In the city that touts itself as the entertainment capital of the world, you’re bound to find creations made in this image. Here, we have a selection of hand-crafted gifts and mementos acknowledging Las Vegas nightlife, casino life, and the sporting life. Viva las makers!
Disco Fever
Desert Shadow, a gift and merchandise storefront in the Gather House in Fergusons Downtown, takes inspiration from the desert. Euclid Natividad handmakes gifts such as the disco cactus ($35), while Jessica Melendez crafts felt flowers and textile items. The two co-owners say that shoppers are drawn to the reflections of the shop’s lights off the disco cactus — reminiscent of Vegas’ own lights, which, they’ve observed, make people want to bring the sparkle home. shopdesertshadow.com
Casino Locale
The Stuffy Ladies owner Linda Rodgers, a private violin instructor who holds a doctorate in education, started crafting handmade and customizable shadow boxes during the pandemic. Her What Happens in Las Vegas Stays in Las Vegas #3 shadow box ($40) sprinkles some gold-glitter glamour on the age-old slogan. Available in a white or black frame, the box may be hung on a wall or placed on a table. Once it’s complete, Rodgers will deliver it free of charge anywhere in Clark County, proving that what happens in Sin City may actually only stay within a 100-mile radius. thestuffyladies.com
702 Pride
Family-owned Store702 “features original fan gear and supports everything in the (702),” says partner Terri Maruca, who’s been with the shop since it started online in January 2018. Their Champions of the 702 — Embrace the Winning Legacy T-shirt ($24), emblazoned with a hockey, football, and basketball motif, highlights Vegas’ recent success, spirit, and pride in local sports. Go team! store702.com