I have started making tutorial videos and instructions for different bead stitches. A few weeks ago, I went over Even Count Peyote Stitch and if you're interested, you can see it here. And then last week I went over Ladder Stitch. This week we are going to go over brick stitch. So if you've ever wanted to learn how to do brick stitch, check it out below. 

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Just like before, there is a video and written instructions, so however you like to learn, there is an option. 

This is only my third video, so it's not perfect, but I'm getting better with everyone that I do. I am also working on setting up a YouTube channel for my videos, so that should be a thing within the month. 

So let's get started!

When starting brick stitch, you need a good base. That base is made using ladder stitch, check out my last tutorial on how to create a good ladder stitch base here. 

As always, I'll be using these great melty beads (perler beads) so that you can see every step clearly. I'll also be using a large needle and some heavy duty thread. These are not only great for me to demonstrate different stitches to you, but they are great for people who are new to beading. So if you're worried about using those tiny little beads, that's okay, start with these and it will be smooth sailing.

Let's get started. First we'll thread our needle. For brick stitch, you do not need to use a stop bead. We are going to construction a bottom by weaving in and out of the beads. This will create a strong foundation for our beadwork. This is done by creating a row of Ladder Stitch. You can see the tutorial here. 

​In this example I used 5 beads for my ladder stitch base. See Photo 01

Once you have your first row of ladder stitch finished, we will start on row two. Row two is where we will start our brick stitch.

Pick up two beads for row two. In this example I used blue as my second row and these beads will be #6 and #7. See Photo 02

Move your beads up to the base row.  See Photo 03 

You are now going to take your needle and go UNDER the thread between beads #4 and #5. See Photo 04

Make sure to not go through your thread. This will weaken your thread and it will also make it very difficult to undo any beadwork (fingers crossed we don't ever have to do that). 

Pull the thread all the way through until beads #6 and #7 are snug up against your base row. 

Now to get your beads to sit snuggly in place, you want to go up through bead #7. Pull your thread tight and you are ready to add the next bead. See photo 05
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You might notice that bead #6 will hang over the edge, that is what we want. This stitch will look like peyote turned on it's side. 

Each new row will be started using two beads like this.

Your thread will now becoming out of the top of bead #7 in the second row (blue in this example). See Photo 06

You are not ready to add the rest of row #2. The rest of the row will be added one bead at a time. 

Pick up one bead (this will be bead #8). See photo 07

You will now go through the thread between beads #3 and #4. See photo 08

Pull the thread tight and bead #8 should fall into place next to bead #7 

Bead Tip
Each bead added will be in-between the bead below it. This is why it is called Brick stitch because it looks like the alternating bricks in a brick wall. 

You will then go up through bead #8 to secure the bead in place. See photo 09

Pull your thread tight. You are now ready to add your next bead. 

Continue adding one bead at a time like above.

Pick up a bead, go through the thread between the bottom two beads, then go back up through the bead you just added. 

Continue this until you get to the end of your row. 

You will notice that when you get to the end of this row, your last bead (bead #10 in this example) will be indented a bit. This is what you want. Each row will be offset to one side compared to the one below it. 

To add the third row, it will be yellow in this example, you will pick up two beads again. See Photo 11

This is how you will start every new row, with two beads. Those beads will hang over the beadwork below it.

Go under the thread between beads #10 and #9. See photo 12

Pull your thread tight. 

When you pull your thread tight, your beads will line up next to each other. Bead #11 will hang over the row below it. 

Go up through bead #12 and pull your thread tight. See photo 13

Just like before, you will add the beads one at a time for the rest of the row. So pick up one bead. See photo 13

You will then go under the thread between bead #9 and bead #8. Pull the thread tight. Go back up through bead #13. Continue this method for each bead. 

The third row (yellow) will be offset from the second row (blue), but will line up with row number 1 (white). You can see clearly now why this stitch is called brick stitch. See photo 15

Continue adding rows like this until you get to your desired length. Each row will be offset from the one below it. It will look like peyote stitch on it's side. See photo 16

You can see how brick stitch compares to peyote stitch in photo 17 (peyote swatch is turned on it's side for comparison). 

Brick stitch is much more rigid than peyote stitch, so it is great for projects that need to hold their shape. 

So that is basic brick stitch. I use this stitch a lot for pendants, pins, and earrings because it is more rigid. I will be doing a tutorial on increasing/decreasing brick stitch at a later date. I will also be doing a tutorial on reading a pattern. So stay tuned for those! 

