In the spirit of this post, can I link to my Etsy shop? (If this isn’t kosher, please delete!) I’m offering free shipping within the U.S. on my prints until Dec. 26, and I’ll discount international shipping as well. I’ll be updating the shop all weekend, so keep checking back!

http://www.smallhandsphotos.etsy.com

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Tasha, that’s fine! In fact, I’ve edited the post to encourage others to do the same. :)

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thanks for this anna!

polaroid + handmade = love

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ethanollie?section_id=5726102

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Yay! I’ve bought almost exclusively from Etsy for the last three holiday seasons, and I completely agree. Once you go handmade, you never go back!

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i have made the pledge this year! i’ve already told everyone in my family that they are getting handmade gifts. i am not super crafty so i am buying from the incredible artists on etsy and i’m so glad that i can support them. i love the handmade pledge!

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Prints and cards of my drawings
Printed with respect for the environment with FSC certified papers and/or 100% recycled in a mom and pop print shop that recycles ink cartridges

http://linearramblings.etsy.com

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I’ve already started the boys on making gifts for their grandparents and my list of things I want to make for gifts is far too long:)

my holiday collection, HANDCRAFT is up:

http://www.uniformnatural.bigcartel.com

thanks for this post anna.

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thanks for giving us the space to *toot* our own horns!

happy holidays!

http://www.mogogoods.com

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How lovely of you! I design, print, and sew lots of wonderful housewares and accessories.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/inklore

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Great Pledge! I have done this in the past as well! I also have two shops on etsy- GO HANDMADE!

sterling silver artisan jewelry
http://modernmeetswhimsy.etsy.com

all things paper (stationery, prints, invitations)
http://justanotherday.etsy.com

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I make jewelry

http://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com

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My mom quilts cosmetics and jewelry bags and table runners – she does custom work too!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinsandneedlestoo

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Excellent idea! This year I’m going handmade as well. I’ve got an etsy shop with my handmade crochet designs, currently cowl, necklaces, and hats/headbands, with vintage pin accessories. Enjoy!

http://www.infatuatedgirlshop.etsy.com

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Yay for handmade! I’ve been lurking around your blog for about a year now and love it! Thanks for all your inspiration Anna!

We design sewing and crochet patterns for children’s clothing:

http://leilaandben.etsy.com

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I’ll be adding more and more new items this coming week. Thanks for letting us do this!

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Uh, forgot to add the link: http://www.oneineverycolor.etsy.com

Thanks, Anna!

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I am trying my best to make or buy handmade this year! Good thing there are so many great artists + designers out there selling their wares.

shimandsons.etsy.com
[stationery + handmade goods]

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Thanks so much for the opportunity to broadcast our wares! I am in the process of uploading lots of new stuff in time for the holidays. I make contemporary modular wall art and clothing for babies and children-
http://www.numsi.com

*Custom items can be ordered until December 17th for Xmas delivery in the US

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Love this! Will be checking out all the D16 readers who hand make…

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Hello Anna! Hello Handmade Lovers!

I have updated my Etsy-shop, please find new prints, crochet brooches, tiny crochet bows and Miss Polly Poodle, she is handmade in the colour of your choice, very sensitive and a bit toffee-nosed but very charming. She is looking for a new home, so are you ready for her?

Love: thisheartsonfire
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/thisheartsonfire
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Hi,
What a good idea. I really like your blog Anna.

I just started my etzy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thislittleshop

Happy weekend
stina

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Wow — I love seeing everyone’s beautiful items!

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We’ve also gone handmade, and our entire family was thrilled about it last year!

I have a pretty rad sale going on in my etsy shop right now.
Prints, Originals, and Linen Dolls for the young at heart…
http://www.lindsayart.etsy.com

I also spent a lot of time putting together Etsy gift guides for Her, for Him, for Kids, and for Home over at my blog, if anyone needs a little guidance. There’s so much awesomeness over there :)

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Hello Anna thanks for the opportunity and good on you for making the handmade pledge.
i have a little Etsy shop with limited edition, high quality prints of my illustrations on yummy paper. Here’s my shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CassandraAllen

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I’m a painter and love doing commissioned pieces.

annatovar.com
annatovar.etsy.com
annatovar.blogspot.com

Thanks Anna and Happy Holidays!

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The Handmade Pledge is a wonderful thing, thanks so much for posting about it, Anna!

I’ve bought most gifts on Etsy for almost 4 years now. Each transaction feels so meaningful.

Here’s a link to my jewelry shop, I’ve got free shipping thru Monday 11/30:
http://shopclementine.etsy.com

thanks!

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I love this pledge and I love buying handmade for my loved ones during the holidays.
My shop, k.e.d, offers exceptional pieces of wearable art. Check it out here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/killemdirty

I have a ‘buy 2, get 1 free’ friends and family sale through December 25th. Enter code “buy2get1″ at check out to participate in the promotion! And thank you for your support!

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I love buying handmade for friends and family and I even make the gifts myself when I am able to do so. I think a thoughtful handmade gift is a great way to really show someone they mean a lot to you. It’s easy to go find something at the mall and make it work, but it says a lot if you take the time to think about a person and find something handmade which they’ll love.

As a full time “hand-maker” myself I also know just how much the purchase of handmade items means to the maker as well. It’s like giving two gifts in one!

In the spirit of giving, if you have any women in your life who enjoy feminine, vintage-inspired jewelry, I would be honored if you considered gifting them one of my designs:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thatwinsomegirl

Happy Holidays everyone!

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WOW! This is so great! Thanks for sharing your shop links, everyone…keep ‘em coming. :) :)

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Love this — it’s my third year doing the pledge as well! And if any of your wonderful readers need handmade holiday cards, gift tags, and other paper goods, please visit my shop!
http://marmoset.etsy.com
Happy holidays!

