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As I was trying to decide what the theme would be for this blog post, I decided it would be fun to pick the first item listed in each studio of the artists featured. The items are handmade and/or vintage - and such a beautiful wide variety of items they are: fabulous gift ideas for the most discerning tastes! I hope you enjoy this selection:
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1980 Japanese 10 Yen coin pendant necklace featuring the Phoenix Hall handmade by Diane of dianesdangles
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Small original oil painting of oranges, 6" x 6", handmade by Chris of GildedOwlJewelry
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Buddha pendant necklace with carnelian, jade and floral shell beads handmade by Mary of PrettyGonzo
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Purple hooded fleece poncho with v-neck handmade by Donna of DonnasDesignsSC
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Topaz magatama Czech jet druk turquoise leather boho bracelet handmade by Kathy of KatsAllThat
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"It's a Boy" monkey banner for a nursery or baby shower party handmade by Nat of adorebynat
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Westie quilted garden set - checkbook cover, glasses case and keychain - handmade by Donna of SewAmazin
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Vintage cubic zirconia sterling silver ring, size 5, by Carol of quadrina
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Give your worries to God box, Christian gift, hand painted by Jacki of ChristieCottage
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Hand knit red, white and blue waffle stitch wash cloth or dish cloth handmade by Sharon of hollyknittercreations
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Pale aqua blue etched lampwork glass beads with fine silver handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads
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Set of 3 crochet summer cozies for a water bottle, a soda can and a cup handmade by Andrea of AndreaDesigns
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Old western Yomud Turkmen tribal gilded silver ring set with a red gemstone or glass cabochon by Anna of CraftsofthePast
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Violet scented linen and room spray handmade by Elise of UniquelyLathered
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Blue / green guitar pick boho earrings with druzy and crystals handmade by Sharon of DoubleSJewelry
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Orange shell fan and white pearl beach necklace handmade by Catherine of ShadowDogDesigns
I hope you enjoyed these first and foremost handmade and vintage items! If you would like to make my day and the day of the artists featured, please leave a comment. And any promotion will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
My contact information:
Indiemade shop: ShadowDogDesigns
Indiemade blog: ShadowDogDesigns' Blog
Artfire studio: ShadowDogDesigns
ArtFire Blog: ShadowDogDesigns' Blog
Google+: Catherine W
Facebook: ShadowDogDesigns - Jewelry
Twitter: ShadowDogDesign
Pinterest: Shadow Dog Designs
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Amazine: ShadowDogDesigns
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Flickr: Shadow Dog Designs' Photostream
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