Holiday Gift Guide 2012- Handmade Gifts for Gals

28 November, 2012 12:33 pm / Leave a Comment / My So Called Crafty Life

Hi everybody! It’s Wednesday again, and it’s time for another holiday gift guide! This week I am showing off some of my favorite gift ideas for the gals in your life. Today’s guide features handmade gifts for gals from the wonderful world of Etsy. I absolutely love buying handmade gifts! They are usually much better made, and a lot more unique than what you can find at the mall. Etsy is full of amazing handmade things, I had such a hard time narrowing my list down to just 20! Here are some of my favorites:

Check out these sweet Silver Initial Necklaces from Fiore Jewellery Here

Check out this awesome “I Party with Jay Gatsby” Tote Bag from Silks and Screens Here

Check out this amazing Customizable Flying Airplane with Banner Locket from Khara Ledonne Here

Check out this beautiful Hand Knit Chunky Teal Blue Infinity Scarf from Blue Birds Fly Boutique Here

Check out this adorable Jaunty Animals 2013 Calendar from Hello Small World Here

Check out this fun “I Love You” Messege in a Bottle Necklace from Faerie Nest Here

Check out this funky Monster Coin Purse in Neon Colorblock from Woolly Mammoth Design Here

Check out this fabulous “Off to See the World” Pillow Cover from Three Red Apples Here

Check out these cool CHOOSE YOUR OWN – 1 teeny fabric stacking ring from Shop Marmalade Here

Check out this fun Meet the Gang small clutch / Coin purse from Cute Fairy Bear Here

Check out this sweet Knit Bow Ring Light Blue from Sheepish Knit Crochet Here

Check out this fantastic Bear, Bunny, Bird Pocket Notebook Three Pack from The Black Apple Here

Check out these lovely Hand Knit Boot Cuffs from Ozetta Here

Check out this fantastic So Loved – Large Format Print from The Wheatfield Here

Check out this amazing Paris Wood Wall Clock from I Luxo Here

Check out this sweet Forest Animal Deer Trinket Box Vintage Design in White from Fruit Fly Pie Here

Check out this awesome The Cat that Dreamt of the Moon Necklace from Tilly Bloom Here

Check out this fantastic Such a cool cat – limited edition giclee print of an original illustration (8 x 10 in) from Helen Dardik Here

Check out this lovely Little Star Gazing Bunny Pendant from Sarah Birt Jewellery Here

Check out this fun Fox Stole Scarf from Cheshire Cat’s Madness Here

And there you have it! Aren’t they all just fabulous! I would love to have any of these lovely items under my tree! I hope I have given some of you some great gift ideas for your favorite gals! You can see more items including some of my favorites from Modcloth and Anthropologie on my Holiday Gift Guide on Pinterest Here. Be sure to tune in Friday for part two of my Gifts for Gals!

Happy Shopping!

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Holiday Gift Guide 2012- Gifts for Kids

22 November, 2012 12:09 am / 3 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Hello everyone! It’s time for my next holiday gift guide! This one is for all the kiddos out there. All of my picks are handmade and from wonderful Etsy shops! I am a big advocate for buying hand made whenever you can. The quality is better, you get a mor unique product, and you are supporting artists who pour their hearts into their work. I don’t have any little ones to buy for, but I love looking through children’s toys and plushies, they are so fun! Here are some of my favorite gift ideas for your little ones:

I am a huge stuffed animal lover so a lot of my picks are plush. Take a look at my faves:

Check out this fantastic Alix the reindeer plush toy rattle from Bling France Here

Check out this adorable Plush Named Marins from Tulinki Here

Check out these fabulous mini rag doll plushies from Jess Quinn Small Art Here

Check out this funky Red Fox Plush from To Tootse Here

Check out this sweet Penny the Polar Bear Plush from Patty Dear Here

Check out this fantastic Alphonze the Llama from Toxic Noodle Here

Check out this adorable Hugo the Dog Lambswool Plush from Sara Carr Here

Check out these sweet little Mini Plush Wee Owlies from KraKra Craft Here

Here are some of my other favorite toys for children:

Check out these awesome All Natural Kitty Egg Crayons from Kitty Baby Love Here

Check out this Wooden Ninja Toy Skittles Game from Indie Bambinos Here

Check out this awesome City Wood Blocks and Puzzle from Fidoodle Here

Check out this Make a Match Toddler – Zoo Edition from Mama May I Here

Check out this sweet Kid’s Lace Ruffle Play Tent from Teepee and Play Tent Here

Check out this fun Doorway Puppet Theater from Striped Coast Here

Check out this funky Superhero Tutu Costume from Jessica Kertel Here

Aren’t they all just fantastic! I love them! Obviously I am smitten with all of the plushies! I love the wooden toys and the cool kitty crayons too! Go check out these fabulous Etsy shops and see all the amazing goodies you can get for your little ones this year! Be sure to tune in next week for my next Holiday Gift Guide. Until then darlings…

Happy Shopping!

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Holiday Gift Guide 2012- Gifts for Guys

15 November, 2012 12:08 am / 2 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Today is Wednesday, and you know what that means… It’s time for another fun Holiday Gift Guide! This week I’ve scoped out some fantastic finds for the men in your life. Guys can be so hard to shop for sometimes, but I think any man would be happy to receive one of this cool swag.

