Tis The Season Home Shopping Guide 2013

Happy Holidays everyone.

Well the shopping season is in motion and we're here to help. This post is all about out "Tis The Season Home Shopping Guide" for 2013. Shop from the convenience of your home. No waiting in lines. No looking for parking. And my favorite, no going out in the cold weather. These items and shops are all from handmade artisans and crafters. When you buys from these shops and studios, you are helping support small businesses. You may be helping to pay for a child's ballet lessons or sports uniform. So shop with us and support small businesses and handmade. Most of these businesses take PayPal. You may also use your credit cards securely through PayPal. Some take other methods also.

You will be happy with your buying experiences from these shops. Smaller businesses means better customer relations, better made products, and you can really get a hold of someone if you have a question or comment. So again, I say support small businesses and support handmade. You won't be disappointed.

Be Thankful!

It's November and thought of Thanksgiving and the holidays are floating through everyone's minds. This is the time to sit back and realize what you have and who you have to be thankful for. You are truly blessed. Let's share some of that thankfulness with the ones close to you by giving them a special handmade gift of thoughtfulness. Here are some beautiful and unique gifts for the upcoming holidays from handmade artists around the world.

Also, check out my shop for new sale items, holiday themed gifts, and more at: Hopes And Dreams Studio

October Festivities

Our theme this time is "October Festivities". This means everything October. Autumn, fall colors, Halloween, Samhain, or anything else October. Make sure you go to the printables page for some free Halloween printables.

Back To School

It was a great summer for me and mine. It was very busy and some what productive. But now it's time for the munchkins to go back to school. If you are a handmade artisan, feel free to list items that would be great for back to school. If you are a shopper, have fun and check out the great and unique back to school finds that your kids can't live without.

Be sure to check out my shop on Artfire and Use Coupon Code: BACKTOSCHOOL2013 for 25% off your items at http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/HopesandDreamsStudio during checkout.

Also check out my newest site at www.HopesAndDreamsStudio.com

Let Freedom Ring

Happy 4th of July to all of those in the states. This week's theme is "Let Freedom Ring". Share your handmade items from your shops that show your patriotic spirit. Your red, white, and blues. Happy summer everyone.

Happy Father's Day

A most fabulous Happy Father's Day wish to all of you fathers, father in laws, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, brother's, and any other father figures out there. You are truly appreciated and loved dearly. Here are some unique and wonderful gifts for all those men in your lives.

School's OUT!!!

Well just as it says, school is out for some and about to end for others. Some are graduating and others are on break for the summer. Some will be getting ready for college, some looking for a job, and some just planning their summer sleepovers and activities such as camping, water parks, vacations, or traveling. So here is a list of jewelry, heart felt gifts, and ideas for a great summer and future to all those kids and young adult close to your hearts.

Mother's Day Gifts and Jewelry With Heart

First I want to say Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers, step mothers, and all other amazing women who raise or help raise tomorrow's generation. You have the ability to help mold what kind of person that child will become. It's a great responsibility and an honor at the same time. The decisions you make today, no matter how small, will impact your child and what they will become in the future. So please, have patients, give your love and time freely. We need more wonderful people in this world.

Second, I am having a 25% off sale in my shop through 5/12/2013. Use code "MothersDay2013" during check out at Hopes And Dreams Studio. Here are some wonderful gift ideas from handmade artists worldwide. Check out their items and their shops for more ideas and to find that perfect Mother's Day gift.

Prom Night Memories

It's Time for Prom and making wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Every girl wants to stand out and shine at their Prom. Here you can find gifts and jewelry to help them make the night magical. And let's not forget those guys too.

Spring Is In The Air

Well Spring is on it's way. Everything is budding and turning green. We've had a few thunder storms here so far. It's a time of new beginnings. Here are some great jewelry and gifts to show your excitement for spring, made from some awesome handmade artisans. Don't forget to shop for Mother's Day. It'll be here soon.

Hippity! Hoppity! Easter is on the Way!

Spring is in the air. The trees are budding. The birds are singing. And it is time for Easter, which is in March this year. So look at all the great Easter finds. I'm sure you'll see some things you just have to have.

Just Kiss Me, I Might Be Irish!!!

Valentine's Day is gone and St. Patrick's Day is on it's way. So this week's theme is "Just Kiss Me, I Might Be Irish!!!". This is where you will find any and everything handmade that has something to do with St. Patrick's Day, Irish, Luck, leprechauns, green, or anything close.

Green With Envy

Valentine's Day is over and we're looking into the near future of spring. Let's set the scene with shades of green since we are Green With Envy. Bright, Bold, Pastel, Light, show them all.

Be My Valentine

This week's theme is "Be My Valentine". Here you will find unique handmade gifts and jewelry for your special Valentine. Color of red and pinks, hearts, love sentiments and more. Happy Valentine's Day to you all.

Shades of Blue and Gray

Happy New Year to you all and may you be blessed all year long.

Well now that the holidays are over, it's time to get back to normal everyday life. It's almost the middle of winter, so I thought that we'd go with a wintry color theme. So post your items that are shades of blue or gray. It can be any blue or gray item as long as it is handmade.

Don't forget to look at the "Handmade Shops Buttons" page and the "Blogs Buttons" Page. You may find your new favorite shop or blog there. There are so many wonderful shops and blogs there. The shops are all handmade shops and the blogs are a variety of everything. There is also a tutorials page where you will find some of my favorite tutorials. Have a good one? Send me the link and I may post it as one of my favorites.