Quirky and Fun Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Family and Friends

Gifts tucked into stockings hung on a mantel at Christmas are oftentimes some of the best holiday gifts! When those gifts are quirky and fun, they are memorable and are sure to make people smile.

Here are some carefully selected fun and unique items that would be perfect as stocking stuffer gifts for your family and friends.

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Cat Phrenology Head

Surely you have someone in your life who loves cats! Imagine their surprise when they find this phrenology cat head in their holiday stocking!

Now your feline loving friend will be able to read their cat’s mind and understand why cats act the way they do. This cat bust comes with a mini book as well. A purrfect cat lover gift.


Dandelion Wishes Necklace

Everyone at some point in their life has blown the seeds off a dandelion and sent the seeds flying along with their wishes. This dandelion wish necklace brings back those childhood memories and makes a unique gift for anyone with a love of nostalgia.


Venus Fly Trap in Light Bulb

This venus fly trap plant makes an awesome and unique gift for anyone who likes plants. What’s so cool about this gift is that you don’t have to be a green-thumb to keep the plant alive! It’s a self-sustaining terrarium that requires no watering, no feeding, or sunlight. This plant will grow and multiply in just a short time – it’s really fascinating to watch. Give this gift to your friend for their desk – it’s sure to be a conversation starter.


Good Measure Beer Cocktail Recipe Glass

This cocktail recipe glass makes a fun gift for the mixologist or beer lover on your holiday list!

The glass has seven cocktail recipes printed right on the glass – perfect for DIYing your own beer cocktails. Recipes included are for a Brass Monkey, Snake Bite, Black & Tan, Red Eye, Lagerita, The Raddler, and Hop Skip and Go Naked! How fun is that?!?!


Umbrella Drink Markers

As a frequent entertainer of guests, these umbrella drink markers make me smile! I think they are a perfect gift for any hostess.

Unlike the paper umbrellas of the past, these plastic umbrellas are made to last. Just pick a color and clip it to your glass and you’ll always know which beverage is yours.


Tree Stump Drink Coasters

These fun tree stump coasters make cool gifts for the outdoorsy person in your life. They’re also a fun gift for anyone who enjoys woodworking.

I’m going to give my brother a set of these for Christmas. He has a woodworking shop / man cave, and I know he’ll appreciate the humor of these coasters. 😉


Flying Pig Figurine

“When pigs fly…”

This flying pig figurine makes a perfect gift for the person who procrastinates, the person who thinks something is unlikely to ever happen. This flying pig is a reminder to these friends to take the time and make things happen!


Mini Buddah Board

This very zen-like buddha board makes a great gift for the artist or doodler in your life. Just dip the brush in water and paint on the buddha board, over and over and over again. The water evaporates, leaving you with a clean slate to start creating all over again.

NOTE: I’ve had this buddha board for years and it’s still a cherished gift. I like to set it out when entertaining friends and family. Everyone is always drawn to it and can’t resist the urge to paint with water. It’s very relaxing and very unique. Trust me, your friend will love this!


Mini Marshmallows

This 2-pack of mini marshmallows makes a perfect gift for any coffee lover! The marshmallows are the smallest I’ve ever seen – they really are adorable. Just shake a bunch into a hot cup of coffee or cocoa as a topper and you have a yummy tasting drink. Seriously. Who can resist mini marshmallows?!


Great Artist Socks

Here’s a perfect gift for the art lover or artist in your life – a pack of famous artist socks! Just roll them up and tuck them into a Christmas stocking for a fun stocking stuffer gift. Your artist friend will thank you.


Cocktail Flavor Jelly Beans

Jelly Belly jelly beans are a classic stocking stuffer for people of all ages. Now you can gift a bag of cocktail flavor jelly beans to your favorite friend! Such a sweet gift.


Click Gift Ideas for even more unique and fun choices for your gift lists. There’s also lots of interesting and unique finds at Fun Finds – check it out!

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