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Countdown to Christmas - Artisan Gift Favorites - Week 7, 2026

Posted November 3, 2026

 

 

It is so very hard to believe (at least to me - how about you?) that we are already at the beginning of November . . .  and that there are only 5 more weeks left of the Countdown to Christmas 2026!  It’s also hard to believe that Christmas will be here before we know it, in less than 2 months.  According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 51 days (as of today) until Santa drops down the chimney once again with his bag of goodies . . . or coal.  With Christmas rapidly approaching, Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions continue hosting the twelve-week Countdown to Christmas of artisan handmade / designed items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  Start or finish your holiday shopping now on the Countdown - Week 7:  a perfect place to buy unique handmade / designed gifts!  This week, 35 items from 12 artisans were shared in the wide-ranging gift collection: jewelry of many different styles, Christmas ornaments, puzzle books, lampwork glass beads, note cards, key chains, home decor and more.  A wonderful motto to follow: SHOP EARLY and SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small indie businesses.

 

In addition to saving each handmade item from the Countdown to Christmas 2026 Week 7 collection to my Christmas Countdown Pinterest board (andto others) and my Twitter feed,  I pick a favorite item from each artist (hard to do!) and feature them here on my blog.  Here are my favorites for Week 7: 

 

 

 

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Countdown to Christmas - Artisan Gift Favorites - Week 2, 2026

Posted September 29, 2026

 

 

Week 2 of the Countdown to Christmas 2026 has already come . . . and gone!  No worries, however, because many unique artisan handmade / designed items were left in its wake.  According to the ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock, there are only 86 days (as of the day this blog posted) 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 of artisan handmade items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, part of their 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 24 shares by 8 artists featuring a wide range of gift ideas: unique jewelry, lampwork beads, art prints, garden banners, journals, table linens 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 SMALL and SHOP HANDMADE to support indie businesses!  We will absolutely thank you!

 

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

 

 

 

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New Jewelry - Necklaces and Earrings Handmade by Shadow Dog Designs

Posted December 21, 2021

 

 

It has been a very long time since I last shared new necklace and earring designs from my SHADOW DOG DESIGNS jewelry shop.  Between doing shows, the holiday rush and other commitments, I've had a hard time pulling anything together.  Until now!  Featured are a baker's dozen of new jewelry designs:  seven necklaces and six pairs of earrings.  They are all one of a kind designs.  If you are interested in anything and want more information, be sure to click the photo or the link below the photo to be taken to the item.  I hope you enjoy the new artisan handmade beauties.  

 

 

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