Announcing The 2011 Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway!

This holiday season, consider buying handmade.  

• It's better for the environment: many artists use recycled, upcycled, or eco-friendly materials in their work.  
• It's more unique: Since you're buying from an artist, your gift will not only be one of a kind, but many artists personalize their products or take custom orders just to your specifications.
• It's great for our economy: The money goes directly in the hands of an artisan rather than a box store.  You can even search for local artists to reduce your carbon footprint!

Welcome to our Handmade Gift Guide!

Many of these artists are offering shop wide discounts  exclusively for A Little Etsy Love Readers!  In addition, look for ** to indicate items that are included in our Mega Holiday Giveaway.
ALL PRIZES will go to one lucky winner!!!  

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For the Wee Ones: 

Clothing for Infants

Searching for the perfect outfit for the holidays (and beyond) on etsy is a lesson in creativity. From fabulous holiday dresses to frocks straight out of a fairytale. From upcycled stripes to sweet, soft Irish woolens. And don't forget the monsters and owls, oh my!

1. Henry and Oscar Bib - $6 at Different Folks. Use code SAVE25 for 25% off 

2. **Organic Cotton Stack O' Gifts Onesie and Legwarmers set - $25 at Baba Wear

3. Orange Plaid Shoes - $12.50 at Soles of Joy. Use code ETSYLOVE for free shipping.

4. Chocolate Ruffled Bloomer - $21 at Moore Baby Clothing.

5. **Noah's Funky Ark Onesie - $14 from Tiny Vessel Apparel. 

6. Tutti Frutti Big Butt Baby Pants - $25 from Wee See Three. Use code THANKS11 for 25% off.

Accessories for Infants

The perfect finish to any outfit. Accessories for little ones are sweet, soft, and fun. Organic cotton and linen for little hoot owls' feet. Personalized sophistication for the hair. Organic cotton to keep those little monkeys warm. And, oh the cuteness!

1.  **Giraffe Garden Bib & Burp Cloth Set - $18 from the Posh Pea Boutique. Use code PPBFREESHIP40 for free shipping on orders over $40
2. **Pink Floral Bliss Teething Necklace - $12.50 from the Vintage Honey Shop
3. **Amber Teething Necklace - $17.99 from Baltic Amber. Use code BALTICAMBER for 10% off
4. **Bella Baby Headband - $19.99 from Little Addie's Boutique
5. Amy Butler Bib Set - $25.50 from fHg Design.
6. **Cutie Pa Hootie Owl Pacifier Clip - $6.50 from Daizy Bugz. Use code ETSYLOVE20 for 20% off

Toys For the Littlest

Natural wood and texture, vibrant colors, and charming rhyme make ideal gifts for the littlest ones.

1. Rainbow Matching and Sorting Game - $24.50 from Blackbeary Mountain

2. Tweet Tweet Jingle Ball - $10.00 from Little Ladybugz

3. Farm Animal Blocks - $23.00 from tiny giraffe

 For the Room

Doesn't the little one in your life deserve a distinctive space for her to rest her sleepy head? If she can rest her gaze on any of these I can guarantee she'll be smarter, sweeter, and sleep better! Well not really, but aren't they lovely?

1. **Modern Typography Birth Print - $19.00 from Mosie Posies
2. **Simple Rhyme Nursery Stencil Pattern -  $37.95 from Cutting Edge Stencils
3. **Christmas Custom Ornament -  $6.99 from Paton Lane Designs. Use code Ornaments2011 for 20% off all ornaments

For The Over 3 Crowd:

This is the age of complexity, personality, and fun. Natural fibers, celebrating nature and fantasy is perfect for this age group. 

