Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Week 1 Favorites - 2024

 

 

How mind boggling is it where it seems like Christmas was here just a few short months ago?!?  The ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown clock says there are only 91 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 the 12 week Countdown to Christmas 2024 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 beginning of December.  On week 1 of the Countdown to Christmas, there were 30 shares from 10 artists: unique jewelry, Halloween gifts, lampwork beads, party invitations / stickers / kits, Christmas ornaments, baby gifts, 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:

 

 

 

Vintage Painted Saint Nick Enhancer Wood Pendant Necklace Handmade by Hema of BeadedNecklaceShoppe

 

 

 

Large Decorative Christmas Penguin Push Pins / Thumbtacks for Bulletin Boards and Corkboards Handmade by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Christmas Spirit Tab Pin with Red Ribbon and Glitter Handmade by Melanie of Beads N' Tabs

 

 

 

Crocheted Christmas Red Jumper Infant with Snowflake Applique and Matching Hat Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

 

 

 

Turquoise or Lime Green Halloween Skull Head Earrings Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

Set of 8 Vintage-look "A Happy Christmas To You" Santa Gift Tags Handmade by Natalie of Adore by Nat

 

 

 

Encased Red with Silver Dichroic Artisan Large Hole Lampwork Glass Charms / Beads Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

"Sunrise Beautiful 2" Wooden Christmas Bell Ornament Photography by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

Halloween Witches Boot Charm Earrings Handmade by Linda of Linor Store Jewelry

 

 

 

St Francis and Animals Italian Vintage-Look Pendant Necklace with Picture Jasper 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 2024 - 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!

 

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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