Holiday Shopping & Black Friday Deals

Megan Leone Designs - Every item 25% off Thanksgiving Day, November 26 through Tuesday, December 1.

Fierce Hugs - 35% off with the code BLACK35 Friday, November 27 through Monday, November 30.

Lion Brand Yarn - Free shipping on orders over $40, from now until December 31, in the U.S. & Canada. Just enter the code freeship at check-out.

shades of violet - 20% off your entire order on Black Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29. Enter code blackfriday to receive the discount.

fin+roe - 20% off your entire order on Black Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29. Enter code blackfriday to receive the discount.

Paper Cloud - All products 20% off through Tuesday, December 15.

BEST - From December 1st through December 14th, several BEST members will be donating money from the sale of the their handmade items to the Maryland Food Bank.

Totally Rad - This Friday, from midnight to midnight Pacific Standard Time, all three of Totally Rad's products will be on sale, at once-per-year prices. It's a 24-hour window of opportunity to scoop up some of the best Photoshop tools available for enhancing your images and making your life easier.

Photojojo – Free shipping on orders over $50 until Monday, November 30.

Chronicle Books - Get 35% off all books with free shipping to boot! Use the promo code FRIENDS at checkout from now until Friday, December 4.

The Junk Gypsy Company – Receive a free tote and flat rate $3 shipping all week (ground US orders only). Ends December 1 at midnight. Enter promo code TURKEY for free tote on all orders over $50 while supplies last. If they run out of totes, you will receive a free mug.

Booby Trap - 50% off all items and free shipping with coupon code negro09 through Sunday, November 29.

High Altitude Weavers - Free shipping within the United States through December 31.

Sublime Stitching - $1 Shipping Sale (US orders only) through Monday, November 30.

warpeDesign - All products 10% off Friday, November 27, through Monday, November 30.

Caroline Creates - Free shipping Friday, November 27, through Monday, November 30.

Tiny Bazaar - 30% off everything Friday, November 27, through Monday, November 30.

Kitschy Digitals {Goods} - 30% off everything Friday, November 27, through Monday, November 30.

Hambly Studios - 30% off and free shipping on US orders (not valid on calendars) Friday, November 27, with code BLACKFRIDAY.

Sacred Charms - 40% off entire stock through Sunday, November 29.

Clutter City Market Christmas Spectacular

WHAT: Clutter City Market Christmas Spectacular
WHEN: Saturday, November 28; 10am-4pm
WHERE: Norwich Arts Centre, St. Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4PG
ETC: Free Admission

It’s nearly Christmastime and Santa's Elves have gotten crafty! Come down for a twinkly, festive market with stalls, live music, warm, spicy cider and take-out food. A unique Christmas shopping experience with over 30 stall holders, live music, festive visuals, face painting and hula hooping all under one roof! The market will feature unique items including clothes, jewelery, badges, sewn items, paper goods, prints, paintings, comics, vintage accessories and more. Don't miss the charity Christmas Lucky Dip at the entrance and live music from Follow Your Heart + The Middle Ones and Sam James Hill with DJs (wiQwar). Check out the Clutter City website for more info on vendors, music and future events.

Mahar Drygoods Holiday Gift Guide

To aide you in your holiday shopping, Mahar Drygoods has compiled a holiday gift guide. You will find Festive Decor, Personalized Gifts, and DIY kits and patterns. Also helpful are the four sections with gifts sorted according to price, making it easier to shop within your budget. The majority of the handmade items fall into the reasonable $20-$49 price range. Also, if you are in the Los Angeles area don't miss Mahar Drygoods' ornament workshop on Friday evening, December 4th from 7 to 10 p.m. at Home Ec in the Silverlake neighborhood. Attendees are in for some crafty fun creating not just Sugarplum Fairies, but yetis and reindeer and elves and polar bears - your choices are as big as your imagination! They'll look great on your holiday tree or make thoughtful keepsake gifts. To learn more and to register (adults only please), please visit HomeEcShop.com.

