Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 11, 2023

 

 

It's hard to believe that Week 11 of the Countdown to Christmas 2023 has already come and gone . . . . and there is only ONE more week left of the promotion!  When the Countdown starts, the end of the twelve weeks seems a looooong way off. Then - BAM! - here it is!  With Christmas just 18 days away, where does the time go? The ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock doesn’t let up - those seconds just keep ticking down until the jolly man in red and white arrives.  Since the holiday gift giving season is lurking just around the corner, Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions are once again hosting a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2023 of artisan handmade / designed items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  The Countdown is the place for handmade artists to share three of their beautiful (often one of a kind) creations. This week ten artists shared 30 items, a wide range of beautiful gift ideas:  jewelry of all styles, ornaments, gift card holders, sweatshirts gearheads, lampwork glass beads, watercolor art prints and many other unique items.  Need a perfect start or end to your holiday shopping?  Shop the Countdown to Christmas; browse and purchase that special piece for that special person!  An excellent rule of thumb to follow this holiday season: SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small, independent artisan shops!

 

In addition to promoting each handmade item from the Countdown collection to my "Countdown to a Handmade Christmas 2023" Pinterest board and on my Twitter feed, I decided to share one item from each of the artists who participated this week.  Here are my "favorites" picks of the items - hard to chose!  I hope you enjoy these unique items!

 

 

 

Wooden "White Blooms for the Moon" Holiday Ornament / Magnet Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

Red Heart Seed Bead Lace Collar Adjustable Necklace Handmade by Suzanne of RivendellRockSedona

 

 

 

Set of 6 Kids Christmas Holiday Gift Card Holders / Stocking Stuffer Check or Cash Envelopes  

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Gift for Gearheads:  Junkyard Treasure Hunter Unisex Heavy Blend™ Crewneck Sweatshirt Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Pink Stars Beaded Bracelet and Earrings Jewelry Set Handmade by Melanie of Beads N' Tabs

 

 

 

Tampa, Florida Gasparilla Pirate Festival Watercolor Art Print, 2 Sizes, Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

 

Colorful, Lightweight Paisley Teardrop Earrings with Lampwork Glass Beads and Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

Siam Red and Clear Swarovski Crystal Christmas Bracelet Handmade by Pamela by MagdaleneJewels

 

 

 

Enamel Snow Leopard Pendant Necklace with Red Coral Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this sampling of favorite 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 30 items shared, click here: Countdown to Christmas 2023 Week 11.  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 talented artists featured today by leaving a comment. Also, any promotion will be greatly appreciated - it benefits us all!  Thank you!

 

 

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