Buying gifts for coworkers and gift-giving events at work can be hard if you’re trying not to spend too much, but you also don’t want to look super cheap. These ideas for small gifts under $20 from Artisan Shopping Directory members will make your work friends happy and will also prevent you from looking like you shopped at the dollar store!
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Junk journal supplies under $20.
If you have a coworker who’s crafty, check out The Scrapologist’s supplies including vintage fabrics and other ephemera.
She has a variety of supplies that can be used for junk journals or crafting in general, in a range of prices, many under $20.
Lightweight jewelry under $20.
Petra Slay Design
carries handmade polymer clay jewelry in colorful designs at very reasonable prices.
Her playful style is a cute and casual choice and her prices are affordable, with many pieces under $20. The tile-inspired earrings in this photo were $18 at the time I was writing this article, and a lot of her designs are even less than that!
These would be a cute gift for a coworker who likes unique jewelry.
Everyday earrings under $20.
Twisted Pixies makes handcrafted edgy jewelry, and the prices are very affordable.
Her designs range from lace chokers with jewel accents to fun and inexpensive earring designs like these mushroom earrings.
Rainbow Gifts Under $20
Because I’m Proud Studio creates jewelry, stickers, and other accessories like this rainbow goat bookmark to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride.
These little animal bookmarks would be useful at work, and they cost way less than $20 when I was writing this article, so you could stay well under budget even if you bought three of them. They come in a variety of animal styles.
If you have a coworker who’s retiring or who just got a promotion, these edible cupcake topper $100 bills would be good to use on celebratory cupcakes. They’re priced under $20 and will dress up a basic cupcake.
Office decor gifts under $20.
Corkies by Steph makes cute desk ornaments and magnets out of wine corks, like these champagne planters with mini succulents. They’re priced well under $20 and they would look cute on a desk at work without taking up a lot of room!
Handmade glass gifts under $20.
Partners in Glass makes glass home decor and jewelry, and this wine bottle spoon rest would be good for a coworker to take home or to use on their desk to hold things like paperclips and other random things.
These are under $20 and make a nice and unique gift.
Cute animal stickers under $20.
These cute animal stickers based on original paintings are well under $20, so you could buy four of them and still stay on budget. If you have coworkers who like to put stickers on their tumblers or computer cases, these will be a hit.
Window clings under $20.
These dachshund window clings by Lil Fox Designs are also well under $20. Get a few sets to give during the holidays, or just when someone in your office needs a little pick-me-up.
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Key fob pouch under $20.
Lil Fox Designs also has these cute key fob wristlet bags in a bunch of different colors. It would be a handy and useful gift for a coworker who ahs to keep track of keys and IDs at work.
Handmade Candles and Wax Melts under $20.
If your coworker likes fragrances and candles, the ones from Sixth Spice are all-natural, handmade, and very affordable.
Handmade soap under $20.
When you need a good office gift that will be sure to make your coworker smile, handmade soap is something that people love. And if your coworker likes wine, this chardonnay soap by Botany Barn is a fun choice.
Spa Gifts under $20.
If you want to give your coworker a little spa-style luxury, the Sudsy Goat Soapery has bath salts, bath bombs, and luxury soap priced well below $10.
Gemstone bracelets under $20.
If your coworker is expecting, this cute bracelet from Blue Elephant Gift Co would be a nice gift. There are also other designs and message cards available.
Desk decor under $20.
If you have a coworker who loves a little bling, get them an ornament or beaded egg from Holidays Lane. There are options for year-round holidays, and ornaments in all colors available.