Not Your Typical Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Gamers

I have a special place in my heart for handmade things that are slightly off the beaten path. Knowing the passion and creativity that often goes into designing and creating these pieces make them extra special, and you can often get them at more than reasonable prices. I took a stroll through Etsy (my favorite website that specializes in handmade items) looking for stocking stuffers perfect for the gamer in your life. This isn’t your typical holiday gift guide full of video games and accessories (that one’s coming later). This gift guide is full of inexpensive handmade treasures (everything is $30 or less) that are sure to bring a smile to someone’s face during the festive holiday season. Enjoy something a little different, and perhaps give something a little different this year as well.

The Cake is Not a Lie – Slice of Cake
Description: Replica of the Cake from Portal, cut into individual charms. Comes with a cell lariat.
Price: $4
Purchase here: GeekToys’s shop
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Rock Star Soap
Description: Microphone-shaped soap. Totally looks like a penis, lul.
Price: $6
Purchase here: Robinosities’s shop
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Sackboy Charm – Pendant
Description: Comes with a cell lariat to use as a cell phone charm.
Price: $7
Purchase here: GeekToys’s shop
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Space Invaders Set x 39 Pieces Fridge Magnets
Description: White, red and green aliens. Also guns, super rays, and special magnets for “score”, “game over” and more. 39 piece set.
Price: $9.99
Purchase here: PinMoonStore’s shop
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Four Holiday Teabag Cards
Description: A set of four teabag-themed holiday cards made by yours truly.
Price: $10
Purchase here: bsangel’s shop
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Polymer Clay Black Xbox Readjustable Ring
Description: The pendant is about 3/4″ long and attached to a silver-toned adjustable ring.
Price: $12
Purchase here: skybluebunny’s shop
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Pac-Man inspired Nose Stud
Description: The length of the stud is 4.5mm. The head is 2.5mm squared. Available in a screw, L-shaped or barbell/ bone form.
Price: $15
Purchase here: Khristinne’s shop
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Space Invaders Keychain
Description: Made of between 120 and 150 little tiny cubes of walnut and maple hardwood and measure roughly 1 3/8″ X 1 1/8″ by 1/8″ thick.
Price: $15
Purchase here: 1337motif’s shop
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Polymer Clay Black PS3 Controller Necklace
Description: Pendant is about one 1″ long, 1/4″ wide, 3/4″ tall, and coated with sculpey glaze
Price: $16.50
Purchase here: skybluebunny’s shop
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Mini Weighted Companion Cube Earrings
Description: Handmade with polymer clay, sterling hooks with matching glass beads
Price: $18
Purchase here: GeekToys’s shop
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Piranha Plant
Description: One little red and white plant (needle felted from corrie dale wool) in a painted and varnished terracotta pot
Price: $20
Purchase here: poorlulu’s shop
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Nintendo Controller Pouch – Large
Description: 3 3/4″H x 6 3/8″W, Nintendo DS holder
Price: $22
Purchase here: BraveMoonman’s shop
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Health Wristlet
Description: Silver and red Zodiac Naugahyde, lined with cotton ticking. Zipper closure, fully lined. 7″w, 4.5″h.
Price: $25
Purchase here: Flamestitch’s shop
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Christmas Tree Ornament – Xbox 360 Controller
Description: 2″H x 1.5″W, available in white or black
Price: $25
Purchase here: TheClayCollection’s shop
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Christmas Tree Ornament – Nintendo Controller
Description: 2″H x 1″W
Price: $25
Purchase here: TheClayCollection’s shop
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Christmas Tree Ornament – PlayStation 3 Controller
Description: 2.5″H x 1.5″W
Price: $25
Purchase here: TheClayCollection’s shop
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Rock Band Set Hand-Etched Shot Glasses
Description: Set of four hand-etched Rock Band shot gasses.
Price: $30
Purchase here: Placidrain’s shop
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