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Hubby’s 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

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hubby-2016-holiday-gift-guideYears ago my hubby and I started creating Christmas lists for each other to shop from.  Even though, we didn’t know exactly what we would get.  We knew that it would be something that we wanted and it cut down largely on having to return or exchange things.  Plus it made for two very happy parents.  Since we started, I have had so many friends to inquire as to what is on my hubby’s list, just so that they can get ideas for their own loves.  Hence, the start of Hubby’s Holiday Gift Guide.  This is year two of his Gift Guide.  So let’s jump right in.

check out hubby’s picks for 2016 (with clickable links)

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A. Stance NBA Legend Socks
B. Hex Focus iPhone 7 Case
C. Hum By Verizon
D. The Royale Cuoio by Greats
E. Polaroid Snap
F. Grenade Grips Dumbell/Barbell Grips

Want to see his Holiday Gift Guide from 2015 — click here.  If shopping for your honey can prove to be challenging, rest assured you are not the only one.  Hope that this Gift Guide gives you some assistance.  And, if you manage to purchase something from this list and it’s a win, I would love to hear all about it in the comment section below.  This time of year is particularly busy for hubby at work, so I have to give him a quick shout out for making time to help out our Stage Readers.  He rocks!!

Featured Shop/Artist Interview: OpenHandCreations

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FeaturedShopOpenHandWhen did you fall in Love with Handmade?

Since I was a young person I have always enjoyed making gifts with my hands. Knitting, card making, sewing… you name it I wanted to make it. I especially love that I can transform a raw material into something usable… and the fact that I can help put a smile on someone’s face even for a moment makes it so worth it!

15 years ago I started my business as a paper crafter. I made greeting cards as well as wedding invitation & birth announcements. However in 2012, I decided I wanted to work outside my usual style of perfect straight measured lines and neutral colors and OpenHandCreations was born.  I love painting with my hands, not measuring anything and using all the colors of the rainbow!

What does your Shop have to Offer its Patrons?

Every item at OpenhandCreations is made by me. From choosing which materials to use to the final assembly of the item I pour my heart into every project.

At OpenHandCreations I offer one of a kind artful and useful gifts. I also welcome custom orders. You can expect special detail and attention to your order and superior customer service… I value and am so very grateful to all my customers who support me and my work.

Do you have any upcoming sales or local appearances?

For the holidays I am offering 10% off all OpenHandCreations purchases (no limit) until Dec 24, 2014 by using coupon code: HWL2014 at checkout. Also each purchase will ship with a handmade felt/collage gift tag.

Please like my Facebook Page, for updated info as well as a very special Black Friday/Cyber Monday discount.

Where can you be found?

You can find my work at OpenHandCreations ( www.openhandcreations.com on Etsy) as well as several storefront locations.

-The MUSE In Frederick, MD
-Uni-T at the Natick Mall in Natick, MA
-Hibiscus Jazz in St. John, US Virgin Islands
-The Shop at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA
-Mosees in Barnstable (Cape Cod), MA

I will also participating at two winter fairs in time for the holidays:

  • Saturday Dec 6 (10am-3pm)

At the 77th Annual Christs Church Cambridge Christmas Fair at Harvard Square (Zero Garden Street Cambridge, MA)

  • Saturday and Sunday Dec 20/21 (10am-5pm both days)

at Etsy Artists of Boston Winter Bazaar (485 Arsenal St Watertown, MA) http://www.thearsenalproject.com/events.php

 You can connect with me via :

Etsy: www.openhandcreations.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/openhandcreations

Instagram: http://instagram.com/openhandcreations

Email: thoughtfulcreations22@gmail.com

Blog: www.thoughtfulcreations.wordpress.com

 

 

Featured Shop/Artist Interview: Adri Luna Studios

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When did you fall in Love with Handmade?

I feel in love with handmade when I realized it was higher quality and you can see the love and work people put into their products. I would rather work two days jobs to pay my bills so I can make art because it’s a creative tornado that has ups and downs but ultimately is the most rewarding thing I could ever do.

What does your Shop have to Offer its Patrons?

My shop offers small paintings, drawings, prints, paper sculptures and note card sets.

Do you have any upcoming sales or local appearances?

I will be selling at the Hello Art First Friday Show in Kansas City, Missouri on December 5th and at a local arts and craft show on December 6th in Smithville, MO.

Where can you be found?

I can be found all over the internet!

– My website is www.adriluna.com

– www.pinterest.com/adritheartist/

– twitter.com/adritheartist

– instagram.com/adritheartist

– www.facebook.com/adrilunastudio

 Your Favorite Piece (as of right now)!!

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2014 “Handmade with Love” Holiday Gift Guide

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I am so excited to finally present to you our Highly Anticipated 2014 “Handmade with Love” – Holiday Gift Guide.  This was truly a labor of love and it allowed me to interact with so many amazing artisans.  The items that you find in this Gift Guide are sure to thrill you and appeal to you on many levels. After each Gift Guide Page, you will find the Social Media Links to all our contributors.  Feel free to “Get Social” With Each and Every One!!  In addition, you will find a Flip-able Version of Our Gift Guide at the very end.

Enjoy!!

