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.