Handmade Holiday

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Alrighty this is it! Do you make and sell something wonderful? Are you looking for one of a kind fab gifts this holiday season? Well, follow the links at the bottom of this post to some great finds!


I cannot forget to tell you about my own business--I make tassels! Visit my shop for some tassels of all shapes and sizes even Christmas ones. What a great gift for that woman who has everything! Each tassel is made with love. I personally kiss each one before I send it to you. They sleep on a feather bed while awaiting their new home. I have special air imported from France pumped into their room. I box them in gold and wrap them in hundred dollar bills for shipping. Buy one, woncha?


Now here's your chance to advertise your wares! Link up DIRECTLY to a post about what you sell or to your Etsy shop. If I were you, I'd link to my blog and write about how great my stuff is, do a giveaway and try to make people love me, but that's just me. And even though it says handmade doesn't mean it has to be actually made by hand. If you have a business that you feel fits, link up! Get your wallet out ladies, it's time to buy some Christmas gifts! If you link to your blog in general and not directly to a post about your stuff, you will be deleted. Don't forget to link back here and tell the world you love me!

Buy from real moms this year, not robots!
thank you to everyone who submitted a button!


1. emily at chatting at the sky
2. We are THAT family (Texas-style Mantel)
3. Lisa@Take90West
4. Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam(almost)
5. Becky E.
6. Erika
7. Holly@Homebody
8. Nicol @Classy & Sophisticated
9. Amy @ A Day in the Life
10. Jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas
11. House of Whimsy (front door garland)
12. House of Whimsy (Banister garland)
13. Nicole@OnTheRun
14. Kristi-KikisCorner
15. Girly Stuff
16. Koffords in Colorado
17. Ashley @ Sassy Gal
18. Shannon@Silver Trappings
19. Meme
20. Ashley@Domestic Fashionista
21. Laryssa @ Heaven In The Home
22. Stephanie @ My life...preserved
23. edie@lifeingrace
24. Mom in High Heels
25. Kimba @ A Soft Place to Land (part 1)
26. Kimba @ A Soft Place to Land (part 2)
27. CHRIS@Just a Girl
28. Lysa TerKeurst
29. Diane
30. Imperfect @ Beautifully Imperfect
31. Stacey @ The Blessed Nest
32. MandyG
33. Catherine
34. Stephanie (Garland on a budget)
35. Angela@C'est La Vie
36. Home Sweet Home Inspiration
37. April L
38. Bless Our Nest
39. Creations from my Heart-holiday Apron
40. Karen
41. Coco@OrdinaryMiracles
42. melissa * 320 sycamore
43. The Five Dubs
44. Dusti
45. Emily @ notionsonnesting
46. Val @ Simply Cluttered Life
47. Lamp Tramp
48. Kelly@Sundrenched Moments
49. Stacey@100JohnsonJuice
50. Krista @ The Little Things
51. Jennifer @ Priceless Moments
52. Biteofpunkinpie
53. jennifer
54. Tam@The Gypsy's Corner
55. Harrington House
56. Sarah @ Thriftydecorchick
57. Lisa@sliceoflife
58. New Every Morning
59. Kathi @ Tales from the Homefront
60. God Speaks Today
61. Wendy@The Shabby Nest
62. Gina @ Six in the Country (Beautiful Budget Garland)
63. Rae @ My East Coast Nest
64. Ashley@Growing with Grabbie
65. Amy Jo
66. Jenny
67. AME
68. rachel@mytinyrobotheart
69. Sara
70. Kristi @ Temple of Adventure
71. Our Crazy Life with 3 Wonderful Boys!
72. Nikki's Nacs (paper garland)
73. Dreaming of Mermaids
74. Ashley @ The Linares Family
75. Bread of Angels
76. Woman Interrrupted
77. Angie
78. Mandie@gieddflock
79. Gina@ Not so Random Stuff
80. Rebecca @ Older & Wisor
81. Traci {who's glad it doesn't have to be perfect!}
82. Deb@ribbonwood
83. Amber@BloomingintheSouth
84. Julie
85. Erica
86. Aleesha
87. ellen @ oh my gracious!
88. Mrs. Jones (Banister)
89. Lisa @ Little Lovables
90. Jeremiah 29:11
91. Beehive Five
92. Emily @ prayers
93. sara's art house
94. Marci @ All Things Wonderful
95. Becca Mae
96. Carla - My Organized Chaos
97. Kathleen@Katydid and Kid
98. Laura@Polkadot Possibilities
99. Amy
100. The Tulip Lady
101. The Style Sisters
102. Elena
103. The Scooper @ a la mode
104. Blair's Blessings
105. Miss[es] Canadian Pie
106. Plaid PuppyTwo
107. Miss Priss
108. Happy Momma
109. Tater Tales (magnolia garland)
110. Melissa
111. Joanna {Sweet Finds}
112. Mandi @ Mandi Shandi's
113. Bugs & Sunshine
114. To Be Where Theres LIfe
115. Lisa @ Coastal Nest!!!!!!!!!
116. Kelly@Sundrenched Moments ragamuffin stocking garland
117. Sarah @ Thriftydecorchick (more)
118. Astrid
119. Jen@ life on the ground
120. Bettsi at Lemonade
121. Amanda@imperfectlybeautiful
122. Michelle
123. Abbie
124. Heather @ Our Bella Vita (March of the Nutcracker Garland)
125. Glitter and Bliss
126. Laura @ b3 designs
127. Carolina Girl
128. Merritt
129. Kathy @ Remembering The Moments
130. Sugar Mommy
131. Terena
132. Donna in BC (garland link!)
133. Ticklish Mermaid
134. Paula To Blog or Not to Blog
135. Julie @ The Ice House
136. Judy@In His Grip
137. Annie
138. Amy @ Our Bumpy Road
139. The Sassy Seamstress
140. Ellie Jo @ Mud and Pancakes
141. Lou Ann@Its always something around here
142. Kim@ForeverWherever.com
143. Suzanne - Easy at Home
144. Melissa
145. Roxanne
146. Choose Joy
147. Jessica
148. Tamara
149. Amity- @ homebasics
150. Hadley
151. gina-sew trendi
152. Junk Mammas
153. Taina
154. ~ * WHITNEY CAROLINE * ~
155. Linda @ Restyled Home
156. Laura Bruen @ Shoot Scoop
157. amy (fresh vintage)
158. Jenny @ lotsofloveformine
159. Stevie
160. Dana @ Just Passing Through
161. LenaLoo@ InnerGreenFairy
162. ter (angel garland)
163. Martha B
164. Southern Fried Gal

