Stocking Up for Christmas

Nope, I don't have my Christmas stocking hanging up already. But I am stocking up my Etsy shop with festive Irish ornaments as fast as I can. Quite a few have gone already, some before they even reached my shop, so grab them while you can! 

My store will be closing for the holidays a little early this year as I commence a night course in a couple of weeks. So seriously, if you like what you see......you know what to do!

I have only a very limited stock of mini Connemara marble trees left already. Going, going ......

 

My Irish sea glass fairy / angels would make a very unique gift. They are not just for Christmas as they double up as sun catchers when the festivities are over.

This is the last of the flat, round disc ornaments. in Connemara marble...at least for 2014...

....and you will also find a few very unique, OOAK ornaments too. Please do let me know if purchasing as a gift.

Merry Christmas

I'd like to wish all of my customers, blog readers and 

all who pop by 

a Truly Magical Christmas 

Filled with Joy.

Thank you for your support in 2013

Winter Treasuries ~December

Treasuries are showcase lists of Etsy goodies from various shops. They are artfully put together by members of the Etsy community. As always, I am grateful to have been included in a few recent ones by my Etsy colleagues near and far and would like to say THANK YOU!

(and while I'm here, might I remind you that tomorrow, Friday 5th, is last day to place international orders outside Europe in my shop!)

'Beautiful Irish Gifts ' by forestgardenIreland

A collection of special gifts for Christmas with that unique Celtic/Irish feel.

3D Celtic Knot Heart paper c... MySerenityWay $50	Handmade ~ Gray Crystal Celt... RedBessBonney $30	Advent calendar "Classy... KarlasWoodDrea... $32	Blackthorn walking stick DalaighCrafts $35
Irish photo card ... Boat fu... TheIrishStill $5	38mm Button badge with an Ir... BluePencilArts $1.2	Handpainted Wooden Spoons, V... BluePencilArts $8	Connemara Marble Claddagh Pe... HandmadebyAmor $65
Erin Go Bragh, Irish Sign, I... TheCelticLass $17	Pincushion Elasticated wrist... OhCherryBlosso... $5.5	Shamrock Merry Christmas REA... IrishNanaDesig... $14.49	Mens Irish Slippers - Cozies... HuggleKnits $32
Circle of Life: Circular Cel... celticknotjewe... $140	Handmade ~ Green Holiday Lig... RedBessBonney $4	Handmade, Woodburned Book, G... FireWoodCrafts $12	Five Decade Rosary handcraft... Gypsydancers $40

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 Thanks Tracey Jean so much for adding in my modern, Connemara marble Claddagh pendant in this Celtic collection.

'Drops of Color' by lynncorr

It only takes a hint of color!

Christmas bootees, handknit,... JaminaRose $24	Sea Glass, Baltic Sea Glass,... CodettiSupply $7	Babys First Christmas 2014 O... craftcrazy4u $14	Cabled Ski Cap, Beige and Re... evefashion $21
Elegant Kid Mohair and Extra... linarekl $209	bubble earrings with hollow ... amabito $20	Unique,handmade,Naturel colo... PIPPADUSHES $110	Fancy Clover and Lace Croche... NutmegCottage $11.5
Irish Gifts. Seaglass Pendan... HandmadebyAmor $19	Pedestal Teal Tea Cup and S... SheLeftUsThis $18.95	SALE 20% OFF Nuno felted gre... feltinga $24	Tropical Wall Clock Plate RFClocksandLig... $16
Winter Hand Knit Woman Wool ... earflaphats $49.99	Handmade Recycled Tablecloth... elsahats $12	Hematite Green Fused Glass R... PiecesofhomeMo... $18	Green Glass, Fluted, Juice P... oldandnew8 $12

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Thanks Lynn for including my sea glass ornament/pendant. Clever idea for a treasury. It's barely there!

It's That Time Again....

Yes I know Hallowe'en hasn't passed yet, but any clued-in online craft workers like myself will know that it's actually a tad late to be only starting on my Christmas items now. Year in, year out, the silly season hits us smack in the face before we've even dusted off our winter boots and unearthed the woollies. It simply swoops in out of nowhere, bringing a whirlwind with it and is over and gone before you have a chance to pen your own little wish list to Santa. At least I've made a start:

OOAK Connemara marble and silver ornament

Irish sea glass Christmas tree ornament, white and red

Sea glass angel or fairy from Ireland

No Cake or Biscuits

Yes I did....I just listed something in my shop that looks suspiciously like a Christmas Ornament...in fact I'm pretty sure it is one, though I'm not allowed use the C word this side of Hallowe'en.

 

But this Connemara marble decoration works just as well as a rear view mirror charm or indeed, just something Irishy to hang on your wall. 

Besides, some people collect festive ornaments all year round and if I don't have any in my shop it's like getting caught with no cake or biscuits when someone drops in for a tea and a chat! And no Irish woman would be caught out with no cake or biscuits to offer her visitors! The shame of it!

Irish Connemara marble ornament

So yes, I fess up. It is a Christmas ornament..and it comes to you from Ireland with love.....

I'll just pop the kettle on now....

Only 1 Connemara Marble Christmas Ornament Left

   

These cute Connemara marble mini trees, and other Irish ornaments I made, will be gracing Christmas trees around the globe this year. Most, but not all, have gone to the USA and Canada. If only they could send me back photos of the happy families gathered around the trees over the holidays!

Connemara marble tree ornament decorated with silver snowflake

       

This little fella is the last one left in my Etsy shop. I've reduced it to clear from €12.50 down to €11. 

 

Connemara marble is a rare stone found only in the West of Ireland. It comes in varieties of green from a faint white-wash to darkest forest green with 40 shades of lime and leaf in between.  This piece is a soft, pale green with grey and white marbling and lime speckles. It was carved by a Galway mason.

I flattened the snow flake shape from a silver cap bead using a chasing hammer and wrapped it onto the tree with silver plate. The crimson glass bead above will catch the twinkle of fairy lights beautifully. It has an ornate, silver plate hook for hanging. Just latch the ornament onto the branch or use a ribbon or tie if you prefer. 

This handmade ornament would make a thoughtful gift for an Irish family or friend abroad. 

OOAK Connemara marble ornament, REDUCED

 There are still  a few other styles of ornaments available in my shop. (Click here to view).

Last date for Christmas for International orders: 6th December! Happy Holidays!