Five under Ten

Tis the season for holiday parties, a little too much imbibing and the need for quick and easy gifts, no?  So here you go: My top 5 under $10.  The best part about all of these?  Their affordable enough you can buy one for them and one for you!

Jaime Zollars is a-okay in my book, her silkscreens are amazing in person and her subjects are a smidgen of fantasy and a hefty emphasis on beauty.  Ask for Underwater Circus for yourself, and load up on the Sampler's collaborative print, perfect for a hostess gifts on the fly.  A mere $7!!

The Small Object's Mighty Tin Can comes in right at $10, but I don't think you could find a cuter way to package up an assortment of holiday sweets.  Much cuter than a paper plate, this tin is a sure fire holiday keeper.

 

Heyday Fashion paired up with Crafters for Critters to make a DIY knitting needle kit. $10! And, even better, you support handmade, while the proceeds go to a variety of organizations that help animals in need!  After you buy, you're more than welcome to pat yourself on the back for a long long time with all the good you'll be doing by supporting this shop!

Paula Weigel of Plays With Mud (NC Crafty ladies represent!!) makes affordable ceramics intended for everyday use.  The pictures on her site are beautiful, but let me tell you, you can't appreciate her work until you hold it.  Delicate in appearance but durable, she offers Wee Bowls individually or as a set ($8 for 1, $22 for 4) BUT the Hand stamped Wee Tray just might be the best bargain you'll find this year for a mere $6!

There is nothing hotter on the design scene right now with typography.  A little something for the designer on your list?  $5 CAD, this little notepad is made up of print job offcuts and found sign pieces and absolutely eco-awesome! Available from Uppercase Gallery. 

Comments

[erin lang norris/yellow canoe]

GREAT post- I own a few Jaime Zollars prints and they are fantastic.

That small object tin is too cute!

And the typography notepad is a steal...to bad I don't know anybody cool enough on my "to buy for" list that would actually appreciate it, besides me.

[renee]

I know, Erin! I looove the notepad but it would be another purchase for myself. . . and I've already reached quota with that.