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109 comments:

jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas said...

Luv you Nester! Thanks for sharing everyone's great stuff! Can't wait to see what's new!

jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas said...

PS: I am the proud owner of an ORIGINAL tassel by the Nester - it's aqua and brown with a sweet little birdie on top! It's gorgeous and beautifully made! Thanks!!

Anonymous said...

Fun fun! Thanks for hosting. Can't wait to do some shopping :) I can say that because my husband isn't here, lol :)

-Hayley

Melissa said...

Excited about this! Thanks for hosting such great parties!

Hillary said...

Thanks for letting me join in! I am a huge fan of you and handmade! I can't wait to do some shopping. Hillary

cherry said...

Ok...this is the nudge I needed. I only have two things up right now. I could hardly figure out ETsy...argh. Thanks for this opportunity & for hosting this shopping gala! I will be perusing myself..for Chrismas gifts.

cherry said...

Ok...this is the nudge I needed. I only have two things up right now. I could hardly figure out ETsy...argh. Thanks for this opportunity & for hosting this shopping gala! I will be perusing myself..for Chrismas gifts.

Pretty Organizer said...

I'm a big advertiser now for the Nester. Who knows, we mom may just bail out the entire economy with our capitalistic creativity! We all have the Nester to thank... Nester for President?

Anonymous said...

Okay, I'm totally obnoxious but I think I filled something out wrong. Meant to link to my blog...

Pretty Organizer said...

Nester... Help!!! Please delete one of my linkys! It's late and I see two of everything!! I'm doing a giveaway in honor of you... I think it's all set now.. I just look like I'm hogging bogging space on your main page. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

This is so fun seeing everyone stuff at once!!!!!
(Note to self, HIDE the checkbooks fast!)
Red :D

julie & joe said...

This is so much fun! My family is getting a homemade holiday this year!

Emily said...

What a fun idea! I can't wait to see what everyone else makes!

Astrid in Bristling Acres said...

I don't have an etsy shop -or any kind of shop- but I do Homemade Gifts. Usually in the form of SOAP.

