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Handmade Christmas - Kiddos Edition Part 2

Here's the 2nd round-up for the Kiddios of Handmade Christmas. This will be my last Holiday round-up. Hope you've enjoyed them!

Headscarf - Little Girl Pearls - Flower Snap Clips

Chevron Baby Quilt - Cloud Shelf - Boy Pillow Covers

Crayon Travel Tote - My Mom Snaps Book - Personalized Chef Hat & Apron

Dinosaur Crayons - Monster Plus Toy - Felt Magnetic Letters

Nautical Baby Shoes - Superhero Cape - Boy Ties

Little Girl Shoes - Girls Chevron Dress - Shabby Headband

From this small business owner, we appreciate everyone that purchases from our shops, meets us at craft shows and "likes" are items on etsy and facebook. I hope that you were able to shop handmade and small business this holiday season. And if anything else, you found some new lovely crafters on etsy to follow! 

Handmade Christmas - Kiddos Edition Part 1

Here is the first round-up for the Kiddos edition of Handmade Christmas. Kids are so fun to shop, and there are so many handmade options now available. Check out some of these amazing Etsy shops!

Sailing Teepee - Growth Chart - Confetti Blanket

Personalized Ornament - Wooden Helicopter - Personalized Teether

Stuffed Elephant - Ladybug Nightlight - Sleep Over Bag

Be Brave Print - You Are So Loved Print - Little Lions Print

Bow Tie & Suspenders - Crochet Hat - Bibdanas

Baby Quilt - Hoop Art - Hanging Stars

Handmade Christmas - Home Edition

Looking for the perfect gift for your friend, neighbor, roommate, wife? Look no further! This is my round-up for the Home for my Handmade Christmas posts. Many of these items are on my wishlist this Christmas!

Soap dispensers by LL Farm - EE Cummings print by ohmydeer - House Number Sign by Light Filled

Ikat Pillow Cover by Eden Pillows - Calligraphy Hymn Canvas by Lettered Life Shop - Stars Garland by Arts Delight

Monogram Mousepad by studio elle - Garland by benzie - Calendar by Print Smitten

Pink and Cream vase by The Object Enthusiast - Hello Cover by hello milky - Personalized Cutting Board by Twisted Branch Designs

Soy Candle by sydneyhaleco - Red Chevron table runner by The Preppy Owl Boutique - Ruffle Wreath by Funky Fresh Crafts

I hope that you enjoyed this edition of Handmade Christmas, and that you will shop handmade this holiday season!

Handmade Christmas - Manly Edition

Well, I couldn't leave the men in our lives out. In my opinion, handmade gifts for men are much harder to find. (Maybe just for my man) Here is the Handmade Christmas / Manly Edition.

Shaving Kit by SimplePleasuresSoaps - Personalized Keychain by thecharmedwife - Manly Gift Box by PuurBody

iPhone Stand by solidmfgco - Plaid Flask by jForms - Spice Gift Basket by Whyspice 

Hand Embroidered Patch by sewhappygirls - Leather Wallet by JooJoobs - Stephen Tie by bowtieandcotton

Handmade Christmas - Girly Edition part 2

I know you've been on the edge of your seat waiting for the second installment of the Girly Edition / Handmade Christmas. Well here it is!

Vintage Glass Earrings by ikeandco - Pastel Hoops by NestPrettyThingsShop - Gray & Pink Earrings by laalee

Banner Day Turban by RaynaJaye - Crochet Slouchy Hat by smookiedoo - Heart Print Dolly Bow by Eindre

Mommy Necklace by TagYoureItJewelry - Gold Initial by BipAndBop - Silhouette Pendant by craftedbykerstin

Estate Style Earrings by WildGardenDesigns - Arrows Infinity Cowl by TheFarWoods - Monogrammed Sweatshirt by MadAboutMonograms

Handmade Christmas - Girly Edition part 1

Here is the first installment of Handmade Christmas - Girly Edition. These are a bunch of items that have been on my wish list for some time now (hint, hint) that you can find on Etsy.com

Signature Stripes by NatalieChangStudio - Graphic Dot by shopampersand - Geometric Case by onyourcasestore

Custom Keychain by hhappys - Knit Boot Cuffs by PeonyKnits - Compact Mirror by itsnotbusinessshop

Sydney Clutch by BrighterDay - Crown Wallet Case by IsabelGadgets - Chic Pencil Case by DesignsByRade

Diaper/Messenger Bag by ikabags - Mint Gray Scarf by gertiebaxter - Handbag by CrazyBoy

Hope you enjoyed this round-up of girly items. Check back for part 2 tomorrow!

