Gifts Under $40
Gifts under $40 that are anything but ordinary. Whimsical homewares, stationery, & art made to be used!
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Gifts Under $40 FAQs
Yes, always.
Creating our whimsical products in a sustainable and ethical way is so important to us here at The Nonsense Maker. The majority of our pieces are created in house by us, or by sustainably sourced, ethically responsible suppliers.
To learn more about our sustainability practices check out our values page.
You bet you can! We love being a part of thoughtful surprises.
Want to make it extra fun?
Add a greeting card to your order, and let us write on it for you!
Leave a note with your order at the checkout, or contact us with your order number and personal message at info@thenonsensemaker.com.au.
We will also be sure to leave out any invoices and price tags too!
Our small team does their best to get your orders out ASAP.
Standard orders are typically dispatched within 1-3 business days, unless we let you know otherwise.
You can choose to ship either by parcel post (tracked), or with a stamp (untracked) for smaller items. Please see the Australia Post website for delivery times.
For urgent orders:
- We reccomend choosing the express shipping option at the checkout
- We also offer pickup from our Brunswick Studio (VIC).
Absolutely they do!
Here are some reasons why these make great gifts to send (or take) abroad:
- Lightweight for low cost shipping - this is especially important when sending gifts internationally!
- Unbreakable so you can be sure it will survive the journey in one piece.
- Easy to send in a regular post bag - not too big, not awkwardly shaped.
- Made by an Australian artist making them a perfect Australian souvenir.
Maybe most importantly, they solve the classic gifting dilemma: how do you send something that feels special, thoughtful, and not generic? Unlike many other Australian souvenirs, our quirky products are uniquely hand illustrated by an actual artist, so each one carries a little piece of Australia with it.
For more lightweight, easy to send, Australian made gift ideas take a look at our art tea towels, coasters and magnets!
The whimsical artwork on all of The Nonsense Makers products is hand illustrated by our very own Melbourne based artist Emily May. Emily is inspired by her love of old-time story books, and bringing a touch of nostalgic whimsy into the everyday.
Explore more of her work transformed into unique homewares, fun stationery, and quirky art prints.
Learn more about the artist here, follow her adventures on Instagram, or sign up to our mailing list for more updates.
Who is The Nonsense Maker?
Established in 2016, The Nonsense Maker is inspired by Melbourne artist Emily May's adventuring alter ego. With the help of her business partner Sidonie the brand has grown into a playful collection of unique homewares, playful stationery, and nostalgic Australian souvenirs with a whimsical old-world aesthetic.
