Indiana Gift Guide: FTK (For The Kids)

The holidays are coming up: check out the greatest Indiana-made gifts Hoosiers could ask for!

Wildly Co.

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Buying clothing for children doesn't have to be a struggle: the next three companies know exactly what they're doing when it comes to children's fashion. Wildly Co., Mike and Haley Morgan's family-centered business based out of Noblesville, is an outlet for an unforgettable experience on top of some pretty awesome looking clothing. Check out the business here!

Matilda Jane Clothing

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Focusing on colors and whimsy, Denise DeMarchis has been creating girls' clothing since 2005 and has been expanding the youthful, playful and expressive line with each passing year. With collections such as the Paint By Numbers line (as pictured above), Secret Fields, and Wonderful Parade, there are so many possibilities to be had. Find out more here!

The Good Ones Clothing

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The Good Ones Clothing, a collaboration between the founders of Matilda Jane Clothing and One Lucky Guitar, focuses on expression and imagination in kids' clothing. "We exist to fulfill a pretty singular purpose: to create products celebrating the kids that light fireworks in our souls," they say, and boy is it evident. Check it out!

bobaloo!

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Hand-crafted items for the kids on the go: from stuffed toys, to bibs, to tooth fairy pillows, Samantha Howard delivers all around the world from her Indianapolis location with the help of a team of women who love to sew. Check out their awesome collection here on bobaloo!'s website, and be sure to stop by a few times a year to check out their new lines as they come out!

United State of Indiana

United State of Indiana's been changing the landscape of Indiana clothing for a few years now: it's difficult to walk around Indianapolis without seeing someone with a USI shirt or someone touting a sweet looking sticker on the back of their car. One of the coolest parts? Their children's line has all their greatest designs in sizes just right for the kiddos in your life. Check it out, there are some great things on their website!

Hayes and Taylor

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Similarly, Hayes and Taylor has been doing great things for the state of Indiana: focusing on the vintage and the sporty, their newest line features an old-school Indianapolis Colts style shirt for the youngest sports enthusiasts in your life. You can find it here along with others -- get one (or more) before the season ends!

The Twelve Days Of Christmas In Indiana

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Now this is cool! For the kids who still love having bedtime stories read to them, this book features all of the best aspects of this state and brings them all together in a colorful book. Donna Griffin, an author and proud Hoosier from Greenfield, Indiana, does everything right with this fun children's book. You can find out more and buy it here!

Opposite of Far Kids Masks

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This is absolutely awesome: Opposite Of Far encourages others to play and imagine once again. With a variety of great animal designs, Jessica Near envisioned a life of creating -- but little did she know her love for crafting and making things would make such a difference for so many kids and parents. Check out Opposite of Far's story and shop on their website, you won't be disappointed!

Bebito

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Rachel Hedges has been making her quirky and creative plush toys, accessories and decorative items in Indianapolis since 2006. Focusing on re-using lost or rejected items, she gives them a new chance at life -- a way for these things to be loved once again. You have to see all of the cool plush toys here!

Art 2 The Extreme

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"The original recycled crayons," says the banner online -- while Nicole explains her prominence in the market, the thing that makes everything so special is the sheer number of colors and designs available for anyone to buy. From mustaches, to rainbow stars, and even to crayons in the shape of Indiana, there is something every kid is going to love on her Etsy store. Make sure to get at least one of the 140+ designs!

Imagination Kids Toys

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Based out of Carthage, Indiana, Erin and Nick create awesome handmade wooden toys. What starts out as a blank wood canvas becomes beloved, specially painted designs that your youngest loved ones are bound to enjoy. Farm animals, rainbows, cars, helicopters, there are so many designs to look through and to appreciate: explore the complete catalog by looking through their Etsy page here!