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thanks so much for buying and supporting handmade Anna! I do the same and also scout estate sales for perfect vintage finds :)

should anyone be interested, I print my own fine art photos and sell them at my etsy shop: http://www.lesophie.etsy.com/

happy handmade shopping and enjoy your holiday season!

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A wonderful pledge. I will definitely be checking out the stores from other handmade readers of Door 16!

my photography on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/erintyner

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I like to make homemade edible gifts for others (I have a great recipe for hot fudge sauce that will be making the rounds this year). But I also have friends who are collectors of certain things, so to get off the capitalist bandwagon, I also buy things second-hand at charity thrift shops.

But I definitely do not buy a single new thing for holiday gift giving!

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AWESOME! For the wee ones (modern design you would like)
http://www.littlealouette.etsy.com
xoxo

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I’ve been buying only and making handmade goods for over 4 years now I even organize at handmade showroom in Nantes France, that spot light young designer that make handmade goods as well.

My etsy shop is :http://www.etsy.com/shop/rajulparis

The handmade Showroom in Nantes is : http://www.handmadeshowroom.com

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This is lovely! Here is my website – http://www.perchceramics.com with tons of handmade (in Brooklyn) ceramic gifts.

Also going on in NYC is Gifted by the Brooklyn Flea. From now until Dec. 20th the store will have revolving groups of vendors selling handmade stuff. More info here. http://www.brooklynflea.com/gifted/

Thanks!

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color dripping glasswork to wear
http://www.retimade.com

your blog has had me drooling for two years and counting!

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thankfully the whole family has decided to not give gifts this year but tokens of appreciation. i will be baking up a storm come christmas eve & will be providing a home baked bread & cookies for everyone.

also, as you said it was ok, here is a self promotional link to my little shop…..

http://www.etsy.com/shop/belindadarling

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here is a link to my shop
http://www.brandeye.etsy.com
i sell handmade pillows, quilts and vintage stuff.

i would love to be able to make all my gifts this year, but just don’t have the time. etsy is so great for gifts!

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Hi Anna,
Thank you for spreading the word on the importance of buying handmade! My husband and I opened a store in New Paltz, NY, Materia Locus, dedicated to local, handmade and sustainable products for the home. We feature many of our designers and artists on our blog http://www.materiadesigns.com, and ship things all over the country. Thanks for creating this forum for creativity and handmade products!

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Brill idea Anna!
Long-time reader, first-time poster :)

I have a shop on etsy selling cushion covers!
http://www.greenbeanshop.etsy.com

Rachel

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you mentioned trying to buy for teenage girls: Can I maybe suggest this?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33857716

leather (check), coin purse or make up purse (check) and horsies (check). I would totally lose my shit over this thing and I wasn’t teenage that long ago.

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Iron Design Company makes hand formed iron objects, transforming a bold material into everyday items that are innovative and inviting.

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I’m trying to do most of my gifts handmade, but also handmake many of them myself! Some of our stocking stuffers may break the rules though, but only cause we’re probably doing a lot of toiletries and my boy is picky about his razors…

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What an excellent way to start the holiday season. Instead of perusing the aisles of Walmart and the malls (the horror, the horror), i think it would be a great idea to buy more personable and economical gifts for my friends and family.

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PLEASE buy and give handmade this year. It’s worth it! I promise :)

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Thanks for the opportunity Anna!

I make customized hand-sculpted mini sculptures/ornaments of your pet from photos you submit.

http://custompetcreations.etsy.com

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Thanks Anna! There are so many lovely things on etsy…I’m the chick half of Dude and Chick, and design, illustrate and print our letterpress cards in the lovely Twin Cities, MN. Check them out!
http://www.dudeandchick.etsy.com

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Indeed! I have so many talented friends that make the most beautiful things, I couldn’t imagine *not* shopping handmade.

Myself, I make hand-printed and illustrated housewares and other neat-o stuff: http://www.coucousalut.etsy.com

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Thank you for letting us post these links. And thanks for the handmade support.

Happy Holidays!

http://www.kimfoxart.etsy.com

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I make pillows and other sewn things and sell them at http://graciemay.etsy.com – I’m trying to make as much as I can for Christmas gifts this year! The men on my list are the hardest to do that for, though, so I’m sure I’ll end up buying some.

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yippie! i love handmade. i am either making all my gifts this season or shopping on etsy or other handmade places.

my little etsy shop is:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/chicpeastudio

i make handmade goods… for your homemade life
thanks!

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hi! I just moved to a new spot on etsy. I have Christmas tags up now, give the gift of handmade items.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/fluximagery

Thanks Anna for this little spot for link love.

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i just launched my store three weeks ago and i’m having a blast!

i handmake and print pillow covers and i’m working on other home textiles, like napkins, placemats, and quilts.

http://www.katherinejlee.etsy.com

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Hi!

I’ll leave three :)

http://paraphernalia.nu
http://arretemoncoeur.net
http://portugalmonamour.com

I’ve been buying handmade for the holidays for the past 3 years, it feels great and I always have the best gifts of the lot!

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i do some handmade gifts every year for my family — last year almost all — it was great! every year i swear i’ll start sooner and every year it’s into december before i finally start — here’s my etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/michelleshopped

thank you anna!

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I always give handmade gifts, handmade cards and personalise every gift bag. I love doing it and family and friends started appreciating the difference of having something made thinking of them.
Love your idea.

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Handmade is the best way to go! Each item is unique and made with love…

http://www.thesoapseduction.etsy.com

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This is so generous of you! Thank you for supporting all the wonderful handmade work out there!

My photographs can be found here, always with free shipping. :)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetEventide

Happy holidays to all!

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I would like to post my Etsy shop as well!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HandsomeAndLace

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