Artisan Christmas Countdown - Week 11

 

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 11, 2023

Posted December 6, 2023

 

 

It's hard to believe that Week 11 of the Countdown to Christmas 2023 has already come and gone . . . . and there is only ONE more week left of the promotion!  When the Countdown starts, the end of the twelve weeks seems a looooong way off. Then - BAM! - here it is!  With Christmas just 18 days away, where does the time go? The ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock doesn’t let up - those seconds just keep ticking down until the jolly man in red and white arrives.  Since the holiday gift giving season is lurking just around the corner, Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions are once again hosting a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2023 of artisan handmade / designed items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  The Countdown is the place for handmade artists to share three of their beautiful (often one of a kind) creations. This week ten artists shared 30 items, a wide range of beautiful gift ideas:  jewelry of all styles, ornaments, gift card holders, sweatshirts gearheads, lampwork glass beads, watercolor art prints and many other unique items.  Need a perfect start or end to your holiday shopping?  Shop the Countdown to Christmas; browse and purchase that special piece for that special person!  An excellent rule of thumb to follow this holiday season: SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small, independent artisan shops!

 

 

 

Wooden "White Blooms for the Moon" Holiday Ornament / Magnet Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

Red Heart Seed Bead Lace Collar Adjustable Necklace Handmade by Suzanne of RivendellRockSedona

 

 

 

Set of 6 Kids Christmas Holiday Gift Card Holders / Stocking Stuffer Check or Cash Envelopes  

 

 

 

Large Hole Lampwork Glass Flower Beads in Red and Pink Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

Gift for Gearheads:  Junkyard Treasure Hunter Unisex Heavy Blend™ Crewneck Sweatshirt Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Pink Stars Beaded Bracelet and Earrings Jewelry Set Handmade by Melanie of Beads N' Tabs

 

 

 

Tampa, Florida Gasparilla Pirate Festival Watercolor Art Print, 2 Sizes, Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

 

Colorful, Lightweight Paisley Teardrop Earrings with Lampwork Glass Beads and Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

Siam Red and Clear Swarovski Crystal Christmas Bracelet Handmade by Pamela by MagdaleneJewels

 

 

 

Enamel Snow Leopard Pendant Necklace with Red Coral Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs

 

 

Artisan Handmade Christmas Gifts - Week 10

 

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 10, 2023

Posted November 29, 2023

 

 

Wow!  Christmas will be here in only 25 days, less than a month away!  And there are only two more weeks left in the Countdown to Christmas 2023!  The ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock doesn’t let up and keeps ticking down those seconds until Santa and his herd of flying reindeer make a nighttime visit to leave welcome gifts or lumps of coal. Since the holiday gift giving season is lurking just around the corner, Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions are once again hosting a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2023 of artisan handmade / designed items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  The Countdown is the place for handmade artists to share three of their beautiful (often one of a kind) creations. This week nine artists shared 27 items, a wide range of beautiful gift ideas:  jewelry of all styles, ornaments, crocheted baby gifts, sweatshirts for aspiring writers and many other unique items.  Need a perfect start or end to your holiday shopping?  Shop the Countdown to Christmas; browse and purchase that special piece for that special person!  An excellent rule of thumb to follow this holiday season: SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small, independent artisan shops.

 

Retro Holiday Vibes Ornament Designed by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

Ecofriendly Exotic Wood Earrings, Long Dangles, Handmade by Roxanne of ExoticWoodJewelryAnd

 

 

 

Crocheted Red and White Newborn Baby Girl Jumpsuit, Red Jacket and Hat, Size 0 - 3 Months, Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

 

 

 

Wire Wrapped Black And White Seed Bead Earrings Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

"Future Best-Selling Author" Multicolored Tie-Dye Writer's Unisex Sweatshirt Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Silky Matte Finish Black Lampwork Necklace with Sterling Silver Chain Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

Set of 30 Puppy Dog Thank You Sticker Labels / Canine Pet Party Favor Label Handmade by Natalie of adorebynat 

 

 

 

Pink, Blue and Silver Lucky Star Bead Earrings Handmade by Melanie of Beads N' Tabs

 

 

 

Unmatched Enamel Snowmen Christmas Earrings with Red Lampwork Beads and Swarovksi Crystals Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs 

 

 

Artisan Handmade Christmas Countdown - Week 9

 

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 9, 2023

Posted November 22, 2023

 

 

Christmas is barreling down on us like a runaway freight train!  It will be here very soon.  Week 9 of the Countdown to Christmas 2023 has come and gone and the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock doesn’t let up.  According to what the clock says today, Santa and his traveling buddies will start their journey in only 32 days, just a bit over four weeks from now!  The Countdown is a place for handmade artists to come together and share three of their beautiful (often one of a kind) creations and then promote each other.  This week, eleven artists shared a total of 33 unique items.  The twelve week Countdown to Christmas, hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, is the perfect place to start / end to your Christmas shopping - find those special gifts for a loved one!  An excellent motto to follow this holiday season is : SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support hardworking indie shop owners! 

 

In addition to promoting each handmade item from the Countdown collection to my "Countdown to a Handmade Christmas 2023" Pinterest board and on my Twitter feed, I decided to share one item from each of the artists who participated this week.  Here are my "favorites" picks of the items, in an order determined by drawing numbers from my trusty numbers bowl.  I hope you enjoy these unique items! 

