It’s that time of year, so I’ve hurried to get the newest suggestions for your cryptid lovers lined up and ready to buy! Please keep an eye on some of the Etsy items which tend to sell out quickly. I think the Amy Brown items will sell quickly too.
- Cryptid Plant Holder
I’m opening the Annual CryptoVille Christmas List with this weird little plant holder from Blob House. It’s described as a “baby fluffy mini cat planter” but I think it looks like a cryptid! And it’s a cute one!
Do you have a cryptid lover with a green thumb in your life? Then here’s a great stocking stuffer for that special gardener.
https://www.thirdplanetbellingham.com/product/blob-house-baby-fluffy-mini-cat-planter/2928
Fantasy Dragon Pendant by MagicMagpieJewelry
According to their creator, this pendant is, “Handmade dragon necklace [called]”The spirit of the forest.” It’s a beautiful handcrafted pendant in green colors – a perfect accessory for anyone who loves fantasy, magic and fairy tales! Made from high quality polymer clay and resin.”
The pendant measures a little over 3 inches in length (8 cm). Each pendant is handmade so if you need a custom design or change, order early. Shipping is free.
The pendants come in a wide variety of colors and designs – check out the artist’s page for more information:
They ship from Bulgaria so order early for Christmas delivery!
Calavera Flatware (Skull pattern)
Something different for your holiday table – Calavera flatware featuring a skull pattern.
Per the website: “This is not your average run-of-the-mill flatware pattern! Inspired by contemporary art and design, this bold pattern recognizes a new age of flatware buyers whose lifestyle and tastes have evolved from the traditional styles of the past 150 years. Calavera, meaning “skull” in Spanish, is 100% Made in the USA by an enthusiastic workforce committed to providing you with the best flatware in the marketplace, guaranteed!”
https://www.libertytabletop.com/
- Magic Candle Company
From Pirate Life, Happy Haunted, Banshee Flight, Flying Over Orange Groves, Rome Burning, Terror, and the rest – this company has the “spooky” fragrance just for you!
They’ve gotten great reviews on all their products, not just the candles. Products include room sprays, wax melts, and 5 ml fragrance oils.
Perfect for stocking stuffers or Secret Santa’s at work and school.
https://magiccandlecompany.com/
- Angioletti Designs: Porcelain Dinnerware with Cryptid Themes
The wonderful designers at Angioletti Designs are offering a big selection of porcelain dinnerware decorated with lots of cryptid related themes.
They will also customize any of their items with your own image or text.
They offer free shipping on all orders – a huge bonus! Check them out. I enjoyed going through all their patterns, some of which are amusing, and others a bit scary!
Dragon Stapler
Add a little fun and excitement to your desk and office by adding this clever little stapler by Pacific Giftware! It measures 6.12” long x 1.75” thick, and 2.62” tall and uses standard sized staples. The dragon head is made of resin and painted in shades of gray and black.
Do you have friends who engage in role playing games? Maybe a favorite teacher or colleague who loves the world of fantasy? They might just love this!
Denim Skull Tote Bag
Large denim tote bag measuring approximately 14” tall x 16.25” wide x 6.25” deep – ready to carry all your cryptid treasures when you’re on the run! Embroidered skulls cover the bag all around, some with “Good Luck, or Good Bye” included on them.
Inside there are 3 deep side pockets, one with a zipper. The tote closes with a snap clasp. Cute and practical, all wrapped into one!
Spooky All Year pin
Is there someone in your life who is ALWAYS ready for Halloween? Then this cute pin might be the perfect stocking stuffer for them! This enameled pin measures 1.48” x .67” and features two clasps on the back. A “spooktacular” gift ready for someone’s purse, jacket, hat, lapel, and more!