Hey- I've got a link on my blog about Etsy Kids having a BOGO sale this Thurs and Friday for all those interested
http://thelopsidedhouse.blogspot.com/2008/10/this-just-inetsy-kids-bogo-sale.html
(I have no affliation with etsy kids...just trying to be nice!).
Nester, do you think you could perhaps mention the Etsy Kids sale in a post? :)

Oh, and Nester- I finally did a window mistreatment. Boy...well...if you wouldn't mind checking them out
http://thelopsidedhouse.blogspot.com/2008/10/easiest-window-treatment-ever.html
I'd love your opinion!
Have a wonderful day!

susie said...

thanks so much for hosting the handmade holiday party! I am also hosting a giveaway for one of my awesome custom camera straps at my blog, so come on over and enter to win!

Angie Seaman said...

Great idea. I love shopping from everyone's handmade creations. Thanks for doing this and for allowing all of us to be included.
Blessings, Angie Seaman
www.angelicagracedesigns.com/blog/
www.angelicagracedesigns.com

Shell in your Pocket said...

Wow...you are so sweet to cheer these ladies on...how fun! I can't wait to check these ladies out!!!

I feel like I am going on a big shopping spree! Better where my good shoes!
-Sandy Toes

The Nester said...

PO, i deleted the one for your etsy shop so they can go to your blog and then shop--good?

My First Kitchen said...

This is way fun. Great idea, and I hope that everyone's stuff gets adequately drooled over.

trish said...

Thank you so much Nester, for hosting a Handmade Holiday! I just started my Etsy shop and will continue adding to it as I go. You really are the Best! Always so generous!
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

Laura said...

I'm a real mom of animals - I hope that counts too! Thanks for hosting, and letting me add my Etsy shop!

Ashley said...

Thanks Nester for such a Grand idea!!

Shandy said...

this will be so fun to shop the moms!!
thanks for letting me link up my photo enhancing site :)

We've Got Scents said...

Thanks so very much for allowing this opportunity for us 'work at home' ladies.
Hopefully I've entered correctly?? NEW at all of this!
Many thanks again and hope you have a wonderfully blessed day.
Blessings always,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22

Anonymous said...

What a nice thing for you to do! It is not only fun for me to have new eyes seeing my stained glass creations but so fun to see what other artisans are doing. Thanks!

Jonatha said...

Thank you so much for this - again! I just found your blog a few days ago and I find myself checking it every day now :) And, looking at where you've "nested" - we lived in Columbus, Indiana for a year!

Kristin said...

What a great opportunity! Thanks for this resource!

Trixi said...

Oh, you just crack me up and I do love love love your tassels. They are beautiful.

Trish said...

I hope I did this right.

This is a fun idea, it's like a high society ETSY :)

We've Got Scents said...

Dear Sweet Nester, Not sure how that 'smiley face' was put beside my link? Did I already tell you I am new at this? I laughed when I saw it but not sure if this is something I need to try to correct. Any help would be 'greatly' appreciated!
Blessings and thanks,
Kaye

Sabrina said...

Thank you so much for this opportunity! I can't wait to check out everyone else's stuff!

meg said...

Thanks for hosting this! I'm excited to be doing a giveaway with Kimba here soon as well! :) Buy handmade!

Becca said...

Thanks! I linked to you... of course!

ness said...

thanks for the chance to advertise out buiness!

Ness
thebestnesst.blogspot.com

The Layne Family said...

I just found your blog from a friend. LOVE IT!! Thanks a lot for doing this! I'll link your blog on mine.

kristal said...

nester-thanks for this opportunity, not to mention all the fun! there is nothing like a handmade, unique, item of beauty to express love to someone you give a gift to.

vanessa said...

Thanks! I don't have a blog, but just started my etsy shop selling hand woven scarves and pet portraits. But I added you to my favorites (love the hedgehog tassel!).Thanks for hosting!

The Nester said...

I think you will see a smily by your own name but not anyone elses so you can find yourself. You are the only one who sees it.

Ruby Red Slippers said...

I am sorry, but I am blogger/ computer retarded. How can I just buy some of your tassels? I love them!!! I see your Etsy store, just don't get what to do. Can't I just call on the phone or something? (I will buy homemade things-I can't make those things! I'll stick to hot gluing pillows and spray painting things-that's my limit!)I left my e-mail, I think-If I did it right...

Kristi said...

What a wonderful idea! Thanks for thinking of this and hosting. I sure love the exposure as well as the opportunity to find other neat shops.

I have a Nester original tassel and love it each time I look at it! Buy one today!

edie said...

Thank you for hosting. I wish I made stuff. Worth selling. I wish I had gone to the conference. I wish you were my neighbor.

