Introducing...SnappyBibs...fellow AREtsian...

and the maker of my fabulous secret santa gift! Check out her Etsy shop - she does great embroidery! Thanks!

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...Travel Picks...

These are the last of my pics for the holiday season...just remember, these are all handmade, so if you see any that are a must have for you gift list, act quick! It's only weeks away!

Etsy has curated a great guide with the travel section! Here are my faves...

Babbittdesigns offer these beautiful votive candle holders adorned with paper and handstamped...take them with you to have your favorite scent in your hotel room!

Looking for a cool checkbook cover? Take a look at this design from tinymeat - the orange blaze against the blue background is awesome...

Moop is the best bag maker on Etsy...check out The Porter bag in provincial blue corded canvas is durable and fashionable! There are other fantastic selections available as well...

The emotional 5x7 print from couragemylove entitled "baby i'm home" would make a wonderful gift for that recipient on your list who loves photography and travel...

For that long haul in the car, molebabybuttons has a unique tic tac toe travel game that would be perfect to kill some time and have some fun!

Do you have a guy on your list and don't have a clue what to get? Visit shopredleaf's store and pick up a shampoo bar and tin set...great for throwing in a bag and taking off...

I love New York, so of course the 10x10 NY print from the "on the globe" series from buckscountyframes had to be on my list!

And last, but certainly not least, rosiegoa's travel bag in a pink stripe is a great carry on size and the perfect gift for the traveler on your list...

While you are looking, pop in my Etsy shop and let me know what you think!

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Etsy Gift Giving Guides...The Enviro Friendly Hot List!

I really love this gift guide, the enviro friendly hot list from Etsy...I've begun trying to recycle, or upcycle as some call it, items around the house and making them look new and incorporating them, instead of just getting rid of them like alot of us do! It's one reason I admire these artists who do this as part of their daily work...check them all out...they are extremely creative and the items on the list will make beautiful gifts...

I love annarubyking's use of scrap fabrics...the set of 2 bright japanese gift cards are really a great utilization of something most people would just throw away...they would also be beautiful as framed art!

I think the drawstring brew bag from javagaldesigns is definitely original and too cool! Handmade from burlap and recycled leather and beads, it's a handy bag to grab on the go...

For the wine and cheese lover, take a look at bigsky's serving set, made from emerald green wine bottles! A great use of a normally disposable item...I so appreciate the designs from this shop!

While looking through the guides, I came across artsyrubbish and oh, how I love her art! The mixed media piece entitled "confidently moving forward" is inspiring and amazing...the one-of-a-kind, 6x6 tiles can hang on a wall or sit on an easel...this particular one has apparently sold, but check out her other tile designs...

I have a couple of dear friends who love sailing and when I saw reiter8's pillows made from recycled sails, I had an absolute fit and sent them the link! Check out their other products too...

Looking for the perfect journal for someone on your holiday list? Interiorpieces has this beautiful embroidered coral on linen edition that will hold thoughts and memories in the years to come...

And finally...there is maidenlove...the recycled envelope set entitled "little rock loop" caught my eye of course, being from Arkansas! A real art it is to be able to take magazine pages and make a cool, everyday used item...beats those plain white envelopes for sure!

Browse Etsy today...you never know what you might find...

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...Picks From Nostalgic Whimsy!

The Nostalgic Whimsy guide, curated by Etsy, features such sweet, beautiful, handmade items...here are a few of my faves for you to see...



I love the precious tree folk felted sculptures from reyaveltman! The simple modern design in the shape of pine trees is adorable and a great holiday gift...



Sarahseven is a very talented designer as you can see in the mocha ruffle dress shown here...very feminine and sexy! Wear it for that upcoming holiday party and you will definitely stand out! Available in sizes 4 - 10, but you can contact her for other sizes...



Another of my favorite Etsy photographers is aliciabock...she is very inspiring to me being a beginner in that department since getting a new camera back in April...her photos really move me and I know you will agree. I really like the queen...



The cowl major blouse from replicca is gorgeous! The deep teal color and fitted sleeves make this a great addition to your holiday wardrobe or pair it with jeans and be ultra-comfortable!



The 8x10 photograph daisies from eyeful is very breathtaking and colorful! Taken in the garden, it's part of her flourish series...a wonderful gift for the nature lover on your list...daisies are my favorite!



And finally...check out redrubyrose...she has some fabulous handmade clutches like the poppy central silk lined bag shown here...


Whatever you need...find it on Etsy...happy hunting for the perfect gift!

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...The Personalized Hot List!

These Etsy picks are really unique gifts to give that special person on your list!

I've added several mugs in the gift guides, but this one is by far the most original...because you use the photo of your choice and end up with a really cool gift of a portrait mug from houseofharriet! With Christmas only weeks away, you need to act fast or contact her for a gift certificate! I'm sure she can fix you right up in one way or another...

