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Make It a Handmade Christmas - Countdown - Week 2

Posted September 26, 2017

 

 

Tick, tock, tick, tock . . . the Christmas Clock shows that there are only 89 days left until the Jolly Man in red arrives.

 

With the approaching gift giving season in mind, Julie and Blu of BlueMorningExpressions are hosting a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2017 of artisan handmade items on their BluPrint blog.  The twelve week time period was chosen to correspond with the Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas.”  Week 2 has come and gone on Julie and Blu's "Countdown to Christmas 2017." In its wake, a wonderful assortment of handmade items were shared:  from jewelry to crocheted and knitted items; from lampwork glass beads to wooden Christmas ornaments; from photography to original art, and many, many more creative beauties!

 

 

 

Santa Claus Zipper Cases, Padded Phone Case, Christmas Stocking Stuffer Handmade by Donna of SewAmazin

 

 

If you share items on the Countdown, you !!!MUST!!! promote the collection and !!!EACH!!! item on at least one social network site, preferably Pinterest, Twitter or G+ where the items can be easily seen and then promoted again.  It's only fair to promote each of the participants who have promoted you!

 

 

 

500 Lire Italian 1988 Coin Bi-Metallic Pendant Necklace 14 kt GF Bezel Handmade by Diane of dianesdangles

 

 

In addition to saving each handmade item from the Countdown collection to my Pinterest board, Wanelo collection and Twitter feed, I decided to share one item from each of the artists who participated this week.  Here are my picks of the items, in an order determined by drawing numbers from my trusty numbers bowl:  

 

 

 

Cactus Plant Sticker Labels for Party Favors - Wedding Bridal Baby Shower Envelope Seals - Set of 50 - by Natalie of Adore By Nat

 

 

Rockabilly Bird and Skull Jewelry Handmade by Barbara of SolanaKaiDesigns

 

 

Abstract Seascape with Sailboat Original Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper Handmade by Marcia of MarciaMcKinzieArt

 

 

Purple Hand Beaded Cuff Bracelet with Mobius Rings and Earrings Handmade by Cathy of CraftingMemories

 

 

Crocheted Christmas Sweater with Headband Newborn Baby Girl, 0 - 6 months, Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

 

 

Yellow Flower Polymer Clay Lentil Beads Handmade by Julie and Blu of Polymer Clay Beads by Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

Carpenter Bee Landing Photograph by Colleen of Colleen Cornelius

 

 

Ecofriendly, Repurposed Afzelia Burl Pendant Necklace Handmade by Roxanne of ExoticWoodJewelryAnd

 

 

Hematite Star Earrings Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

Navy Blue Lampwork Bead Etched Silver Jewelry Supplies Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

Womens Gothic Black Rose Earrings Handmade by Kathy of LadyGreenEyesJewelry

 

 

Flight Nurse EMS Helicopter Christmas Ornament Handmade by Kevin of KevsKrafts

 

 

White Lotus Flower Crescent Pendant on Textured Silver-plated Chain Handmade by Kathy of KatsAllThat

 

 

Flower Necklace for Women Handmade by Sharon of BlondePeachJewelry

 

 

Lavender Heart Beaded with Plum Purple 3D Roses, Irish Crochet, Handmade by Ruth of RSSDesignsInFiber

 

Victorian Lady Gold Cameo Pendant Necklace, Gold with Rhinestones, Handmade by Linda of TreasuresofJewels

 

 

Spirit Horse Handmade Totem Necklace with Magnesite and Jasper Handmade by Catherine 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 Blu of BlueMorningExpressions.  To see all the items shared, click here: Countdown to Christmas 2017 - Week 2 2017.  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 artists features and leave a comment. Also, any promotion will be greatly appreciated - it benefits us all!  Thank you!

 

 

My contact information:

 

Indiemade shop:  ShadowDogDesigns

Indiemade blog:  ShadowDogDesigns’ Blog

Artfire studio:  ShadowDogDesigns

ArtFire Blog:  ShadowDogDesigns' Blog

Google+:  Catherine ShadowDog

Facebook:  ShadowDogDesigns - Jewelry

Twitter:  ShadowDogDesign

Pinterest:  Shadow Dog Designs

Wanelo:  ShadowDog

Rebelmouse:  ShadowDogDesigns

Flickr:  Shadow Dog Designs' Photostream


 

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Beautiful selections,

Comment by Cathy Morgan posted Sep 26, 2017

Beautiful selections, Catherine. Thank you for including my bracelet set. Shared.

