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Our “Island Famous” Made on Vancouver Island Gift Guide is back for 2021, filled with local and unique Vancouver Island and Gulf Island made products! Supporting your local artisans and creatives this holiday season is easy with this handy guide showcasing our favourite Island-made gifts.
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“How do I get more information on the products?”
“How do I order?”
Have you found something you love? Clicking on the “View full business listing” link in the product descriptions section will take you to the business’s Island Crafted page, providing you with all the details you need to get in touch. Depending on the business, you may be able to purchase online through their website or their Etsy shop, or you may have to message them directly to arrange your order. Many local creatives will also offer free local pickup, if you’re in their area be sure to connect with them directly! Several of these small Island businesses will also be appearing in markets throughout the holiday season, take a look at their social media pages for their most recent updates.
Happy shopping, and thank you for choosing to support your local Vancouver Island small businesses this holiday season!
Gift Guide Gallery
Gifts under $25.00
Gifts under $50.00
Gifts under $75.00
Gifts over $75.00
Gift Guide Product Descriptions
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Central Vancouver Island Businesses
Amanda Key Designs, Nanaimo B.C.
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Graphic design artist creating vibrant stickers, pins, and calendars with her original art.
Locally made wooden greeting cards featuring a punch-out holiday ornament.
2022 Desktop Calendar with Easel Stand, designed by Amanda Key. Available with either “Coastal Creatures” or “Pacific Potions” artwork.
Back 40 Designs, Comox Valley B.C.
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Knitter specializing in headwraps and Pom Toques.
Classic line (under $50.00 price range): Twist Headbands and Pom Pom Toques, available in a wide variety of colours made with acrylic and acrylic blend yarns. Custom orders are welcome, or choose from a selection of “ready to ship” items.
Luxe Line (under $75.00 price range): Pom Pom Toques in our the Luxe Line are made with luxurious 100% Merino wool. Custom orders are welcome, or choose from a selection of “ready to ship” items.
Bread + Clutter, Nanaimo B.C.
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Author & illustrator creating children’s book.
10 book box set! The complete Awkward + Awesome™ book series celebrating unlikely heroes including one bonus book. Written, illustrated, and printed on Vancouver Island.
Dead Ringer Purses, Nanaimo B.C.
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Sewer crafting up-cycled items from discarded leather materials.
The Cauldron Bag: A large, reclaimed leather bag in the shape of a cauldron, front pocket, long shoulder strap, and little cauldron feet sewn into the bottom panel. $95.00
Slap Pouches: These pouches slap closed, squeeze the sides and the top opens like a fish mouth. All are made from reclaimed leather and are adorned with hand screen printed images. Perfect for holding all sorts of treasures for adults and kids too! $30.00
DoodleBaby Gifts, Courtenay B.C.
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Sewer specializing in cozy and functional little kid and baby products.
Waterproof Infant Change Pads, with many adorable and soft fabrics to choose from.
Soft and cozy flannel crib sheets, with many different fabrics to choose from.
Faegarten Clay, Nanaimo B.C.
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Clay artist specializing in hand-shaped products with nature inspired prints.
Goddess Vases are lovingly hand sculpted to showcase the beauty of all women’s bodies. Just like in real life, no two are the same!
They are made from stoneware and glazed in a lovely burnished gold on the outside and the inside is also glazed so you can fill it with water for a fresh flower.
Ceramic hand sculpted coffee, adorned with island-inspired designs such as Vancouver Island Silhouettes and Tree Lines. Available in a range of styles and sizes, this particular mug holds an impressive 16 ounces!!!
Gots You Covered, Nanaimo B.C.
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Sewer and crocheter crafting cozy fleece blankets and bootie slippers.
Cozy sewn fleece knotted blankets, in a large assortment of fabrics including prints with your favourite sports team’s logo, or your favourite cartoon character!
These handmade crochet slippers are made with soft, thick acrylic yarn to ensure warmth, comfort, and durability. They are so cozy! Slip them on over socks for some added warmth.
Honeybeezigns, Parksville B.C.
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Pyrography (wood burning) artist.
Custom cribbage board – the best gift for the crib lover in your life, or for yourself for that matter! Designs all able to be customized to preference.
Pet portraits! Perfect way to capture your furry family member, or the furry family member of someone you care about. Prices range dependent on size of piece.
Island Reveries, Comox Valley B.C.
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Beeswax wrap maker.
Reusable beeswax wraps – Eco, unique and functional gifts! A variety of sizes and patterns and can even be customized with logos, designs, artwork, and photos for a super one of a kind gift!
Kid-o’s, Nanaimo B.C.
