Countdown to Christmas Gifts - Artisan Favorites - Week 1, 2026

 

 

It seems the Countdown to Christmas was happening just a few short months ago?  Where has the time gone?  Here it is, the middle of September, and the first week of the Countdown is already up and running!  The ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown clock says there are only 93 days (as of today) before Christmas is here!  With that in mind, it's definitely not too early to start thinking about all those people on your Christmas shopping list.  Where to start????  What should you get for them???  A perfect place to shop (and hopefully buy) is on the 12 week Countdown to Christmas 2026 collections.  Hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, all the collections will be filled with a wide variety of artisan handmade / designed gifts.  A new collection will be added each Friday through the beginning of December.  On week 1 of the Countdown to Christmas, there were 33 shares from 11 artisans, a wide variety of gifts: unique jewelry, journals, home decor, note cards, art and more.  A good holiday motto to remember:  SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all:  SHOP SMALL, SHOP HANDMADE to support small indie sellers!

 

Here are my favorite picks from Week 1 of the Countdown to Christmas:

 

 

 

Cardinals in Snow Note Card or Giclee Print Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

 

Personalized with Birthstone Antiqued Silver Angel Pendant Necklace Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Artisan Signed Vintage Hand Painted Saint Nick Wood Pendant Necklace Handmade by Hema of BeadedNecklaceShoppe

 

 

 

Chanukah Cloth Table Napkins Designed by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

Colorful Enamel Leaf Charm and Leather Boho Clip-On Earrings  Handmade by Sharon of Blonde Peach Jewelry

 

 

 

Made to Order Resin Daffodil / Narcissus Forever Flower Handmade by Audrey of AudsCraftedCreations

 

 

 

Set of 240 Santa Claus Christmas Sticker Labels for Hershey's Kisses Chocolates Handmade by Natalie of Adore by Nat

 

 

 

Enchanted Nebula Lampwork Galaxy / Globe Pendant Necklace Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

One-of-a-Kind  Autumn Junk Journal, 90 Pages, Handmade by Colleen of Butterfly in the Attic

 

 

 

Genuine Turquoise and Brass Berber Sun and Moon Bead Statement Necklace 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 1. 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!

 

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