Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 6, 2023

 

 

It’s hard to believe that we’re already half-way finished with the twelve week Countdown to Christmas 2023!  Yikes!  That means Christmas is bearing down on us and will soon be here.  According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 53 days (as of today) until Santa and his merry herd of flying reindeer arrive once again.  With the rapidly approaching holiday season in mind, Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions continue to host a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2023 of artisan handmade items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  Start your holiday shopping now on the Countdown - a perfect place to buy unique gifts.  This week, 39 handmade / designed items from 13 artisans were shared in the wide-ranging gift collection: jewelry of many different styles, fine art prints, gift card / money holders, tote bags, writer’s sweatshirts, lampwork glass beads and Christmas ornaments.  A wonderful motto to follow: SHOP EARLY and SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small indie businesses.

In addition to saving each handmade item from the 12 week Countdown collection to my handmade Christmas Pinterest board and Twitter feed,  I pick a favorite item from each artist (hard to do!) and feature them here on my blog.  Here  are my favorites for Week 6: 

 

 

 

Artisan Ceramic Christmas Rudolf Reindeer Earrings with Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

Vinoy Renaissance Resort GiClee Fine Art Print from an Original Watercolor, You Pick Size, Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore 

 

 

 

Ruby Red and Black Onyx Kumihimo Braided Bead Bracelet Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneJewels  

 

 

 

Set of 10 Classic Christmas Gift Card or Money Holders for Stocking Stuffers Handmade by Nat of adorebynat  

 

 

 

Silvertone Hamsa Hand Necklace Handmade by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

 

"A Relaxing Swim" Swan Weekender Tote Bag Photography by Joanne of JoanneCarey

 

 

 

Cloisonne Necklace with Garnet and Rose Quartz Gemstones Handmade by Suzanne of RivendellRocksSedona

 

 

 

Colorful Unisex Tie-Dye "Writing Because Murder is Wrong" Writer's Sweatshirt Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Red and Green Christmas Cheer Bead Earrings Handmade by Melanie of Beads N' Tabs

 

 

 

Clear, Blue, Green, Pink and Purple Swirl Lampwork Glass Frit Beads Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

Large Silvertone Violin Or Cello Zipper / Purse Pull Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

Britannia Pewter Thankful Woman Penant Necklace with Faceted Golden Obsidian Nuggets Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs

 

 

 

Digital Art Cream Colored Poinsettias Pewter Snowflake Christmas Ornament Designed by Colleen of ButterflysInTheAttic

 

 

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 39 items shared, click here: Countdown to Christmas - Week 6 - 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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