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27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else
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27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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There’s magic in seeing an everyday item masquerading as something else. Even more magical is a gift that’s just as useful as it is whimsical. These novelty goods will make your loved one do a serious double take. Are those bookends or a samurai sword? Is that a sleeping grizzly bear or a bean bag?

Plenty of these imaginative goods are actually handcrafted by independent artisans, so these are truly win-win conversation starters.

Pancakes Purse

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Tortilla Pencil Case

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Marshall Amp Fridge

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Felt Guitar Bag

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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The Hobbit Hollow Book Safe

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Samurai Sword Bookends

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Blueberry Cheesecake Multi-wick Candle

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Mermaid Tail Wool Blanket

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Sleeping Grizzly Bear Beanbag

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Video Game Controller Soaps

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Catnip Joints

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Catnip Felt Fortune Cookies Cat Toys

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Chocolate Gun in Real Gun Case

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Bullet Twist Pen

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Purse

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Painted Brick Books

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Video Tape Journal

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Cassette Tape Table

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Camera Lens Travel Mug

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Burrito Yoga Mat Carrier

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Sushi Socks

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Cantaloupe Ceramic Bowl

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Beer Belly Waist Pack

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Bike Balls Tail Light

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Birch Tree Log Pillows

27 Gift Ideas That Look Like One Thing But Are Actually Something Else

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Skull Fireproof Log

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Glass Baggie

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Kara Witham

Kara Witham

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This lazy panda forgot to write something and suddenly remembered! I'm founder/lead crafter of hollow books at SecretSafeBooks.com. My BFA is in painting and drawing from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Back in high school I was the nerdly two-time title holder of Student of the Month in literature class.

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Kara Witham

Kara Witham

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This lazy panda forgot to write something and suddenly remembered! I'm founder/lead crafter of hollow books at SecretSafeBooks.com. My BFA is in painting and drawing from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Back in high school I was the nerdly two-time title holder of Student of the Month in literature class.

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