Handmade Gifts Made in Guilford, CT

Locally Made. Personally Crafted. Shipped Anywhere.

If you're looking for a gift that wasn't made in a factory overseas, you're in the right place. Wet Nose Woodworks is a small woodworking and laser-cutting shop based right here in Guilford, Connecticut, and everything we make comes out of our shop on the Connecticut shoreline.

Whether you're a Guilford neighbor looking to shop local or you found us from across the country, the promise is the same: every piece is made by hand, every order gets personal attention, and nothing ships until we're happy with it.

Made in Guilford, Loved Everywhere

We make a wide range of handcrafted wooden gifts, from custom cutting boards and laser-engraved ornaments to personalized keepsakes and coastal-inspired home décor. Some of our most popular pieces have a Connecticut connection built right in, like our Connecticut State Ornament personalized with your hometown zip code, our Grass Island Shack ornament celebrating one of Guilford's most beloved landmarks, and our Thimble Islands cheeseboard inspired by the coastline just up the road in Stony Creek.

But we ship nationwide every day, so whether you're buying for someone in Guilford or someone in Seattle, you're getting the same Connecticut-made quality.

A Note on the Cardinal

If you're shopping for a Connecticut gift, our Cardinal Ornament is one of our most meaningful pieces. The cardinal is Connecticut's state bird, and for many people, it carries a deeper significance as a symbol of a loved one watching over them. It's one of those gifts that means something.

Shop Our Guilford Collection

Looking for something with a true local connection? Our Local Guilford Holiday Gifts collection features pieces inspired by Guilford landmarks and Connecticut shoreline life, including the Grass Island Shack Ornament, the Home for the Holidays zip code ornament personalized with your own 06437 (or any CT zip), the Grass Island Coaster, and the Guilford Youth Lacrosse Bag Tag and Ornament. These are the pieces that feel like home.

Custom and Personalized Work

Some of our best work is the stuff we make specifically for you. If you have an idea for a personalized gift with a Connecticut connection, a local landmark, a family name, a special date, reach out through our Custom Work page and let's talk. We love this kind of project.

Local Pickup Available

Based in Guilford and want to skip the shipping? Get in touch through our Contact page, and we can arrange local pickup directly from the shop.

🐾 Wet Nose Woodworks, Guilford, CT 06437