Funky Five: Thanksgiving

1. Thanksgiving Bracket Card by Caroline Creates

2. Autumn Crochet Pattern Set by Amy Gaines

3. Turkey Fused Glass Pendant by Art From The Heart

4. Ribbon Turkey Clippie by Pretty Pretty Bows

5. Paper Mache Thanksgiving Box by Nila Poff Custom Crafts

Upcoming Events

WHAT: Christmas at the Mill
WHEN: Thursday, November 26; 5-9pm
WHERE: Islington Mill Studios, James Street, Salford, Lancashire UK

WHAT: One of a Kind Show Christmas Show and Sale
WHEN: Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, December 6
WHERE: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Blvd., Toronto ON M6K 3C3 Canada

WHAT: Market Day
WHEN: Friday, November 27; 8am-6pm
WHERE: Market Building, 118 SE 4th St., Des Moines, IA

WHAT: Larchmere Holiday Stroll & Bazaar Bizarre East
WHEN: Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28; 10am-8pm
WHERE: Larchmere Boulevard, Cleveland, OH

WHAT: Second Storie Indie Market
WHEN: Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28
WHERE: The Visual Studies Workshop Auditorium, 31 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607
ETC: Watch Handmade Nation Friday, November 27. Panel discussion begins at 7pm and the movie will begin at 8pm, with a short intermission for snacks just prior to the show time. A second screening will be held December 4th at 8pm - no discussion prior to movie.

WHAT: Indie Banditas Bazaar
WHEN: Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28
WHERE: Woodward Middle School, 9125 Sportsman Club Rd NE, Bainbridge Isle, WA

WHAT: Rock N Roll Craft Show 6
WHEN: Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29
WHERE: Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar, St. Louis, MO

WHAT: The Foundrie
WHEN: Friday, November 27 through Thursday, December 31
WHERE: Chesterfield Mall, St. Louis, MO

WHAT: Handm@de Oxford
WHEN: Sunday, November 29; 11am-5pm
WHERE: Oxford Town Hall, Oxford, Cambridge UK

WHAT: Portland Arts Bazaar
WHEN: Sunday, November 29; 11am-6pm
WHERE: Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR

WHAT: I Heart Indie Holidays
WHEN: Sunday, November 29; 11am-6pm
WHERE: Lake Street Bar & Nightclub, 15 Lake St., Kirkland, WA

WHAT: Secret Society Holiday Sale
WHEN: Sunday, November 29; 11am-5pm
WHERE: Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell St., Portland, OR

Excellent Creations

Megan Nichols of Excellent Creations decided to use her craftiness for a good cause after her son was born with a heart defect that required open heart surgery when he was just 3 days old. She now donates 10% of the proceeds from all sales to The Children's Heart Foundation for the research of congenital heart defects. Megan's designs range from sweet and demure to funky and wild. I love the fun 80s-inspired polymer bead and tulle necklace, as well as the red irridescent necklace featuring a leopard print pendant. Do some charitable shopping & pick out something nice for yourself or a loved one today!

*GIVEAWAY: Megan is giving away a black & orange beaded chunky funky beaded necklace. To enter, visit Excellent Creations and leave a comment on this post noting your favorite design. Giveaway ends Friday, November 27.

Objet de Carte

Robert Brownstein is the creator of a very fresh, fun, and colorful line of greeting cards and artwork. Objet de Carte showcases Robert's unique designs appropriate for a variety of occasions, including the holiday season. These contemporary styles are unique and memorable, ensuring your greetings will not get lost in the shuffle. In addition to the holiday Sudoku designs, there is an entire Sudoku-style collection. I have girlfriends that will without a doubt love the shoe and handbag Sudoku cards. There is also a great selection of mini gift cards that can be used for any occasion. Of course, Robert is also available to create custom designs, monograms, or logos to help commemorate your special event.