Friday, November 5, 2010

Gift Guide: Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Ocean Lovers, Cruisers and Sailors

This Christmas Gift Guide features unique, affordable holiday gifts for anyone who loves the ocean. The gift ideas I’ve included here are all handmade items from fellow ArtFire artisans, along with a couple of our own pieces.

Since joining the ArtFire.com marketplace in July, I’ve had the great pleasure of discovering many talented artisans and learning a bit about them and their work. The handmade items you see here are from some of my favorite ArtFire studios.

All of these creative individuals are passionate about their work and about supporting the “handmade movement”. I hope you enjoy looking through this small sampling of ocean-related gift ideas and that you’ll visit the studios of these wonderfully talented people. Mass-produced items are SO un-cool when there are amazing, affordable alternatives made one at a time with TLC and attention to every detail.

Cheers and Happy Shopping!!  : )
~ Patty


Island Coconut Pearberry Shell-Shaped Soap in Shimmery Green
$3.95 per 4.5 oz. Bar
from PinksPleasures on ArtFire



$22.00
from IndulgentDesigns on ArtFire



$50.00
from our studio SeaDayDesigns on ArtFire


Waves on the Jetty - Ocean City, Maryland Fine Art Photograph
$20.00 (8" x 10")
from BaysidePhotography on ArtFire



Men's Luxury Silk Necktie - Hand Painted Shells
$60.00
from morgansilk on ArtFire



"When Squid Attack" Original Oil Pastel Painting
$75.00
from FolkArtFromFlorida-Crossgirl on ArtFire



Polymer Clay Mermaid and Fish Wallhanging
$24.00
from FantasyClay on ArtFire



Fused Glass Appetizer Plates
$50.00 set of 4
from our studio SeaDayDesigns on ArtFire



Large Wheel Thrown Stoneware Casserole Dish with Textured Lid
$47.95
from ugabugabowls on ArtFire



Sailor Knot Rope Bracelet with Navy Outline
$4.00
from mysticknotwork on ArtFire

 



All images in this post are © of the respective ArtFire studio owners.
Posted by Patty at 5:02 PM
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 5, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Patty, you are the best! Your seafaring blog is wonderful, and I am proud to have my necktie featured. I'll put a link to your blog on my website (morgansilkscarf.com)
    Coincidentally, I swam laps for a complete hour today and feel great-- Pisces must swim!
    Morgan

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  2. PattyNovember 5, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    Awww, shucks Morgan... thanks! : ) I've been admiring your gorgeous scarves for months. And wow, thanks for the link!! Very kind of you. Also, lol... yeah, fish gotta swim. ; )

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  3. Matt BeaudoinNovember 5, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Patty, thank you. I am humbled to have my bracelet listed along with such fantastic pieces. I look forward to reading more of your blog.
    Matt

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  4. PattyNovember 5, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Love your knotwork, Matt! Thank you for your comments and lol, I look forward to WRITING more in my blog. The past couple of months have been crazy busy but I hope to find time going forward to post more regularly here. ;)

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