— Stage Presents
Holiday Gift Guide For Home

*Featured Item: Handmade Natural Christmas Centerpiece – $20

Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/LouisianaBeautiful

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/Louisianabeautiful

 

*Featured Item: Teal and Burlap Gold Holiday Wreath – $40

Etsy Shop:  www.etsy.com/shop/charmingcreations14

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/charmingcreations85

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/charmingcreationsboutique

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*Featured Item: Grandparent Sign – Personalized to Meet your Needs with Names Hand painted on  Solid Wood – $29.95

Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/oakridgeprims

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oak-Ridge-Prims/

Pinterest:http://www.pinterest.com/oakridgeprims/signs/

 

**Featured Item: Black Friday Green and Red Christmas Tree Black Throw Afghan – $50

Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCrocheting

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/craftcrocheting

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*Featured Item: Set of Copper Bangle Bracelets 2 for $48

Etsy Shop:  www.etsy.com/shop/Sylviajewelry

COUPON CODE: TAKE10  –  for 10% discount

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/sylviajewelry.smvdesigns

Instagram:  http://instagram.com/sylviajewelry

 

**Featured Item: Handmade Collage Zipper Pouches for $22

Etsy Shop:  www.openhandcreations.com

COUPON CODE: HWL2014 enter this code at checkout for 10% off Entire Purchase (exp 12/23)

Free handmade felt & collage gift tag with every purchase until Dec 20!*

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/openhandcreations

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/OPENHANDCREATIONS

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*Featured Item: Handmade Collage Zipper Pouches for $22

Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/AdriLunaStudio

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/adrilunastudio

Instagram:  instagram.com/adritheartist

Twitter:  twitter.com/adritheartist

 

**Featured Item: Crochet Convertible Hat $20

Etsy Shop:  www.whimsicalmimsys.etsy.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/whimsicalmimsy13

Twitter:  twitter.com/whimsicalmimsy1

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*Featured Item – Handmade Men’s Wood Watch – Made from Red Sandalwood – $89.00

Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodieSpecs

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/woodiespecs

Instagram:  instagram.com/woodiespecs

Twitter:  twitter.com/woodiespecs

Holiday Gift Guide For Teens

*Featured Item – Fate Loves the Fearless: Raw Amethyst Druzy Necklace – $35

Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ashleegranberg

Facebook:   https://m.facebook.com/Heartenhandmade

 

**Featured Item – Gypsy Necklace- $89.00

Etsy Shop:  www.etsy.com/poppyjohaljewelry

Facebook:  www. facebook.com/goldenpoppyjewelry

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/poppyjohal

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/poppyjohal

Pinterest:  www.pinterest.com/poppyjohal

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*Featured Item – Camo iPad/Reading Pillow – $29.99

Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/stagedpresents

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/stagepresents1

Instagram:  http://instagram.com/stagepresents

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/stagepresents/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/stagedtweets

 

*Featured Item – Crochet Adjustable Earwarmers/Headbands – $15

Etsy Shop:  www.etsy.com/shop/LandOfKnots

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/landofknots

Instagram:  http://instagram.com/LandofKnots

 

Holiday Gift Guide For Couples

*Featured Item – Hand painted Snowflake Holiday Glassware- $36

Etsy Shop:  www.Etsy.com/shop/LKCustomCreations

Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/LKCustomCreations

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/lkcustomcreations

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/LKcustomcreate/

 

*Featured Item – Rustic Wine Bottle Thank You Gift Tags – $7

Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/stagedpresents

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/stagepresents1

Instagram:  http://instagram.com/stagepresents

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/stagepresents/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/stagedtweets

Holiday Gift Guide For InfantsBabies

*Featured Item – Charm Books – Baby’s First Memories- $48

Etsy Shop:  www.charmbooks.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/charmbooks

COUPON CODE:  (10% off on 11/28 only) BLACKFRIDAY2014

 

**Featured Item – Toddler Eco Felt Applique Christmas Lights Funny Holiday T-Shirt- $25.50

Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamJamsJam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamjamsjam

Holiday Gift Guide For Pets

*Featured Items – Elevated Dog Bowl- $36

**Featured Items – Leash Holder – Treat Holder – Handmade Pet Gift – $10

Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/moorefinewoodworking

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/moorefine.woodworking

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Woodworking4u2

 

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To View a Flip-able version of Our  Holiday Gift Guide Click Here.  

What is a Sponsor as it relates to this Gift Guide?  We were lucky to have a great group of Sponsors who Support the “Handmade with Love” Movement. In effort to further promote Our Holiday Gift Guide, they have each offered a generous donation of products that will become part of the Giveaway Associated with the Holiday Gift Guide. We are extremely grateful for their participation.

For More Information on Our Sponsors Click Their Clickable Logos for More Information on Both Their Companies and their Products.

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Update – 2014 “Handmade with Love” – Holiday Gift Guide

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Holiday Gift Guide 2014

Hey Guys,

I am so happy with the response that we have received for the “Handmade with Love” Holiday Gift Guide.  You all have submitted so many amazing products, that frankly it’s hard to choose. :-).

So, I just wanted to jump on and give you an update.  As of right now, the following Categories are CLOSED.

For Her

For Infant/Toddler

For Home

I have received soo many jewelry submissions, that I am considering making a category just for that.  I will keep you posted.

I am still looking for items for the following Categories:

For Him

For Couples

For Pets

For Foodies

For Fitness Buffs

I think I have responded to everyone who has sent out a submission, at this time.   If I have somehow missed you please reach out to me again, via shereethomas@stage-presents.com.

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