Okay here we go!! A thread of independent and local artists/creators worth considering if you are looking for some unique and beautiful Christmas gifts!

Bronagh aka @broyo__ and @/bunti.lee on insta. She has some stunning prints available for purchase and she also just came out with a fab froggy pin. Bronagh also does commissions, but book asap if you want one in time for Christmas. Her shop is here: https://www.bronaghlee.com/shop 

@tinygreensart and @/tinygreens on insta. I recently got some of Kate's prints and they brighten up my workspace to no end. I will defo be going back to get that Midsommar print https://www.kateescolin.com/ 

@thatpeskyrat @/inabsoluteknots on insta for earrings and @/niamhnomilktwosugars for art. Honestly Niamh is out here making the most unique and whimsical earrings going. I am in awe of her and everything she does.
https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/InAbsoluteKnots

Chrissy the Witch Curtin!! @chrissycurtin and @/chrissycurtin on insta. I got this gorgeous witchy tote bag last year. There are many witchy themed things on Chrissy's etsy as well as some unreal prints and CHRISTMAS CARDS! https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/chrissycurtin

@mamaisucra and @/marieisaterribleartist on insta despite what the URL says, Marie is NOT a terrible artist! Look at the amazing tote bags Marie is making! And also my personal favourite, the AOC illustration.
https://www.marieisaterribleartist.com/ 

@_M_egg and @/_designwright_ on insta. Meg makes everything - prints, stickers, tote bags, tees. You want it, she got it! https://www.designwright.ie/ 

Superstar @CheeseNolan @/cnr_nln on insta. Conor's shrug pin is my forever mood. I saw one of his totes in the wild last week and am now eyeing one for myself. https://www.conornolan.net/shop 

@Rybena_ and @/ryanallenart on insta. I got a set of prints off Ryan last week and they are beautiful!! Also he has the best packaging in the game! Stippling takes so much patience, I don't know how he does it, his pieces are amazing!
https://ryanallenart.bigcartel.com/ 

The CEO of masks @huummus (@/sewaoife on insta). I got a spooky halloween one for myself that I love love love. Keep an eye on Aoife's twitter to see when the next mask drop is! https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/sewaoife?ref=ss_profile

Ireland's greatest poet @evagriff (same username on insta). From pamphlets to tiny zines about Crescent Moon - I LOVE IT ALL and would HIGHLY recommend you go take a look.
https://evagriffin.me/shop 

I'll add more to this at a later stage! I have a really long list so I'm going to do it in batches. Stay tuned

Okay here come some moreee!

@wickcraftWick is based in Kildare and makes soy wax melts that look so good you could eat them. They're also environmentally conscious, plastic free and use biodegradable glitter!
https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/WickcraftandWickery

Holly aka @oceanux (same insta username) has some gorgeous prints awaiting for you and also is doing portraits in aid of a selection of charities (check the linktree in Holly's bio for more info!)

@SqueeFox (@/squeefox on insta) is doing a variety of stylised commissions (tweet linked below) and is has an etsy --> https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Squeefox https://twitter.com/SqueeFox/status/1279757965877284864?s=20

@motherofnaggins (@/beckscoad on insta) is doing tarot card commissions (I am obsessed!) linked in the tweet below and also has an etsy
https://www.etsy.com/shop/beckscoaddesign

https://twitter.com/motherofnaggins/status/1291136673296900096?s=20

@EimhinMcNamara (same username on insta) does print drops on twitter! Below is a sample of things to come! Eimhin also has a patreon should you want to give someone the gift of supporting an artist this Christmas! https://www.patreon.com/eimhinmcnamara  https://twitter.com/EimhinMcNamara/status/1317096390330339331?s=20

@GrrlGhost (same username on insta) Holly also does print drops on twitter! I got this cute bat one last week and I love it! https://twitter.com/GrrlGhost/status/1312059987636695043?s=20

Come back tomorrow when I add some more to the list!