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Christmas in July 2026 - Artisan Handmade Gifts - Week 4

Here we are at the last full week of July!  oh my gosh, how does the time speed by so quickly???  This is also the last full week of the Christmas in July 2026 promotion.  Since Santa and his flying reindeer will show up before we know it, it’s not too early to start shopping for unique holiday gifts for a loved one.  There are now only 148 days to Christmas (from when this blog was posted) according to the ever ticking CHRISTMAS CLOCK.  

Artist friends were asked to participate in a “Christmas in July” promotion, sharing four of their favorite items - one that was “Christmasy” (in design or colors, etc.) and three others that didn’t have to be.  The first week was only Christmas items - the weeks since have been a mixture.  Many of these beauties are one of a kind, so be sure to shop early (and often) so you don’t miss out.  And please visit the shops of the artists for even more wonderful items that are handmade / designed from the heart.  Hopefully items featured either here or in the shops will make it into your shopping basket.  Buy a unique artisan gift for a loved one . . . and be sure to treat yourself!   Remember:  SHOP SMALL and SHOP HANDMADE!  The indue artists will thank you!

Here are the items featured in this last week of Christmas in July 2026 - Week 4:  

Christmas in July 2026 - Artisan Handmade Gifts - Week 3

Well, here we are a bit more than halfway through July and Week 3 of the Christmas in July 2026 is posted.  It’s never too early to start shopping for unique holiday gifts for a loved one since Santa and his reindeer will be here sooner than we think!  There are only 155 days to the big day (from when this blog was posted) according to the ever ticking CHRISTMAS CLOCK.  

Artist friends were asked to participate in a “Christmas in July” promotion, sharing four of their favorite items - one that was “Christmasy” (in design or colors, etc.) and three others that didn’t have to be.  The first week was only Christmas items - the weeks since have been a mixture.  There is only one more week to go, Week 4.  Since many of these beauties are one of a kind, be sure to shop early (and often) so you don’t miss out.  And please visit the shops of the artists for even more wonderful items that are handmade or designed from the heart.  Hopefully items featured here or in the shops will make it into your shopping basket.  Buy for a loved one . . . and be sure to treat yourself!   Remember:  SHOP SMALL and SHOP HANDMADE!

Here are the items featured in this week's Christmas in July - Week 3 blog:

Christmas in July 2026 - Artisan Handmade Gifts - Week 1

Every year, Christmas seems to arrive earlier and earlier.  Because of this, it’s never too early to start shopping for those perfect holiday gifts!   Believe it or not, the jolly man in red and his reindeer will show up in a little less than 6 months - actually 169 days (from when this blog was posted) according to the ever ticking CHRISTMAS CLOCK.  

Christmas in July has become a big thing in brick and mortar stores, with on line stores and all over social media.  So I decided to host a social media promotion:  Christmas In July 2026 - Artisan Handmade Gifts here in my Shadow Dog Designs - Jewelry shop.  Artist friends were asked to share four items - one that is “Christmasy” (in design or colors, etc.) and three others that don’t have to be / or can be, their decision.  Each week, one item will be showcased in a new blog.   This is the first blog post featuring a Christmasy item from each artist.  Since many of these beauties are one of a kind, be sure to shop early (and often) so you don’t miss out.  And please visit the shops of the featured artisans for even more wonderful creations that are handmade / designed from the heart.  Hopefully one or more items featured here, on the next three blogs or in the artisans’ shops will make it onto your shopping basket.  Buy for a loved one . . . and treat yourself!   Remember this year:  SHOP SMALL and SHOP HANDMADE!

Here is a great selection of Christmasy items created very talented artisans:

Countdown to Christmas 2025 - Artisan Gifts - Week 12

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