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

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 

 

 

 

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