Be Inspired to Spoil the Lady in your Life

Did you brave the malls today? Were you one of the folks who woke up at 3AM to get some of the 4AM specials at retailers? Why???????? You could be sitting at home with a warm cup of coffee (still in your pajamas), shopping on the internet for handmade goodness that everyone on your list would love. Imagine buying direct from an artist who puts their heart and soul into every piece. Then imagine your items arriving to your door already wrapped with coupons and extra goodies for you. This is the type of experience you can have. Why stress yourself fighting the crowds at big box retailers? So save your precious gas and buy handmade this holiday season, and you will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is and how much more time you have to actually enjoy the holiday the people you love!

Ok, I just jumped off my handmade soapbox ( and yes I did make it myself), so here is today's gift guide. Why not spoil that special lady this year? Here are some fabulous handmade items that your female significant other (or any other women in your life for that matter) would love to receive this holiday season (I know I hope my man is checking my blog today and gets the hint!).



Happy handmade holiday shopping!! Stay tuned for the next gift guide featuring gifts for the man in your life!

Be Inspired to Mail Handmade

Well, so far I have covered some of the immediate family, holiday decorating and stocking stuffers. Since the holidays are fast approaching, many people are getting their Holidays cards together to mail out, so I thought I would share some great handmade holiday cards with you. If you can, try to make your own because it's a lot of fun. These days there are plenty of kits and embellishments out there to help you create the perfect holiday card. If you're not so crafty, or don't have the time to create a bunch of cards on your own, you can still impress your friends and family with a unique handmade card by purchasing direct from the artist on Etsy. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, and/or Kwanzaa, you can find a great handmade card for the occasion. Here are some of my favorites that I found. Just click on each picture to be taken directly to the cards listing where you can make a purchase, or browse through the artists other items! Send a little handmade holiday cheer this year with a handmade card.


The mailbox photo at the top of the post was taken by bellajean and can also be purchase on Etsy!!

Be Inspired to Decorate - Handmade Holiday Gift Guide

This is the 2nd installment of my Holiday Handmade Gift Guide focusing on holiday decorations. No matter which holiday you celebrate, decorating your home can be a fun way to bring in the holiday spirit. Here are some great handmade items for your home that would also make great gifts for all kinds of people on your list! Want more information about the items listed, or want to start buying handmade right now? Just click on the picture below to be taken to Etsy.com . Buy Handmade and be inspired to be creative with your decorations this year. Make things with your family and of course buy handmade!!