Glitter & Bliss said...

Thanks so much for hosting this shopping gala for all of us. There are some super creative mommies out there.

Anonymous said...

Love your blog! You truly inspire me! Thank you for your generous spirit in helping women promote their businesses this holiday season. I would love to help others give special and meaningful gifts this Christmas!

April said...

Thanks fo letting us share!

Anonymous said...

THis is great, thanks Nester!

Anonymous said...

Such a fun idea! Thanks for letting us put our names in the pot. Not a mom, but I call these jewelry designs "my babies" so that prolly counts!

See ya'll on the 8th - gonna' be fun connecting with all These Creative Women!

http://www.melodywatson.com/blog/1-2-3-just-like-that-youre-in-my-drawing.html

sprinklesbowtique said...

What a GREAT idea!!! Thanks girl! Also, make some more Christmas tassles!! They're too cute!

J'Ollie Primitives said...

Thank you for sharing, Nester!

bethany said...

Thanks so much! This is a fabulous shopping opp and great to support other moms!!

Pretty Organizer said...

Nester: THANK YOU! Now I don't look like a Blog Hog.

Raspberry Lemonade said...

Your a wonderful host!

Thanks

Jen said...

Thank you so much!
Come on over and see my handmade bows and accessories!
Allthingsribbon.com
Happy Holidays!

Amy @ Chicy-Creations said...

Baaah, my daughter hit enter before I was done!! HELP!!

Mandy said...

I can't wait to go to everyones site to see what kind of handmade goodies are out there! Everyone is so talented!!

Mandy
http://littlepiggysmarket.etsy.com

Melissa said...

hey there...ok, since it's not 1am, and my brain is functioning a little better, i have pics up now! hope to see you soon!!!!

kristal said...

nester-i just mr. linkey-ed again cuz i didn't see my link on your list. if you deleted my link because there's something i need to fix, will you let me know? i'd love to fix it and get my link to stick:) thanks!

Faith said...

Thanks Nester!! This will be fun!

Faith
http://www.adesignoffaith.com

Anonymous said...

I love your tassels! Do you take custom orders? Have a great day!

allisha@hermajestyqueenb.com

April Kennedy said...

thanks for the Mr. Linky...I just opened shop yesterday! still working on holiday aprons...doing christmas ones today!

Crystal said...

Super FUN! I am always giving away LOTS of stuff on my blog. :) I plan to start a Little Bit Funky Version of My Favorite Things for the holidays this Friday!

Campbell or @FELTit or Designs by Anna said...

Take a quick look at my site-SALE going on until October 31st-DON'T MISS OUT!!!

Anna

Christi said...

Nester, you are awesome! I used your necklace as an example on my page, just so you know.

What a great idea! Off to shop...

My Three Girls (The A girls) said...

oKAY i JUST DID HOMEMADE

Anonymous said...

...you had me at french air!!
The Jolly Dog House

The Denny Family said...

Thanks for doing this! There are soooo many wonderful things out there I'm going to be getting for Christmas gifts!! yeah!!!!

All these ladies really do rock! Especially you Nester!

Amy said...

This is so fun! Thanks Nester!

Heather said...

I am a quiet blog peeker. I love to see the fun things you make. Thanks for the ideas, alot of your ideas trigger an idea in myself and I go nuts with it.

Valley Girl said...

Thanks lovely lady! I personally can't wait to do some shopping from my couch this evening!! The Tulip Lady and Tulip Girls are loaded and ready for some SERIOUS shopping, come on over and take a gander at my Etsy shops.

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Wow, what a wonderful way to promote creative women--thanks!

Mariah said...

Wow thanks! I love homemade!!

Jeanette said...

Thanks for putting so much creativity all in one place. What a great idea.

Karen said...

I am fixin to buy myself some tassels - I won't say which ones for fear that someone might snatch them up - thanks for this -
I am getting ready to post some brand new soaps to my site - check it out - I make every single one of them, pack them & funny - i also kiss every one before I send them out! heehee
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Cute tassels I just saw a tutorial on how to make them over at Manuela's The Pleasure of Homemaking. I have always wanted to know how.

Have a great day

Kim said...

You are sooo cool! I think we were separated at birth! hehe

Leslie said...

Thank you for doing this! What a fantastic idea. I love finding new places to shop! And one of your tassels is on my wish list this year!

Kelly B said...

Love your blog, so glad I found it. Thanks for the giveaway idea!

Jenn said...

