Countdown to Christmas - Artisan Gift Favorites - Week 6, 2026

 

 

It’s hard to believe that we’re already half-way through the twelve week Countdown to Christmas 2026!  That means Christmas is bearing down on us and will soon be here.  Yikes!!!!  According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 58 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 have for years now hosted a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas promotion of artisan handmade / designed 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, 32 items from 12 artisans were shared in the wide-ranging gift collection: jewelry of different styles, note cards, Christmas stickers, Hannukah napkins, printable art, giclee prints and more!  A wonderful motto to follow: SHOP EARLY and SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small indie businesses.

In addition to sharing each handmade item from the 12 week Countdown collection to this Pinterest board (and to others) and to my Twitter feed,  I pick a favorite item from each artist (hard to do!) and feature them here on my blog.  Here are my favorites for Week 6:

 

 

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

 

 

 

"Enchanted Nebula" Lampwork Galaxy Pendant Necklace Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

"The Adventures of Oliver The Otter: Strawberry Time" Children's Paperback Book Written and Illustrated by Collen of Butterfly in the Attic

 

 

 

Tri Color Triple Hoop Clip on Earrings Handmade by Sharon of Blonde Peach Jewelry

 

 

 

Cardinals in Snow Art Notecard / Giclee Print Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

Wander & Write Travel-inspired Spiral Notebook / Journal Handmade by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Treble Clef Keychain with Silver Music Note Charms and Blue Enamel Accent Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

Glass-Like Replica Resin Yellow Daffodil Flower Handmade by Audrey of AudsCraftedCreations

 

 

 

Czech Glass Black Sunburst Bracelet Handmade by Audrey of BeadedCharmDesign

 

 

 

Personalized Bar Mitzvah Metal Ornament Designed by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

Hand Painted Christmas Tree on Reclaimed Wood Handmade by Angela of DippedInChalk

 

 

 

Baltic Amber Statement Necklace with Hand Carved Shell and Red Coral 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, click here: Countdown to Christmas - Week 6.  I hope that at least one beauty captures your interest and makes its way into your shopping cart. 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 by leaving 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 5 Favorites - 2026

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Week 4 Favorites - 2026

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Week 3 Favorites - 2026

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

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

 

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