35 Small Businesses to Support in Melbourne Selling Gorgeous Gifts Online

Shopping online is the easiest way to find the best gifts for someone when you’re in a pinch, and supporting small businesses in Melbourne is another bonus!

Below, we’ve compiled a small list of local artisans based in Melbourne who deserve the spotlight, so be sure to check out all of their crazy amazing products as showcased on Etsy.

Any Aussie knows that Melbourne is one of the top places to find kooky, creative, and fun items (especially in markets), so it should come as little surprise that the online realm of Melbourne artisans is an absolute haven for gift shopping as well.

Come along with us as we highlight some of the most unique small shops on Etsy that create fun gifts out of the comforts of their own home!

Have other online gift businesses in Melbourne that we should add to our list? Let us know in the comments!

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1. Empowered Gifts

Empowered Gifts is a Melbourne-based shop that creates custom Spotify playlist frames, Polaroids, Instagram frames, and more with your photos and songs of your choice!

These unique creations are available for any occasion of the year (birthday, holidays, wedding, etc.) and look absolutely amazing when displayed in your home. They’re truly keepsakes to remember for a lifetime!

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2. Little Birdy Finds

Little Birdy Finds is dedicated to laser-cut and etched goodies that are great for all occasions, but especially nurseries and as added flair for gift tags.

All of their creations are made from sustainable bamboo and acrylic, personalised with your name and adorable designs (like the koala below). Who wouldn’t want this hanging in their room?!

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3. OHOO Craft

OHOO Craft is a Melbourne-based small biz that handcrafts soy candles and air fresheners into pieces of art.

For example, check out the cherry blossom air fresheners below that look extremely realistic and absolutely stunning. They’re perfect for your own use or to give as thoughtful gifts!

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4. Ollanani

Ollanani is a small biz devoted to kawaii illustrations, stickers, cushion covers, and ceramics.

We personally couldn’t get enough of their adorable Japanese snack stickers (found below). They’re vinyl and easy to remove and reapply anywhere, so you can stick these pretty fellas anywhere you wish!

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5. Neonpartys

Melbourne-based Neonpartys sells customised neon signs for any occasion – weddings, parties, or just for your general living spaces!

If you’ve always envied the retro 80’s aesthetic of gamers online, this shop has you covered. All designs are easily customisable (size, colour, font, shape, and installation), making this a beautiful gift (or a special addition to your own bedroom/living room!).

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6. The Engraving Shop

The Engraving Shop is a Melbourne-based small biz that personalises everything from chopping boards to cake toppers, like the one below.

Whether you’re looking for an engraved crystal statue, photo frame, or cuff links, The Engraving Shop has you covered. These are timeless gifts that never get old!

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7. BoldB

Inspired by Australian nature, BoldB focuses on beautiful necklaces, bangles, earrings, brooches, and rings that are designed to specifically look like you’re wearing a piece of the ocean.

The jewellery from this shop is especially ideal for anyone who loves the ocean (i.e. surfers or swimmers), with the majority of products being designed with actual sand.

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8. The Design Atelier Shop

The Design Atelier is a Melbourne-based shop that specialises in contemporary maps and art prints. Some of their top sellers include street maps that have been formed into colourful art pieces (see below for an example), which will surely add bright pops of life to any room they’re displayed in!

This biz has been selling maps and art prints online since 2012, and they offer a wide selection of art prints (even including prints of Australian birds and minimalist map designs) that make the perfect gift for someone special. No matter which stunning piece of art you choose, it’ll brighten up your living space tenfold!

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9. Blossom and Cat

Last but not least, Blossom and Cat is an innovative small biz that makes resin/acrylic/wood earrings and reusable fabric face masks.

They offer lots of cat designs (hence the shop name!) in both their earrings and face masks, as well as a few other prints and designs that will surely delight anyone who receives them as gifts.

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10. In.Cub8r

In.Cub8r is an online collective of 119+ Melbourne-based small businesses showcasing over 3,000 types of products, and makers keep 100% of their profits.

Products include fashion, jewellery, greeting cards, and just about anything else DIY, and shops are often run by parents, retirees, students, and full-time artists.

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11. Mini Meraki

Mini Meraki sells statement earrings made from acrylic, glitter, and pops of colour.