So what did you think of this tutorial. Leave me a comment below letting me know what you thought. Did I leave out something important? Should I explain something a bit more? Would you like more photos? I'd love to hear from you! 

This week I have a short and sweet tutorial for you. Today we'll be looking at Ladder Stitch. This is a simple basic stitch that is used as the base of many other stitches. It won't take long for you to learn and then you'll be ready to tackle stitches like brick and herringbone.

Here is the video tutorial. If you are not a fan of videos, the step by step instructions can be found below. Let's learn how to do ladder stitch.

So before we begin, we need to thread our needle. Make sure that you are using a comfortable length of thread for you.

You can read more about how to determine thread length in my flat even count peyote tutorial. Click HERE to read more.

For ladder stitch, we won't be needing a stop bead. So let's jump into the stitch basics.

Pick up two beads, see photo 02

Slide those beads down your thread until your have a comfortable tail length. You'll have two beads on your thread. See Photo 03

Go back up through the first bead in the direction of the string. So you will be making a loop with your thread. See photo 04

You will now have a loop of thread around your two beads. When you pull the thread taught, your beads will line up next to each other. This is the beginning of ladder stitch. See Photo 05

Then go back down through the second bead added. See Photo 06

This will reinforce the stitch and get you ready to add the next bead.

Pull the thread tight and your beads will snap together. See Photo 07

You are now ready to add your next bead.

Pick up ONE bead this time. Slide that bead next to bead #2. See photo 08

Then go back down the previous bead (bead #2). You will be making a loop and this will hold the next bead on. See photo 09

Pull your thread tight so bead #3 snaps in next to bead #2.

Go back up through bead #3. This will reinforce the stitch and get you ready to add the next bead. See Photo 10

Pick up one bead. Slide that bead close to your row of stitched beads. See photo 11

Go back up through the previous bead (bead #3). This will create a loop that will attach bead #4 to your beadwork. See Photo 12

Pull your thread tight to snap bead #4 in next to bead #3.

Then go back down through bead #4. This will reinforce your beadwork and get you ready to add your next bead. See photo 13

Continue adding beads this way until you get to your desired length. Your beads will line up next to each other forming a "ladder".

Here is diagram of the thread path in ladder stitch. You are basically making a loop each time you add a bead.

Now that you have a feel for ladder stitch you are ready for other stitches that use ladder stitch as a base, such as brick stitch and herringbone stitch.

I will be covering brick stitch in my next tutorial and flat herringbone after that. So stay tuned for more tutorials!

Even Count Flat Peyote Stitch - Click Here
Brick Stitch - Coming Soon
Herringbone Stitch - Coming Soon
Two Drop Even Count Flat Peyote Stitch - Coming Soon
Odd Count Flat Peyote Stitch - Coming Soon
And many more!

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What are my favorite beads to use for peyote? I love me some Delica cylinder beads. There are a number of awesome choices HERE. 

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Here is the video for all of you that prefer to follow along that way. It's short and sweet and shows you the stitch using large cylinder beads. 

If you're not that into videos or your somewhere were you can't watch a video, there are step by step directions under the video.

*Video will soon be available on YouTube*

So you want to learn how to do even count peyote stitch? Well, what are we waiting for, let's get learning. 

First, when doing any beadwork, you want to make sure that you are using a comfortable amount of stringing material. There are a few camps when you talk about thread length.

• One camp likes to use the full length of thread that will be used for the project. This way you never have to work new thread in.
  
• The second camp uses just an arms length worth of thread. This way you pull the thread through with one pull and you reduce the chances of tangles. You do have to work new thread in this way. 

I personally like to use the second method. I will measure out two arms lengths of thread, then I will double up the thread (sometimes I use a double thread, sometimes I use a single thread, but I pull 90% of the tail end through the needle, so it's about one arms length worth of material for each pull). I find this method is the easiest on my hands and arms when I bead. 

When I first started out, I tried the first method and it was so frustrating to me. I had so many tangles it made me want to give up, but I didn't want to work in new thread (a fear of all new beaders). But I eventually learned that working thread in is not something that should be feared and it's a lot easier than you think (there will also be a short tutorial for that). 

It is up to you what you want to use. There is no right or wrong way and you have to find the way that works best for you. 

To add a stop bead, take your thread and go through the bead. Then go back through the bead in the same direction you did to add the bead, creating a loop of thread around the bead. See Photo 02.