UFO Cookie Jar
This absolutely darling UFO themed gift is perfect for all UFO fans and followers! The jar is made of a very light green soda-lime glass, topped with a cork lid that is airtight. So versatile – you could keep lots of things in it and use it in many types of rooms!
https://wickedlywilliams.com/products/ufo-cookie-jar
The Story of Santa Claus: The History, The Traditions, The Magic by Janet Giovanelli
This beautiful book will make a wonderful early Christmas present! Lushly illustrated, it covers the history of this magical man from the very start through present day. Lots to see and learn! Young and old will appreciate the excitement this beautiful book engenders. Also, a great coffee table book.
192 pages, Hardcover, published by Centennial Books.
Vintage Movie Monster Charm Bracelet
This lady makes beautiful charm bracelets, all top quality. This particular one features monsters from vintage monster movies, all in tones of black, white, and silver. What I love about these bracelets is that they’re made from Stainless Steel and Sterling Silver – and they never tarnish!
Another thing to love: The artist will make each bracelet customized to your size at no extra charge!
This bracelet contains over 30 monster charms, some with crystals, some made from Sterling Silver, some engraved. Made in America (California). Order early to get yours in time for gift giving.
Dragon Walking Cane – Wood, Hand Carved
This gorgeous work of art features a detailed dragon’s head atop a hand-carved oak cane. Around the neck of the cane sits a metal Celtic-inspired spindle. The dragon’s head is solid metal. The whole piece supports up to 400 lbs.
The cane measures 36 inches long, but the artist says you can cut it to whatever length you need. They will honor requests for custom lengths and finishes if you prefer.
Each cane comes with a spare rubber tip – a nice touch!
The artist also makes canes topped with a skull, a direwolf, a Viking, and a wolf.
Amy Brown ‘s Coin Collection by Goliath Coin
Do you know a coin collector who might like some fairy inspired coins? Goliath has produced a set of 5 coins featuring fairies from the world of artist Amy Brown. I’m sure you’ve seen her calendars and cards, etc., as well as some of her art featured here and there in CryptoVille.
The set features the Enchanted Ivy fairy, the Dragon Spell fairy, the Journey fairy, a Little Faerie Magick, and the Moon Fae fairy. The coins range in color from a copper tone to a pewter tone.
They’re beautifully done and even one would make a lovely stocking stuffer, or a great gift if you get the whole set!
- Doormat with Pennywise in the Sewer
This spooky doormat measures 18” high by 30” wide and is made of felt with a rubber backing. Hand wash only (a hose would probably work too).
The graphic features Pennywise staring up through the grill of the sewer opening. Not quite the welcome guests will be expecting, but it may be fun to give them a fright!
Pre-lit Haunted Houses
If there’s someone on your Christmas list who loves those Dept 56 miniature houses, they may just love having one or two of these gorgeous little “haunted” houses!
Each house has LED lights inside ready to sparkle and shine into the night through their cut-out windows and doorways. They’re made of “flat” iron and intricately detailed so that each one looks like a miniature mansion.
- 9″ Pre-lit Haunted House (171269): 4″W x 5-1/4″D x 9″H, less than 1 lb.
- 11″ Pre-lit Haunted House (171267): 6″W x 4-1/2″D x 11″H, 1 lb.
- 12″ Pre-lit Haunted House (171268): 6″W x 4-1/2″D x 12″H, 1 lb.
- 16″ Pre-lit Haunted House (174843): 12″W x 8″D x 16″H, 1 lb.
Each house takes 3 AAA batteries (not included). Made exclusively by and for Grandin Road.
https://www.grandinroad.com/pre-lit-haunted-houses/1471655
Mermaid Wine Bottle Stopper by Homestia
Lovely mermaid wine bottle stopper featuring a silicone grip so that it’s really effective and delightfully reusable. The mermaid is made in electroplated silver over 304 18/8 stainless steel, and she measures 5 inches long.
Hand wash only. Great gift for the wine lover in your life who also is partial to pretty cryptids!
Colorful Cryptids Mousepad
Measuring 10” wide and 12” long, this colorful mousepad features images of cryptids. It’s made from microfiber and silicon, and has a hard rubber backing to prevent slippage.