I missed doing a blog this week. Allergies are making my life miserable!

Treats to Seamus from the furbabies.

I hope that your allergies

Comment by Kathy posted Sep 26, 2017

I hope that your allergies let up soon Cathy. <3

Thank you so much Catherine.

Comment by Kathy posted Sep 26, 2017

Thank you so much Catherine. I have shared and enjoy doing so. :)

Thank you, Catherine!

Comment by Connie posted Sep 26, 2017

Always such beautiful items to choose for gifts! Thank you for showing my hematite star earrings. I have shared at The Singing Beader Facebook page.

Thanks for posting our links.

Comment by watercolorsnmore posted Sep 26, 2017

Thanks for including my necklace.

pinned: https://pinterest.com/artnmore

tweeted: http://twitter.com/waterrox #countdown

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Comment by Sharon Troncalli posted Sep 26, 2017

Thank you very much Catherine for sharing the Countdown here on your blog. Really appreciate your efforts. Have promoted each item and your post.

Thank you very much for

Comment by DianesDangles posted Sep 26, 2017

Thank you very much for including my coin pendant, All these handmade items would make lovely Christmas gifts. Will share.

Thank you, Catherine, for

Comment by Marcia McKinzie posted Sep 26, 2017

Thank you, Catherine, for including my sailboat watercolor batik. Lovely collection! Promoted on Pinterest and Twitter.

Thank you, Catherine, for

Comment by Marcia McKinzie posted Sep 26, 2017

Thank you, Catherine, for including my sailboat watercolor batik. Lovely collection! Promoted on Pinterest and Twitter.

Thanks a bunch! :)

Comment by Barbara @SolanaKaiDesigns posted Sep 26, 2017

Thanks so much for promoting our work here, Catherine! I appreciate it! So many great gift ideas to choose from!

I love the idea of #Handmade

Comment by Ruth of RSS Designs In Fiber posted Sep 26, 2017

I love the idea of #Handmade #Holidays - whatever is celebrated! Very nice selection again! Thanks for including my Beaded Irish Crochet Heart in Purples!

Fantastic finds!!

Comment by KatsAllThat posted Sep 26, 2017

Thank you Catherine for Week 2 of sharing our handmade goods. Some real beauties this week. Will be sharing your post. And I feel you with the allergies!

Thank you Catherine

Comment by Linda @ TreasuresofJewels posted Sep 26, 2017

Thanks Catherine for sharing another week of handmade gifts. Thanks for including my Cameo necklace. I have shared your wonderful blog.

Thank you

Comment by Julie Cleveland posted Sep 27, 2017

Great post - love all the goodies you chose from our last countdown. Thank you for including my yellow flower beads! have shared and pinned everyone all over the internet :) Lots of treats for Seamus from his Blu friend - J

Thanks!

Comment by Charlotte Hayes @Covergirlbeads posted Sep 27, 2017

Thanks for your gorgeous collection from Julie's Countdown to Christmas. I appreciate you including my lampwork bead.

Thank you!

Comment by Donna @ SewAmazin posted Sep 28, 2017

Catherine, thank you for including my Santa Claus cases in this week's post and the extra promotion! Sharing :-)

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Comment by Pamela Baker posted Sep 29, 2017

Thanks Catherine - will promote all shortly

The Red Sweater you posted is not longer in my Shop. It was replaced with this Newborn Red Sweater
https://www.etsy.com/listing/506397793/crocheted-christmas-sweater-w-hea...

can you switch them? If not - no problem!
Great Countdown Gifts!!

Pam

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Comment by Pamela Baker posted Sep 29, 2017

Thanks Catherine for adjusting the Sweaters!
Pam

Thank you

Comment by Colleen Cornelius posted Sep 29, 2017

Thank you so much for the feature on such a lovely post
CC

Don't know how I missed this

Comment by Natalie posted Oct 24, 2017

Don't know how I missed this post, my sincere apology, Catherine. Everything you display here looks wonderful.
Thank you so much for including my Cactus Sticker Labels. Off to share.

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