I don’t like thinking about Christmas too far in advance.
But, a couple of years back, I got caught having to make most of my Christmas shopping very last minute, and I swore to myself “never again!”.
This year, I thought I would do something special. Since I’ve come to know many very talented artists through blogging, I decided I’d try to buy as many gifts as I can from their online shops!
That way, as I explained it to Chéri, we’d have lovely, handmade, unique gifts, coming from all around the world. On the plus side, we wouldn’t have to go through the trouble of fighting other Christmas shoppers at the mall, and we’d encourage wonderfull people to keep creating beautifull art!
So here are some of these incredible bloggers, and the link to their online boutique!
Irene, from Irenedesign2011. Irene sells lovely handmade jewelry from her Etsy Boutique, and can even make you a piece “sur mesure” if you’d prefer.
Carolina, from Yesterday After. Carolina’s amazing watercolor paintings are really worth a visit to her Etsy Boutique. I totally love her art, and someone’s definately getting a Carolina Russo for Christmas this year 😉
You might know the twisted humor of Little Fears, but did you know you could buy books, prints of some of the main characters or even shirts with your fav on it?? Visit Little Fears’ Threadless Shop to find out!
Last (for now) but not least, Sandra, from What Sandra Thinks. Another great discovery, especially since Sandra makes the cutest greeting cards. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Sandra also sells scarves, notebooks, journals, bags… So why don’t you just check it out for yourself on either (I’d try both, if I were you!) her Redbubble and Etsy online stores?
Do you have an online shop yourself? Remind me in the comments, and I’ll add you, and visit you for my Christmas shopping too! Don’t be shy… Help me, help you!!
Cyranny's Cove 
I have an Etsy account, but haven’t gotten around to posting my handmade bookmarks yet, I guess I’m insecure that no one would like them.
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If you don’t post them, you’re sure no one will be able to like them 🙂 Is there anywhere I can see an example? You can write to me in private if you’d prefer… I understand your doubts 🙂
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I’ll take some images of the ones I currently have left (most I’ve given away as gifts) and PM you 🙂
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🙂 I can’t wait to see them 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂 Other than designing, I haven’t even thought about the holidays yet! I think I’m trying to put it off as long as possible… I find it to be a stressful time of year!
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Hahahaha I understand you so much 🙂 That’s why I want to try to cut on the shopping stress 😉
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And I’m kind of unemployed… so money is tight. That makes the holidays kind of a downer. Although it shouldn’t be all about the money/gifts anyway. (But it sure seems like it is a lot of the time!)
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Thank you for mention my jewelry, Cyranny 🙂
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My pleasure 🙂
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Thank you so much for including me and my Art in your great post! You had a very nice idea to do this! The mention is very much appreciated! I have been so busy painting daily during October! I have participated to two very important challenges in the Art world, Inktober and Mabsdrawlloweenclub and this gave me the chance to produce a new collection of 30 paintings, they are now pretty much all listed on my Etsy Shop/CarolinaRussoArt also tonight I did a new update! Check it out! ❤
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Thanks for the inclusion Cyanny! I also hadn’t thought of Christmas yet. Shall tweet, share and socialize your post. 🙂
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Reblogged this on YesterdayAfter and commented:
A very special Thank You to dear friend Cyranny for this lovely idea and great Blog post! I am honored to have my Art and Etsy Shop included in her Christmas gifts list for a great , less stressful and comfortable Christmas Shopping from home! Lots of nice things in the Shops listed it worth to check them out! Helping one another to succed is the greatest support you can give! Thank you Cyranny!!! ❤
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What a great idea and such a lovely way to support our fellow bloggers (and find some amazing products at the same time). Love it!
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You can also create your own amazing Boutique store online with BuildaBazaar. Within just 24 hours with cool themes like “Tulip Boutique
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Good idea 🙂 We’d just have to find stuff to sell… But I’ll visit the site, thanks for sharing 🙂 xx
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Thanks for these online stores. How difficult is it to open an on line store?
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