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Countdown to Christmas - Artisan Gift Favorites - Week 8, 2026

 

 

The weeks are speeding by so, so quickly!  Week 8 of the Countdown to Christmas 2026 has already come and gone, with only four more weeks remaining of the promo!  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 44 days!  Yikes!!!!  Need a perfect place to start / finish your Christmas shopping? The Countdown - a place for artists to come together and share three of their unique gifts - 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 of artisan handmade items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog (where you can also see the first seven Countdowns).  This week, 30 items, many which are one of a kind designs, from 10 artists are featured.  The artists shared a wide range of handmade gift ideas: jewelry, art prints, notepads, home decor, Christmas ornaments 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 Christmas - Artisan Made - 2026 Pinterest board and on my Twitter feed, I decided to share one item from each of the artists who participated this week.  

 

 

Wintery Full Moon Glass Pendant Necklace with Blue Aventurine and Vintage Beads Handmade by Hema of BeadedNecklaceShoppe

 

 

 

Dog Lover Bearded Collie Notepad / Stationery, Set of 2, Handmade by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Mother of Pearl and Cat Statement Pendant Necklace with Faux Pearls Handmade by Sharon of Blonde Peach Jewelry  

 

 

 

Winter Hanukkah Menorah Napkins / Table Linens Designed by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

Gold Heart on Royal Blue Oval Pendant Necklace with Light Sapphire and Dark Blue Crystals Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

Historic Vinoy Renaissance Resort Watercolor Art Print, St. Petersburg, FL, Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

 

Shiny Ivory and Fine Silver Lampwork Glass Beads Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

Faceted 2mm Garnet Beaded Bracelet with Gold Accents Handmade by Angela of BeadedCharmDesign

 

 

 

Original Photo Cream and Gold Poinsettia Ceramic Christmas Ornament Handmade by Colleen of Butterfly in the Attic

 

 

 

Red and Clear Swarovski Crystals Santa Holiday Earrings 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 8.  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!

 

 


 

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

 

Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Week 7 Favorites - 2026

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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Indiemade blog:  Shadow Dog Designs’ Blog

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Facebook:  Catherine’s Personal Page

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Flickr:  Shadow Dog Designs' Photostream

 

 

 

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Countdown to Christmas - Week 1

Thank you, Catherine for sharing my mother of pearl necklace in your blog post! Sharing. Happy sales to all.

Thank you!

From the bottom of our beardie hearts for adding my bearded collie notepads to this great collection of handmade gift ideas for the holidays. Have shared everything everywhere and will go back and do it again! Many treats to the One Who Watches from the One Who Naps.

Thanks

Thank you.

All scheduled and pinned.

Week Eight promotion

Great choices Cathrine for the promotion. Thanks for setting up the blog. Pinned and tweeted all items and posted blog to FB. Great sales everyone

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