I don't know where this year has gone, or how it managed to fly by so darn fast, but December 25th is right around the corner and will be here before we know it.
(Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?)
This Christmas I am making it my personal goal to buy gifts for my friends and family that are handmade, in hopes of cutting out the big-box stores as much as I can.
Don't get me wrong...I love Target just as much as the next girl! But when it comes to giving gifts, I would much rather be inspired browsing Etsy, than strolling through crowded aisles of mass produced products.
You may or may not know that Will and I are Handmade sellers ourselves. We have an Etsy Shop where we sell Custom Built Reproduction Antique Riddling Racks...
They come in three finishes:
and each one is handmade, board by board.
It is a tedious process, but it's a labor of love and we're proud of every one that we ship off! And we're certain that all of the other Handmade sellers out there feel the same way about their own products.
So in an effort to make this years shopping easier on myself (and any of you that would like to go the handmade route this year, too), I am hoping that you will help me assemble a...
Handmade Holiday Shopping Guide
I am counting on you to make this a success. Feel free to add the link to your Etsy Shop or website and give a brief description of what people can expect to find when they visit your site.
I will keep the list open through Christmas Eve, so start spreading the word!
Let your friends and family know that this is a chance for a little free advertising!
Because everyone likes free.
:)
**I reserve the right to delete any link that does not sell handmade items. I will also delete any links that I consider inappropriate and not in line with the content that I post on my blog. This is a family blog...let's keep it clean!**
So what are you waiting for?
Start linking up!
And if you are participating, please feel free to spread the word and take a button to place on your blog or website. The more the merrier!
I cannot wait to see what you have to show us!
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