Tit for Tat: A Holiday Guide to Etsy

While strolling through the DIY-dream that is ETSY, and brushing past the over-priced vintage finds and monogramed everything, I stumbled upon the following 8 must haves for you and your SO/BFF/Mom. Although this is the season of selflessness, you must also remember to treat yo’ self. Each of the following perfect gifts for the creatively inclined is paired with a personal indulgence.1) Even Infinity scarves couldn’t last forever. Blanket scarves are the new most stylish and coziest way to stay warm this winter. Store: Nesnis$44.06https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/nesnis?ref=l2-shopheader-name 2) Now for a gift. For the less adventurous friend, perhaps a watch? One with just enough flare to get noticed, maybe even a few “where did you get that?”s. Store: 10NorthCreative$16.23https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/10northcreative 3) A unique find, these collar tips will give your statement necklace a break while keeping your accessory game strongStore: LadyBirdLikes$29.06https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ladybirdlikes?ref=l2-shopheader-name 4) Back to the gift of giving and what not. To help refine any gentleman’s look we have the often forgotten tie bar, ranging in both style and price.Store: SnazzySisters$17.39https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/165218933/nautical-hook-tie-clip-tie-bar-tie-clasp?ref=favs_view_2Store: AGothShop$20.07https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/125159329/machine-gun-tie-clip-tie-bar?ref=favs_view_1Store: BitsAndBadges$7.48https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/101013572/tie-slide-tie-clip-handmade-with-legor?ref=favs_view_35) Because there just isn’t room for diamonds in a student budget.Store:Vedka$28.99https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Vedka?ref=l2-shopheader-name6) For those of you who thought it couldn’t get any larger than life than #5, we have the perfect gift for the fashionista on your list who just cant get enough. Not a one, two, or even three finger ring, but a four-finger marvel.Store: UmmNyatiJewelry$86.96https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/UmmNiyatiJewelry?ref=l2-shopheader-name7) A new home for your MacBook, because Herschel doesn’t deserve to monopolize the market.Store: BlueCase$35.83https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BluCase?section_id=15543429&ref=shopsection_leftnav_5 8) Now comes the big finish, the thoughtful gift for the brother who only wants videogames, and cash for Christmas: the love child of the accent-pocket t-shirts, and everyone’s favourite crime fighting gang.Store: UnpluggedStudio$16.81https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/UnpluggedStudio?ref=l2-shopheader-name Now that you are well versed in the all-consuming world of ETSY, you must spread the word to the more artistically naïve. Use the following link to save a few bucks on your Christmas haul this year.https://www.etsy.com/ca/invites/buyThat’s a wrap folks. Feel free to take a bit of time off from those final assignments and papers to peruse the wonderful world of ETSY. Tis the season, right?Yours Creatively,Harrison McNaughtan, Online Contributor