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Just 27 “Little Treats” From Etsy To Buy Yourself If You Could Use A Budget-Friendly Pick-Me-Up
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. You know how some people need to have something sweet after dinner? Well, some of us need a little treat after a particularly long week. If you belong to the latter category, I'm pleased to introduce you to a set of gorgeous glass flowers, a gloriously grumpy puffer fish fidget toy, a stained glass bookmark, and 24 other Etsy products under $30 for when you need a little pick-me-up. Promising review: "Well packed and arrived on time and so so soooo cute! It’s just perfect!" —Bridget Lucky Dreamer Creator is a small Etsy shop specializing in 3D-printed goods. Get it from Lucky Dreamer Creation on Etsy for $16.47+ (available in 13 colors). Promising review: "Exceeded my expectations. I instantly felt the energy of these rings. They’re so well crafted as well. The seller was great at communication as well. ☺️" —Etsy Buyer Lioness Gemss is a small Etsy shop specializing in jewelry. Get it from Lioness Gemss on Etsy for $9.99 (available in ring sizes 4–13, two band colors, and 17 gemstone options). Promising review: "My daughter was BEYOND excited when she opened the cutest, ribbon-tied box I’ve ever seen! These squishies are absolutely AMAZING! Everything about my order was awesome and made my daughter’s day! Buy from this store because it’s everything it looks like in the pictures AND MORE!" —Stefanie Powell Moontale Store is a star-selling Etsy small business owned by Wendy and full of delightful squishy toys. Get it from Moontale Store for $21.22 (originally $25.88+; available in two colors or as a set of two). Promising review: "This is my second purchase! I absolutely love these little cake mirrors, they are such great quality and look exactly like the picture. Thank you so much! 🎂🍒" —Yvonne Buttercream Daydream is a small business based in Holland, Michigan. Get it from Buttercream Daydream for $16.99 (available in two colors). Promising review: "I was thrilled with my beautiful lil vases of flowers! I bought one for myself and two for gifts. They are high-quality, well-made, sturdy products! They are vibrant in color and exactly as described and appeared in their ad." —Karen PolysHander Arts is a small Etsy shop specializing in glass decor. Get a six-piece set from PolysHander Arts for $13.25+ (available in three vase sizes or without a vase). Xtina's Craft Corner is a woman-owned small biz based in Pickerington, Ohio, and specializes in colorful book decor. Promising review: "Amazing, would definitely purchase again. Love the way these turned out." —Nicole Get it from Xtina's Craft Corner for $16.99+ (available in two sizes, 12 colors, and 13 street name options). Promising review: "These are the cutest ever! My daughter ate these guys [a lot] growing up. Great reminder gift of her fave snack food!" —Teresa A Houtz Handy Cute Art is a Florida-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky home products. Get a set of six from Handy Cute Art for $10.50. Promising review: "Looks even better in person, super cute. Shipped out quickly as well. Thank you!" —Mills X Kyn You Believe It is a woman-owned business based in Texas. This is designed to fit most 16-ounce ice cream pints. Promising review: "How convenient, keeps the ice cream cold and my hands from getting sticky. And it’s cute too!" —S See Work Design is a small Etsy shop specializing in 3D-printed goods. Get from See Work Design on Etsy for $17.76+ (available in nine colors). Promising review on Sonnet and Fable's quality: "This item was absolutely stunning. It was packaged well for its journey. This was made so well and is finely crafted. I gave this as a gift, but I will definitely be back to buy more. Great job to whoever made this. Stunning!" —Alicia Kopp Sonnet and Fable is a small biz based in Ireland. Get it from Sonnet and Fable on Etsy for $10.44 (available in seven styles). Promising review: "Arrived safe and sound quickly, and beautifully made." —Cindy K. Loco Note Co. is a small Etsy shop based in Bethesda, Maryland. Get it from Loco Note Co. on Etsy for $12. Promising review: "So cute! Love that you can slide the tin cover and the sardines’ expressions. 😂" —Jillian Loco Note Co. is a small Etsy shop based in Bethesda, Maryland. Promising review: "I use these bookmarks every day, and the ones I gifted were met with rave reviews." —Sara O. Get it from HnryByDiane on Etsy for $3.77+ (available in four styles and 26 letters). Promising review: "Precious playing cards! Such a fun and whimsical personalized gift for card players!" —Ashlie Cox Finding Hope and Joy is a small business owned by Rebecca Ashby and based in Fairfield, CT, that sells personalized gifts. Get it from Finding Hope and Joy for $22 (available in various customizations). Promising review: "Cute cacti and very entertaining." —Rick Sloan Playful Printing by Mac is a small business based in Atlantica, Georgia that sells fun office supplies and run