 

1. Crocheted Snowman Earflap hat (6mo-2years)- $23 at TickleBebe. Use code TICKLEFREESHIP for free shipping.

2. **What a Pretty Flower Night Light- $10.99 at KryshasCreations (winner can choose night light)

3. **Felt Campfire Toy with Felt Marshmallows Playset- $85 at Hopewell Creek Designs 
**Smore's Set- $12

4. Kids Custom Reversabile Superhero Cape- $26 at The Cosmic Banana
5. Christmas Tree Shirt- $23 at Wiggles and Giggles 1.  Use code: ETSYLOVE20 for 20% off storewide.

 For the Ladies:

1. **Black Scarffette- $29 at Remixed by Jacki. Use code: ETSYLOVE for 15% off shopwide

2. **Rosette Brooch Pin- $14 at Shop Brydferth

3. **DSLR Camera Strap Cover- $10 at A Diva & 3 Dudes Designs. Use code LOVEMYSTRAP for 10% off

4. Blue & Brown Tweed Cap- $45 at Moaning Minnie

5. **Leather Keychain- at Amiel Leather Design

6. **Mini Bow Shoe Clips- $20 at Shop No 144

For Jewelry Lovers:

Girls of all ages will adore a gift of jewelry. Etsy has the most amazing craftsman and an amazing selection of styles 

that even the most discerning among us could find something to squee with joy over!

Earrings

1. **Sterling Silver Half Wishbone Earrings- $19 at Lime Green Modern 

2. Kitty Cat Face and Swarovski Pearl Earrings- $15 at Beaded Tail

3. Vintage Style Etched Teardrop Earrings- $7 at BHarrison Simple Creations. Use code HOLIDAYLOVE20 for 20% off storewide

4. Black Sparkle Earrings- Blue Galaxy- $14 at Ashley Spatula. Use code: LILETS15 for 15% off storewide

Necklaces

1. Handmade Tiger Eye Beaded Necklace- $171 at Honey From the Bee. Use code: HLDY15 for 15% off storewide

2. Arrow Necklace- $17 at Lemon Sweet By Leslie. Use code: SWEET15 for 15% off storewide

Bracelets

1. The Leafy Series Bracelet- $26.25 at Random Creative. Use code: FREESHIP for free shipping storewide (additional sales in shop right now)
2. **Love Story Friendship Bracelets- Heart & Key Charm- $45 at Nautical Wheeler. Use code: ETSYFIX for 25% off storewide
3. Personalized Initial Bangle- $18 at Frosted Willow. Use code: ETSYFIX for 10% off storewide

Handbags and Purses

From shiny and blinging sequins, to bold and bright patterns, to soft and adorable knits

every girl and lady can never have enough bags!

1. **Knit Coin Purse- $20 at N.Fallon Design Studio. Use Code: ETSYFIX20 for 20% off storewide
2. Ultimate Clutch Wallet- $90 at Cotton Purr; Free wristlet keychain for all orders over $88 (excludes shipping)- enter "etsyfix" as note to seller.
3. Black Travel Tote- $58 at Independent Reign.
 **Structured Sequin Clutch- $17

Beauty Products
What better time of year to treat your loved one to some luscious pampering courtesy of the beauty mavens at our favorite etsy shops! Winter skin needs a delicate touch, an intoxicating scent, and the best products made with the finest ingredients.

1. **Poison Mineral Eye Shadow- $6.95 at Crush Cosmetics. Use code: CRUSH20 for 20% off storewide

2. Cotton Washcloth/ Dishcloths- $10.50 at Ellalu & Boo  Use code: ETSYFIX for 10% off storewide

3. **3 Lip Balms Gift Set- You pick - $8.50 at Whoos Soap. Use code: ETSYFIX for 15% off storewide

For Men:
For the hip, happenin husbands, boyfriends, dads, and brothers. These etsy shops will give the inner punk, 

stud muffin, know-it-all, or nerd exactly what they want this holiday season. 

