Christmas seems to arrive earlier and earlier each and every year.  Because of this, it’s never too early to start shopping for those perfect holiday gifts for a loved one!   Believe it or not, the jolly man in red and his reindeer show up in a little over 6 months - actually 173 days (from when this blog was posted) according to the ever ticking CHRISTMAS CLOCK.  

Christmas in July has become a big thing in stores on line stores and all over social media, so I decided to host one here on my Shadow Dog Designs blog.  I asked artist friends to share three items - one that is “Christmasy” (in design or colors, etc.) and two others that don’t have to be.  Each week, one item will be showcased in a new blog, this being the first blog featuring a Christmasy item from each artist.  Since many of these beauties are one of a kind, be sure to shop early (and often) so you don’t miss out.  And please visit the shops of the artisans featured for even more wonderful creations that are handmade / designed from the heart.  Hopefully one or more items featured here, on the next two blogs or in the artisans’ shops will make it into your shopping basket.  Buy for a loved one . . . and treat yourself!   Remember this year:  SHOP SMALL and SHOP HANDMADE!

 

 

 

Poinsettias Christmas Holiday Polyester Throw Pillows, 4 Sizes, Designed by Julie of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Ceramic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas Earrings with Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

Hand-stitched Fabric and Felt Snowmen Christmas Ornaments, Set of 4, Handmade by Jacki of Christie Cottage

 

 

 

Deer and Snowman Snow Globe Merry Christmas Photography and Digital Art by Colleen of Colleen Cornelius

 

 

 

Set of 3 Caladium Note Cards / Blank Greeting Cards Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

 

Set of 8 Vintage-style Christmas Gift Tags Handmade by Natalie of Adore By Nat

 

 

 

Little Gold Filigree Bell Earrings Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

Christmas Red and Green Beaded Chain Bracelet and Earrings Set Handmade by Linda of LinorStore Jewelry

 

 

 

"Flower Power" Gaillardia Weekender Tote Bag Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Large Natural Red Coral Pendant on Rope Wire Necklace Handmade by Hema of BeadedNecklaceShoppe 

 

 

 

Icy Blue and White Christmas Holiday Earrings with Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Suzanne of RivendellRocksSedona 

 

 

 

Medium Vitrail Swarovski Crystal Christmas Tree Earrings Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs

 

 

I hope you enjoyed each and every one of the unique artisan handmade / designed creations in this first Christmas in July blog.  Please check back for the other two, each going live Thursday mornings.  To see all of the gift items in one place click this link:  Christmas in July 2024 - Artisan Handmade Gifts - Week 1.  If you would like to make my day and the day of the talented artists featured, please leave a blog comment.  And any promotion you can do will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

 

 

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