Island-made Christmas Gift Guide 2020

There are so many great reasons to shop locally and shop handcrafted during the Christmas Season….

• 🎁 Shorter transport of your purchase means less environmental impact
• 🎁 You build a personal connection with the person making your gift
• 🎁 It supports a family in your own “backyard”
• 🎁 The products are unique and often one-of-a-kind
• 🎁 Bragging rights… “You like it? It’s made on the Island!”
• 🎁 It just feels darn good and gives you the warm fuzzies!

But it isn’t always easy to find things made locally, and this year it is extra difficult! So many handcrafted markets have been cancelled in 2020, making it trickier to support your local artisans and makers, and find that perfect hand made gift. The good news is that you can now buy almost anything handmade online! AND Island Crafted is here to help make the process easier, offering you over 60 unique locally Island made gift ideas to choose from.

Coming to you from Vancouver Island, Canada – It’s The Locally Crafted Christmas Gift Guide!

Our makers & artisans, all located on Vancouver Island B.C., Canada, have each picked their favourite handcrafted Christmas gift idea to share with you. With over 60 Canadian-made products for babies, kids, teens, and adults, you’re bound to find that perfect unique gift for everyone on that list. Also, don’t miss the 2020 Island-made Stocking Stuffer gift guide if you’re looking for small gifts under around $20.

Click on the business’ name to be taken to their Island Crafted listing, where you can find out how to purchase and learn more about their brand. And be sure to use the filters if you’re looking specifically for Christmas gifts for babies, kids, teens, or adults, or if you’re looking to shop from your specific part of the island.

Happy Shopping, and thank you for choosing to shop local this season! Kindly give this a share if you would like to spread the word about our amazing products made here on the Island.

Locally made gifts under $25

• All
• Adults (9)
• Teens (7)
• Kids (6)
• Babies (2)
• Central Island (6)
• South Island (3)

Leather & Vegan Leather earringsLeft Shore Creative, Saanich

Hand drawn Magnets, Vinyl Stickers, and PinsAmanda Key Designs, Nanaimo

All natural soaps, shaving soaps, shampoo bars, conditioner bars, and other bath & body productsLemon Balm Lane, Parksville

Artisanal Mustards and recipe cardsYellow Deer Mustard, Qualicum Beach

Cotton Onion Bag for keeping onions freshGreen Bananas Eco, Salt Spring

Printed t's and parent and tot coordinating apparelModern Mini’s Apparel, Nanaimo

Reusable beesax wrapsIsland Reveries, Courtenay

Kid's books written, illustrated, and printed on the IslandBread + Clutter, Nanaimo

Custom reusable snack & straw bags, beeswax wraps, cozies, apronsEvercoast Handmade, Victoria

Locally made gifts under $50

• All
• Adults (22)
• Teens (18)
• Kids (12)
• Babies (9)
• North Island (1)
• Central Island (19)
• South Island (7)

Handcrafted dolls & stuffies (custom look-alike dolls available too!)Sweet Peas Kids Krafts, Nanaimo

Cozy baby blankets, bibs, burb cloths, gift basketsSweet Little Baby Cakes, Courtenay

Handcrafted all natural gift box sets, each catered to different themesModern Wellness Collective, Qualicum

Steampunk & Vintage style jewelryLong Lake Studio, Ladysmith

Black Bear and Trees wood artKnotty Wood, Comox Valley

Snack bags, dual sized straw bags, essential oil casesTaryn’s Cloth Creations, Nanaimo

Grow along harem style pants + beanie (hoodies also available)Sugar Sandwich Design Studio, Sooke

Natural bath & body productsCold Mountain Spa, Nanaimo

Woven Wall Hangings inspired by the beauty of the westcoastLittle Wren Fibre Co., Nanaimo

Knitted pom pom toquesBack 40 Designs, Comox Valley

Personalized stuffies (a huge variety of animals available)Threading the Love, Cobble Hill

Lovingly handmade Children's clothingCreative Hands Sewing & Crafting, Duncan

Everyday Glow Kit: Kombucha & Yarrow Clarifying Face Mist, Golden Radiance Oil, Coffee Face ExfoliantMatka Essentials, Nanaimo

Cute & hilarious door mats to greet your guests (custom doormats available to order)Aspen Blue Co., Nanaimo

Raku style potteryEllen’s Pottery, Campbell River

Hand-shaped clay Mug (Treeline)FaeGarten Clay, Nanaimo

Yuletide & Holiday Spirit 100% pure EO blends ($20), Sacred Serum ($50), & Naked Solstice Serum ($27)Two Drunk Witches, Victoria

Fabric bento bags & totesBanyantree Gifts, Nanaimo

Resin ocean inspired coastersMermaid at Heart Studio, Victoria

Bath and Body Gift BasketsKootenay Bath Products, Nanaimo

Eco-kits (Beeswax wraps, reusable paper towels, eco-sponge, and more)Coastal Hive, Courtenay