The shop has a variety of neon-coloured designs that are bound to brighten up anyone’s outfits in photos. Check out their rainbow glitter lightning bolt earrings below!

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12. Mooshywares

Mooshywares is a Melbourne-based shop that sells handcrafted pencil cases, pouches, wallets, clutches, and various other bags.

All of their prints feature Aussie wildlife or flora, and some limited edition products even feature May Gibbs designs. They’re the perfect lightweight gifts to send to both Aussies and anyone who hasn’t had a chance to visit Australia yet!

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13. Sylvi and Flora

Sylvi and Flora sells handcrafted polymer clay earrings that make the most adorable gifts for any occasion of the year.

The shop’s designs are more intricate and detailed (see the autumn leaves earrings below). You can pick from a variety of styles, such as black and gold glitter, terrazzo blue, “spotty dotties,” hot pink, native peaches, and much more.

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14. T.Makeroo

T.Makeroo is a Melbourne-based shop that sells 3D-printed earrings and accessories.

All of the items in this shop are especially unique (how often do you find 3D-printed jewellery?), and they’re light enough to ship anywhere easily in the world. Some are even packaged in value packs (like the 2-for-1 set below) and/or come with matching keychains or pins. Check out the shop to see all the types of designs (from flamingos to Halloween ghosts)!

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15. Soy Candles and Soap

As the name of this shop suggests, it’s all about handcrafted soy candles and soap products.

Soy Candles and Soap sells unique soy candles and soap, but the most innovative product is their teacup candle (shown below, fragranced with Victorian Rose fragrance oil), which even comes with a matching vintage saucer.

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16. Heart and Handy Baby Bundles

Heart and Handy Baby Bundles specialises in beautiful gift baskets for mums and bubs, countdown boxes, and advent calendars.

One of the most special parts about this small biz is that you’re actually supporting a variety of Aussie small businesses when you make a purchase from this shop. Heart and Handy Baby Bundles partners with 50 other Aussie small businesses to supply all the goodies in each gift basket.

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17. Misty Bliss Jewellery

Misty Bliss Jewellery designs handcrafted jewellery made from wire, copper, glass, and crystal.

All designs are unique and dainty enough to be worn on a daily basis to complement any outfit, and you can choose from necklaces, brooches, bracelets, and rings.

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18. Crafty Chook Treasures

Crafty Chook Treasures handcrafts stunning jewellery and trinkets at home in Melbourne.

Some of the earrings and brooches are hand crocheted, made from pom-poms, or feature origami cranes (see below). You can also find amigurumi (the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small, stuffed yarn animals) in their shop, which make adorable gifts!

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19. Perfectly Imperfect Dolls

Perfectly Imperfect Dolls is a Melbourne-based shop that handcrafts rag dolls, soft toys, and imagination aids.

The shop uses eco-friendly hemp fabrics and fibres to bring these colourful dolls to life, and their imagination aids include hand-painted fairy doors that open up and offer a fantasy realm to a little one.

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20. Laminated Cotton Shop

Laminated Cotton Shop sells reusable snack bags, toothbrush bags, shower caps, aprons, handmade splash mats, and more.

These are all eco-friendly homeware gifts that can be used in place of plastic. Our personal faves are the reusable snack bags with superhero print, which are perfect for both kids and adults alike!

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21. Sn Creations Co.

SN Creations Co. sells gorgeous handcrafted dangly and stud earrings.

Their designs range from reflective designs (like the ones pictured below) to polymer clay and acrylic studs for the more minimalist-minded. If you can’t decide, they even have a “mystery package” option!

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22. Penguin’s Parlour

Penguin’s Parlour is a Melbourne-based shop that creates beautiful matching accessories for pets and owners!

You can choose from bowties, bandanas, Christmas stockings, hair scarves, hair ties, and scrunchies to match with your pooch. Each product gives you a selection of adorable fabrics to choose from (we think the dog print is the best). Whether you’re a dog owner or gifting to someone who loves dogs, this shop is a must-visit for every animal lover!

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23. Bumblebee Crafts

Bumblebee Crafts is a Melbourne-based shop that makes jewellery and lightweight, practical accessories.

Their shop features various items, from feather dangles to statement earrings. Their gift sets, like the one below meant for teachers, feature keyrings, lanyards, earrings, and a “pamper item” that makes gifting easy!