I love to shop hand made whenever I get the chance, so most of my finds are from wonderful Etsy artist stores. Here are my favorite unique and hand made finds:

Check out this awesome Marvin the Found Object Robot which is also an ipod dock from Gizmobots Here

Check out this Dr. Who Tardis Iphone Case from Graphic Pals Here

Check out this fantastic Repurposed Altoid Tin Amplifier and Speaker for IPhone/ Mp3 Players from Ampoids Here

Check out this fun Wood Ipad dock from Vallis Wood Here

Check out this amazing Gift Set of Men’s hygiene Products from Sam’s Natura Here

Check out these cool Red Sox GAME USED Baseball Cufflinks w/ Gift Bag from Bottom of the 9th Online Here

Check out this handy Personalized Little wallet pick guitar case from RNTN Here

Check out this fun Jackson Galaxy - Real Men Love Cats – Mens tshirt from RC Tees Here

Check out this great Dr. Who Dalek in Love Coffee Mug Exterminate The Hate from Betwixxt Here

Check out this awesome Mustache Cookie Dunk Mug from Lenny Mud Here

There are also a few retailers online that I like to buy from as well. Here are some picks from a few of my favorite sites:

Check out these LED Work Gloves from Think Geek Here

Check out this fun iCADE Mobile – Gaming System for iPhone from Think Geek Here

Check out this cool Whiskey Stones Gift Set from Uncommon Goods Here

Check out this awesome Spark Plug Airplane Paper Weight from Uncommon Goods Here

And last but not least, one of my personal favorites! Check out this R2 D2 Mimobot Flash Drive from Mimoco Here

Most of the guys I know would love to have any of these cool items! I’d love to have a few of them myself! I just adore the robot with the iphone dock, so cool!Definately check out the fabulous Etsy stores and all the wonderful items they have! I hope I have helped some of you find a great gift or two in the mix of my faves here! Be sure to tune in next week for another holiday gift guide!

Happy Shopping!

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Holiday Gift Guide 2012- Hostess Gifts

8 November, 2012 12:26 am / 4 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Hello everybody! Starting this week I will be featuring a gift guide every Wednesday until Christmas. This week I am featuring hostess/ friend gifts. All of my finds this week came from Etsy. There are some amazing gift ideas on Etsy, you can find something for everyone on your list. I could have picked so much more! Here are some of my favorite gift ideas for your friends, neighbors, and of course your favorite party hosts.

For Entertaining:

Check out these fun Holiday Drink Markers from Convertible Girl Shop Here

Check out this cool Vintage Hand Stamped Silver Punch Ladle from Milk and Honey Luxuries Here

For the Home:

Check out this adorable Hand Felted Christmas Bowl from Deborah B Studio Here

Check out this lovely Forest Dream Soy Candle from Theme Fragrance Here

Check out this cute Hedgehog Letterpress Coaster Set from Lucky Bee Press Here

Ornaments:

Check out these awesome Vintage Stamped Spoon Ornaments from Jessica N Designs Here

Check out these fantastic Fabric Christmas Ornaments in Embroidery Hoops from Merriweather Council Here

For The Kitchen:

Check out this cool Mason Jar To Go Cup from Poppy & Pearl Co. Here

Check out this fantastic Retro Fire King Print Tea Towel from Penny Candy Here

Check out these fun Little Owls at Christmas Printable and Editable Recipe Cards from Wild Olive Here

Check out this adorable Squirrel Mug from Jilly Bird Design Here

Aprons:

Check out this fabulous Retro Deer Christmas Apron from Boojiboo Here

Check out this sweet Retro Lucy Red Polkadot Apron from Lover Dovers Clothing Here

Fun Soaps:

Check out these cute Holiday soap buttons set of five from Latika Soap Here

Check out this lovely Balsam Fir Artisan Soap from Naiad Here

Check out this festive Snowflake Soap from Squeeky Clean Soap Co. Here

Bottle Openers:

Check out this awesome White Retro Bottle Opener from A La Carte Creations Here

Check out these cool Custom Location Map Bottle Openers from Daisy Mae Designs Shop Here

Bottle Stoppers:

Check out this amazing Fox bottle stopper from One Eye Dog Here

Check out this cool Wine Bottle Stopper & T-Handle Corkscrew in Appletini Acrylic from Designed Turning Here

Check out these fantastic Vintage Trophy Wine Bottle Stoppers from A Lovely Letter Here

Sweet Gifts:

Check out these amazing French Lavender Honey Vanilla Sea Salt Butter Caramels from Fusion Sweets Here

Check out these delicious 15 Exquisite Hand-Crafted Chocolate Truffles from The Truffle With Joel Here

Check out this fun Mrs Claus Runs Amok: Hot Cocoa Mix from Mrs. Claus Runs Amok Here

Don’t you just love everything! I do! Definitely go check out all these awesome Etsy shops! Shopping handmade for the holidays is the best for unique and thoughtful gifts! Be sure to tune in next Wednesday for my next gift guide!

Happy Shopping!