To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at West Central PA News asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Handcrafted Gifts
1) Silhouette Sand Art
This moving sand art creates unique images each time it’s turned. Slowly descending and swirling sand creates a captivating and beautiful effect that can help melt away stress, too. Handmade in Austria.
2) Layered 3D Framed Paper Flower Bouquet
These framed paper bouquets were created with the intention of expressing floral art in a completely unique way. Each flower is hand-drawn and painted, then layered onto the backing board to create a 3D effect. Made in the USA.
3) Engraved Pewter Necklace
Customizable nautical chart and map jewelry handcrafted in Portland, Maine.
4) Learn-To-Code Mantra Bracelet
A STEM-themed accessory made to get girls and women excited about coding. Each metal binary bracelet bears an empowering statement in code and provides access to a beginner coding lesson on Dresscode Tech’s platform. Pick the mantra—I Am Brave, I Am Smart, or I Am Bold, bracelet finish, and the type of lesson (CSS, HTML, or JavaScript). Made in the USA.
5) Wooden Tabletop Assault Strategy Game
This fresh take on a classic strategy board game pits attackers and defenders against each other with the goal of outsmarting the competition and capturing the castle. The wooden board is handcrafted in Missouri and is made with the mission to bring families together for a nostalgic (and fun) screen-free game night.
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