Make It a Handmade Christmas - Countdown - Week 6

 

 

Time is flying by!  The ever ticking Christmas clock now says there is ONLY 61 days until jolly Santa Claus, pulled in his gift packed sleigh by his merry band of reindeer, lands on rooftops and slides down chimneys to deliver fun presents or bags of coal.  Week 6 of the Countdown to Christmas has sped rapidly by, as well.  It's hard to believe that we're officially half way through with the Countdown - only 6 more weeks to go.  A lovely gathering of handmade items was left in the Countdown's wake, beauties created by talented artist friends.  Let’s all make this a HANDMADE Christmas this year!  

 

 

 

Truth Leather Boho Word Necklace Handmade by Mary of PrettyGonzo

 

 

 

With the approaching gift buying and gift giving season in mind, Julie and Blu of Blue Morning Expressions are hosting a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2017 of artisan handmade items on their The Blu Print blog.  The twelve week time period was chosen to correspond with the Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas.”  As was mentioned above, week 6 has come and gone on Julie and Blu's "Countdown to Christmas 2017." A wonderful assortment of handmade items were shared.  They included all styles of beautiful jewelry, lovely crocheted and knitted items, breathtaking photography, awesome art glass creations, eye catching original art, glowing lampwork glass beads, dog bandanas, cute holiday stickers, wonderful woodwork . . . all these and more creative items were shared for your perusal.

 

 

 

Abstract Trees Painting, Original Pink and Yellow Watercolor Batik on Japanesse Rice Paper, Hanmade by Marica of MarciaMcKinzieArt

 

 

 

Shop owners on Indiemade, Shopify, ArtFire, Fine Art America, Etsy, a stand alone website and the like are welcome to share up to three gift items between Friday at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) and Monday morning at 12:01 a.m.  A new Countdown collection of gift items will begin again the next Friday.  This will continue until the second week in December. The items shared need to be G-rated.  

 

 

 

Bronze and Jade Green Czech Glass Bead Bracelet with Magnetic Clasp Handmade by Linda of TreasuresofJewels

 

 

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!

 

 

 

Hand Knit Olympic Blue Scarf Handmade by Cathy of CraftingMemories

 

 

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 (except those who shared late after I had already set up this post):  

 

 

 

Faceted Carnelian Gemstone Nugget Beaded 18" Necklace Handmade by Diane of DianesDangles

 

 

Autumn Red Crocheted Infant Bolero Sweater with Lace Collar and Cuffs Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

 

 

Christmas Snowman, Santa and Snowflake Charm Bracelet with Red Ornaments Handmade by Julie of Polymer Clay Beads by Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

Large Hole Lampwork Bracelet Charm Bead in Bubble Gum Pink Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

Adult Hat - Crochet Beanie with Cuff - Made-To-Order - Handmade by Ruth of RSSDesignsInFiber

 

 

Enamel Guitar Earrings Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

Peppermint Candy Christmas Dog Bandana Handmade by Donna of SewAmazin

 

 

Layered Dichroic Fused Glass Dangle Earrings in Green, Gold and Other Iridescent Colors Handmade by Jo of Umeboshi Jewelry Designs

 

 

White Iridescent Art Glass Plate with Blue or Green Snowflake, 5" Square, Handmade by Kellie of ResetarGlassArt

 

 

Flower Christmas Earrings Handmade by Linda of Linor Store Jewelry

 

 

Monogrammed Hand Knitted Old English Letter R Purple Picture Dish Cloth or Wash Cloth Handmade by Sharon of HollyknitterCreation

 

 

Black and Gold Women's Beaded Wrist Watch Handmade by Kathy of LadyGreenEyesJewelry

 

 

Thanksgiving Sticker Labels – Autumn Fall Holiday Favor and Envelope Seal Labels – Set of 50 - Handmade by Nat of Adore By Nat

 

 

Red and Gold Christmas Statement Necklace Handmade by Sharon of BlondePeachJewelry

 

 

Leopard Couple Love Wall Hanging Art Handmade From Birch Wood By KevsKrafts

 

 

Zen Pendant Yoga Necklace with Palm Wood and Mother of Pearl 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 Blue Morning Expressions.  To see all the items shared, click here: Countdown to Christmas 2017 - Week 6 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!

 

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