Holiday Gift Guide

November 2012

60 AmAziNg HANdmAde gifts for tHose You

’tis the seasonWe hope you enjoy the premier edition of

the Goodsmiths Holiday Gift Guide! We’ve

searched shops across the United States to

find the best ideas, inspiration and handmade

goods for your family and friends. Shopping

has never been so easy or so much fun!

• Some gifts are one-of-a-kind, so contact the

seller to find similar items.

• Check out our shopping tips sprinkled

throughout the Gift Guide.

• Shipping is free or minimal on most items,

but double-check with shop.

• Shops are opening up every day on

Goodsmiths, so check back frequently!

Merriest wishes,

The Goodsmiths Team

P.S. Look for more great holiday ideas in the

next issue of our newsletter, The Good Weekly!

Disclaimer: Shops are independently owned and operated.

Prices and availability of items may vary.

take a lookFind the just-right handmade holiday gift for...

Every Woman ..................................................................................4

Babies ...............................................................................................6

Kiddos ..............................................................................................8

Trendy Young Adults ................................................................... 10

Your Favorite Couple ................................................................... 12

Guys You Love .............................................................................. 14

Kitchen Aficionados ..................................................................... 16

Seasoned Travelers ...................................................................... 18

The Geekiest of Geeks ................................................................ 20

Your Eco-loving Friends .............................................................. 22

The Perpetually Stressed ............................................................. 24

Holiday Lovers .............................................................................. 26

BONUS! Festive Bonbon Recipe ................................................ 28

Thanks ........................................................................................... 29

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Who doesn’t just love accessories? A pair of ruby gold

earrings. A hip messenger bag. We’ve searched the shops

of Goodsmiths to find our favorite jewelry, home decor and

purses. Check the shops listed here for similar gifts. While

you’re at it, buy yourself a little stocking stuffer!

every woman

Ruby gold orchid earrings, Gloria Janell Jewelry

These sparkling ruby pear drops look great with gold or silver orchid

flower earrings and French hook wires. Total length 1½”. $45.00

Porcelain vase, Tjossem Ceramics

Adorn a windowsill with this blue-

green oval vase (3¼” x 5½” x 2”)

on its own or with dried herbs.

Inspired by the smooth curves of

a flask. $37.00

Messenger bag, Shortcake Designs

Just the right size for daily use

(9½” x 9½” x 1½” with 40” strap),

this cross-body purse attracts

attention with its sturdy, rare-and-

out-of-print viewfinder home dec

fabric. $55.00

Yellow fried marble earrings, Instinctively Indie

Popular with 1960s housewives,

fried marble earrings are making

a comeback (really, pan-fried)!

Marbles 11/16” and hang less than

2”. Okay for sensitive ears. $9.50

Flower painting, 202 Designs

Rich mustard yellows and warm

browns evoke a contemporary,

natural feel in this acrylic piece

(24” x 20”). With painted edges,

it’s ready to hang in your office

or bedroom. $84.95

Put the gift in a box and tie a ribbon around it. A box says

“you’re special” when others are using last year’s holiday bags.

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Bow-so-sweet shoes, satin threads boutique

Any little darling looks divine in these lime-and-pink soft slippers. Contact

the shop for other patterns and sizes. $15.00

Oh, sweet baby! Hope you have as much fun shopping for the

wee ones as we did scouring the country for our top too-cute

baby gifts. Most of our shop owners whip up extra boy’s, girl’s,

and gender-neutral accessories and outfits in a variety of sizes.

babies

Photo tip: Set up beforehand. Include toys for play. Add baby.

Shoot photos as quickly as possible to capture the moment.

Flower hat, Lids for Kids

This crocheted, bucketed hat goes

well with any dress, tutu, leggings

or jeans. Flowers are securely

sewn to hat. Sizes from newborn

to preteen! $26.00

Diaper cake, Baby Blossom Co.

This topsy-turvy baby shower

decoration includes three

receiving blankets, 10 washcloths

and about 75 diapers. Diaper

cakes for boys and girls. $120.00

Diaper covers, Ugly Tomato Design

Add a little pizazz to your little

one’s buns with a set of three

wool soakers. Works with cloth or

disposable diapers to help reduce

rashes. Size: 3–6 months. $75.00

Bright baby quilt, quiltsofcolor

This cheerful, hand-dyed cotton

quilt (45” x 54”) is lightweight

and makes a super crib bedding.

Backed with turquoise. Machine

wash and dry. $130.00

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Shopping for the young ones in our lives takes us right back

to childhood! Remember the days when our agendas were

eat, play, nap, eat, snack, play? Help create a lifetime of

memories with these überfun gifts for kids!