 

 

Silver Snowman Charm Bracelet with Faceted Cranberry Red Czech Glass Beads Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

"Dogs Make Bad Days Better" Unisex Color Blast T-Shirt for Dog Lovers Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Silver Pearl, Scarlet and Emerald Crystals Necklace and Earrings Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneJewels 

 

 

 

Shiny Mint Green Kryptonite Lampwork Glass Beads with Fine Silver Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads 

 

 

 

Opal-like Pendant Necklace with Green and Light Orange Beads and Crystals Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader  

 

 

 

"A Relaxing Swim" Mute Swan Throw Pillow Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

Faux Pearl and Sparkling Crystal Bead Bracelet and Earrings Handmade by Melanie of Beads N' Tabs

 

 

 

Gasparilla Pirate Festival, Tampa, FL, Watercolor Art Print, Two Sizes, Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

 

Jewish Wine Glass Charms Handmade by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

Dog Lover's "Dogs Are My Favorite People" Keychain / Keyring with Free Shipping Handmade by Natalie of adorebynat 

 

 

 

"Season's Greeting" Enamel Polar Bear Christmas Earrings with Green and Red Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs 

 

 

Artisan Christmas Countdown - Week 8

 

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 8, 2023

Posted November 15, 2023

 

 

It’s all going so, so fast!  Week 8 of the Countdown to Christmas 2023 has already come and gone, with only four more weeks remaining!  The ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock doesn’t let up - according to it, Santa and his flying reindeer will start their journey in only 39 days!  Yikes!!!!  Need a perfect place to start / finish your Christmas shopping? The Countdown - a chance for artists to come together and share three of their unique gift ideas - is the just the place to do that holiday shopping!  Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions are hosting the twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2023 of artisan handmade items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog (where you can also see the first seven Countdowns).  This week, 39 items, many which are one of a kind designs, from 13 artists are featured.  The artists shared a wide range of handmade gift ideas: jewelry of all sorts, Christmas gift tags, sweatshirts, limited edition prints, photographic prints, lampwork beads, coffee mugs and much, much more.  A wonderful motto to follow: SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support hard working indie artists! 

 

In addition to promoting each handmade item from the Countdown collection to my "Countdown to a Handmade Christmas 2023" Pinterest board and on my Twitter feed, I decided to share one item from each of the artists who participated this week.  Here are my "favorites" picks of the items, in an order determined by drawing numbers from my trusty numbers bowl.  I hope you enjoy these unique items! 

 

 

 

Set of 8 Vintage Red Truck Christmas Gift Tags Handmade by Natalie of adorebynat

 

 

 

Antiqued Silver Lotus Flower Pendant Necklace Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

Writing Because Murder is Wrong Multicolored Tie-Dye Writer's Unisex Sweatshirt Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Adjustable Larimar Cross Pendant Necklace with Freshwater Pearls and Larimar Handmade by Suzanne of RivendellRocksSedona

 

 

 

Austrian Crystal Art Deco Earrings Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneJewels

 

 

 

Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Print of the Historic Tampa Theatre, Tampa, Florida, Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore 

 

 

 

"A Touch of Red" Black and Red Bead Bracelet Handmade by Melanie of Beads N' Tabs

 

 

 

American White Ibis Canvas Print Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

Vintage-look Christmas Snowman Earrings with Lampwork and Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

Encased Apricot Orange and Raku Large Hole Lampwork Beads with Fine Silver Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

Hanukkah Dreidel or Menorah Necklace Handmade by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

Hummingbird and Wildflowers Digital Art Coffee Mug Designed by Colleen of ButterflyInTheAttic

 

 

 

Sterling Butterfly on Heart Pendant Necklace with Chevron Amethyst and Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs

 

 

Make It An Artisan Handmade Christmas Week 6

 

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 6, 2023

Posted November 1, 2023

 

 

It’s hard to believe that we’re already half-way finished with the twelve week Countdown to Christmas 2023!  Yikes!  That means Christmas is bearing down on us and will soon be here.  According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 53 days (as of today) until Santa and his merry herd of flying reindeer arrive once again.  With the rapidly approaching holiday season in mind, Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions continue to host a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2023 of artisan handmade items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  Start your holiday shopping now on the Countdown - a perfect place to buy unique gifts.  This week, 39 handmade / designed items from 13 artisans were shared in the wide-ranging gift collection: jewelry of many different styles, fine art prints, gift card / money holders, tote bags, writer’s sweatshirts, lampwork glass beads and Christmas ornaments.  A wonderful motto to follow: SHOP EARLY and SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small indie businesses.

 

Artisan Ceramic Christmas Rudolf Reindeer Earrings with Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

Vinoy Renaissance Resort GiClee Fine Art Print from an Original Watercolor, You Pick Size, Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore 

 

 

 

Ruby Red and Black Onyx Kumihimo Braided Bead Bracelet Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneJewels  

 

 

 

Set of 10 Classic Christmas Gift Card or Money Holders for Stocking Stuffers Handmade by Nat of adorebynat  

 

 

 

Silvertone Hamsa Hand Necklace Handmade by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

 

"A Relaxing Swim" Swan Weekender Tote Bag Photography by Joanne of JoanneCarey

 

 

 

Cloisonne Necklace with Garnet and Rose Quartz Gemstones Handmade by Suzanne of RivendellRocksSedona

 

 

 

Colorful Unisex Tie-Dye "Writing Because Murder is Wrong" Writer's Sweatshirt Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Red and Green Christmas Cheer Bead Earrings Handmade by Melanie of Beads N' Tabs

 

 

 

Clear, Blue, Green, Pink and Purple Swirl Lampwork Glass Frit Beads Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

Large Silvertone Violin Or Cello Zipper / Purse Pull Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

Britannia Pewter Thankful Woman Penant Necklace with Faceted Golden Obsidian Nuggets Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs

 

 

 

Digital Art Cream Colored Poinsettias Pewter Snowflake Christmas Ornament Designed by Colleen of ButterflysInTheAttic