Relaxation Set of 3 Soy Candle

By CottageGardenTherapi, $32.

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Extra thick large journal or sketchbook

By moonbindery, $94.

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How's that for a holiday gift list? Shopping handmade doesn't have to be nearly as difficult (or pricey!) as we sometimes think. Happy holidays, everyone — long live Etsy!

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Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. ModishVintage

cool picks!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. nonchaloir

This is so great! Everyone needs help gift shopping and this will be the perfect fix! Thanks!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. blueskyclouds

I don't think my comment registered, but I love the notebook pouch and the bird bracelet. Great picks.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. seababejewelry

This is awesome. Thanks.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. YellowViolet

Something for everyone here. Fun stuff!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:38 p.m. SusanFaye

What a great selection! Shop Live sounds like a fun event...hope to attend!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:40 p.m. SunshineandRavioli

Great finds! Love the notebook pouch by squirrelicous- fun!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:41 p.m. paisleybaby

What wonderful picks!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. concentric

Great finds! I love that some of them are on the "weird" side :)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:45 p.m. yaelfran

wow!!! I won't miss it!!!!!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. Beesnetta

Wonderful picks! Those Mad Science Blocks are AWESOME!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:48 p.m. beachhouseblues

Great picks!
I'm going to stop by the live event too.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. thebestvintage

Cool teepees!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. VintageEye

great stuff!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:52 p.m. EdensWake

some very cool choices here! i love that compass necklace, and those "young mad scientists first blocks" are really great! good stuff here, good stuff.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:54 p.m. voleurdebijoux

wow!! fabulous finds...lovelovelove!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. SewnNatural

fantastic. love that waldorf natural wood fridge!

and the pits bowl.

and the book of lists. I think I need to get that!
thank you!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. breadandroses

First snow showers of the season here & I'm feeling the holiday spirit! Wonderful picks!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1 p.m. 4TheSparrowsNest

A bright, fun selection! I'm certain that there will be more where that came from in the virtual labs. :o)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. 4TheSparrowsNest

A bright, fun selection! I'm certain that there will be more where that came from in the virtual labs. :o)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. EdensWake

very cool choices here! i love that compass necklace, and those "young mad scientist's first blocks" are awesome! good stuff here, good stuff.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:09 p.m. GeeZees

great selections!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. Radness

thanks for the heads up!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. Radness

thanks for the heads up

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:11 p.m. Radness

Thanks for the heads up!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:12 p.m. VixVintage

I must be a child(I knew the mirror was lying)...I want the notebook from Spiderbite

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:15 p.m. candythomasgourdart

neat stuff!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. beautifulbridget

great picks!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:28 p.m. outofline

Mad scientist blocks are great! Good gift for the little ones.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:38 p.m. steinschmuckdesign

Hope I can make it!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:42 p.m. noemiah

I love Rosiemusic's gorgeous t-shirt!! The "I think Im in love" is my fav'! Great selection and Hi Erin!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:45 p.m. Tias

Hi Erin, Hope to 'see' you tonight! Great picks by the way.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:46 p.m. Tias

Hi Erin, hope to 'see' you tonight! Great picks by the way.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:52 p.m. beezmiller

Can't wait! I will be there.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:55 p.m. rakshniyavintage

those are great picks!! I clicked on so many of them :)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. VintagePaperParade

Great picks. I'll have to stop by..

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:05 p.m. IcingOnTheCupcake

Excellent picks... looks like it's going to be a FUN event!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. QuercusSilver

Love KMC's tape wallet and tovicorries leather work is great,too. I have a house full of geeks, so that's my shopping sorted. Thanks!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:10 p.m. aBreathofFrenchair

Great finds! Christmas is coming!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:16 p.m. RobotsAreAwesome

I would love to display my Robots on those Mad Scientist wooden boxes.

http://RobotsAreAwesome.etsy.com

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:17 p.m. infusion

nice varied selection. I can't believe we are approaching the holiday season already!! It's 65 outside today and it's not even noon yet :)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:20 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

The Carrot Purse With Rabbit Family stole my heart!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:34 p.m. recycledwares

wow, shopping is so much fun on etsy. great picks for the holiday season coming up.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:42 p.m. memake

Great stuff! I particularly love the Ne'er-do-well screen print and I am so thrilled my bag is one of the picks! I am sorry to miss the Shop Live event but it will be way past my bedtime here in London.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. lovelygifts

Nice selection.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:55 p.m. felicitycrew

Great picks! I am not a teacher, but I am particularly digging the gifts you chose for them!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. SpringColors

great pics

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:31 p.m. LilithEvy

Great stuff here! I've found few gift for Holidays! Thanks!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:34 p.m. JesseMosher

sounds great ,I shall try and check that "shop live" out later .