Handmade Christmas - Reindeer Edition

I love buying items from small businesses, especially handmade on Etsy. I will be doing several Handmade Christmas round-ups here on the blog over the next few weeks to showcase many of the talented artisans I have found. My first round-up is all about reindeers - my current holiday obsession.

Reindeer Gift Bags by SammysCraft Shop - Reindeer Sign by fullcirclecre8 - Reindeer Pattern by lauracountrystyle

Antlers pillowcase by Erinnies - Reindeer Cookies by Heidisweetshoppe - Reindeer Sticker Labels by LittlePaperFarmhouse

Rustic Deer Silhouette by buckleberry - Antler Scarf by ShebboDesign - Reindeer Necklace by justCHARMING

Reindeer Pillow Cover by RandomTextiles - Fair Isle Infinity Scarf by VintageDutchGirl - Copper Name Card Holder by RupertsHouse

Baby Hat by JojosBootique - Embroidered Christmas Pillow by KoTshop - Brass candleholders by Nicebrass

Go check out these amazing shops and others on Etsy.com and support handmade and small businesses this holiday season!

***I personally do not know any of these people, I simply like the products they are making and wanted to share them with you.

New Holiday Gift Tags

Brand *NEW* gift tags have been listed in my etsy shop.

Set of 12 JOY gift tags here

Set of 12 Geometric Tree gift tags here

Set of 12 Snowflake gift tags here

All tag sets are printed on soft white cardstock and come pre-punched with holes and pre-cut coordinating twine. They look great paired with a kraft box or your choice of wrapping paper - add in some embellishments (burlap, ribbon, initials, fake greenery) and you're all set.  Happy wrapping!

Midwest Market 2013

I hosted the Fall Midwest Market in Sabetha two weekends ago. I have been so busy with custom orders and life to post about the day. The weather was a great, chilly fall day. Lots of shoppers came through the doors. I'm so thankful for my little team that helped to pull the event off - my husband and mom. Almost all the feedback I received from vendors and shoppers was positive, which makes all the hard work totally worth it. Thank you to everyone that came and shopped. And thank you to all the vendors for putting your time and energy into your crafts and businesses. I didn't have time to grab snapshots of every booth, but here are some of the ones I did:

Repurposed furniture and holiday decor from The Inspired Farmhouse

Beautiful handmade baskets and baked goods from Doris Meyer

Unique repurposed metal sculpted flowers from James Esslinger from Marysville.

The Fairy Garden from the Sabetha Greenhouse

Handmade necklaces from Janet Rebant

Handmade and personalized jewelry from Metal Jam Jewelry

Lovely wreaths and hair accessories from Funky Fresh Crafts

Vintage dishware from Road to Oz Antiques / The Vintage Gypsie

Origami Owl by Kristy Fischer

Wreaths and decor by Peggy Shipman

Repurposed furniture and decor by The Rustic June

The cutest children's clothing and accessories by Two Snuggle Bugs

New fall line of Thirty One by Melissa Bradbury

Usborne Books by Judy Teeter

Decorative wooden stands, delicious cupcakes and Mary Kay by Julie Strader

New fall greeting card line and crafts by Midwest Modern Girl (me)

Once again, thank you to everyone that attended and we'll see you next year!

Baby Shower

This past weekend I threw a baby shower for my SIL. She is expecting their first child in March. I also will become an aunt - so that is very exciting! I designed the invitation, blocks for the tables and a small booklet for all the guests that included all the games we would play. My mom baked 3 batches of delicious cupcakes for the shower. I think that it turned out really well and it was a lot of fun to plan for her.