Singlestonestudios offers really pretty wall graphics of all kinds...I love the big circle with a saying around it on the family name design decal depicted here...it is my favorite! Monograms are all the rage and this would look fabulous in any number of places in your home!

To continue on in the vinyl graphics, thepreppypolkadot has initials for the car(or use anywhere!)...sold in sets of two for $11, it's a inexpensive gift with great taste!

Another great find is the dog tag necklace from pinkpapillon! Just add a name and birthdate - originally intended for new dads, but would be great for anyone!

Have a very special pet to buy for? Grab one of these absorbent pet grooming chamois from auntieemshouse, complete with your choice of embroidery color and font. It holds 15 x it's weight in water and can be machine washed!

The whimsically painted wooden letters from poshdots are fantastic! Several styles and colors are available and will brighten any room...you can even have them matched to your decor...

A very special gift for someone is the custom watercolor home portrait offered by mimistudio...a handdrawn and handpainted 9x12 painting...all you do is order, email a jpeg file of the subject home and voila! Takes about 10 days total for it to ship, but it may can get it to you sooner!

Have a groovy kid on your list who loves to skateboard??! A hip and fun gift is the custom portrait painted board from sewingmomma!! It's done from a portrait of your choice and painted in pop art style...great for decorating a room too...you can read more about it on the product page link...

And once again, a mug - we all love our coffee and apparently - I love mugs! This adorable typewriter monogram mug is a find at $20...just pick a letter! The mug is available from berdandbee...pick up a set of them to complete a word or name too...why order just one!

Whatever name or letter of the alphabet you are searching for...a talented Etsy seller has it - and it's handmade! Take a look...and thanks for your support...

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...Just For Him!

yes...Etsy has gifts for men! Thousands of them...fun, funky, cool and handmade - a great combination! You won't have any trouble finding something for that man in your life that is unique and one that he'll love...

If you have a guitar playing guy, this custom silver guitar pick (he's 6 weeks behind on custom work, but you can grab a gift certificate!) from silversparrowdesigns will be a hit! They also have some on hand that you may find perfect!

Indivisual features this indie collective FRAGILE tee...too cute and a great adjective for alot of the fellows in our lives!

One of the neatest designs in jewelry for men comes from ashhilton - I love his hand carved power pole ring in sterling silver...really imaginative...

If you insist on continuing a tie giving tradition to someone, please look at toybreakers designs...they are definitely not your ordinary tie! I've added the Victorian Gears design here so you can see what I mean. Gorgeous!

Beer lovers will enjoy the 8x8 print of beer bottles and printed on metallic paper from f2images...they also have other photographic prints you will really enjoy looking through...

For those of us looking for a cool, green gift to give, this 100% organic bicycle tee from vital should do the trick...it's available in other colors as well!

And last but not least, 8milecreekdesigns has the neatest vintage hubcap clocks, great for the gameroom or bar! Check out the Etsy gift guide for men or browse through the category page for your perfect gift...

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...Just For Her!

Here are some great Etsy picks especially for her...

Check out mehran's gorgeous pleated shoulder bag - dressy or casual doesn't matter if you are carrying this one around - it stands on it's own!

Carolinableu offers these handforged and hammered beautiful raindrop hoops, a gift anyone would love...

Looking for some beautiful tops to wear or give this holiday season? Look no further than flutter...unique designs like elle shown here feature delicate hand cut petals across the shirt front and in a scrumptious chocolate color...check out their other offerings...

I love gocco and shoofly is one of my favorites in this department! Everyone needs a journal to write their thoughts in...this black moleskin shadow pod would make the perfect gift!

Appetite also offers a comfy and cozy scarf with her handprinted white mantra design on the front and warm fleece on the inside...a great find...

Finally, ilee has available these fantastic green flower letterpress cards, great gifts to give to those who still like to send notes the old fashioned way or have on hand for many occasions!

There are thousands of other products for her on Etsy...look through the gift guides today...I guarantee you that you will find the perfect gift for that perfect someone...

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...From $50-$100!

My favorites from the Etsy gift guides in this price range are awesome...

...the first being sown. These modern pillows are made from recycling vintage feed bags! I've seen sown's work everywhere and am totally impressed with the originality and design.

Next is sisicata...this Tribute to Basquiat bracelet is extremely cool and any hip lover of modern art would love this piece...too bad it's sold but she has others available!

I love olive...her simplistic, high quality work just makes you feel good when you look at it. A smile on the face is guaranteed when your recipient opens up a pillow made by her...

Clevergirl is a jewelry maker - a clever one at that! Such a great name for a wonderful artist...this gin and tonic necklace is a prime example. It would also look great with the silk swing dress from classictailors mentioned in a previous post - the perfect outfit for a night out on the town!

And then there is desirapesta...a unique artisan - you can see that in these original drawings that have been silkscreened by hand onto these fabulous little pillows. I have yet to have ever seen anything else like them. Whimsical and in black and white, go with anything!

Be sure to take a look at the other fine sellers in this category from the Etsy Gift Guides...something for everyone...