Hand Made Christmas Short Cut

So the seed has been planted and you are pondering "Hand Made Christmas whoop-t-doo." It "feels" like a dandy of an idea but you are not a trend setter...you tend to wait to make sure something is here to stay, has had a couple versions so the bugs are worked out and is priced right. You don't have to follow that song and dance with this big idea, There is a short cut; a loop hole; a cheat of sorts. Do some shopping on etsy - your place to buy & sell all things handmade.

What is Etsy? Etsy's mission is to enable people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers. their vision is to build a new economy and present a better choice.

here are 20 shops that should have something for everyone on your list:

1. Whimsy and Spice - delicious sweets - http://www.etsy.com/shop/whimsyandspice
2. Sidewalk Sensations -sidewalk paint for kids -http://www.etsy.com/shop/SidewalkSensations
3. Finns and Flowers - wonderful toys - http://www.etsy.com/shop/FinnsandFlowers
4. Create Beauty Daily - personalized sterling silver jewelry - http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreateBeautyDaily
5. Jennifer Stewart's Saturday Morning Vintage - amazing jewelry creations and craft kits -http://www.etsy.com/shop/JenniferStewart
6. Plays with Mud - stunning ceramics -http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlaysWithMud
7. Fabulous Vixen Designs - original jewelry creations and Phone Leashes - http://www.etsy.com/shop/Fabulousvixendesigns
8. small threads - children's clothing - http://www.etsy.com/shop/smallthreads?section_id=6548880
9. allie beans shop - bags and purses - http://www.etsy.com/shop/alliebeans
10. August Eve - Fine Art Prints - http://www.etsy.com/shop/alliebeans
11. Handwerks - hand dyed yarns - http://www.etsy.com/shop/Handwerks
12. Smells and Bells - perfumes and soaps made with organic ingredients - http://www.etsy.com/shop/SmellsandBells
13. Alma Stoller - fabric, fiber and mixed media art - http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmaStoller
14. Zip Artist - darling Christmas ornaments and beautiful brooches - http://www.etsy.com/shop/zipartist
15. JS Glass Art - fused glass bowls, plates and platters - http://www.etsy.com/shop/jsglassart
    
16. Looks Good from the Front - Sophisticated veils and hair accessories - http://www.etsy.com/shop/looksgood
17. Kelly Drive - clothing and accessories - http://www.etsy.com/shop/kellydrive
18. giddyspinster - WOW - How do I describe her work other than totally cool plant art - you gotta check it out! - http://www.etsy.com/shop/giddyspinster
19. Etta Billie - Organic Bath and Body Products - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ettaandbillie
20. ciucco - loveys, binkie bags and blankets - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ciuccio