Junior teepee, Texasteepees

Gotcha! Hide-and-

seek has never

been so flippin’

fun! Built to last,

this 4-foot-square

and 5½-foot-tall

playhouse folds

flat for storage.

$120.00

kiddos

Pixie hat, Green Ribbon Craft

Topped with a knot, this stretchy

knitted toddler hat works perfectly

for a girl or a boy! Contact owner

about sizes and colors. $15.00

People crayons, BellasLilBoutique

Scribble away with bright and

smooth people crayons made

out of ... you guessed it, crayons!

Contact seller about colors. Order

a village! Set of six. $3.00

Wrap every little gift. Half the joy of celebrating holidays with

kiddos is the sound of ripping paper and squealing laughs!

Zoo print bow tie, littlevys

Munchkins love zoo animals. What

grandparent wouldn’t be thrilled

to see little Johnny dressed to the

nines in this handmade, made-to-

order, cotton bow tie? $20.00

Cord jacket, UpToMyKneesInCrafts

Made-to-order, stylin’ corduroy

jacket with optional lining in sizes

3–8. All seams are overcast to

prevent fraying. Contact seller

about colors. $60.00

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Rain cloud necklace, DeliciousHobo

Weather the storms of life with this chic, hand-sculpted necklace. Antique

brass raindrops offset swirling silver clay. The result? A work of art. $25.00

Trendy young adults can be tricky to shop for — but not if you

buy something as unique and interesting as they are. These

goods are handcrafted and hard-to-come-by, meaning the

receiver will always be the life of the party. Take a look at these

hip, young things and be inspired for the gift-giving season.

trendy young adults

Fox ‘scat’, Louie’s Loops

Keep your head and neck

warm at the same time with this

revolutionary ‘scat’ (scarf/hat).

Give it to someone adorable and

let the compliments roll in. $55.00

Hipster deer, NearModernDisaster

With a dashing V-neck and

off-brand shades, this deer is

obviously cooler than you. His

visage adorns an 8” x 10” print,

perfect for any hipster. $20.00

Peacock backpack, innad

Nothing says style like a one-of-a-

kind backpack. This cotton-and-

vinyl one is perfect for cycling

through the city or hauling tablets

to a coffee shop. $76.00

Custom dog bowl, artzfolk

Pets are people too, right? So give

Fido (or his best friend) a dog dish

that’s as super-cute as he is. Order

one soon — these take 3-4 weeks

to ship. $40.00

Cake pops are perfect gifts for a holiday party or family

get-together. Order some today!

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Bird toppers, sewZinski

Lovebirds will adore these ceramic budgies. They’re (officially) cake toppers

but will look great on any shelf, dresser or table. $35.00

Whether it’s their first Christmas or their 50th, these handmade

gifts are perfect for that so-in-love couple. From charming

home decor to romantic mementos, the duo will appreciate

your thoughtfulness when they unwrap a gift that celebrates

the two of them together.

your favorite couple

Cozy quilt, Patchwork Mountain

Every couple needs a quilt — and

even if you don’t sew, consider

buying one handmade. This 59”

x 76” quilt is sewn with natural-

colored cotton thread. $268.00

Ballsy bowl, By: Leydi Diana

This whimsical bowl (4 3/8” x

2 5/8”) is a statement piece

for any tablescape — perfect

for personalizing a budding

household. $75.20

My fair pillow cover, Mary Littfin

Slip these zippered covers (18”

wide) over any pillows for instant

pizazz. The designer fabric has

a personality of its own, just like

your favorite couple. $18.00

Bike art, Gallery Indigo

The charming duo that bicycles

to the farmers market needs this

bike print (8” x 10”). It matches

an original, hand-painted collage

inspired by Iowa cycling. $20.00

Minimalist holiday home decor: Set white candles of different

heights among pieces of fresh evergreen swag.

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Never the easiest to shop for, sometimes guys say they don’t

want anything — but we know the opposite is true! From man-

cave accessories to executive toys, we’ve got some pretty darn

awesome gifts for the men in your life!

Guitar strap, Ethos Custom Brands

Gray buffalo leather and blood-red

faux gator come together in this

Shiloh guitar strap. Antique nickel

studs make this a hit for

any rocker. $250.00

Braided Leather Bracelet, Urban Survival Gear USA

This essential men’s accessory

is made from a double-strand,

braided leather bolo cord and has

a stainless-steel magnetic clasp.

