As the holidays approach, we’re celebrating the small, local, and independent brands at WashiGang. It's been a tough year for many small businesses, but that hasn't stopped independent brands from continuing to burn the candle at both ends and create beautiful and unique designs for their loyal customers.
This year we urge you to support your local community by shopping small and independent Australian brands. Not only will you find a personal gift made by local small businesses, you will also help to keep unique perspectives and voices alive and well in your community!
We stock a range of stationery and accessories by independent Australian brands at WashiGang! Here are a few gift ideas from Aussie brands.
Red Parker
The perfect gift for Australian wildlife lovers! We have brand new Australian animal socks, enamel pins and pencil cases. Mix and match your fave animals for gifts this year!
Shop Red Parker enamel pins, socks and pencil cases! 
Watercolour by Cat:
Choose from a selection of beautiful vinyl stickers featuring Australian birds and furry friends. They're perfect for decorating water bottles, phone cases, laptops, helmets, and journal covers etc.
Shop Watercolour by Cat Vinyl Stickers! 
The Quirky Cup Collective:
A perfect gift for the whimsical family member! The Quirky Cup Collective has a beautiful collection of dot grid, lined or blank journals as well as reading journals with stunning illustrations and foil details, just like a spell book. There's also a beautiful range of vinyl stickers, enamel pins and tote bags based around reading and magical themes, all of which would make a special gift.
Shop The Quirky Cup Collective here!
Anna Seed Art:
We're in love with these sweet new Australian wildlife vinyl stickers by artist Anna Seed. They're perfect for decorating water bottles, phone cases, laptops, helmets, and journal covers etc.
Shop Anna Seed Art vinyl stickers!
Jubly Umph:
Fun and sassy enamel pins and socks make a perfect match for gifts! Choose from sassy, sweary and bookish themes, perfect for the bibliophile or fun friend, colleague or family member in your life.
Shop Jubly Umph Socks & Enamel Pins!
Sophie Grace Creates:
If you're thinking of gifting a dot grid journal this year, why not support Australian brand Sophie Grace Creates? These journals have thick, high quality 160gsm dot grid bamboo paper, that is brush pen, fountain pen and gel pen friendly, with no ghosting or bleeding. The journals are also threadbound and lay flat 180 degrees when open.
Shop Sophie Grace Creates here!
Pankeen:
Cockatoo lovers, this is for you! Pair a matching journal and washi tape set with matching cockatoo patterns as a beautiful gift.
Shop Pankeen Journals & Washi Tapes here!
Typoflora:
A new brand to WashiGang, Typoflora have the most beautiful range of illustrated sticker sheets featuring plants and florals, as well as a lined linen journal. A little gift pack combo would make a sweet gift for a journaling lover!
Shop Typoflora Stickers & Journals!
Pass Around the Smile:
If you're looking for a lined journal with a pretty boho style cover, go no further than local Gold Coast brand, Pass Around the Smile! Pair with a pen for a simple, but beautiful gift. There is also a guided journal in the range for those who would like to give the gift of reflection, gratitude and positivity, in the Positive Guidance Journal.
Shop Pass Around the Smile Journals here! 
DreamyMoons
If you're looking for a guided journal or planner that encourages reflection, gratitude, goal setting and astrology, DreamyMoons have a beautiful collection to choose from. We recommend the 2024 Year of Growth Book, as a beautiful gift for anyone to take into the new year. It's filled with daily journaling, planning, reflections and weekly and month prompts to gently guide personal growth!
Shop DreamyMoons journals here!
Join us in gifting intentionally this season and all year round. You will be sure to discover unique treasures, support local business, and spread the joy of heartfelt creations by shopping local Australian independent brands. Remember, every time that you shop small, a small business owner does a happy dance!
Shop more Australian brands here!
Thank you for shopping small this year! It means the world to us!
Do you celebrate Halloween? While Halloween isn't celebrated widely in Australia, it's the perfect time of year to enjoy your favourite spooky movies, books, treats and also a perfect excuse to decorate your journal with Halloween themed washi tapes, stickers and page spreads! Whether you love the spooky season or just want to explore your dark side, these Halloween-inspired bullet journal ideas and prompts will help you get into the spooky spirit while staying productive.
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