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24. Ollie and Jane Handmade

Ollie and Jane Handmade features gorgeous handcrafted hair bows and colourful bead jewellery that are bound to delight any little princess.

They have an expansive selection of affordable hair bows and bead bracelets/necklaces to choose from, but our fave is definitely this unicorn one below!

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25. Belle’s Home

Belle’s Home is your one-stop shop for beautiful handmade macrame products.

A small portion from each purchase is donated to a Sri Lankan organisation to help and provide children in need. All products are made with ​100% Australian cotton and wooden accessories that also support local small businesses and wrapped with eco-friendly, recyclable packaging.

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26. The Real Gypsy Healer

The Real Gypsy Healer makes personalised one-of-a-kind crystal wall hangings.

Anyone interested in spiritual healing and reiki will love this small biz in Melbourne. The shop’s crescent moon wall hangings are truly special and the perfect gifts for anyone who is interested in healing.

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27. Nosedive Jewellery

Nosedive Jewellery makes eco-friendly jewellery made from sustainably recycled plastic ground into clay.

All earrings are made with Swarovski crystals and gold-plated wire. Infusing recycled plastic with clay adds about 30-40% extra environmentally-friendly material to their products, so you can feel comfortable supporting such an ethical small biz!

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28. Dessert Dimes

Dessert Dimes offers a blend of cafe and fast food-style desserts, as well as handmade keyrings, face masks, and scrunchies.

Their keyrings are adorable, featuring colourful macarons, miniature drink keychains, and fun prints like Harry Potter and floral fabrics on their wristlets. Their homemade, colourful desserts range from customisable cakes to donuts and brownies.

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29. Sensory Street

Sensory Street creates sensory tool gift boxes and bags, complete with a visual aid poster and mirrors.

As the perfect gifts for little ones, these gift boxes take all the stress out of shopping for kids, while also providing them with educational experiences. There are various toys, gift boxes, and other items meant for classroom or on-the-go use by families.

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30. Totally Innocent

Totally Innocent is a Melbourne-based biz that sells whimsical items meant to inspire children, build self-esteem, and gain confidence.

Most of their designs have positive affirmations and messages on them. Their products range from adorable polymer clay earrings and necklaces to flash cards and greeting cards.

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31. Clay Decorland

Clay Decorland adds unique touches to mugs and spoons using polymer clay.

These handcrafted mugs and spoons are unlike any other – and you’re bound to be swimming in compliments when you gift them or bring them out for a house party! Matching sets are also offered, with a personally crafted clay animal or design on both a spoon and mug, which is perfect for a gift.

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32. Pearl and Girls

Pearl and Girls is a Melbourne-based company that creates handmade gemstone jewellery.

The most meaningful part of this small biz is that they make Morse code translation jewellery, crystal healing jewellery, and Disney-inspired children’s jewellery that feature princesses and famous characters. You’ll find something unique here for any time of the year to gift someone who means the world to you!

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33. Grace Teresa Jewellery

Grace Teresa Jewellery handcrafts dangle and stud earrings with themes of Australian wildlife, flora and fauna, and general funky designs.

Their earrings range in size from tiny to large enough to make bold statements. Their Australian flower collection (like the Australiana Buttercup Dangle earrings seen below) are especially creative and fun.

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34. Bashful Designs

Bashful Designs sells homemade brooches, earrings, hair accessories, and room decor to glamourise one’s lifestyle.

Based in Melbourne, the shop offers free shipping throughout Australia and designs gifts for people who are interested in fashion, colour, and quirky style with hints of vintage flair.

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35. Herman Bespoke Design

Herman Bespoke Design specialises in digital animal prints for coasters, ornaments, t-shirts, face masks, mugs, and much more.

Most of their customisable designs feature owners and their pets, but they also sell adorably punny coasters, featuring Aussie wildlife and some “trademark” slogans (as seen below). Regardless of what item you choose, this digital bespoke artwork is bound to “wow” your recipient!

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We hope you enjoyed this list of small businesses to support online in Melbourne!

Please let us know in the comments if you’re also an online small business owner in Melbourne (and what you sell) – we’d love to add to our list and showcase you in the future! We’re all about supporting local shops and shopping small when possible.