Thanks so much for doing this! Everyone has such great talent and adorable stuff!!

M.J. said...

Thanks for hosting and promoting all of us who work so hard at all we do!!!

Suzann said...

I love this idea! I'm going to be spending way too much time on-line looking at all these shops by real ladies trying to live a dream. Does my soul good. And given the state of everything this year, doesn't a Handmade Holiday sound like the right thing to do.

Suzann said...

Sorry, but I forgot to mention that I'm having a little give away - pop by my blog if you're interested.

* Amanda * said...

I can't wait to check out all the wonderful handmade wares!

Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for letting me join in! So many talented women, I love this!

Pretty Organizer said...

Okay Master Nester:) I already have a mijillion more comments on my blog than I thought I would.. More humble thanks... still work'n on learning HTML... may have to pull in the Main Man on that one!

AND- 1 offer to participate in a charity silent Auction, a requested quote to design hat boxes for a Santa Monica Hat Boutique and another to appear in a local boutique... business is heat'n up. Mamas gonna buy herself some brand new shoes! Way to tweak the economy!

Janie said...

What a great idea, Nester
Thanks and love your ideas. Keep them coming!!
Janie

Funky Junk Designs said...

This is so fun! I can't wait to check out all of these links and go shopping. Thanks for hosting and all of your great ideas!!!!

Sean said...

Thanks so much for this extra motivation I needed to open shop on etsy. I've been thinking about it for a loooong time. Now I plan to check out all the other links and do some Christmas shopping!

Dianne @ Spinning Spools Quilts & More

have a lovely said...

what lovely homemade goodness...this shall be my lunch break that I give myself tomorrow...and the next day too! :)

Anonymous said...

I posted, then I remembered I had to give you credit for the whole contest thing, so I edited, then reposted, then edited again because my spelling errors were melting my brain, then posted one last time. I need at least 6 months recovery time before I can do another one of these. My index finger is feeling the burn.

On Second Street said...

Great Idea! SO many amazing posts!

michele said...

I love handmade...I love supporting stay at home moms... I think this is a fun idea! Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for doing this! I can't wait to check out all of the creative things these women make!

Andrew said...

Thanks for promoting handmade!

I make lots of things, which I blog about at http://hellomynameismandy.blogspot.com and I also have an Etsy shop (The Pretty Bean), which is currently stocked with fused plastic goodies. Go Green this holiday!

Just Lisa said...

So awesome that there's so many talented ladies!

sauchagirl said...

I'm loving this!

marietta said...

Hey Nester! I love to decorate and am a newby in the blogging world... however I LOVE it so far! I finally put my cute picture frames on Etsy this week!

Becky said...

Another good resource for people wanting advertise etsy shops is http://blackboxreviews.blogspot.com/

She puts together a box of samples every month that you can order and reviews etsy wares on her blog. She's also hosting a big Christmas sale.

Tracey said...

That first photo looks like a happy tassel family photo.

Your tassels are so much nicer than anything else I have seen. The two I have are so irresistible that I have to fluff their little hineys everytime I walk near them.

Amy Bell said...

wonderful idea!!! thank you!

Hobocamp Crafts said...

great idea- love your blog!!

Kristi~The Slipcover Girl said...

Thanks for the free advertising and for doing this. It's really encouraging to see all the crafters/bloggers/moms with all their great stuff and great giveaways! Thx for sharing the wealth!

bj said...

GREAT SCOTT...this is a LOT of sellers and I am just thrilled to death for the list. I would dearly love to do all my shopping in Blogland this year.....
Thanks so much for doing this...may I add this info to my blog?
love, bj

dreamingBIGdreams said...

lots of sellers. i just laid in bed and looked at all the sites!

thanks.
:)jamie

Anonymous said...

This is a great idea! Wouldn't it be great to give all handmade for the holidays!?

From A Creative Heart said...

I am so excited you are doing this...not only to promote my own business..but the chance to connect with other women who share their heart and creativity with others!!!
Love your blog!!! Keep sharing...it is so inspiring!!!

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

From a fellow etsy seller and lover of all things handmade, THANK YOU!!

Bless you for doing this. :)

Mindy said...

PHEW! I made it! All the way through...every single link...it took me a couple of days but...I did it! Great ideas, great give aways, great great great! Thanks

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for doing this! Too fun.

iheartbowheads.blogspot.com said...

Great idea! Thank you thank you thank you!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement. What a wonderful blogging community we have!
Chrissie Grace