Holiday Ornaments and Decorations - FAM Made Holiday Gift Guide 2008

On the 1st day of FAM-made my true love gave to me- Something Sparkly for the Holiday Tree!

Buy Handmade this Holiday Season. This is the first of a 12 Days Series of Handmade Gift Ideas and Holiday Cheer for the whole Family. Each item is carefully crafted by a Fabulous Artistic Mom of Esty. Make sure to check back each day, now through December 12th.

Set of 3 Christmas ... 5 Little Monkeys $4.00

Button Betty, A Chr... ChamberryCherry $28.00

Small Winter Wonder... Red Bess Bonney $34.00

12 Days of Christma... NewEnglandQuilter $24.00

MINIS - Bunting / F... Giggleberry $12.00

Medium Snowflake Or... WhimsicalCreations $6.00

Holly Jolly Hoofer ... Epic Farms $15.00

Nativity Scene Wall... Sewing Granny $10.00

Custom Photo Tree O... Picture That $12.00

Today's Fabulous Special: Link the FAM - Made Holiday Gift Guide to your blog and be entered in a drawing for FAM Bucks to spend at Fabulous Artistic Mom's Etsy Shops. After you have linked the FAM Made Gift Guide to your blog, post a link to your blog in the comments below. There will be two $50 prizes and ten $10 prizes! Winners will be chosen after December 12th, the last day of the FAM Made Holiday Gift Guide 2008. Use the badge below:



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I'll be in hyperventilate mode for the next 6 weeks!

Today I am sending my query to Interweave Knits for an article on Double Knitting which has only taken me 20 years to develop.  Feel like my first born is about to fall off a CLIFF!  It took 20 years because while I was figuring out the best way to write (communicate) the dadburn method I knew I needed designer/writer credibility before anyone would even consider hearing what I have to say...Caron International yarn company put me over the top this year by graciously handing me 15 design projects.  They also allowed me to write new innovations into my patterns - a thing I am eternally grateful for.  I've also designed for Lion Brand Yarn Company and been in magazine publications with knit and crochet patterns since 1990. The time is right!!

If anyone would like to buy me a gift (ha, like that's gonna happen!) I really want a copy of NOTES ON DOUBLE KNITTING by Beverly Royce.

Etsy Shops that Accept FAM Bucks

If you are one of the lucky winners of FAM Bucks, these are all of the wonderful shops where you can spend your winnings:

http://AbleMabel.etsy.com
http://Alphabulous.etsy.com
http://AndreaBaker.etsy.com
http://AnnieHowes.etsy.com
http://Antoinettes.etsy.com
http://Appleblossomfl.etsy.com
http://ASugarAffair.etsy.com
http://BamDesigns.etsy.com
http://barebottomsboutique.etsy.com
http://Beanhank.etsy.com
http://catscradle.etsy.com
http://catscradlebags.etsy.com
http://ChamberryCherry.etsy.com
http://CraftMom.etsy.com
http://CraftyBagsEtc.etsy.com
http://Daydreamartstudios.etsy.com
http://DoubleDippedSweet.etsy.com
http://ElegantSnobbery.etsy.com
http://Gardencris27.etsy.com
http://Giggleberry.etsy.com
http://GriffinGear.etsy.com
http://holycraft.etsy.com
http://Jkalea.etsy.com
http://kellydnlvy.etsy.com
http://KrystalMoon74.etsy.com
http://Lindentreephotograph.etsy.com
http://LJDesignPhoto.etsy.com
http://Luv4Sams.etsy.com
http://MacaroniAndGlue.etsy.com
http://MerkabaJewelry.etsy.com
http://Michon.etsy.com
http://momosbows.etsy.com
http://NewEnglandQuilter.etsy.com
http://NikkisNacs.etsy.com
http://Novitajulien.etsy.com
http://Pandys.etsy.com
http://PrettyBowtique.etsy.com
http://PrettyLittleShop.etsy.com
http://SewingGranny.etsy.com
http://Sghulett.etsy.com
http://StudioDuSoleil.etsy.com
http://Thebrasshussy.etsy.com
http://thetiedyegirl.etsy.com
http://thesewingchic.etsy.com
http://Tinystorm.etsy.com
http://TadaDesigns.etsy.com
http://TraciSase.etsy.com
http://ValeriesGallery.etsy.com
http://Winklepots.etsy.com
http://Wysiwigs.etsy.com

Welcome New Members - November 30, 2008

Welcome to our newest members of FAM!!

Fairy House by The Woody Nook

Santas Workshop Wall Hanging by Crafts by Carer




Girl's Cable knit hat by Ellie's Creations

By the Sea Mermaid Charm Bracelet by Peace Signs

Personalized Photo Candy Bar Wrappers Birthday by Sweet Posy Designs

delight . psalm one . art print on lustre . 8x10 by Hope Ink

Bird with Twig by Cosa Bello

handpainted pink hibiscus on wood plaque by Artistic Expressions

3 Snowflakes by flutter bugg creations

Green and Blue Dyed Sterling Silver Ring byJewelry infusions

Diamond beaten by VsporaArt

Modern Abstract Art by Kim Dean WHIMSICAL by Kim Dean Art

Hair Bow Holder - Pink Monkey by OliBear

Baby Girl Chipboard Album by Everyday samemory

Come Fly With Me Good Friends Yellow Bird Fabric Button Bobby Pins by My Very Button

Sea Glass Pendant by Amaritimegirl

Christmas Tree Cookie Ornament by Glamasaurus



GREEN TEA Loopy scarf by UVBall

Holiday Gift Guide ... Coming Soon

Wonderful Time Holiday Cards - Boxed Set of 8 by macaroniandglue

Starting Monday, December 1st, and running through December 12th, the FAM Handmade Holiday Gift Guide will be posted here. Check in each day to shop for the whole family!

Here is the schedule for the 2008 FAM Holiday Gift Guide:

December 1^st – Holiday Decorations and Ornaments

December 2^nd – Invitations & Greeting Cards

December 3^rd – Boy

December 4^th – Girl

December 5^th – Baby/Toddler

December 6^th – Teen

December 7^th – For Her

December 8^th – For Him

December 9^th – Jewelry

December 10^th – Sweet Treats

December 11^th – Housewares

December 12^th – Stocking Stuffers

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Welcome to our newest Fabulous Artistic Moms!

smokeymountainscents

nikid

pixelperfectboutique

BeJeweledByCandi

supanerdstef

bluetricycle

NaomisArt

LaurenFaythe

peaceloveandsoap

BabyLuvGifts

bootybagsnmore

kirastorm

NovaGirlJewelry

readingart

inspiredesign

temporarytreasures

paisleybaby

MyMagicStoryBox

BerryCreekCandles

Touch2112

bonhomiejewelry

ImagineThatInc

LotusTree

reed0215