Make sure when you go through the bead to make the loop, you do not go through the thread with your needle. This will make it impossible to remove the stop bead and then you will be in have to cut it off and it's a whole mess. If you can move the stop bead back and forth with a little bit of effort, you are okay. If the bead won't move, you've gone through your thread and need to start over. Trust me, it's easier to start over now then once you have some baedwork done. 

Bead Tip
Make sure to leave a good amount of thread as your tail so that it's not a hassle to work it into your beadwork when you are finished.  

Bead Tip
I like to use a larger seed bead for my stop bead because I fell like it is easier to remove when you are finished. 

Okay, you have your needle threaded and you stop bead in place, now let's start the first row of beads. 

With peyote stitch, the first few rows are the ones that really throw people off. I know, I had the hardest time wrapping my head around how to start peyote stitch. 

To start, you string both row one and row two on your thread. See Photo 03. 

White is row one and blue is row two. 

So you have the first and second row of beads strung on your thread. Now it's time to add the next row. Pick up one bead, in this case I used yellow beads for the third row. Take your needle and go through the second bead of your string of beads (this is not counting the bead you just added).

So in this example, you will go through the first blue bead on your string. See picture 04 

Pull your thread snug and make sure your bead pops into place. You will continue adding the third row this way. Pick up a bead, skip a bead, go through the next bead.

In this example you would pick up a yellow bead and then put your needle through the next blue bead. I then repeated that until I made it to the last blue bead. My thread now comes out the last blue bead. This will start to create the staggered look of peyote stitch. See Photo 05

Bead Tip
The first couple rows of peyote are tricky to start and get aligned. The beads will want to twist, so you have to make sure you are keeping track of which row is which. The larger the beads you are using, the easier it will be to keep your beadwork flat and organized. Once you have 4 rows of beadwork done, your beadwork will be a lot more manageable. I know it is frustrating, it was my least favorite part when I first started, but keep going, you'll get it and it will ge so much easier with practice. And if it makes you feel better, I've been beading for years, and starting a peyote project is still my least favorite part. 

Once you reach the end of the third row it is time to start the fourth. Pick up a bead, in this case the forth row beads are green. Just repeat the steps from above, skip the first bead and go through the next bead with your needle. Pull the bead snug and repeat.

In this example, my thread came out the last blue bead. I then picked up a green bead, went through the first  yellow bead, picked up a green bead, went though the next yellow bead, picked up a green bead, and when through the last yellow bead. My thread now comes out the last yellow bead of the the third row. See Photo 06

When adding the fourth row, make sure you are aligning the third row beads correctly. Your beads may be twisted after you add the third, but once you add the fourth row, they are going to lay flat and it will be easier to add all other rows.  

Bead Tip
You can work your beadwork in one direction and then the work it in the oposite direction for the next row. Or you can flip the beadwork after each row so that you are always beading in the same direction. This is something you will have to try and see which method works best for you. Like a lot of things, figure out what you like and go with it. 

So now that we have finished the fourth row, it's time to start the fifth. I'm sure you've guessed how that is done. Yup, pick up the bead for your fifth row, in this case an orange bead, and skip a bead and then put your needle through the second bead from the end of you beadwork. Pull the thread snug and repeat.

In this example, my thread coming out the last yellow bead. I picked up an orange bead and then put my needle through the first green bead. I then repeated this, until I reached the end of the row. See Photo 07

This is repeated again and again until you are finished with your beaded goody. ​

This is what your thread path will look like. The beads will be staggered and they will fit in-between each other. Your thread will go through each bead two times. 

You work the beadwork in one direction and then in the other direction. Each time you pick up a bead, you will go through the "up" bead with your needle from the previous row. See Photo 09

And that's how you do basic flat peyote stitch. The biggest hurdle for new beaders is starting the stitch. It's frustrating, even for seasoned beaders. But once you've mastered the first few rows, it's easy sailing. ​

Bead Tip
If you are just starting out, I suggest skipping the pattern and do a single color item first. This will help you get use to how the stitch works. Once you are comfortable doing just the stitch itself, you can move on to learning how to read a pattern. Reading a peyote pattern is a lesson in itself, which we will be covering at a later date. For now, work on simple bracelets or maybe some pen wraps. Something that will help you become comfortable with working the stitch. ​

Thank you for sticking around for my first ever tutorial. Go ahead and let me know below what you thought. What was I miss? What did you like about it? What else would you like to see? I'd love to hear from you. 