You have a choice of colors/designs too, so you’re sure to find one to suit your office decor.
Lord of the Rings Patches and Stickers
These very cool patches will appeal to young and old. They feature “Helm’s Deep National Park,” “Mordor National Park,” Rivendell National Park,” and “The Shire National Park.” They are sold separately as well as in a set.
There are good looking stickers available as well, ready to apply anywhere. I should mention if you are a Star Wars fan, they have lots of stickers related to that world as well.
The patches measure 4” x 4” and are backed in Velcro.
https://redflagworkshop.com/collections/video-game-patches/products/set-of-4-lotr-patches
19. Heritage Lace Halloween Designs
This lovely company has beautiful products for use year ‘round, but they’ve come up with some especially cute items for Halloween that cryptid lovers can use all year long! Each poncho is one size fits all:
- Ghost Poncho: Measures 58” x 58”
- Bats! Poncho: Measures 58” x 58”
- Skeleton Dance Poncho: 58” x 58”
- Victorian Halloween Capelet/Overskirt: Measures 58” x 21”, can be worn around shoulders or waist, ribbon tie included, fringe included in stated dimensions.
There are quite a few more designs available so head over to their site and browse for “Halloween/ Harvest” items. These fun pieces can be used throughout the year for any fun occasion. Reasonably priced too.
https://www.heritagelace.com/store.cfm/Products/list/Halloween-&-Harvest/Apparel-&-Accessories
- Table Runners with Ghosts, Bats, and Pumpkins
These charming table runners feature different fabrics, each a unique design. Yes, they are perfect for harvest season, but if you’re a fan of ghosts or bats, or pumpkins – they can be used year ‘round!
They come in two sizes: 16” x 72” and 16” x 90”. Depending on the fabric, they are either made of cotton twill or polyester.
https://farmhouseforthesoul.com/products/halloween-table-runner-ghost-table-decor-halloween-decor
Yeti Walking Candy Dispenser
This cute little walking candy dispenser doesn’t work like Pez dispensers. This one dispenses out the other end. What’s extra cute is that it’s also a little wind-up toy. The sweet face won me over and I had to share this perfect little stocking stuffer with you!
The Yeti dispenses little candy beads. Lots of other yummy candy on this site too – beware!
https://blaircandy.com/yetti-pooper-with-candy.html
- Legends of the National Parks Graphics
This wonderful collection is new to me and I had to share it with you. Someone at the Anderson Design Group has drawn all the cryptids found in the National Parks all around the United States. I think the graphics are wonderful and very cleverly done!
You can choose from Art Prints, Prints on Canvas, Metal Signage, Mini Canvases, Notecards and Postcards.
Check out the link – the artwork is really special and I think you’ll enjoy them!
https://www.andersondesigngroupstore.com/a/collections/legends-of-the-national-parks
Amy Brown’s Wall Calendar 2023
I love this calendar! Attention Santa – please bring me one!
There are 14 delightful images of Amy’s fairies each depicting the seasons throughout the year in this 8” x 11” 12-month calendar. It’s just delightful! If you know someone who loves fairies, you’ll want to get them one of these!
If interested, she has some other cute things in her shop. There seems to be a lot of interest in her phone/tablet/accessories skins all featuring fairies.
24. Art by Darrel Bevan
I’m a fan of Darrel’s and you have probably seen some of his pieces stuck in and around my articles here on visitcryptoville.com.
Darrel does an extraordinary job drawing cryptids of all kinds, including ones seen in movies. In addition, he draws beautiful portraits of actors, and animals, and regular people.
Check out his site and see if there’s something you need to add to your wall in the new year.
Pirate Earrings
Can’t forget our pirate lovers this season. Here’s a handsome pair I saw on Etsy that comes in stainless steel with your choice of Black Onyx, Tiger’s Eye, or Red Jasper bead. The earrings measure a little over 2 inches in length. A handsome look for a wayward pirate!
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