Specify size at checkout. $24.99

Best gift wrap for guys? Funky Christmas stockings, of course.

guys you love

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Handmade timepiece, N. L. Hensley Watches Each Hensley watch is

made to order and looks fab on men or women. Swiss, hand-wound

mechanical movement. Watch hands are blue steel. $925.00

Deer coasters, The Painted Lily

This set of four stone coasters is

man-cave–ready. Tiles are fully

backed in cork and sealed for

mega use with both hot and cold

beverages. $30.00

Tool pouch, Clayton’s Leather

Made out of top-grain cowhide,

this pouch holds a steel tape, a

magic marker, a striker and an

adjustable wrench or combination

square. $35.00

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Retro-inspired diner apron, Suburban

Rockabilly

Laverne and

Shirley would be

proud! Sweet

snacks, two full

skirts and a big

pocket add extra

flair. Adjustable

straps fit all body

types. Tutu not

included. $42.00

For the fanatic foodie or the holiday hostess with the mostess,

these gifts will bring cheer to any gathering this season. We

love the smell of just-baked bread, the sips of icy eggnog, the

nibbles of cheese and the crunch of Christmas cookies!

kitchen aficionados

Dish towel, Thistle-Rose-Weaving

For an heirloom-quality gift,

check out this soft, absorbent,

linen-and-cotton towel measuring

15½” x 26”. Towels are easy care,

machine-wash and -dry. $22.00

Bread box, My Chaos By Design

This made-to-order bread box is

oversized to hold many loaves of

bread and pastries. It’s made of

unfinished cherry wood, so you

can match it to your own kitchen

decor. $129.95

Turquoise rim bowl, johntleslie

Beautiful “flying rim” bowl made

from Arizona and Colorado

blue and green turquoise. Bowl

is hand-turned from Colorado

Ponderosa Pine (9” diameter, 6”

tall). $180.00

Make it yourself: Giant knitted trivets make great gifts for

acquaintances and are quick to whip up.

Cheese board, MauBow

Use this handcrafted walnut-and-

maple cheese board at your next

soirée and then hang it in your

kitchen as a lovely, decorative

art piece. $40.00

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You know the type — they go on fabulous travels and are

never short on adventure tales. But what do you buy seasoned

travelers when they’ve seen it all? Handmade gifts that

celebrate their whirlwind lifestyles! From passport cases to

other useful items, here are our picks for the worldly one.

seasoned travelers

Travel bag, Darn It Sew What

This charming catchall wristlet

(12” x 6”) is super-sturdy and

trustworthy for the road. And

the embroidered motif is a nice

reminder of home. $14.00

Woven scarf, adamnweave

Simple, elegant and designed for

three seasons, this cotton scarf is

a traveler’s dream. It’s perfectly

stowable and matches any outfit for

any country. $85.00

Wrap gifts in maps or pages from old issues of National

Geographic. Use a luggage tag as the gift card.

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Passport book, Whym Keep that passport protected with a leather travel

case. It can carry your ID, credit cards, plane tickets and more. $50.00

Bracelet, Wan’s Handmade

Modeled after a Van Gogh

painting, this bracelet seems to

say The world is your oyster — why

not carry it with you? Sizes can be

customized. $25.00

Los Angeles map keychain, Mountain Woods Jewelry

“A traveler without observation

is like a bird without wings.” This

quote adorns the back of this

keychain, made from reclaimed

Colorado wood. $15.50

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Retro messenger, BagNabit Bags

Retro gamers

unite! Gift this to

a friend so he can

flaunt his 8-bit

pride with a bag

that’s as geek chic

as he is. Bag is

12” x 16” x 3½”.

$25.00

Who doesn’t love a good geek? Their hobbies are varied, but

we respect and embrace the geek way of life — it’s all about

zeal and passion (which we totally get, being geeks ourselves).

Whatever kind of geeks you’re buying for, remember their

quirky interests. Here are some ideas to get you started.

the geekiest of geeks

Poké Ball coffee cozy, 27elements

Save the world (in more ways than

one) with this knitted Pokémon

coffee sleeve. 100% cotton and

stretchy, it’ll fit most standard to-

go cups. $14.50

Helm, Handmade of Awesome

Chasing treasure and slaying

dragons on-screen can be great,

but Skyrim fans need to continue

the quest offline with this knitted

beard helmet. $120.00

Star Wars shirt, beetbox

For a pastiche geek, this cotton

tee combines three nerdy

passions — Star Wars, 80s rock

and karaoke. Why not? Everybody

wants a thrill. $19.00

Soft Kitty print, The Educated Owl

Feeling ill? Sing “Soft Kitty.” Or just

use this 8” x 10” poster to elicit a

few chuckles from your favorite

Big Bang Theory fan. Digital

download. $8.00

Make some gourmet turkey meatballs to take to your next

holiday potluck.

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Crocheted handbag, Meadow Lane Creations

Save the whales by gifting this reusable, crocheted cotton shopping bag.

