OBSESSION: Semi-DIY, Handmade Holiday gifts - etsy

Christmas is coming up fast! and I am usually, done by now. Usually, the key word here!  I have been so busy I haven't been able to even start my shopping, let alone my list!! 


  With the economy the way it is, I thought I would make items and be more thoughtful of my gifts or purchase homemade items from etsy.  So, over this past weekend I started researching some of my favorite blogs to search for gifts. There are so many great idea's that it was hard to narrow down to a few....


Lovely Clusters: This is the best place to find all handmade items at amazing prices!! You will be amazed at all the wonderful items on this site!! 

{frolic} one of my favorite reads, Chelsea has so many idea's, I review her blog daily to get inspired.  A few weeks back she featured Kata Golda's  new book "Hand Stitched Felt" The book is a great gift, and so are her sweet little ornaments.  If you are crafty, you can probably get the book and do sweet little ornaments like these:

 

I love to give ornaments so these are good options! and they look easy to make.

And, here are some really rocking ornaments from Vana Chupp! a dear bloggy friend and an amazing artist!!  The Sihouette Ornament, these lovelies are keep sakes that can be passed down in the family.

I adore silhouette's and Vana is the best at this craft!!

Here are some lovely hand made bags found on etsy!! {sis, if you are reading this post, please close your eyes!!}

Reversible Hobo Bag by a Chicago Artist:

retrofied

I found this wonderful little butterfly at BugUnderGlass:

My niece Lulu is so into butterflies right now, and I am thinking this might be really cute to add a collection of these pretty butterflies in her room.

Here is some cool ideas for decor that are semi-handmade or you can purchase.


whippetgrey always has really cool items, here is a wreath that I just have to have in my  new home!!! A card board wreath, it is eco-friendly and craftsy.  It arrives flat, then it can be customised  with spray paint, glitter and adorn with pretty little bits! Whatever you want:)

Another idea from whippetgrey!!!

How sweet are these little lovelies! and I think I can make these... I have a box full of crystals from an old chandelier, just need to get some linen ribbon!  

add a bit of vintage to your tree, corridors and dining rooms.  These paper chains would be a fun activity to do with the whole family. Pre-packed cut paper from clothears or you can purchase paper at your local craft store and cut your own strips .

My favorite online shop is Graham and Green. They have the prettiest Christmas decor!!

Here are are few of my favorite items:

Love these stars!! and with my obsession of antlers!!

These Heart of Bells are sweet, would love to hang the small one on all my door handles

What are you doing for holiday gifts and decor?

xx

callie