Don’t go getting your panties in a bunch when I say this, but… I’m beginning to think about Christmas. (ducks to avoid being hit). I know, I know, it’s not even August yet. Really I’m just starting to think about Christmas because I want to be armed and ready for when YOU start thinking about Christmas and the holidays; for when YOU start panicking about what to make/give/get. So, YOU don’t really have to think about it YET.
Starting in September I’m going to have a series of articles here on the blog that will help you get those creative juices flowing and those handmade gifts and decorations will start coming off those sewing machines/knitting needles/crochet hooks. There will also be links to lovely people who make stuff, so that you don’t have to make it all yourself.
What I’m looking for now are some links. If you make stuff and sell it on your own website and/or Etsy.com*, I’d like to hear from you. If you have bought some cool handmade stuff from a website and/or Etsy.com, I’d like to hear from you. Leave a comment (click “Leave a comment” or “Comments” at the end of this post).
I’m trying really super hard this year to only give handmade gifts. That doesn’t mean that I necessarily have to make all the gifts (although I will make quite a few), but those I don’t make will be made by some other lovely crafts person. Will you join me in my challenge buy (and make) handmade?
*If you’re not familiar with Etsy.com go check it out! It’s a website devoted to selling handmade and vintage items.
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I have been thinking about and making holiday gifts for several weeks already and have a santa stuff sack already nearly filled. I hope to get my gifts finished early so that I can take orders for making gifts for sale for the rest of the year.
I have been sharing photos of what I have made on my new blog, Sewing and Growing, along with links and tutorials. There are lots of gift ideas there and I will continue posting new ideas for handmade gifts to make for the rest of the year. I appreciate you checking out my sweet new baby blog! Have a great day.
Thanks Millie! I checked out your blog – Sewing and Growing – and it was full of great ideas. Kudos to you for getting a head start on the holidays! I’d love to mention your blog in a future post when I start my series in September.
-Stacy