Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 1, 2023

 

 

Amazing!!!  It seems like Christmas was here just a few months ago . . . especially when the Christmas Countdown Clock says there are only 88 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 them???  A perfect place to shop (and hopefully buy)) is the 12 week Countdown to Christmas 2023 collections.  Hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, the collections will be filled with a wide variety of artisan handmade / designed gifts.  A new collection will be added each Friday through the second weekend of December.  On week 1 of the Countdown to Christmas, there were 36 shares from 12 handmade artists: unique jewelry, Halloween gifts, lampwork beads, party invitations / stickers / kits, tote bags, baby gifts, Christmas ornaments, home decor and more.  A good motto to follow through these weeks leading up to Christmas is:  SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small indie sellers!

 

Here are favorites from Week 1 of the Countdown to Christmas:

 

 

Felt Christmas Snowman with Floppy Black Hat Ornament Handmade by Claire of ClaireMDesigns2 

 

 

 

Oliver The Otter Picks a Pumpkin Poster Designed by Colleen of OliverTheOtter

 

 

 

"Reds and Greens" Leaves Ornament Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

Halloween Witch Sitting on a Jack O Lantern Earrings with Czech Glass and Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

Set of 2 Red and Pink Caladiums Note / Greeting Cards Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore  

 

 

 

Red and Pink Large Hole Lampwork Glass Flower Beads Handmade by Charlotte fo Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

"Grab Your Brooms You're Invited" Halloween Party Invitations / Cards with a Witch - 8, 16 or 24 Pieces - Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Rock and Roll Music Bottle Cap Key Chain Ring With Large Swivel Clasp Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

Set of 30 Sunflower Wreath Thank You Sticker Labels Handmade by Natalie of adorebynat

 

 

 

White and Red Crocheted 3 Piece Jumpsuit, Jacket and Hat for Baby Girl, 0-3 Months, Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

 

 

 

Sukkot Earrings with Lulav and Etrog Charms Handmade by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

Lightweight Red Cardinal on Holly Christmas Earrings with 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 shared, click here: Countdown to Christmas - Week 1 - 2023. 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!

 

If you are so inclined, please make my day and the day of the featured artists and leave a comment. Also, any promotion will be greatly appreciated - it benefits us all!  Thank you!

 

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