Hot Summer Fun - Artisan Handmade Gifts

 

 

It’s hard to believe that we are already through a good part of the first week of June with most of the scorching summer still ahead of us - even though it’s not yet “officially” summer (June 21 at 3:14 a.m. MDT this year).  Up until the last few days, summer here in the Desert Southwest has been relatively mild.  BUT the triple digits have finally set in and the AC seems to run continuously.  As everyone says:  at least it’s a dry heat!  June is usually our hottest month.  And then the monsoon season sets in where we get most of the 9” of rain that is normal for this part of the desert.  Everyone is praying that the rains do start soon on schedule, normally at the end of June.  For the past several years, a big storm has shown up on the 4th of July where we can enjoy Mother Nature’s fireworks - and then the scheduled fireworks once the storm blows through, all from the comfort of our upstairs porch.  Hope that happens again this year since it’s quite spectacular.

 

 

 

Little Harbor Resort in Ruskin, Florida Note Card or Watercolor Print Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

I asked artist friends to share two items that represent “hot summer fun.”  Some items are more on the hot, hot, hot summer side and some represent a more mellow, cool summer.  ALL are artisan handmade / designed and many are one of a kind pieces.  So if something catches your eye on the Hot Summer Fun - Artisan Handmade Gifts blog, please click the photo or the link below the photo for more information and photos of the individual item.  Hopefully one or more will make it into your shopping basket - treat yourself or someone else to a unique artisan beauty!  And remember: SHOP SMALL and SHOP HANDMADE! 

 

 

 

Watermelon and Kiwi Polymer Clay Dangle Earrings with Preciosa Crystals Handmade by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

"Tropical Elegance" Hibiscus Weekender Tote Bag, Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

Red Ladybug Dangle Earrings with Black Glass and Sterling Silver Beads Handmade by Connie of The singingbeader

 

 

 

Etched Medium Lemon Yellow and Silver Lampwork Glass Beads Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

Spring and Summer Yellow Daisy Enamel Boho Earrings Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

Crocheted Ecru Cotton Yarn Lace Sundress and Sandals for Newborn Baby Girl Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

 

 

 

Peachy Orange Leather Fringe Tassel Earrings with Gold Wires Handmade by Jacki of Christie Cottage

 

 

 

Set of 50 Tropical Sticker / Labels - Birthday / Baby Shower Favors - Envelope Seals - Handmade by Natalie of adorebynat

 

 

 

Copper Disk Tree Charm on Adjustable Chain V Choker Necklace Handmade by Suzanne of RivendellRocksSedona

 

 

 

Blue Druzy Foot Print Pendant Necklace Handmade by Linda of lindab142

 

 

 

Yellow Sunflower Enamel Earrings with Yellow Copal Resin Beads Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of ShadowDogDesigns 

 

 

 

"Shadow Dancers" Florida Beach Path Scene Watercolor Print Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

 

Orange and Yellow Diamond Chandelier Earrings with 2-inch Seed Bead Dangles Handmade by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

"Pelican in Glow" Tote Bag, Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

Red, White and Blue 4th of July Beaded Hoop Earrings Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

White, Brown and Green Boho Lampwork Necklace on Leather Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

Red, Black and White Monarch Butterfly Wing Earrings with Matching Lampwork Beads Handmade by LInda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

Crocheted Orchid Blush Cotton Yarn Baby Girl Sandals, 3-6 Months, Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

 

 

 

Orange and Red Dangle Earrings with Orange Bead Accents and Pewter Earwires Handmade by Jacki of Christie Cottage

 

 

 

Sterling Silver Phoenix and Ruby Gemstone Adjustable V Choker Necklace Handmade by Suzanne of RivendellRocksSedona

 

 

 

White Chunky Bracelet with Charms Handmade by Linda of lindab142

 

 

 

Southwest Petroglyph Sun Symbol Pendant Necklace with Leopardskin Jasper and Shell Discs Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed each and every one of these unique handmade creations - each one perfect to keep you looking "cool" during a long, hot summer!  If you would like to make my day and the day of the talented artists featured in this post, please leave a blog comment.  And any promotion you can do will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks so much!

 

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