The 10” x 10” design is great for groceries — and it’s so pretty! $28.00

Let’s get together and recycle! We like saving the earth just

as much as anyone, but how do you give a gift that you know

is environmentally responsible enough for the most die-hard

eco-lover on your list? Choose something from one of these

Goodsmiths shops, and rest assured that it’s sustainable and

responsibly handmade.

your eco-loving friends

Purple gem, Yogi Bead Co.

This lovely deep purple stone,

chalcedony, symbolizes calmness

and composure and is a stone of

purity and concentration. $47.99

Soap dish, From the Blue Bag

This soap dish is made from

recycled glass once used in

Chicago’s bars and restaurants.

It comes with a bar of Cabernet

or chardonnay soap. $20.00

Headband, The Purple Chameleon

What’s a hippie without the

perfect headband? This one has

a double ruffle and a charming

paisley pattern with an antique

brass center. $15.00

Cat bowl, andrewsreclaimed

This raised cat feeder is made

from reclaimed wood. It features

a washable finish (you choose the

color) and rustproof stainless steel

bowls. $75.00

Make sweet little gift cards with small scraps of card stock and a

self-inking stamp.

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Bath bomb, Sensual Scentsations

Enjoy a coffee-vanilla treat with this fizzy bath bomb. It’s made with almond oil

and real coffee grounds (which reduce the appearance of cellulite!). $5.75

We all know people who really need to chill out, relax and

de-stress from the chaos of life. Give them a subtle hint this

holiday season in the gift you choose. These cozy, handmade

gems will give your perpetually stressed friends the luxurious

vacation they need.

the perpetually stressed

Soy candle, Ten Candles

Made with natural soy wax (which

burns longer than paraffin candle

wax), this candle comes in any

scent-and-color combo you

choose. $11.50

Stone candle, Light the Earth

This stone oil lamp offers endless

sessions of quiet relaxation. It

has an easy-to-fill, hidden glass

reservoir for oil and can burn for

up to six hours. $235.00

Beauty tote, Misc. K. Designs

Fill this reclaimed cedar tote with

spa essentials for a truly calm-

inducing gift. It measures 9 5/8” x

9½” x 11¼”. $29.50

Bath salts, Wholesome Creations

These relaxing bath salts are made

with real sea salt, lavender oil and

sweet-smelling spearmint leaves.

Perfect for unwinding. $5.00

Sprinkle a few drops of essential oil in the shower. Turn on hot

water and breathe deeply for a relaxing meditation.

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No stressful holiday shopping allowed! Our elves went to the

North Pole and had a cocoa meet-up with Santa. He shared a

little secret: These gifts are sure to put smiles on the faces of

those peeps in your life who celebrate the season full blast!

holiday lovers

Winter pillow, FromOldStuff

An upcycled coffee bag pillow adds a special touch to your home this

winter. It features a burlap front with vintage buttons. $24.00

Table runner, Meandering Thread

Adorn your holiday table with this

beautiful 18½” x 43” quilt. Original

design in red floral with gold batik

and green marbled fabric. $110.00

Elf shoes, BookmarkYourPage

Santa’s perfect gift for the reader

in your world! All bookmarks are

gift-wrapped with bow and card.

Made with polymer clay, hand-

painted and sealed. $25.00

Soy candle, Kehoe Naturals

Light the night with the essence of

grape, peach, plum and sparkling

citrus essential oils. Made with

100%, all-natural soy wax. Vegan-

friendly and cruelty-free. $10.00

Tiny scarf ornament, Huephoria

A bright-and-cheery, festive silk

scarf (10” x 10”) is placed inside

a glass ornament and decorated

with ribbons and other whimsies.

Super stocking stuffer! $35.00

Keep current with new holiday tips at The Good Weekly blog!

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Celebrate the season with this festive recipe from Becky, our

resident chef. Happy holidays!

InGREDIEnTS1 lb. powdered sugar

1½ sticks butter

½ to 1 T. milk

Let your butter come to room temperature; then cream all of the above

ingredients with a hand mixer. Make sure there are no lumps.

Roll into 1-inch balls and place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax

paper. Place in the freezer until completely frozen.

When they’re frozen, start melting the chocolate. We recommend using

a deep saucepan and keeping the burner on low. Using a fork, dip the

frozen balls in chocolate one at a time, shake off the excess and carefully

place them apart on waxed paper to cool and harden.

Then drizzle icing and sprinkles on top. You could also add any type of

nut topping, or just leave them plain. Enjoy!

decadent butter cream bonbons

Dash salt

½ t. vanilla

Semisweet chocolate chips

boNus!

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