The holidays are here — and whether you’re gifting yourself (no judgment), shopping for your favorite maker, or prepping for a season full of handmade gifts, we’ve got you covered!

This year’s Holiday Gift Guide is all about creating, gifting, and growing — from DIY kits and crafting must-haves to tools that make small business life a little brighter.

 1. Gifts for Yourself (Because You Deserve It)

The holidays are a whirlwind — and you’ve been pressing, packaging, and hustling all year long. Treat yourself to something that makes creating easier (and more fun)!

 Our Top Picks:

• Epson F570 Sublimation Printer — The ultimate treat-yourself tool for expanding your business into custom mugs, shirts, and ornaments.
  
  
• Graphtec 15" Cutter — Small but mighty! A perfect upgrade for precision cutting on HTV and DTF projects.
  
  
• Mystery Box or Vinyl Variety Pack — Let us surprise you with textures, finishes, and new materials to play with. It’s like a stocking full of creative inspiration!
  
  

 Gift Tip: Wrap one for yourself and one for your bestie — we won’t tell. 

 2. For the Crafters & Makers

These are for the people who light up when they get a new roll of HTV or the perfect blank to decorate. Whether you’re shopping for a friend or curating your own holiday craft stash, these picks are guaranteed winners.

 Craft Lover Favorites:

• Ugly Holiday Sweater in a Box – Everything you need to make (or gift!) a festive holiday sweater — DTF, HTV, rhinestones, and a cozy crewneck for just $29.99!
  
  
• DTF Sample Pack – A fun mix of designs to try out the product and make some cool projects with.
  
  
• Heat Transfer Warehouse Gift Card – Because every crafter loves the freedom to choose their next project!
  
  
• 15x15 Manual Heat Press – Ideal for beginners or pros alike, select from a variety of options and features.
  
  

? Make it personal: Pair your gift with a custom ornament or mug using their favorite color of vinyl.

3. Make & Sell: Turn Crafts into Cash

If you’ve been thinking about selling your work — or you already run a small shop — the holidays are the perfect time to invest in tools that help you grow.

? Small Biz Power Picks:

• DTF Transfers – Fast, professional-quality results that help you scale your T-shirt business during the busy season.
  
  
• HTV rolls – Versatile, high-quality HTV for multi-layer designs that look and feel premium.
  
  
• Sawgrass Printer (paired with ink!) – Easy to use and can make a lot of different products to sell
  
  
• Creative Fabrica Subscription – Saves hours of time, thousands of resources and will take any project to the next level. (Other resource ideas here)
  
  

? Growth tip: Bundle 3–5 products together as a “Holiday Gift Set” to increase your average order value!

4. Gifts to Make & Gift

There’s nothing better than giving something you made yourself. These picks are perfect for quick, personal projects that friends and family will love — and you’ll actually enjoy making.

❤️ DIY & Giftable Ideas:

• Sublimation Blanks – Mugs, ornaments, keychains, and coasters for easy personalized gifts.
  
  
• Fleece or Crewneck Blanks – Pair with holiday HTV or DTF transfers to make matching family sweatshirts.
  
  
• Rhinestone Starter Kits – Add sparkle to everything from tote bags to tree skirts.
  
  
• Holiday Transfer Sets – Quick press designs that make last-minute gifting look thoughtful and custom!
  
  

? Craft night idea: Grab your friends, put on some cocoa and carols, and have a “Make & Gift” night using our sweater or sublimation kits!

 5. Gifts for the Small Business Owner

Whether they’re running a side hustle or a growing shop, these gifts make the day-to-day grind a little easier and a lot more fun.

? Boss Moves Gift Ideas:

• Custom Banners – Elevate branding with a custom-branded banner in any size.
  
  
• Hat Press or Cap and Tag Heat Press – Because they work for more than just hats and can help generate more $$
  
  
• Digital Gift Cards for Supplies – Perfect for those who always say, “I just need more vinyl!”
  
  
• Mock it subscription – Take control of product images and marketing material with a simple, visual editor. High quality mockups that are ready to publish!.
  
  

? Pro tip: Wrap it up with a coffee gift card or a personalized notebook for planning next year’s goals.

6. Bonus Category: Stocking Stuffers 

Small gifts, big smiles! Perfect for employee gifts, stocking stuffers, or little extras in customer orders.

? Favorites:

• Heat Press Pillows
  
  
• Heat Tape Dispensers
  
  
• Weeding Tools
  
  
• Heat Press Temperature Test Strips
  
  

? Add to cart tip: Pair any of these with a handwritten tag that says, “Made with ❤️ (and HTW supplies).”

? Ready to Get Gifting?

Whether you’re shopping for yourself, your best crafty friend, or your business, we’ve got the tools, kits, and ideas to make this season creative, fun, and so full of holiday cheer.

✨ Shop the full guide now and get inspired to make, sell, or gift your way through the holidays!

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