by Mackinzie. Get it from Playful Printing by Mac for $6+ (available in six colors and 12 styles). The small size includes four flowers, and the large size includes six flowers. Promising reviews: "This arrangement sits behind one of my couches and it is always the first thing in my living room people comment on. It is so cute I love it!!" —Sarah K. "The gift is beautifully designed and very sturdy, and it's also easy to transport. I gave it to a dear friend as a welcome gift at the airport." —Apple user Vega Studio Art is a small Etsy shop based in New York. Get it from Vega Studio Art on Etsy for $18.24+ (available in two sizes, five colors, and options for wrapping and a vase). Promising review: "So excited when this arrived, so beautiful, and there’s something special about getting something handmade; love it!" —Sidney Magic Touchs Shop is a small business that sells fun crocheted creations. Get it from Magic Touchs Shop on Etsy for $8.23+ (available in 22 styles and with or without name personalization). Promising review: "So beautiful. 😍 I will definitely be ordering more! Perfect addition to my kitchen." —Megan Swisher WoodenBlissICT is a Kansas-based Etsy shop owned by artist, Lisa P. It was established in 2020 and specializes in acrylic home goods, knick-knacks, and gifts. Get it from WoodenBlissICT for $21.49+ (available in five light switch styles and three frosting colors). Promising review: "This is such a beautiful piece! Love how the logs diffuse the light from the flickering candle. For the price, it’s amazing!" —Julia K. 3DSpaceGarden is a small business based in Maine. Get it from 3DSpaceGarden on Etsy for $28 (available in eight colors). All books sent are in brand new condition and have a Goodreads rating of at least 3.5, but often higher. The extras included will vary with each book. Promising review: "Absolutely so well put together and a beautiful gift to myself as I’m trying to dip into reading more books in different genres! Love it!" —Nikki Cute Book Corner is a small Etsy shop based in Van Nuys, California. Get it from Cute Book Corner on Etsy for $23.84+ (originally $45; available in 12 genres or a random selection). Promising review: "Absolutely love these!! Such a good, lively addition to a blank wall — I got the four-pack in a variety of colors, and they’re beautiful!" —Meghan Poethan is a small business owned by Sonia and located in Melbourne, Australia, that sells unique propagation vases. Get it from Poethan for $11.88+ (originally $16.97+; available as a single vase, a set of two, a set of four, and five colors). Promising review: "This is an absolutely adorable little light-up plant. My godchild's name is Lilly, and this was a perfect gift for her. I would definitely buy from this seller again." —Michele T. Get it from Crochet Recipe on Etsy for $13.12+ (available in two sizes, various styles and colors, and battery or USB options). Promising review: "One of my favorite purchases from Etsy! I have one on my keys and my work bag. My lips are now always glossy. It fits several brands of lip gloss. I just took it to Sephora and tried the samples on the screw top." —Samantha Glossgrl Caps is a small Etsy shop based in Florida. Get it from Glossgrl Caps on Etsy for $6+ (available in various colors and styles). Promising review: "So freaking cute! I’ve gotten so many compliments." —alexis18215 Smiley Moon Studio is a small business that sells acrylic earrings. Get it from Smiley Moon Studio on Etsy for $13 (two styles and three color options). Promising review: "The sticker is so cute! I was impressed with the quality of the sticker, and I know it will last a long time on my Kindle." —Mollie J. Reagan & Reece Co. is a small Etsy shop specializing in cute stickers. Get it from Reagan & Reece Co. on Etsy for $3.49+ (available in matte or holographic finishes). Promising review: "This is perfect! I constantly have my hands full and now I can comfortably carry my coffee with me everywhere I go. I will be purchasing more!" —Erin VIS Paradise Goods is a Florida-based Etsy shop established in 2021 that specializes in personalized and sustainable goods. Get it from VIS Paradise Goods on Etsy for $17.54+ (available in various colors and designs). Promising review: "Nice product that made me smile the moment I saw it, which is exactly what I wanted. Well packed and on time. Great service!!" —Deborah Rivers Like Nook is a small Etsy shop specializing in cute desk accessories. Get it from Rivers Like Nook on Etsy for $15.81+ (available with or without pen cup and in four colors). BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Daniel Boan is a Shopping Editor who uses his passion for hitting "add to cart" (and his 8+ years in media) to curate the best products on the web — he's particularly passionate about finding the best beauty products, which probably stems from his days of working at Lush Cosmetics, where he learned about effective skincare ingredients while getting covered in bath bomb dust every day. The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.