Want to know how I keep track of where I am in a pattern? Click here to read about my method for staying on track.

Looking for Perler Beads to get started? There are numerous choices on Amazon or even in the craft section of most stores.

What are my favorite beads to use for peyote? I love me some Delica cylinder beads. There are a number of awesome choices HERE. 

What are my favorite needles? Check out these great Tulip needles. They are some of the best needles out there. Click HERE for more info. 

One of my goals for the new year is to start making beady videos. I've had a lot of people ask for them and I would love to make them. The problem is, I had no idea where to start. And of course because I am the way I am, I dove head first into learning how to make videos and edit videos. I'm still learning, but I'm pretty proud of my very first one.

I made a product video for my Etsy listings. I plan on making a couple more, but for now I am beyond stocked with this one. They can only be 5-15 seconds long and there is no sound, but I'm still pretty happy with my end product. 

So now that I feel like I have the knowledge to take the video as well as the ability to do very basic editing, I think I am ready to try a little bit more advanced video. I have been asked to do a few beading tutorials, such as, two drop peyote, odd count peyote, and increasing/decreasing brick stitch. Those will be the first ones I work on, but I'd love to know if you would like something specific. 

Take this quick survey or just leave me a comment below. I'm really having a lot of fun making videos and I can't wait to make more! 

I cannot believe it is only a few days before Christmas. Where has the time seriously gone? Since I've been spending so much time at home with my daughter, she has been helping me a lot in the studio. This year we designed a Christmas pen wrap together. She was thrilled to help me out and I think the end result is the cutest. 

This year has been unlike any for most of us. It has been slow and fast all at the same time. We have all spent a lot more time at home. We have all refrained from traveling and maybe some of us started working from home. In our house, both my husband and me have worked 50% at home and 50% in our respected labs. And our daughter started 4K virtually this year. So it's been a year to say the least.

We have been spending a lot of time together, which has been amazing. We have gotten to watch our little girl accomplish so many things, like riding her bike, to reading, to learning some math. It really has been a bright light in a very tough year.

My daughter has also been spending a lot of her time with me in my studio. She now has her own collection of beads, her own collection of buttons, and a collection of perler beads to use as directed but she also uses them to practice her bead stitches.

It's been frustrating at times because she loves to go through things, but it's also been great watching her learn how to do beadwork and help me with pattern design and Photoshop. She's really shaping up to be quite the little artist (her plans for when she grows up is to become the master of everything. Nobody ever can say she doesn't have big goals).  

So this year we decided to work on a little pattern together. She helped me decide on the colors and how it should look. She then was my supervisor while I was beading it. She let me know what she thought of it and if I should make any changes (she definitely let me know that I had to make changes). 

We came up with this little holiday tree pen wrap pattern. I had a great time making it with her and she was so proud of the finished product. 

The first attempt the bobbles were all red and she let me know it looked like an apple tree and that I needed more colors. She said I could use some red, but not all red ? She does not hold back with her opinions. 

She also let me know that she liked the darker green trees because it looked more like a Christmas tree, so after trying out a few different greens we found one she felt was best. 

I gifted this pattern to all of my VIPs this past week as a thank you and happy holidays kinda thing. But I've decided that I'm going to gift it free to anyone that signs up for my newsletter from now until Christmas. So if you would like this cute little pattern, sign up to become a VIP today. You'll not only get this cute pattern, but you'll also get a 25% off coupon that you can use in my Etsy shop. 

Have you checked out the new pattern sets in my Etsy Shop?

And as always, I offer free length adjustments on all of my bracelet patterns, so you always get the perfect sized bracelet! 

Today is the last day to save 25% off every pattern in my shop. It's the perfect time to stock up on patterns. We've all been spending a lot more time at home, you might as well have some thing fun to work on. 

Don't delay, once this sale is gone, it's gone for good. 

Want to save 25% after this sale is over? Sign up for my email newsletter.  MY VIPs Get a 25% off coupon just for signing up. They also get spoiled with VIP only sales, free patterns, and so much more. So what are you waiting for, sign up today.

Today is the first day of my amazing Black Friday Sale! Every single pattern in my shop is 25% off. Grab some awesome patterns to make as last minute Christmas gifts, pen wraps are perfect for this. Or stock up on patterns to keep you busy this winter, you're staying home a lot more, you could keep yourself busy with beady projects. ​

I offer a wide assortment of patterns, so you will find something that is perfect for you.

