Thursday, October 19, 2023

Artisan Handmade Christmas Week 4 2023

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 4, 2023

Posted October 18, 2023

Who would have believed how quickly Week 4 of the Countdown to Christmas 2023 went by . . . but here we are! Left in its wake is a wide variety of gorgeous artisan handmade items. According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 67 days until St. Nick pays a visit to let you know of you have been naughty or nice. This week, there were 33 shares by 11 artists featuring a wide range of gifts: unique jewelry designs, photographic and digital art, home decor, note cards, Christmas stickers,lampwork beads, crocheted gifts, coffee mugs and a host of other beauties. If you need a perfect start (or ending) to your Christmas shopping, the Countdown is the place to do just that! An excellent motto to follow is: SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN. And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small indie businesses!

Crocheted Christmas Red Jumper with Snowflake Applique and Matching Hat for Infant Girl Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

Set of 3 Caladium Note / Greeting Cards from Original Watercolor Paintings Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

Teal Green and Dichroic Large Hole Artisan Lampwork Glass Beads Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

Red Cardinal Christmas / Winter Earrings with Lampwork Glass Beads and Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

"Great Blue Heron 2" Head Shot Wood Print Photography by Joanne of JoanneCarey

Personalized Breast Cancer Coffee Mug Designed by Linda of LinorStore

Black and Gold Paw Print And Music 8th Note Pendant Necklace Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

Colorful Seattle Pike Place Market Wall Art / Poster Print Photography by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

Set of 24 Santa Says Do Not Open Til Dec 25 Christmas Stickers Handmade by Natalie of adorebynat

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

Artisan Ceramic Turquoise Blue and Brown Boho Earrings with Blue Czech Glass Roller Beads Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 3, 2023

Posted October 11, 2023

It's amazing how quickly Week 3 of the Countdown to Christmas 2023 sped right on by . . . and a wide variety of gorgeous artisan handmade items have been left in its wake. According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 74 days until jolly Santa Claus and his merry band of reindeer are delivering packages once again. 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. This week, there were 33 shares by 11 artists featuring a wide range of truly unique gift ideas: jewelry of all types, party tags, spiral notebooks, photographic and digital art, ornaments, throw blankets 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 motto to follow is: SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN. And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small indie businesses!

Each week during the 12 week Countdown, I pick a favorite item from each artist (hard to do!) and feature them here on my blog. These are my favorites for Week 3:

Red Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Holiday Christmas Bracelet Handmade by LInda of Victorian Style Treasures

Crazy Plant Lady Gardening Planner Ruled Spiral Notebook Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

Encased Apricot Orange, Raku and Silver Large Hole Lampwork Glass Beads Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

Personalized My First Thanksgiving Ornament Designed by Linda of LinorStoreDesigns

Iridescent Green Pearl Christmas Bracelet with Clear Crystals Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneJewels

'Well, Hello There . . . " Black-crowned Nigh Heron Tote Bag Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

Earthy, Organic Afzelia Exotic Wood Earrings Handmade by Roxanne of ExoticWoodJewelryAnd

Set of 24 Grateful for You Pumpkin Pie Gift Tags Handmade by Natalie of adorebynat

Long Length Key Earrings with Clear AB Crystals Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

Oliver Decorates for Christmas Throw Blanket Designed by Colleen of OliverTheOtter

Faux Vintage Santa Christmas Earrings with Red and Green Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs

Thursday, October 5, 2023

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

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Welcome to my "Artisan Autumn Gifts Promotional Blog” for some great Fall gifts to celebrate the beautiful colors of Autumn! I can’t believe this weekend is Labor Day, which brings Summer to a close. So as our children are heading back to school, many going back to work, I thought it the perfect time to celebrate “My Autumn Blog” featuring many great “Handmade Gifts”

I have chosen a few of my friends from various sites like Etsy, Indiemade, Red Bubble, and Zazzle, and those who have their own sites! I hope you enjoy their featured Artwork selections! Also, take a second to also look through the various other items offered in each Shop!!!

**For those featured, please take a second to help promote the other artists featured**

1. Victorian Style Treasures – Autumn Nature Inspired Necklace