Countdown to Christmas - Artisan Gift Favorites - Week 7, 2026

 

 

It is so very hard to believe (at least to me - how about you?) that we are already at the beginning of November . . .  and that there are only 5 more weeks left of the Countdown to Christmas 2026!  It’s also hard to believe that Christmas will be here before we know it, in less than 2 months.  According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 51 days (as of today) until Santa drops down the chimney once again with his bag of goodies . . . or coal.  With Christmas rapidly approaching, Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions continue hosting the twelve-week Countdown to Christmas of artisan handmade / designed items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  Start or finish your holiday shopping now on the Countdown - Week 7:  a perfect place to buy unique handmade / designed gifts!  This week, 35 items from 12 artisans were shared in the wide-ranging gift collection: jewelry of many different styles, Christmas ornaments, puzzle books, lampwork glass beads, note cards, key chains, home decor 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 saving each handmade item from the Countdown to Christmas 2026 Week 7 collection to my Christmas Countdown Pinterest board (andto others) and 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 7: 

 

 

 

Clear Resin with Brushed Gold Mica Snowflake Christmas Ornament Handmade by Colleen of Butterfly In the Attic 

 

 

 

Natural Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Set with Gold and Turquoise Accents Handmade by Hema of BeadedNecklaceShoppe

 

 

 

Baby Doll Bootie Christmas Ornament PDF Crochet Pattern Designed by Jacki of Christie Cottage

 

 

 

Hammered Gold-tone Triangular Pendant & Red Glass Statement Necklace with Matching Earrings Handmade by Sharon of Blonde Peach Jewelry 

 

 

 

Beach Lovers Word Search Booklet with 25 Puzzles Handmade by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions  

 

 

 

Glass Dome Treble Clef Charm and Silver Chain Bracelet Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

"Dogs Are My Favorite People" Keychain with Paw Print Charm and Gold Clasp Handmade by Natalie of Adore by Nat

 

 

 

Emerald Green Teardrop Czech Glass Necklace with Gold Beads Handmade by Angela of BeadedCharmDesign

 

 

 

Historical Columbia Restaurant Watercolor Print Note Card Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

Ivory and Light Amber Band Large Hole Lampwork Glass Bead with Fine Silver Dots Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads  

 

 

 

Latkes Are My Love Language Hanukkah Metal Ornament Designed by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

Ceramic Reindeer-antlered Penguin Christmas Earrings with Red Roller Beads and 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, click here: Countdown to Christmas - Week 7.  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 6 Favorites - 2026

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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