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

 

 

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - WEEK 2

 

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 2, 2023

Posted October 4, 2023

 

 

Week 2 of the Countdown to Christmas 2023 has already come . . . and gone,  No worries because unique artisan handmade / designed items were left in its wake.  According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 81 days until Christmas is here.  With the rapidly approaching gift giving season in mind, Julie and her wonderful four-footed sidekick, Harry, are hosting a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2023 of artisan handmade items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, part of their of Blue Morning Expressions Shopify shop.  The twelve week time period was chosen to correspond with the ubiquitous Christmas carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas''. This week, there were 30 shares by 10 artists featuring a wide range of gift ideas: unique jewelry, Christmas tags, watercolor art prints, an original book, photographic and digital art for the home, ornaments, key chains and a host of other beauties.  If you need a perfect start to your Christmas shopping, the Countdown is the place to do just that!  An excellent mottoo follow is: SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN.  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small indie businesses!

 

Each week during the Countdown, I pick my a favorite items from each artist (hard to do!) and feature them here on my blog.  These are my favorites for Week 2:   

 

 

 

Set of 8 Vintage-look "A Happy Christmas To You" Santa Gift Tags Handmade by Natalie of adorebynat

 

 

 

Ruby Red and Pink Czech Glass Bead Kumihimo Bracelet Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneJewels

 

 

 

"It Is Well with My Soul" Canvas Print Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

Silver Plated Pewter Cello Charm Earrings Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Red Lampwork Glass Beads and Black Lava Rock Bracelet with Sterling Silver Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

Thankful Thanksgiving Napkins with Turkey, Pie and Other Symbols Designed by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

 Lightweight Blue Flower Earrings with Lampwork Glass Beads and Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

The Adventures of Oliver The Otter: Strawberry Time Book Written and Illustrated by Colleen of Colleen Cornelius

 

 

 

Horses / Ponies Jumping Over the Moon Pendant Necklace with Brown Zebra Jasper and Pearls Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs

 

Heart & Flowers Valentine's!

'Valentine Hearts & Flowers' by MagdaleneJewels

A Treasury collection of wonderful Valentine gifts of Hearts and Flowers from many talented artists on Etsy!

Original Watercolor Painting... CanotStop $112	Carmine Red Valentine Gift S... JoannasScented... $20	Carnelian & Bone Necklace - ... RivendellRockJ... $30	Blooming Temptation original... joannaderitisg... $139
Music Festival Headband, Red... TwoCatsAndAnOw... $40	Sister Love Art Print, two s... VickieWadeFine... $22	Abstract landscape painting ... MarciaMcKinzie... $85	Valentine Gift, Handmade Ear... OlgaJewelryBou... $54.95
stained glass heart suncatch... BayCreationsby... $15	Red Heart Shape, Tree of Lif... watercolorsNmo... $15	DOUBLE RUBY QUARTZ, gold bez... thedesigncompa... $58	Abstract Painting of a Girl ... ABitofWhimsyAr... $30
Pink Rose, Flower Photograph... AdornmentsByEl... $15	Glass Rose Glassware, Rosema... FolkArtByNancy $28	To My Love Valentine, Downlo... naturepoet $4	Valentines Day Red Faceted H... Colbydesigns $30

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