Like this bookshelf pen wrap, which is one of my best sellers. Do you know someone that loves to read? Or maybe a teacher in your life that is going above and beyond right now (because all teachers work their butts off). This pen wrap would be a perfect thank you and I'm thinking of you gift. ​

Or how about picking up a pattern set. These pattern sets are already an amazing deal, but you can save an additional 25% on them. My Ultimate Holiday Peyote Pattern Set contains every single holiday pattern I offer. That's 23 patterns. If you purchased all these patterns separate, you would pay over $75, but during this awesome sale, this set is only $37.50 for 23 patterns!!! That is an amazing deal. ​

Or maybe you're in the mood for a little bit of animal print. This little snake print bracelet pattern is one of my best sellers. It makes for a quick project, which who does not love instant gratification. Pick up this pattern and make yourself a lovely new bracelet or a fancy new bookmark. Both amazing possibilities for this pattern. ​

No matter what you pick, you'll be a winner!

​And as always, all of my bracelet patterns are 9 inches long, making them super easy to adjust to the perfect length. And if you don't feel like adjusting the pattern length yourself, just let me know and I'll adjust the pattern for you for free! ​

Support small this year. Support Handmade this year. And make some amazing gifts for all your loved ones this year. Hurry, this sale is only going on this weekend and when it's gone, it's gone. I won't be having another sale like it for quite sometime, so you defiantly don't want to miss out on this awesome deal. ​

Want to hear about deals like this before anyone else? Want to get deals like this just for you? Sign up to become a Three Fates VIP and get all this and more delivered right to your inbox. And as an added bonus, You'll get a coupon for 25% off that you can use after this Black Friday sale is over. ​

​Are you looking for some more wonderful handmade holiday gifts ideas? Check out some of my holiday gift guides and see what I'll be giving my loved ones this year.

Amazon Handmade Gift Guide
Etsy Handmade Gift Guide - Part 1
Etsy Handmade Gift Guide - Part 2
Check out all the beady goodies I'm working on right now, including works in progress and new products on social media. 

Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit, but maybe I'm not. This year I came prepared and I am ready for Black Friday! Which means all of you will benefit from my planning! This year I am going to offer an amazing deals for everyone (and a super amazing one day deal for my VIPs). This year everything in my shop is 25% off all weekend long. Every single pattern is 25% off. You heard that right (well, I guess you read that right), 25% off! 

Get 25% off this paw print pen wrap pattern. It's one of my best sellers and it would make a great gift for anyone in your family that loves animals. 

Get 25% off all of my pattern sets, like this Ultimate Holiday Set. I comes with 8 bracelet patters, 11 pen wrap patterns, and 4 brick stitch patterns. You would pay over $75 if you bought all of those patterns separately. What is it during my Black Friday sale? You get 23 patterns for less than $38. Holey Moley, that's an amazing savings. 

How about this leopard print bracelet pattern? This is another best seller in my shop and it could be yours for less than $3. 

This is the perfect time to grab some patterns for those special holiday gifts. All my patterns are instant downloads, so that means you can start working on them immediately. You have plenty of time to get some beady goodies worked up before the holidays (especially pen wraps that only take a couple hours to make). 

Or maybe you just want to stock up on a whole stack of patterns to work on next year. This is the perfect time to get anything and everything you've been dreaming about. 

But hurry this sale is gone Monday and I don't plan on running another sale for quite some time! So grab those patterns before it's too late! 

And remember how I said that my VIPs are getting an extra special something? All of my VIPs get 30% off every pattern on Thanksgiving day! Not a VIP? That's okay, sign up today and get your extra special savings on November 26th! 

I always have such a hard time picking handmade goodies for my gift guides. There are so many amazing artists and creators out there that I want to support and share all of them. So that's why I always to two parts to my Etsy gift guides. Twice as many goodies for everyone. If you haven't checked out Part 1, head on over and give that a looksie. 

This article includes affiliate links from Etsy. That just means that I get a little fee if you click on the link or purchase something and no additional cost to you. That little fee helps me keep writing these articles. All my opinions are my own. I am featuring these products because I love them. ​

There is no need to go out and mingle with the crowds this year (you don't want to any way). You can do all your shopping from the comfort of your own couch. So let's get cozy with a warm blanket and a cup of hot chocolate and let's support some small handmade businesses. 

You know it's getting colder out there every day. The wind is blowing and the snow is coming. So let's start with some super comfy and cozy gifts you can give. 

