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It Was the Night Before Christmas...
Story by TeenAngster
Published on December 24, 2008 in This Handmade Life 		Photo by

Robert Goodwin on Flickr

Christmas is almost here! What will be under the tree tomorrow morning? What exciting gifts (handmade, we hope!) wait to be opened? As we prepare to snuggle down for a warm winter's rest, take a moment to count your blessings and hold your friends and family close. From Etsy to you and yours: Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

 

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Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:06 p.m. fernfiddlehead

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. I'm counting blessings and one of them is that I'm warm and dry and fed inside my home this holiday.

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. AlloverArt

Merry Christmas to you as well! There are numerous handmade gifts under my tree this year. :)

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:09 p.m. lpdesigns

Merry Christmas to you as well!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. michelemaule

Merry Christmas!
Snuggled up here in Pontiac,MI with my Boston Chloe, and my boyfriend Michael. Thankful for a nice warm apartment and lots of food in the kitchen.

Thanks for a great year Etsy!
Looking forward to the next :)

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:13 p.m. smashgirl

Finishing up my handmade gifts...Ho Ho Ho!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:13 p.m. KreatedbyKelly

Merry Christmas right back at ya!!! *smiles*

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. LaireMarie

Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year!!!! :D

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. glamasaurus

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. BabbidgePatch

Merry Christmas to All and Happy Holidays!!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:31 p.m. Sumikoshop

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. mootsie

Merry Christmas to everyone in Etsyland!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. LaveMeSoapCo

merry christmas!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 4:03 p.m. morganstreet

Merry Christmas to Everyone!!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. silverdotjewelry

Merry Christmas. Lovely article and great products showcased.

Dec. 24, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. zwzzy

oxox!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. BellaMcBride

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everybody!!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. myzoetrope

Merry Xmas!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Merry Christmas to everyone in Etsyville~!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. Vanessa

I'm spending Christmas with my new husband's family in Detroit. Feeling very lucky :)

Seasons Greetings to all our lovely readers!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. katiearms

Happy Christmas from a very cozy home in Maryland!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. artkitten

Spending Christmas Eve with my daughter and husband at home in Madison, went to go see the Nutcracker Ballet. Merry Christmas to everyone! Thank you for a great year, Etsy!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 4:58 p.m. IcingOnTheCupcake

Merry Christmas!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. juliepeach

merry christmas everyone! i just wrapped my aunt's all-etsy gift bag (lemonbird jams, teaforallreasons tea, my notebooks, savannahsoapkitchen's soap) and it's amazing. i bought etsy for everyone this year and am so excited to tell them about the great sellers who made their stuff! <3

Dec. 24, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. ThePeachTree

YAY!!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. PaisleyChainsaw

merry christmas too all at etsy and the etsy community :-)

Dec. 24, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. kmwatkins

Merry Christmas Eve, Everyone!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. FrucciDesign

Buon Natale a tutti!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. GemmaBeads

Happy Handmade Holidays to all! My second Christmas with Etsy and I'm looking forward to many more!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. 47beads

Merry Christmas everyone! At least half my presents were purchased on Etsy this year!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. whyte

Merry Christmas everyone! And thanks to those sellers who have helped me find just the perfect gifts here!

Peace!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 6:56 p.m. twolefthands

Merry Christmas! What a pleasant surprise to see my Mossie with all these great items! Thanks!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. Ozarknana

Thank you, here's wishing you all health and happiness the whole year through....much success to all and to all a good night!! Merry Christmas!

Ozark

Dec. 24, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. simplybs

Merry Crimbo everyone :-)

Dec. 24, 2008 at 8:37 p.m. humblebea

Merry Christmas Etsy and everyone! (-:

Dec. 24, 2008 at 8:46 p.m. PoorRobin

Merry Christmas from a cozy house in Maryland with cats who stick their noses in everything. :)

Dec. 24, 2008 at 8:47 p.m. elizabethwrenvintage

Oh I am super excited that my fun vintage Santa & Mrs. Clause were featured- thank you so much : ) Our family opened gifts this evening and I received what was on the top of my list- a bunch of prints from pepperminte.etsy.com. Hooray for handmade and etsyyy!!!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 8:48 p.m. elizabethwrenvintage

and Happy Holidays to all!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 9:11 p.m. UnderGlass

Happy holidays to all!and to all a good night!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 9:37 p.m. RocketScienceShop

I've opened some of my gifts and here's some that I've gotten from Etsy Sellers:
A mug from JimAndGina
A faux bois necklace from BlockPartyPress
A pouch from JennSki

I love them all!

Vanessa - I'm in the Motor City for the holidays too!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 10:08 p.m. SpaTherapy

Merry Christmas

Dec. 24, 2008 at 11:09 p.m. oldworldprimitives

Merry Christmas! I can't wait to see what is under the tree for me tomorrow morning - my entire wishlist was from Etsy. :)

Dec. 24, 2008 at 11:36 p.m. artsyfingers

Merry Christmas to you all ad the best for 2009 .
God Bless!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 11:53 p.m. larkspurfunnyfarm

Holiday Cheer to one and to all - be it two legged or four legged your all in my prayers. May the spirit of good will follow all thru the year. Peace on Earth and Goat Kisses to you all!!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 12:11 a.m. mamapainter

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! I hope everyone gets to spend it with their loved ones, as that is what it is all about.

