Valloween Gift Guide - Valentines for Goths

by Faeryn Vigus February 9, 2024

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and while most people are busy planning romantic candlelit dinners and exchanging heart-shaped chocolates, there's a group of individuals who prefer their love a little darker...

That's right, we're talking about the goths. If you're looking to surprise your goth sweetheart with a gift that perfectly captures their dark and mysterious essence, look no further. We've put together the ultimate Valloween (Valentine's + Halloween) gift guide just for you. Get ready to embrace the darkness and make this Valloween a truly magical one.

1. @thecraftyburreato - I've got a THING for you Card

A dark warm grey background with a pastel pink glowing heart centre with a surrounding heart shaped spider web. There’s a square photo of a black valentines card with halloween spooky decor surrounding. The card featured the thing hand from the addams family with white text reading ‘I’ve got a thing for you’ underneath is neon pink glowing goth style font reading ‘@thecraftyburreato’.

'Crafty B is the adored child of long time Graphic Designer, Em Eato, a DisneyGoth darlin' with a dash of the devil, hint of the horrifying and a pinch of pop culture.

Offering a wide range of products from Greetings Cards and Gift Wrap to Homeware, Apparel and Accessories. Expect alternative Happy Place merch with a dark twist, horror movie goodies and unique, embroidered fashion with a gothic feel.' - @thecraftyburreato

2. @demonessdesigns.co - Necromancer anatomical heart ear tunnels

'A woman-run business, crafting pieces designed to bring out the rebel spirit within you. Specially curated for the weird and wonderful souls who seek pieces as unique as they are.' - @demonessdesigns.co

3. @rottenflamingos - Scream Pin Up Valloween Card

A dark warm grey background with a pastel pink glowing heart centre with a surrounding heart shaped spider web. There’s a square photo of a white valentines card with ghost face from the horror film scream laying down in a pin up style with red heart balloons reading ‘watch scary movies with me’, underneath is neon pink glowing goth style font reading ‘@rottenflamingos’.

'Rotten Flamingos is a small business with a tattoo inspired illustrative style which specialises in pink and spooky. "I love all things Halloween and I have a particular penchant for pinup ghouls & horror movies."' - @rottenflamingos

4. @sinistersigns - Long Romantic Walks Through the Graveyard and Haunted Houses

A dark warm grey background with a pastel pink glowing heart centre with a surrounding heart shaped spider web. There’s a square photo of two grey folded sweatshirts with a spooky haunted house print and black text reading ‘I LIKE LONG ROMANTIC WALKS THROUGH THE GRAVEYARD’, surrounded by red roses, underneath is neon pink glowing goth style font reading ‘@sinistersigns’.

'Where Halloween is a lifestyle, not just a holiday 🎃' - @sinistersigns

5. @lunadarknails - Love Affair: pink and black Valentine’s Day press on nails

'I sell luxe press on nails, waterslide nail decals & small batch cuticle oils, all handmade to order by me in my home studio in Edmonton, AB Canada.
Nails are for everyone! I Have clients of all genders and ALL are welcome!
My designs are inspired by all walks of alternative lifestyles, but I draw inspiration from what I love so there are heavy gothic influences to much of my work.' - @lunadarknails

6. @trippywitchofficial - MARIE RING

'I'm a UK based artist with an eclectic taste that I like to show through my variety of products and styles.

Your support allows me to do what I love everyday, and as an autistic & ADHD artist, being able to run my own business and be independent is a dream come true. Every order placed allows me keep this shop going, and is appreciated GREATLY and packaged with care.' - @trippywitchofficial

7. @trickortreatbakeryco - AGED GHOSTFACE XL HORROR SUGAR COOKIE

A dark warm grey background with a pastel pink glowing heart centre with a surrounding heart shaped spider web. There’s a square photo of a vegan sugar cookie in a heart shape with ghost face from the horror film scream, dripping black icing and blood splattered white background, underneath is neon pink glowing goth style font reading ‘@trickortreatbakeryco’.

'My name is Toni and I am the one woman show behind Trick or Treat bakery. I started the business in late 2020, just before Halloween. I started off making cakes for friends and family and then realised I was getting pretty busy.

In 2023 I felt it was time to stop making cakes that didn’t fit with my spooky persona and I decided it was spooky cakes and cookies only. I launched my Etsy store and travelled up and down the UK trading at Horror conventions and alternative markets. I then got so busy that I quit my job to do this full time, which has been the best decision of my life!' - @trickortreatbakeryco

8. @foreveremoprints - I Can Wait For You A6 Card

A dark warm grey background with a pastel pink glowing heart centre with a surrounding heart shaped spider web. There’s a square photo of a white valentine’s day card with a black skeleton in a coffin print with text reading ‘I will wait for you at the bottom’ and red envelope, underneath is neon pink glowing goth style font reading ‘@foreveremoprints’.

'Forever Emo ® is an Alternative Apparel business located in the UK. I single handedly run this business, from designing and printing your items to packing all of your orders! I wanted to share my love for all things Emo with all my fellow Elder Emo’s to prove once and for all that it really isn’t a phase 💀' - @foreveremoprints

9. @xx.toxic.dreams.xx - Love Bug Valentines Card

'Here lies my spooky creations. Artist of Sorts • Halloween Enthusiast • Cat Wrangler • Incredibly Amateur Potter' - @xx.toxic.dreams.xx

There you have it, the ultimate Valloween gift guide for goths from our favourite small businesses this season.

Whether your goth sweetheart is into the occult, literature, or simply loves embracing the dark side, there's something on this list that's sure to make their heart skip a beat. So go ahead, embrace the darkness, and make this Valloween a celebration of love, magic, and all things delightfully spooky!