Fire & Wine Cowl Hood - PlushArmour

I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this cowl from Plush Amour, It is everything I desire this time of year. It's colorful. It's cozy. It's warm. It's amazing. I know you have someone on your gift list that would ecstatic to open up their gift and find this cowl inside. 

WOMAN WOOL SOCKS "Touring back roads". Hand knitted from natural grey sheep wool yarn. Great Christmas present. Basic socks. Eco friendly. - CozyLT

While we are talking about comfy and cozy, let's talk about these hand knitted sock from Cozy LT. Oh my, look at these beautiful socks. My feet are begging for these pretties and I know you have someone on you list that desires them just as much as me. 

Sheep baby blanket, Animal blanket - NellysKnitBoutique​

Okay, one more comfy, cozy item before me move on. Look at this adorable sheep blanket from Kellys Knit Boutique. It would make the most wonderful gift for that new baby in the family. It is soft and charming and the best part, you can customize the color of the blanket. How incredible is that? 

Kids BIRTHDAY Crayons - Crayon Name Set - Custom Alphabet Name Crayons in a Gift Box - Crayon Toy - Birthday Gift Kids - Birthday Gift Kids - art2theextreme

Speaking of gifts for the little ones, how amazing would these custom crayons from Art 2 The Extreme be?!?  I know any little artist would be over the moon for these. These are stunning. They are colorful and personalized and crayons. Surprise that kidlette on your list this year with something super special. 

Demitasse Cup, Espresso Cup, Espresso Cup, Coffee Mug, Rainbow Mug, Cappuccino Mug, MADE TO ORDER - fromfran

I don't know what to say about this fabulous cup from From Fran. I have never seen anything like it. It's wonderful. The colors are such a pretty pastel rainbow and the gold accents are stunning. This is truly a unique gift for that unique person on your gift list. 

Leather Mouse Pad, Initials, Personalized Leather, Coordinates, Mouse Pad, Gifts For Men, Gift for Her, Anniversary Gift, Personalized Gift - WilhelmandFriends

We are all spending a lot more time at home and a lot of us are doing much (if not all) our our work from home. So why not get that guy on your list a cool leather mouse pad from Wilhelm and Friends. This beautiful handmade mouse pad is customizable, which is a perfect touch for a wonderful gift. 

Custom Couple or Family Ornament | Personalized Holiday Ornament - TinyBuffaloDesignsCo

Do you have someone on your list that just bought a house this year? Or maybe someone that got married this past summer? Why not get them a customized Christmas tree ornament from Tiny Buffalo Designs Co. I love that these are made on wood slices and the illustration is so cute. *Side note, it's too late to order this as a gift for Christmas, but they do have gift certificates available.*

Ankara Print Dog Bandana, Bandana For Dogs, Orange Bandana - GabeJadeAccessories

And we all have that fuzzy friend on our list. Get them something super stylish from Gabe Jade Accessories.  I fell in love with this bandana the first time I saw it (as well as with this little pupper). They have so many patterns to pick from, you'll find something for every animal on your list. They also have a bunch of human accessories too, so you can look as good as your doggo (seriously, everything in their shop is so beautiful). 

Green and golden leather triangle earrings with gold plated chain and broken miror effect - Gift idea - Recycled leather upcycling - Adornessjewelry

I got a pair of these earrings as a gift and I can say I love them. They are very stylish and look good with every outfit. They are made with recycled leather, which I love so much. The geometric design is one of my favorites of all time. These amazing earrings from Addorness Jewelry would make the perfect gift (I know, I got mine as a gift).

Taco Gold Foil Christmas Cards, Box of 8 - Taco Holiday Cards - Taco Holiday Cards - Foodie Holiday Cards - Jolly Holidays - OC2414-BX - NightOwlPaperGoods

And finally I'm sure a lot of us will be skipping the holiday parties. That means we will not be able to see all the people we usually see this time of year. So why not send them a super special holiday card this year. This cute taco card from Night Owl Paper Goods would put a smile on anyone's face. So get out those fancy pens and those special stamps and send a fancy cards to all your friends and family. 

So those are some of my favorite handmade goodies. There are so many ridiculously talented makers out there that it's hard for me to just pick a few. If you want to check out some of my other favorites visit my favorite gift ideas as well as my favorite holiday decorations.  You can also check out all of Etsy's Gift guides, like Gifts for Her and Gifts for Him. 

What are some of your favorite holiday handmade gifts? Leave some links in the comments and let me know! 

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