I hope everyone at ETSY has a fantastic next year,

GOD BLESS!!!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 12:47 a.m. PDXfabricdeli

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 1:11 a.m. bamdesigns

Merry Christmas to everyone at etsy plus all the fabulous sellers and buyers too- may the new year bring you much to be thanksful for.

Dec. 25, 2008 at 1:17 a.m. CozyMoments

Merry Christmas everyone! :)

Dec. 25, 2008 at 1:25 a.m. AwApplesauce

Happy Holidays! What I didn't make this year, I bought from etsy. I didn't step foot in a mall!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 2:37 a.m. waltersbeads

merry christmas and a healthy happy new year

Dec. 25, 2008 at 2:54 a.m. DancinJules

Merry Christmas to All!
http://everydayadventuring.blogspot.c...
And to All a Good Night! :)

Dec. 25, 2008 at 3:12 a.m. sparklinglotusdesign

What fabulous finds! I hope everyone has a peaceful Christmas with your loved ones. God bless!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 5:12 a.m. dancingcircle

A peaceful Christmas and a prosperous new year to all - stay warm and safe:)

Dec. 25, 2008 at 6:03 a.m. BlueCanvasStudios

Handmade gifts are sitting patiently wrapped and ready under our family tree. There are handmades for all this year!

Merry Christmas!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 7:39 a.m. PetitPlat

Lots of handmade goods under our tree :) thanks to Etsy and their sellers!!

Merry Christmas!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 8:13 a.m. EmmaGordonLondon

Have a very happy Handmade Christmas!!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. prittyaht

Happy Christmas to everyone! I know there are lots of handmades under our tree...and lots of etsy gifts were unwrapped (and LOVED!!) at the family swap last night.
So happy for all the talent in one site!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. HippieDippyDesigns

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. This is our first holiday season with Etsy and we love it! Thanks so much Etsy and all of our wonderful customers this year.

Dec. 25, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. TheCraftShoppe

Happy Holidays to all. I just signed up yesterday, and hope to get some items up soon. Looking forward to some Etsy fun.

Dec. 25, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. Ryanplz

thank you so much! happy holidays / merry christmas everyone!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. jamieshelman

Merry Christmas!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. bizzybcreations

Hey everyone, hope you're all having a very Merry Christmas!

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Dec. 25, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. thelittlebrownwren

Beautiful items!! I am in love with those gnomes.

Dec. 25, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. waxandwool

Merry, Merry Christmas!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. Gabrielgirl

Merry Christmas everybody! I know I got some lovely homemade gifts from etsy, and I'm sure that some of the items purchased from me found there way under a tree. It's a nice communal feeling. Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. seachildcomforts

Wishing everyone Peace, Love and Joy this holiday Season!

I made my prezzies for the family and have shown my young niece and nephew that it is fun to hand make prezzies so they did that this year as well...yay for handmade, and no corporate shopping :)

Dec. 25, 2008 at 3:01 p.m. DeNovoStyle

So love the stockings!

Dec. 25, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. worksandfinds

Merry Christmas to all of you and the best wishes for 2009

Dec. 25, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. knitknitknit

Merry Christmas to everybody everywhere, with every best wish for the coming wonderful New Year!

Dec. 26, 2008 at 5:52 a.m. BayMoonDesign

Health and Peace to all!

Dec. 26, 2008 at 9:14 a.m. BlackStar

Merry Christmas Everyone!
Yes, I've seen several versions of a Christmas Carol so far this season. :)

Dec. 26, 2008 at 11:44 a.m. dragonhouseofyuen

Happy Christmas!

my tree was etsied underneath!

and Happy New Year for 2009

Dec. 26, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. BluCille

Nice photo.

Dec. 26, 2008 at 7:27 p.m. januarymodern

love & peace etsians, and merry 2009

Dec. 26, 2008 at 7:43 p.m. LazyTcrochet

Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Dec. 26, 2008 at 8:27 p.m. pocketfulofwhimseys

Wishing all of you peace, joy and love during this beautiful Christmas season.

Dec. 27, 2008 at 8:35 a.m. pinkshowercurtain

cute stuff! LOVE the vintage Mr & Mrs Santa. :)

Dec. 27, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. iworkartwork

Happy New Year!!

Dec. 28, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. jodieflowers

Happy New Year to all!

Dec. 28, 2008 at 10:43 p.m. NitaMaesGarden

Hi Everyone! From my family to yours we hope you had the most fabulous Christmas yet with even better ones still to come. :)
May you enjoy excellent health, great prosperity, days of great fun and joy with family and friends, and every good thing your heart desires. :) Here's to all of the ETSIANS, staff, buyers, and sellers - HAPPY NEW YEAR!! #*@*! YEAH! WAHOO! :)

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