Give something special this Christmas with inspiration from our gift guide

03 Dec 2025

We’ve got more gift ideas to help you along on your last-minute shopping quests. Here is a mix of both local creators to support, and small DIY projects for one-of-a-kind gift giving.

Made from rimu wood, Natty earrings are laser cut, hand painted in Resene shades and feature stunning, intricate detailing. Since 2010, Natty has been crafting and selling unique, handmade products. The range includes beautiful Rimu jewellery, hand-printed textiles, illustrated gift cards, stationery and homeware, all designed and made in New Zealand. 

Inspired by native NZ flora, fauna and New Zealand’s natural beauty, Natty is committed to sustainability and celebrates the environment with designs that are both meaningful and subtly Kiwi. Drawing from popular culture, personal memories and humour, Natty creates playful illustrations to bring joy. Their Rimu jewellery and paper goods proudly carry the Kiwi trademark as part of the Buy NZ Made Campaign.

See more designs and gifts from Natty here.

Bridget is a passionate, self-taught artist who is most happy with a brush in hand. Born in Oamaru, she specialises in portraits and loves to bring her subjects to life with the use of Resene paints on canvas.

Whether it's an artistic abstract wildlife piece, your favourite celebrity or a loved one, her contemporary black and white portraits are guaranteed to add a bold statement piece to any collection. Some of Bridget’s favourite and most used shades are Resene Nero, Baltic Sea, Athens Grey and Silver Chalice.

Bridget welcomes commissioned artworks and has prints available – get in touch with her at [email protected] or check out her Instagram @bridgethardingart to see more of her work.

The perfect gift for a Kiwi bach, coastal home, or anyone who appreciates the ocean. Combining an engineering background and a fascination with our waters, Matt Peacock started crafting these beautiful maps, reflecting the local coastline in a multitude of beautiful Resene blues, ranging from the light and bright Resene Sail through to the depths of Resene Space Cadet. “I loved being in the water when I was young, and more recently discovered scuba diving, kayaking and spearfishing,” Matt says. “The more time I spent exploring our beautiful coastline the more my appreciation grew.”

Find more of Matt’s work at www.tidesoutmaps.co.nz.

This is a cute DIY project that even the kids can make! Use a cheap frame, or re-purpose an old one, paint it in your loved ones favourite colours and make it as fun and personalised as you like! We used Resene Curious Blue, Feijoa and Chelsea Cucumber for ours. Tip: Use a pencil to draw out your design before painting with a fine paintbrush.

Everybody loves a gift basket filled with treats – or in this case, a gift pot! Re-use an old pot or basket you have at home and paint it however you like to make it fun. We painted a tie design as inspiration for dad, but you could paint flowers, animals or anything you like on yours, depending on who you’re giving it to. We used Resene Azure, Oxygen and Resene White.

Published: 03 Dec 2025