Gifts Under $40

You bet! These gifts under $40 are designed to be more than just something pretty to unwrap. They’re made to be enjoyed, used, and bring a little whimsy into everyday life, not tucked away in a drawer and forgotten.

Each piece balances design with practicality, so whoever receives the gift gets something that feels special and genuinely useful!

Our gifts under $40 range is wonderful because for the same price you pay at a generic chain store, you can get something totally unique, support an independent artist, and give a thoughtful gift your friends and family will treasure, and actually use!

Our gifts don’t feel like 'budget' gifts. You’re giving something with a story behind it. They feel thoughtful, distinctive, and full of a playful nostalgia you can’t find anywhere else.

Gifts under $40 are perfect for all those moments where you want to show thoughtfulness without overthinking it.

They’re perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, thank you gifts, Christmas stocking fillers, Kris Kringle, or our favourite, “just because” surprises that brighten someone’s day.

If the occasion calls for something meaningful, fun, or a little bit special (but not over-the-top) a $40 gift is just right.

Absolutely! $40 is a thoughtful and versatile budget for a gift because it is enough to choose something meaningful, well-designed, and high quality without overspending.

With a carefully chosen gift under $40, you can give something that feels personal and considered, not generic or rushed. A $40 gift can make a big impression when it’s chosen with care.

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.