Stocking Stuffers Under $25 from Austin Local Vendors
JoyShine Holiday Gift Guide
Stocking Stuffers Under $25 from Austin Local Vendors
Twenty little gifts, all $25 or less, all from Austin-area makers, so every stocking you fill keeps a few more dollars in our own backyard.
Big-box stocking stuffers tend to end up in a drawer by February. Small-batch goods from local makers get used, worn and talked about: a pair of hand-sculpted earrings, a bar of coffee soap, a tiny succulent someone keeps alive for years. We rounded up 20 favorites from Austin shops and makers, with a few of our own JoyShine pieces tucked in.
Mini Candle (2 oz tin)
Slow North
A pocket-sized glow scented only with essential oils and poured in North Austin. Fourteen scents, so you can match it to the person.
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Letterpress PLAY
Hand-pressed on recycled paper in a South First studio. Tuck a real handwritten note in the stocking this year.
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Twinkling Tiny Trees Earrings
JoyShine
Our own hand-sculpted polymer clay evergreens, strung with tiny colorful “lights.” Lightweight enough to wear all season.
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Guitar Molded Chocolate
Delysia Chocolatier
A chocolate guitar from the Live Music Capital, in dark, milk or white. Sweet, silly and perfect for the music fan.
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Christmas Minis
Rooted Treasures Succulents
A 2-inch succulent in a gold mini planter with a care card and handmade Christmas tag. Made for coworkers, teachers and neighbors.
Shop Rooted Treasures Succulents →
“The Good Stuff” Vanilla Lip Balm
Jentri Quinn
Shea and cocoa butter balm from an Austin makeup and skincare brand. The easiest four-dollar “thinking of you.”
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Howler Script Socks
Howler Brothers
Retro-script socks from Austin’s laid-back outdoor brand. A safe win for dads, brothers and anyone hard to shop for.
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Bat Enamel Pin
Austin Bat Cave
A cute bat pin that supports free writing programs for Austin kids ages 6 to 18. A stuffer that gives back twice.
Shop Austin Bat Cave →
Morning Coffee Bar Soap
Latika Beauty
Vegan coffee-scrub soap that smells like a vanilla latte, made in Liberty Hill. For the coffee lover with too many mugs.
Shop Latika Beauty →
Burnt Orange Pride Earrings
JoyShine
Hook ’em in handmade style: a bold burnt orange swirl sculpted from polymer clay. Game-day ready, gift-wrap ready.
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El Gato Negro Dark Roast (12 oz)
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
Bold beans from the beloved Lake Austin Boulevard café. Christmas morning coffee, sorted.
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Texas Leather Statement Keychain
Espacio Handmade
Hand-cut Italian leather with a little Texas sass, made in an East Austin studio. Gets better with age.
Shop Espacio Handmade →
Munchkin Mighty Monsters
Steve Jackson Games
A fast, giggly card game from Austin’s legendary game makers. Fits in a stocking, fills a family game night.
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Farmhouse Fresh Bath Fizzers (set of 3)
Texas Blooms & Gifts
A spa-night trio from the Triangle Avenue florist, offered as an add-on with any Texas Blooms order. Pair it with a few stems for a stocking-plus-bouquet gift.
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Tiny Gold Ball Studs
Amanda Deer Jewelry
Three-millimeter 14kt gold-filled studs designed in Austin. The everyday pair she’ll never take out.
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Raw Honey (7 oz)
Two Hives Honey
Neighborhood honey harvested within 20 miles of downtown Austin. Liquid sunshine for tea and toast people.
Shop Two Hives Honey →
Crocheted Lip Balm Holder
JoyShine
A handmade crochet clip that keeps lip balm on a keychain or bag strap, never lost in the couch again. Pairs perfectly with #6.
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Mini Yarn Bowl + Stitch Markers
CrochetML
A tiny yarn bowl with stitch markers from an Austin crochet artist. The dream stuffer for the maker in your life.
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Embroidered Felt Gift Tags (set of 5)
CreatureComfortATX
Personalized embroidered name tags that dress up every gift and become keepsake ornaments next year.
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Austin Magnetic Puzzle (100 pc)
Terra Toys
A magnetic map of Austin in a little tin, from the Anderson Lane toy shop. Kids learn their hometown one piece at a time.
Shop Terra Toys →Shop local, stuff happy
- Order early. Small makers sell out fast, and many make each piece by hand. Aim for the first week of December.
- Mix and match. Pair a JoyShine lip balm holder with Jentri Quinn’s balm, or Mozart’s beans with a Delysia guitar.
- Go in person. Several of these shops have Austin storefronts, so you can skip shipping and see the goods up close.
Find more handmade earrings and crochet gifts, and tag us @joyshinellc when your stockings are hung!
Shop JoyShine →Prices checked October 31, 2026 and may change. Click through to each shop for current pricing and availability.