Countdown to Christmas - Artisan Gift Favorites - Week 3, 2026

 

 

It's amazing just how quickly Week 3 of the Countdown to Christmas 2026 flew by with October already here!   According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 79 days until jolly Santa Claus and his merry band of reindeer are delivering packages (or lumps of coal) once again. With the rapidly approaching gift giving season in mind, Julie and her handsome four-footed sidekick, Harry, are hosting a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2026 filled with artisan handmade items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, part of their Blue Morning Expressions Shopify shop.  This week, there were 30 shares by 10 artists featuring a wide range of truly unique gift ideas: jewelry of all types, holiday gift tags, notebooks, ornaments, lampwork beads and many other beauties.  If you need a perfect start to your Christmas shopping experience, the Countdown is the place to do just that!  An excellent motto to follow is: SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN.  And, most of all, SHOP SMALL to support 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.  Here are my favorites for Week 3: 

 

 

Vintage-style "A Happy Christmas To You" Santa Gift Tags Handmade by Natalie of Adore by Nat

 

 

Red, Green and White Large Hole Lampwork Christmas Holiday Bead Set Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

Personalized Interfaith Christian / Jewish Ornaments Designed by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

3D Silver Filigree Bell Charm Necklace With Red Crystals Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

Set of 3 Caladium Watercolor Reproduction Blank Greeting Cards Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

 

Festive Red Cardinal Bird Clip-On Earrings Handmade by Sharon of Blonde Peach Jewelry

 

 

 

Eco Printed "Wings in the Weathered Woods" Bird Junk Journal  Handmade by Colleen of Butterfly in the Attic

 

 

 

Ceramic Slider on Red Woven Leather Bracelet with Brass Magnetic Clasp Handmade by Hema of BeadedNecklaceShoppe

 

 

 

"I Work Hard so My Cat has a Better Life" Journal / Lined Notebook / To Do List Handmade by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Red and White Snowmen and Birds Christmas Earrings with Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed this sampling of some of the handmade gift items that can be found in the Countdown to Christmas collection hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions.  To see all the items shared, click here: Countdown to Christmas - Week 3. I hope that at least one item captured your interest and made its way to your shopping list. Who knows what next week will bring?  Personally, I'm looking forward to it!

 

If you are so inclined, please make my day and the day of the featured artists and leave a comment. Also, any promotion will be greatly appreciated - it benefits us all!  Thank you!

 

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In case you missed them, here are the other "Favorites" posts:

 

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Week 2 Favorites - 2026

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Week 1 Favorites - 2026

 

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