It’s the gift-giving season, which means it’s time to start thinking about what presents to get for all the special people – or special paws – that you know. Whether you’ve got a loyal old pup with tags in need of an upgrade, or there’s a budding animal lover running around your home (or maybe you have a friend who really likes snakes), here are 6 gift ideas for all the animals and animal lovers in your life — all handmade by creative artists and makers in the Artisans Cooperative.
Handmade Gift Guide:
- Catnip Cat Toy Mouse Amigurumi
- Cascadia (Round ID Tag) and Sunbeams (Hexagon ID Tag)
- Sunset Snake – Ball Python Amigurumi
- Scrappy Rainbows – Ball Python Amigurumi
- Ara and the Fox of Friendship
- Featured Shops and Artists
Catnip Cat Toy Mouse Amigurumi
What adorable mice! These little critters are stuffed with fiberfill and pouches of catnip. Each has their own face and personality and are ready to provide plenty of enrichment for your furry feline friend!
Cascadia (Round ID Tag) and Sunbeams (Hexagon ID Tag)
Why not get your puppy pal (because all dogs are puppies no matter their age) a gift as unique as them? These beautiful ID tags feature original art and are engraved in order to withstand some wear and tear. The tags come in brass, copper, aluminum, and nickel, and there are three sizes to choose from.
Sunset Snake – Ball Python Amigurumi
This pretty, red-orange ball python is ready to go home with you! Its length sits at about 41 inches, meaning that it’s not only the size of an average snake, but it’s also the perfect length to wrap over your shoulders like a scarf!
Scrappy Rainbows – Ball Python Amigurumi
Isn’t this little one just the cutest? She’s a bit smaller than her sunset sibling, and looks just like she’s staying warm with a cozy rainbow sock! This Amigurumi is made with scrap and Lion Brand Bonbons yarn.
Ara and the Fox of Friendship
This children’s book is perfect for any young animal lover. Ara and the Fox of Friendship is a whimsical story about Ara, who goes on a journey through the city to find the Fox of Friendship, who’s gone missing! Along the way Ara meets all sorts of friendly faces and the strangest of creatures. At 28 pages, the physical version of this book can be purchased in English or German.
Featured Shops and Artists
Handmade Hearts is a shop thats proudly Queer and autistic owned. They make Amigurumi (crocheted) animals geared both towards pets and humans. They also make a variety of other items like crocheted hats, scarves, bags and pillows.
- Catnip Cat Toy Mouse Amigurumi
- Sunset Snake Ball Python Amigurumi
- Scrappy Rainbows Ball Python Amigurumi
Wild Horizon makes handmade dog gear. Their custom pet ID tags vary in shape, metal and size.
Jonas Laugs (jfml) is an illustrator, graphic designer and children’s book author based in Germany. His works have a lovely child-like quality, featuring whimsical characters and themes.
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