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Christmas in July 2026 - Artisan Handmade Gifts - Week 3

Posted July 22, 2026

 

 

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:

 

 

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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 8 Gifts - 2026

Posted April 28, 2026

 

 

Just a warning:  if you haven't started shopping for Mother's Day gifts, you're quickly running out of time!!!  Just a little less than three weeks from now, the big day for Mom will be here.  To help you in your search for the perfect gift item, check out the Countdown to Mother's Day 2026 - Week 8.  It's a collection chock ful of unique artisan items, 30 beauties from 9 artists, all handmade or designed from the heart.  As an added bonus, many of the designs are one of a kind designs.  Hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, each of the unique items will make a memorable gift for Mom on her day.  This is the perfect time to start buying a gift(s) for your Mom - and, perhaps, add something for yourself!  Items on the Countdown go quick so don't miss out.  Browse all the wonderful handmade shares for Week 8, visit the shops of the artists featured and buy your Mom a beautiful gift that was artisan created.  Also you'll be supporting a grateful indie artist - and for that, we THANK YOU!

 

Here are my favorites:

 

 

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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 4 Gifts - 2026

Posted March 31, 2026

 

 

It's hard to believe that Week 4 of the Mother's Day Countdown 2026 Week 4 has come . . . and gone so quickly!  We're at the tail end of April, but the Mother's Day Countdown doesn't take a break!  The fun Countdown, hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, is the place where artisans come together and share three of their unique items.  This week 10 artists shared a total of 30 lovely items - each one a perfect gift for Mother’s Day.  Since Mom's big day will be here before you know it, on May 10, this is the perfect time to purchase a gift(s) for your Mom, grandmother, aunties and other much loved women in your life.  Be sure to browse all the wonderful handmade / designed shares on Week 4, visit the shops of the artists featured and buy a unique beauty that was artisan made from the heart.  This year, definitely Make it a Handmade Mother's Day and Shop Small!!!

 

Here are my "favorite" picks from all the wonderful items shared: 

 

 

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