Reiki infused gemstone earringsAdorned by Earth, Nanaimo

Baby Sleep SacsDoodlebaby Gifts, Courtenay

Grow With Me pants and beaniesKid-o’s Clothing, Nanaimo

Beachglass pendantShoreline Secrets, Victoria

Trendy & eye catching necklaces, bracelets, and earringsOh So Lovely, Parksville

Hand turned pen in a variety of woodsWest Coast Woodworker, Nanaimo

Locally made gifts under $75

• All
• Adults (13)
• Teens (12)
• Kids (3)
• Central Island (8)
• South Island (5)
• Babies (1)

Island Mountain range sweatshirts & ballcapsBC Brands Co., Victoria

Macrame plant hangerBlackbird Creative, Parksville

Knotted fleece quilts (many patterns available)Gots You Covered, Nanaimo

Subscription gift boxes filled with jewellery, natural beauty products, and more (prices range from $34 to $99)Charlene Hall Designs, Pender Island

Coin rings (custom years & currencies available)A Welcome Change, Nanoose

Tree of Life Wire Art & DreamcatchersRocklan Art, Nanaimo

Upcycled vintage home decor & clothingPrim Stargazer, Qualicum

Sustainably made merino wool ponchoKindred Coast, Ladysmith

Personalized photo blankets, pillows, mugs, shirts, & moreThe Crafty Island Owl, Parksville

Wood burning (Pyrography) artworkHoneybeezigns, Parksville

Gemstone and Leather woven braceletWoven Stone Co., Victoria

The Christmas Blyss Box with luxury soaps, bathsalts, & body careBlyss by Laura, Ladysmith

Upcycled leather pursesDead Ringer Purses + Accessories, Nanaimo

Locally made gifts over $75

• All
• Adults (20)
• Teens (15)
• Central Island (13)
• South Island (5)
• North Island (2)
• Kids (1)

Professional photography, custom printed to canvas, metal canvas, and a variety of textiles and accessoriesImagine That! Jordan Blackstone, Qualicum

"Saturn & Moon" silver ring, created by a Master GoldsmithEuropean GoldsmithEuropean Goldsmith, Nanaimo

Wood wall artWest Coast Wood Creations, Nanaimo

Personalized metal artworkIsland Metal Arts, Victoria

Gift Certificate for Professional Videography ServicesIris Pictures, Parksville

Entire case of small batch Pork CrispsLouis Pasture Pork Crisps, Errington

Vibrant and beautiful Vancouver Island Artwork (prints and originals)Yvonne Acheson Artwork, Qualicum Beach

Leather belts, purses, sheepskin pillow coversSpindrift Leatherworks, Esquimalt

Hand forged pendant made with recycled .999 silver & sterling silver molded from Mighty Western Red Cedar sprigs 20x26mm.Gretel Designs, Courtenay

Killer Whale Collection Curated Gift BoxRavenSong Soap & Candle, Campbell River

Handcrafted wooden pipeNomadic CreativeNomadik Creative, Nanaimo

Ocean photography printed to canvas or metalMarine DetectiveThe Marine Detective, Port McNeill

Gift Certificate for Professional Graphic Design workFresh DesignFresh Design, Nanaimo

Wood bath traySimply Naked Soap, Comox Valley

Original artwork & photography prints, inspired by the Island (commissions also welcomed)RobbART Boutique, Nanaimo

Abalone cabochon pendant set in recycled .925 sterling silverUmlaut Jewellery, Comox Valley

Victorian Dried Botanical Bell JarCold Rose Botanicals, Esquimalt

Powerful double pointed Tibetan Quartz set in Copper necklaceRavensong Love, Nanaimo

Hand cut coin pendantsLost Things Coin Jewelry, Victoria

Cedar Planter LadderI Used To Be a Pallet, delivery to Victoria only

Featured Island Local Product Retailers

The following “Brick and Mortar” stores are stocked up with many local goods! Stop by and stay hi.

Sointula (Malcolm Island), B.C.

• Nanshands Studio & Gift Shop
  • #40 2nd Avenue, Sointula

Campbell River, B.C.

• West Coast Mamas
  • 1074 Shoppers Row
• French Creek Collective
  • 990C Shoppers Row

Comox Valley, B.C.

• Little Village Store
  • Cumberland – 3273 Third St.

Qualicum Beach, B.C.

• Sea Thrift Artisan Boutique
  • 696 Memorial Ave.

Gulf Islands, B.C.

• Island Girls Boutique
  • Unit #1 – 4605 Bedwell Road

Sooke, B.C.

• Artisan’s Garden
  • 6689 Goodmere Road, Sooke

Also check out the 2020 Island-made Stocking Stuffer gift guide if you’re looking for small gifts, great not only for stockings but also for gift baskets, teacher’s gifts, and Secret Santa/Ninja gifts!

I truly hope this gift guide has helped you find the perfect Island-Made Christmas gift! Be sure to give this a share if you would like to spread the word.