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:39 p.m. paramountvintage

the thelma beehive embroidery is just amazing!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:40 p.m. paramountvintage

so creative!!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:40 p.m. ChloesRuffleButt

I like these a lot! I wish I had a nerdy older brother.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:41 p.m. PipocaHandmade

I hope to make it to the lab...these gift ideas are wonderful!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:50 p.m. onegreatthing

Love it! Guys are sooo ridiculously hard to shop for.. especially dad's!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:53 p.m. DalkullanJewelry

Great picks, especially the Young Mad Scientist's First Blocks!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. zuppaartista

such great picks! thanks for sharing! :)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. Handamade

Looks great and fun! :D

Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. elisehooperdesigns

I love it all! Esp. that "love songs" purse.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5 p.m. craftpile

cute picks!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. kirstenfrancis

Intriguing picks!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:12 p.m. sweetbellacards

What a great collection! Thank you so much for including my Teacher Note Cards! :)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:58 p.m. artwithallie

Loved this post thanks Erin!
I checked out heaps of these items.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:47 p.m. clarelupino

really lovely

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:47 p.m. clarelupino

Really lovely

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:55 p.m. EvenAndy

Thanks for the post. Really cool picks. I loved the notebook pouch:) The collection was beautifully put together.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:16 p.m. SYHOcustoms

Love all of it!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:25 p.m. emcee

Great selection Erin!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:26 p.m. emcee

Thanks for the nice selection Erin!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:31 p.m. FoxAndClover

Thank you so much for including my necklace in your selections! Love your blog!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:46 p.m. SmallEarthVintage

So many great gift ideas here (erm, including gifts to *myself*)--very inspired picks!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:52 p.m. RomeoandMae

My boys would LOVE those tents!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 9:17 p.m. lealerjcreates

nice picks

Nov. 4, 2009 at 10:19 p.m. klacustomcreations

what fun picks, some of the best I have ever seen!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 10:37 p.m. norakaren

this is a greatness of etsy,gifts for everybody,not only a girl magazine!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:06 a.m. vantiani

oh so many great art here!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:12 a.m. Iammie

Nice picked!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:09 a.m. JetWhitePonytail

Hate I missed this but SOO happy to see all the fab picks!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:33 a.m. gretchenmist

sad that i missed the event . . . great finds :)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 3:46 a.m. frenchtoastfriday

Great selection! I especially like the little bluebird mini dish. Anything personalized is very special.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:20 a.m. ilovehearts

I love gifts...

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. thestapeliacompany

I love Design for Mankind... Erin has impeccable taste and she's funny. Wonderful items and good ideas for holiday gift giving. :)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:32 a.m. slipshodsally

yum ! i'll take those cookies, thank you! the mad scientists block are beyond cool!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 10:12 a.m. ladaworks

Great selection, I'll try to stop by tonight.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 10:13 a.m. ladaworks

Great selection. I'll try to stop by tonight.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. aimeesarmoire

So many nifty Etsy items... I don't know where to start first!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:27 p.m. aimeesarmoire

So many great picks, I just don't know where to start looking!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:51 p.m. Urbanknit

the iphone case is just too cooool!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 8:45 p.m. TheLoudLion

great pics! i love them all!!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 12:48 a.m. saintesmariesjewelry

check out my rosaries
http://www.saintesmariesjewelry.etsy.com

Nov. 6, 2009 at 12:49 a.m. saintesmariesjewelry

check out my men's jewelry
http://www.saintesmariesjewelry.etsy.com

Nov. 6, 2009 at 2:37 a.m. moonbindery

Great picks--thanks for including my extra thick journal/sketchbook!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 7:56 a.m. cassidycay

Great picks! I love the Mix Tape pouch and the Tape I-pod case! How great!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 8:07 a.m. vintagewarehouse

love these ideas ! kid's teepee is cool!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. GarageInc

Excellent picks.

Nov. 6, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. amarkofmyown

The kid's teepee? ADORABLE!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 5:18 p.m. knitkolic

oo I love eco toes :D Adorable!!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 8:36 p.m. happydayvintage

I seem to like each one better then the last. Great picks! Nicely done,

Nov. 7, 2009 at 10:06 a.m. OwlandMouse

Great picks!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 5:56 a.m. mgilinfo

Lovely items.

Nov. 8, 2009 at 12:29 p.m. vixensnaturaljewelry

I just want to give the Mr. French heart a smooch!
oxoxoxoxoxo

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