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Sewer specializing in grow with me pants and beanies.
Pom pom hats/beanies, with sizes in newborn to adult.
Grow with Me pants, with optional matching hat. Sizes: Newborn to 4 years old.
Kootenay Bath Products, Nanaimo B.C.
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Bath & body product maker.
Gift Basket filled with hand crafted bath and body products, including: 1 pound bath salt, 1/2 pound bubble bath salt, 2oz whipped body butter, 2oz peppermint foot cream, 2oz Mud mask, 4oz Room Spray, and a 4oz shower gel. $45.00
The Facial Pack includes everything you need for an at-home facial, including their Dead Sea Mud Mask, Fountain of Youth Facial Cream, and a hot/cold therapy eye pilled filled with Organic Flaxseed and and optional essential oils. $45.00.
Little Tea Peddler, Parksville B.C.
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Organic & fair trade loose-leaf tea in environmentally friendly packaging. Offering a variety of Black, Green, White, Oolong, Rooibos, and Herbal Loose Leaf Tea blends.
Monthly Subscription Box! Who doesn’t like surprises arriving in the mail? Try new surprise teas every month! Available in Peddler’s Choice (i.e., anything goes) or Caffeine Free.
“The Tasty Trio”: Sample some of our most popular blends or be surprised with a seasonal assortment. Connect with us and together we can curate your Trio.
Long Lake Studio, Nanaimo B.C.
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Stunning and unique upcycled jewelry from broken pieces of china and old watches.
Handcrafted broken china keepsake necklaces.
Steampunk jewelry, carefully created using authentic vintage watch movements and other adornments.
Mary Anne Studio, Nanaimo B.C.
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Artist specializing in Linoblock prints.
Hand crafted linoblock prints for the home or office. Each print is an original work of art and not a reproduction. Printed with the quality of lightfast pigments and oil-based inks on 100% cotton paper to achieve high archival standards. Each print has unique variants and slight imperfections due to the processes of ink application and hand printing, making each one a true original!
Unframed and sized for convenient and affordable framing options.
Comes numbered, signed and authenticated with studio embossment.
Naturally Wood, Nanaimo B.C.
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Highly skilled woodworker, creating beautiful keepsake boxes, charcuterie boards, cabinets, and other wood pieces.
Charcuterie boards made of a variety of domestic and exotic hardwoods.
Wooden cutting boards, keepsake boxes, and cabinets.
Sweet Peas Kids Krafts, Nanaimo B.C.
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Unique and huggable rag dolls made from gorgeous one of a kind quilting cottons! Kelly loves to do custom personalized orders – if you are looking to have a mini-me created for a special loved one, big or small, this is the place! Handstitched with love.
Handmade ragdolls, custom created to look like specific people.
Handmade ragdolls and stuffed animals.
Taryn’s Cloth Creations, Nanaimo B.C.
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Sewer specializing in essential oil organizer cases and reusable bags.
Essential oil organizer case -comes with a padded divider insert to keep essential oil bottles upright and organized.
Double sided reusable straw bag -two compartments to keep dirty and clean straws, utensils etc. separated.
The Hobbyist, Tofino B.C.
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Bath & body product and candle makers
The Gardens
A blend of rosemary, mint and thyme aromas and essential oils mingle together to offer a light and uplifting scent. We thought of our kitchen gardens and the herbs we often pluck for our cooking. The brown amber glass jar is ideal for storing oils and light sensitive goodies. Once the candle flame dips below the glass, the warm glow colour cast from the container is soft and intimate.
8 ounces | 50-hour burn | coconut and soy wax
Coastal Bliss PNW Candle
A blend of neroli | eucalyptus | sandalwood. It is warm, inviting and earthy. You will feel grounded with the strike of a match. This candle is hand poured in small batches with biodegradable soy wax from our small studio in the forest nested in along the Clayoquot sound.
8 ounces | 50-hour burn | 100 % soy wax
Southern Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands Businesses
Cowichan Valley Essential Health & Wellness, Cowichan Valley B.C.
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Bath and body product maker and Aromatherapist.
A trio for your work-out An intensive moisturizing foot cream will nourish your dry, cracked skin with organic hemp seed, shea nut butter, calendula oils and refreshing peppermint; Natural Yoga Mat Spray using antibacterial essential oils; Soothing hot muscle balm containing warming essential oils will assist in alleviating muscle pain, inflamed joints and works on over-exerted bodies.
A luxurious cream containing organic hemp seed and almond oils with a blend of essential oils including frankincense and myrrh, designed to nourish and replenish skin. This cream soaks in easily, leaving your face feeling soft and supple
Evercoast Handmade, Victoria B.C.
