25 Days of Etsy Christmas. Day One: The Beer Lover

anyone who knows me knows that i never promote mass consumerism and rarely give in to it. that said, with christmas around the corner, the pressure is on and i get that not everyone has the time to hunt down the perfect handcrafted or vintage gift, let alone make one themselves. in order to support small businesses and perhaps save you some time, i will post ten etsy gift ideas or shop links per day, for the next twenty-five days, for a total of two-hundred-and-fifty suggestions from that site. 

today we will look at gifts for the beer lover.

1. if you know someone who makes his or her own beer or hosts beer tasting parties, this beer sampler paddle is fantastic! it's only $29.95 USD plus shipping and the shop owner, joe scanlan, will include two free lines of text engraving. the 5 oz. glasses you see here come with the paddle, too.

2. vintage beer label stone coasters by jenny and scott alexander at the painted lily . this set is $40.00 USD. it's really worth having a look at their site, as i have spotted great union jack coasters and dia de los muertos decor there, too!

3. check out this towel set for $23.50 USD! they are hand stamped with antique letterpress printing blocks, they are machine washable and nesta home will gift wrap for free. i recommend that you take the time to peruse this shop; it's one of my favourites and boasts a lot of really great items for the home. 

4. i'm really digging this handcrafted, 12 oz beer bottle carrier . they're made in new mexico and are up for grabs for $45.00 USD at pottery by dan, a wee shop that also sells stained glass panels. 

5. how about a custom bar sign by kendra's kreations for $44.95 USD?

6. know someone that has a bar in their home? this retro, chrome bar stool with an oak seat that was retrieved from a 120-year-old barn would make for a great addition! find it for $85.00 USD, along with a selection of great, handcrafted beer and irish pub-inspired items at madmor creations. 

7. along the same vein but in a different price bracket, this lovely photo, aptly named "crane street gate to guinness". it's $15.00 USD and, once framed, would be another great addition to any home bar. this and other items available at the blue rose studio.

8. if you're looking for a stocking stuffer for your beer lover or a gift that can be added to a basket of international beers and glasses of your choice, this vegan, extra dark stout soap set is perfect! it's only $17.00 USD and i strongly suggest that you browse through the other items offered at aquarian bath; i'm convinced you'll find more gift ideas there and maybe even something for yourself. 

9. one can hardly go wrong with this ultimate, personalized beer gift set! it's $95.00 USD and well worth it. ...i will no doubt be posting other items from scissor mill, as the shop is loaded with original gifts for all sorts of people. check them out!

10. another fantastic stocking stuffer that absolutely had to make this list is this set of letterpress beer coasters. they are only $8.00 CAD a set and they were printed on a chandler and price letterpress. in addition to being a canadian company, clawhammer press offers beautifully handmade print and paper products that appeal to a variety of people. i'll definitely be keeping an eye on this shop!

***none of these prices include shipping costs and, if you're outside the united states and you see that a seller has not listed another location in their shipping info, don't be shy to drop them a line and ask them to add your location. i've done it dozens of times and i've never had any issues.***

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