1. The Small Belt Pouch- $40 at Swadeshi Leather Works. Use code: SWETSYNOVDEC2011 for 15% off storewide

2.  Stud Muffin Soap- $5 at Plunk Soap
3. **Vintage Anatomy Tie Clip- $21 at The Green Daisy (winner chooses brushed silver or antiqued brass finish)
4. Albert Einstein Necktie- $28 at Scatterbrained Ties.
5. Natural Wheat Rugged Wool Blend Hat- $30 at Rebecca Lynn Designs
6. Rustic Leather Business Card Holder- $35 at Divina Denuevo. Use code: ETSYLOVE for 10% off storewide

For the Home:

Decor

“A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” Build your home with pretty things that make your heart sing and your spirit soar. Pillows, vases, art, and personalization will make your season bright.

1. Screen Printed Lemon Kitchen Towel- $7 at Bazor Designs. Use code: ETSYFIX11 for 10% off any kitchen towel.

2. 4 Reversible Coaters- $15 at Love My Coasters. Use code: FREE01 for Free Shipping storewide

3. **2 Tea Towels, Coffee Lovers Print- $17 at The High Fiber. Use code: LOVEETSY for 10% storewide

4. **Two Foot Peg Rail- $24 at Wrecked Wood (winner chooses color). Use code: 15RAIL for 15% off all peg rails

5. Chevron Pillow Cover- $17.95 at Modernality2. Use code: ETSYFIX for free U.S. shipping storewide

6. **Set of 3 Vintage Upcycled Frames- $20 at Fe Fi Fo Fun (winner chooses color/ type- 5x7 or smaller)

                 

Art

1. **Modern Art Wooden Blocks- Set of 4- $32 at Urban Creative. Use code ETSYCHRISTMAS for 15% off shopwide

2. **Faith, Hope, Love Wooden Blocks- $20 at Dancing Creek Designs. Use code: ETSYLOVE15 for 15% off storewide

3. **Monogramed Wooden Letter- $27 at The Lettered Dance (winner chooses letter & color)

For the Holidays

1. **Festive Holiday Vase - $25 at Carriage Oak Cottage

2. **Glitter Ornament Set- $25 at Carriage Oak Cottage

3. **Holiday Stocking- $7 at Pruitt Creations

Now for the Giveaway!


All stores with ** are participating in our giveaway. 

We sincerely appreciate their support for our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

One Lucky Winner will win:  

Organic Cotton Onesie and Legwarmers; Noah's Funky Ark Onesie; Giraffe Garden Bib & Burp Cloth Set; Teething Necklace; Amber Teething Necklace; Bella Baby Headband; Cutie Pa Hootie Owl Pacifier Clip; Modern Typography Birth Print ; Simple Rhyme Nursery Stencil Pattern; Christmas Custom Ornament; What a Pretty Flower Night Light; Felt Campfire Toy with Felt Marshmallows Playset; Black Scarffette; Rosette Brooch Pin; DSLR Camera Strap Cover; Mini Bow Shoe Clips;  Leather Keychain; Love Story Friendship Bracelets- Heart & Key Charm; Silver Half Wishbone Earrings; Knit Coin Purse; Structured Sequin Clutch; Poison Mineral Eye Shadow; 3 Lip Balms Gift Set; Vintage Anatomy Tie Clip; Two Foot Peg Rail; 2 Tea Towels, Coffee Lovers Print; Set of 3 Vintage Upcycled Frames; Modern Art Wooden Blocks- Set of 4; Faith, Hope, Love Wooden Blocks; Monogramed Wooden Letter; Festive Holiday Vase; Glitter Ornament Set;  Holiday Stocking

Package worth over $600
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*NOTE= Pay close attention to the giveaway rules and methods.  We confirm each and every comment and if you haven't left your email or haven't completed the task you are automatically disqualified!

To Enter (mandatory): Visit at least 5 shops participating in the giveaway (see above) and leave a comment with

your favorite item from each shop. We do hope you'll visit them all though! Don't forget to leave a valid email address!!

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6. Purchase from any shop in our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, make sure to leave order number in comment. Worth 10 entries for each purchase.

Giveaway Open Worldwide; Ends at 9AM EST on December 7, 2011.