Make It an Artisan Handmade Christmas - Favorites - Week 10, 2023

 

 

Wow!  Christmas will be here in only 25 days, less than a month away!  And there are only two more weeks left in the Countdown to Christmas 2023!  The ever ticking Your Christmas Countdown Clock doesn’t let up and keeps ticking down those seconds until Santa and his herd of flying reindeer make a nighttime visit to leave welcome gifts or lumps of coal. Since the holiday gift giving season is lurking just around the corner, Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions are once again hosting a twelve-week Countdown to Christmas 2023 of artisan handmade / designed items on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  The Countdown is the place for handmade artists to share three of their beautiful (often one of a kind) creations. This week nine artists shared 27 items, a wide range of beautiful gift ideas:  jewelry of all styles, ornaments, crocheted baby gifts, sweatshirts for aspiring writers and many other unique items.  Need a perfect start or end to your holiday shopping?  Shop the Countdown to Christmas; browse and purchase that special piece for that special person!  An excellent rule of thumb to follow this holiday season: SHOP EARLY, SHOP OFTEN!  And, most of all, SHOP HANDMADE to support small, independent artisan shops!

In addition to promoting each handmade item from the Countdown collection to my "Countdown to a Handmade Christmas 2023" Pinterest board and on my Twitter feed, I decided to share one item from each of the artists who participated this week.  Here are my "favorites" picks of the items - hard to chose!  I hope you enjoy these unique items!

 

 

Retro Holiday Vibes Ornament Designed by Linda of LinorStore

 

 

 

Ecofriendly Exotic Wood Earrings, Long Dangles, Handmade by Roxanne of ExoticWoodJewelryAnd

 

 

 

Crocheted Red and White Newborn Baby Girl Jumpsuit, Red Jacket and Hat, Size 0 - 3 Months, Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

 

 

 

Wire Wrapped Black And White Seed Bead Earrings Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

 

"Future Best-Selling Author" Multicolored Tie-Dye Writer's Unisex Sweatshirt Designed by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Silky Matte Finish Black Lampwork Necklace with Sterling Silver Chain Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

Set of 30 Puppy Dog Thank You Sticker Labels / Canine Pet Party Favor Label Handmade by Natalie of adorebynat 

 

 

 

Pink, Blue and Silver Lucky Star Bead Earrings Handmade by Melanie of Beads N' Tabs

 

 

 

Unmatched Enamel Snowmen Christmas Earrings with Red Lampwork Beads and Swarovksi Crystals Handmade by Catherine and Seamus of Shadow Dog Designs 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this sampling of favorite handmade gift items that can be found in the Countdown to Christmas collection hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions.  To see all 33 items shared, click here: Countdown to Christmas 2023 Week 10.  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 talented artists featured today by leaving a comment. Also, any promotion will be greatly appreciated - it benefits us all!  Thank you!

 

 

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