Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Week 2 Favorites - 2024

 

 

Week 2 of the Countdown to Christmas 2024 has already come . . . and gone!  No worries, however, because unique artisan handmade / designed items were left in its wake.  According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 84 days until Christmas is here.  With the rapidly approaching gift giving season in mind, Julie and her wonderful four-footed sidekick, Harry, are hosting a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2024 of artisan handmade items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, part of their of Blue Morning Expressions Shopify shop.  The twelve week time period was chosen to correspond with the ubiquitous Christmas carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas''. This week, there were 39 shares by 13 artists featuring a wide range of gift ideas: unique jewelry, Christmas tags, watercolor art prints, an original book, photographic and digital art for the home, ornaments, key chains and a host of other beauties.  If you need a perfect start to your Christmas shopping, the Countdown is the place to do just that!  An excellent motto to follow is: SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN.  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small indie businesses!

 

Each week during the Countdown, I pick my a favorite item from each artist (hard to do!) and feature them here on my blog.  These are my favorites for Week 2:   

 

 

 

Ceramic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Christmas Earrings with Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Linda of Victorian Style Treasures

 

 

 

Hummingbird, Flowers and Bees Garden Life Custom Vanity Front License Plate Car Tag Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Red, Green and White Christmas Holiday Large Hole Lampwork Glass Bead Jewelry Set Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

 

Set of 3 Sunflower Series Note Cards from Watercolor Prints Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore 

 

 

 

Jewish Charm Bracelet with Star of David, Shabbat Charms and Evil Eye Bead Handmade by Linda of LinorStoreDesigns

 

 

 

Country Dreams Tote Designed by Colleen of ButterflyInTheAttic

 

 

 

Large Treble Clef Key Chain Ring with Music Note Charms in Silver And Blue Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

Profile of a Black Bellied Whistling Duck Canvas Print Photography Home Decor by Joanne of Joanne Carey

 

 

 

Gold, Black and Navy Blue Beads with Dangles Boho Statement Choker Necklace Handmade by Hema of BeadedNecklaceShoppe

 

 

 

Red and White Crocheted Newborn Jumpsuit, Jacket and Hat, Size 0 - 3 Months, Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

 

 

 

Vintage-style Christmas Gift Tags Handmade by Natalie of Adore by Nat

 

 

 

Fleur De Lis Bronze Bead Bracelet and Earrings Handmade by Melanie of Beads n' Tabs

 

 

 

Red Bronze Wildflowers Pendant Necklace with Faceted Pink Opal, Red Garnet and 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 2024 - Week 2. I hope that at least one item captured your interest and made its way to your shopping list / cart.  Who knows what next week will bring?  To tell the truth, 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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