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