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Sewer specializing in large variety of custom reusable items and aprons.
Reusable snack bags, beeswax wraps, and coffee coozies, available in a wide variety of fun prints for both kids and adults alike. All under $25.00.
Custom kid’s aprons – the perfect accessory for your budding chef! Double sided, with a fun 100% cotton print on the front and a coordinating 100% cotton backing, neck strap and ties, our aprons are built to withstand continued use and washings. Available in different sizes with many different fabric options, including super colour-me printed fabrics! $22.00
I Used to be a Pallet, Victoria B.C.
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Woodworker creating the majority of his products from discarded pallet wood. Specializing in replica doll houses, replica ‘Little Lending Libraries’, & outdoor garden decor such as bird houses and lighthouses.
Wooden solar light up Lighthouses. $85.00 plus shipping.
*** Please note: This custom product will not be ready in time for Christmas ***
Incredibly detailed custom replica Doll House (with recessed ceiling lighting, floor plan that reflects real house and bottom floor slides out to allow access to hard to reach rooms in the back of the house). IUTBAP also creates custom replica Little Free Library to place in front of your home and adorable little bird houses.
Island Metal Arts, Victoria B.C.
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Custom metal art.
Custom monogrammed metal artwork, perfect for indoors or out.
“Winter Moon” metal artwork. Just one of Island Metal Art’s incredible designs.
Kindred Coast, Ladysmith B.C.
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Clothing designer with a focus on sustainability.
Sustainable tea towels, made out of hemp and organic cotton, and screen print with cute sayings.
One of their most popular screen printed tees, perfect gifts for the guys this Christmas. If you look closely, you’ll see the bike is actually filled with detailed drawings of mountains, waves, trees, and even a tent for camping! Just one of Kindred’s fantastic “outdoorsy” prints.
100% made in Canada from 50% Organic Cotton and 50% Recycled Poly from water bottles.
Hand screen printed with eco-friendly water based inks which soften as the t-shirt wears, but won’t wash out or fade!
Lost Things, Victoria B.C.
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Upcycled jewelry made from coins and vintage spoons.
Earrings and pendants from coins and vintage flatware. All items here are under $75.00.
Earrings, pendants, and rings made from coins from around the world. All products here are in the over $75.00 price range.
NikkiDesigns, LadysmithB.C.
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Interior Designer creating custom draperies, pillows, towels, duvets, and other home goods made from natural & sustainable fabrics.
Linen pillow cover
Linen handtowel
Ojinika Glass, Salt Spring Island B.C.
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Flameworking/Lampworking studio creating both functional and artistic glass creations.
Glass Hummingbird Sculpture – Various colour options available.
Glass Christmas Sculptures – Santa Gnomes, Tree, Angel, & Snowperson
Pathfinder Dog Adventures, Duncan B.C.
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Small batch dehydrated dog treats made from Vancouver Island raised beef and/or pork.
Holiday Gift Box for the canine companion in your life. Small box contains 1 100 gram bag of farm fresh dehydrated doggy treats and 1 2oz Cowichan Valley Paw Wax Salve.
Holiday Gift Box for the canine companion in your life. This Large Box contains 2 100 gram bags of treats and 1 2oz Paw Wax Salve.
Sugar Sandwich Designs, Sooke B.C.
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Grow Along™ Babywear is growth-spurt friendly and helps take the guesswork out of choosing kids clothing for gifts. Long cuffs/waistbands, wide necks and stretchy fabrics make these items fit for longer.
Grow Along™ hoodies in many different fun and adorable fabrics and sizes.
Grow Along™ waffle knit beanies, shirts, and pants.
Sweet Bee Soaps, Cobble Hill B.C.
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Eco-friendly bath product and candle maker.
Handcrafted Artisan Soaps, Eco-friendly Soy Candles, & Bath Bombs
Handcrafted zero waste shampoo and conditioner bars.
Northern Vancouver Island Businesses
Elevate’d Ware, Campbell River B.C.
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Hand stamped flatware & wood burning artist.
Hand stamped vintage flatware, inspired by life, love, nature, bold conversations and bolder coffee.
Gorgeous charcuterie boards, hand burned (pyrography) with a nature inspired design, and includes the added uniqueness of an authentic pulled cedar braided rope handle. The cedar braided ropes are the work of of two amazing First Nations Artists: Ken F. Cooper, from the Nuxalk territory of British Columbia, named Kluquachee, representing the plume of rising water from a large object (rock) being dropped into a body of water and his amazing wife, Gina A. Hunt, is from the Kwakiutl territory of British Columbia, named Wa Dzi Di, meaning gifted one.
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