Handmade Holiday 2008: Recession Guide – Gifts Under $10

Here’s the 2nd installment of Handmade Holidays: The Recession Guide. I’m highlighting indie gifts that are $10 & Under to help you kill 2 birds by saving a few bucks while shopping indie. Remember, small businesses are often harder hit in slower economic times, so it’s more important than ever to shop indie this season!

Here’s a few ideas to get you started!

Kimono Ring from Tiger Lily Shop – $9.50 :::::: Lime & Green Yolk Brooch from Ziazia – $8.50

2009 Agenda Planner from inprint – $10 ::::::  Chipmunk Notebook from cub + cabin – $6

Beehive Bookmark from Beacon Bookmarks – $7 :::::: Squeekymelon Soapsicle from Soapylove – $8

Felt Orchid Bracelet from Lupin – $8 :::::: Recycled Fabric Poppy Tutorial pdf from foundling – $8

Lip Balm Holder from William’s Giftshop – $9.95 :::::: Monogrammed Print from Jen Skelley – $10

Little Wooden Animals from Woodchesters – $7.95 :::::: Katie Kitten PDF Pattern from Bit of Whimsy Dolls – $9

Little Beast Bookplates from Sycamore Street Press – $8 ::::::  Screenprinted Hankies from Suddenly, It’s Real – $10

Coffee Sweater from Thinking Mama – $6.50 ::::::  Recipe Cards from Cicada Studio – $8

Nuts About You Acorn Charms from Something’s Hiding in There – $ :::::: 5 Needle-felted Acorns from truLuxe – $10

Porcelain Acorn Ornament at doe – $8 :::::: Christmas Owl from The Cupcake Girls – $10

Bookworm Bookmark from Dinosaur Toes – $10 :::::: Hello Minicards from Chick Rocks – $10

Mini print of a papercut from Elsita – $7 :::::: Eyes For You Print from Kaching Design – $6

Swirling Heart Studs from Khristinne – $10 :::::: LOL Bracelet from UnderGlass – $7.50

Green Spring Mousepad from How About Orange – $10 :::::: Jill Bliss Native Flowers Journal at buyolympia.com – $9.95