Christmas Shopping, for Family and Myself.

I have been doing a lot of shopping on Etsy lately.  I have a small extended family, so there aren’t many to shop for.  My brother has no children and I will probably make a necklace for his girlfriend.  My husband is an only child, my Mom doesn’t wear jewelry, so I have no opportunity to make anything for her, but I have found some really fantastic gifts for everyone on Etsy.  I haven’t bought anything for my two boys on Etsy, because a 2 and 4 year old just won’t appreciate “hand crafted.”  They want Fisher Price crafted.

My husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas, and I told him nothing but some more memory for my computer.  I have done quite a bit of shopping on Etsy for myself as is!

For my Mom and my Mohter-in-Law, I bought some ornaments from Thinkoutsidethebox.  They are adorable and so well crafted.  Ornaments for the tree are such a timeless gift, and they serve as a reminder of the memories of Christmas with family, year after year.

I also bought the cardinals in her shop for the respective mothers and just recently ordered a pair for my own tree.

My parents love to feed the deer who come around their house, and my Mom is an animal lover, especially of vulnerable baby animals, so I purchased this adorable print from SharonMontrose. The picture is so interesting because it almost looks like a water color.  James, my husband, is going to frame it for me.

I am growing out my bangs so I have been shopping for hair clips and there are so many cute ones to choose from on Etsy.  I found some hair poppies from inafrenzy and I love them.  I ordered a couple of pairs and I am including a couple of them in a gift box for a friend.

I also bought some cute Wee Bobbies from Accessoire.  They are such a beautiful deep red color and so well made.  She has some in white right now that I am trying my hardest not to snatch up.

I also loved these beaded vintage earrings turned hair bobbies from youaremysunshine.  They sparkle a little more than the photo captures.  The bobby pins are sturdy as well.  Okay yes, I obviously have a hair accessory problem, okay?

I haven’t taken this gorgeous necklace from organikx off since it arrived in the mail.  It is a perfect every day wear necklace and I just am in love with it.  The oxidization on the silver contrasting with the pearl is just stunning.

I was pouncing around Etsy and I saw jNicDesigns was having a 3 day sale and these pearl and oxidized  sterling silver earrings were a perfect accompaniment to the necklace!  It was fate that brought us together.  Fate and Pounce.  I also buy from jNicLoft for gemstone supplies, always such a stunning collection.

Handmade soap is always a wonderful and affordable option to treat yourself and others.  I bought a few soaps for others and myself.  Including some Peaches and Cream soap from dennisanderson

Now, again, we move on to jewelry.  I love jewelry, love making it and love wearing it especially when it is different from what I make and made by other skilled Etsians.

I ordered a “build your own” Pod Necklace from moxiedesigns.  I selected the dark teal yarn.  I love this necklace, it is so well made and so different from every other necklace out there.  My two boys love it as well, I think it is something about the texture.

I had my eye on these for a while in brookmarton ’s shop.  They are just a great winter earring, so pure and sparkly looking.  Finally, I caved and ordered them just a day ago, I can’t wait to receive them!

So obviously I have done a lot of shopping.  More for myself on Etsy, at least.    I will have to buy a few more things for friends and family to balance it out.

Monday Favorites

I am attempting to start some regular features on this blog to keep cobwebs from growing on it.  Here are a few favorites of mine that I do or would love to own.

JennyBunny Rings

Lately I have been into rings.  I don’t make rings, nor will I.  We all have our points of inspiration, and rings are not one of mine.  However I am inspired to wear other people’s creations.  Today I received a couple of these rings from JennyBunny along with a faboo bracelet.   They are even prettier than the pictures in that the pictures don’t really capture the constant sparkle that come along with these.  Talk about some fun holiday bling for very little green!  You can find Jenny’s shop at www.jennybunny.etsy.com.

Bline Goodness

Speaking of affordable ring bling, The Bline has some gorgeous rings!  I am all over purple this season and her rings have so much texture and depth.  Definitely on my “to buy” list this season.  The great thing about adjustable rings is that you can give them as gifts and not worry about sizing.  You can find Bline’s shop with many other lovely rings at www.thebline.etsy.com.

Delish

Satisfy all your beading purple needs by stocking up on some purple supplies.  Everywhere you look this season, in fashion magazines and stores you will find all shades of purple.  Look at these gorgeous carved beads from MKSupplies.  Oh the fun things I could do with these!  You can find them at www.mksupplies.etsy.com.

My love of purple led to a front page on Etsy curated by me, contrats to all for that.

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