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{Holiday Gift Guide ~ day 2}

November 2, 2010 · 16 Comments
Filed Under: blog/craft events, Holiday Gift Guide, holidays

Welcome to day 2 of the Holiday Gift Guide ~ yeow!

If you’ve made the commitment {or would like to} to buy handmade this holiday season, this Gift Guide will serve as a great reference for you. There are 27+ shops participating in the gift guide ~ you are going to LOVE them, I just know it!

Through tomorrow, you’ll be seeing products in the following categories: jewelry, hair accessories, knit/crocheted, handbags/purse, clothing, clothing accessories, stationary and art {for the wall and home}. Ummm, yeow?!

Inside the gift guide you’ll find product for women, moms, girls, and babies ~ so fun! And, the prices are fabulous {there are gift ideas from under $20 to the fancy splurge}.

I’ve got another 10 wondrous shops to share with you:

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Two Little Tots —

http://www.twolittletots.bigcartel.com

Featured Product >> Cowboy crayon roll-up, $15

Two Little Tots offers cuuute products for kids ~ burp cloths, crayon roll-ups, dollie sleeping bags, headbands, flower hair-clips.

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It’s Vann —

http://www.itsvann.etsy.com

Featured Product >> Vanilla Creme Fraiche antiqued silver ring, $8

It’s Vann creates handmade bold statement accessories such as hand beaded and sewn poppy
brooches, mini mum earrings, and hair charms.

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Abby Maddy Designs —

http://www.abbymaddydesigns.com

Featured Product >> Signature Collection newborn tutu, $22

Abby Maddy Designs started with a tutu and a toddler with flair for all things glamorous. Darling? Oh yes!

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Prairie Blossoms —

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrairieBlossoms

Featured Product >> Sass Vintage Rhinestone Earrings, $15

Prairie Blossoms is a shop filled with feminine and whimsical jewelry & accessories. I love the “antique-y” pieces, the DARLING hair pins, and THIS necklace :]

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Much Ado About You —

http://etsy.com/shop/muchadoaboutyou

Featured Product >> ELLIE Design – Small Personalized Planner, $42

Much Ado About You offers a delightful line of Personalized Planning Products including Day Planners, Teacher Lesson Planners, Student Academic Planners, Appointment Books, and Address Books… all intended to make your life easier and more beautiful. Each planner is made to order, and can be customized to suit your specific needs // I have one of Emmy’s planners and I LOVE IT!

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The Vintage Pearl —

http://www.thevintagepearl.com

Featured Product >> Vintage silver pendants necklace, $38 {includes 1 charm; $58 for 2 charms}

The Vintage Pearl started in 2007 and offers custom hand stamped jewelry in the form of bracelets and necklaces. My favorite part about TVP? The simple, heart-felt messages their jewelry carries.

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Beso Handbags —

http://www.besohandbags.com

Featured Product >> Eve, clutch with handle, $60

Beso Handbags is named after Beso, the Spanish word for kiss. Spanish and English are spoken in their home, and beso is a word they use all the time {so sweet!}. Beso Handbags uses vintage fabrics on their modern bags.

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Songs Kate Sang —

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KateEschbach

Featured Product >> Enjoy the Journey – Original Mixed Media Collage, $22

Songs Kate Sang offers one-of-a-kind, handmade note cards and postcards Kate’s motto: “When you take the time to write a letter, you have the chance to make someone’s mundane trip to the mailbox just as good as opening a present!”.

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I Sew Lucky

http://www.etsy.com/shop/aprilfoss

Featured Product >> OWL bookend, $24

I Sew Lucky designs & sews Owls {mini, small, medium and large}, bookends, rag dolls, owl garlands, ornaments and banners. YEOW! I very much heart April’s work. I also love this little dollie :] sooo sweet.

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Gussy Sews —

http://www.shopgussy.com

Featured Product >> Peppermint dot make-up bag, $28.50

Gussy Sews is a line of ruffled accessories, including tote/diaper bags, laptop bags, zipped pouches, wristlets and headbands. Gussy started sewing in November 2008 and is self-taught. Yeow!

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Be sure and visit yesterday’s gift guide, day 1 ~

We’ve got one day left ~ come on back tomorrow for the final Holiday Gift Guide post!
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  1. Southern Gal says

    November 2, 2010 at 6:55 am

    You’re so cute! I can just hear you saying “Yeow!” when I see it in print even though I’ve never heard your voice! Love your features in this gift guide. Keep ’em coming.

    Reply
  2. Southern Gal says

    November 2, 2010 at 6:55 am

    Take that back. I have heard your voice in your videos. Now I know why I can hear you saying it.

    Reply
  3. April says

    November 2, 2010 at 8:03 am

    You are doing such a great job with this!! Thank you for the sweet words!

    Reply
  4. Julia says

    November 2, 2010 at 8:11 am

    Great gift guide!

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  5. Christi says

    November 2, 2010 at 8:56 am

    Such beautiful handmade gifts!

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  6. Cupkay says

    November 2, 2010 at 9:50 am

    bahhh! That makeup bag is the cutest thing ever!!

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  7. kirstie says

    November 2, 2010 at 10:43 am

    love them all!!

    Reply
  8. Rachel S. says

    November 2, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    This is fun!!! Thank you for putting this together!

    Reply
  9. Jessica Lane says

    November 2, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Fabulous features – thanks for sharing! We love Two Little Tots around here, great crayon roll ups!!!

    Reply
  10. Katie says

    November 2, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    Oh the tutu is so sweet!!! We have our newborn pics next week and if I thought it would be here in time, I’d order it for sure… maybe a 0-6 month size will show up under the Christmas tree?

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  11. hiyaluv says

    November 2, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    awesome! Looks lovelY
    gina

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  12. Cassie says

    November 4, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    I’m thinking about ordering myself a Much Ado About You calendar. I know you mentioned you have one-is the cover and back thick enough to stand up to being carried around in my purse? I take my calendar everywhere and if it’s just cardstock I’m afraid the pages will get all bent.

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How many books are you planning to read? What’s your goal?

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