Countdown to Christmas 2026 — Week 5 | Handmade Gifts & Favorite Finds

Welcome back to another week of the Countdown to Christmas 2026!

It's hard to believe we're already at Week 5! The holidays seem to get a little closer every time I sit down to share another collection of handmade treasures.

One of my favorite things about this countdown is discovering all the beautiful and creative items offered by talented artists and small business owners. There's something special about finding a gift made with imagination, care, and a personal touch.

This week I've gathered ten favorites to share with you. There is a little bit of everything, from gorgeous jewelry and colorful beads to artwork, journals, and holiday gifts.

My Favorite Handmade Finds for Week 5

1. Light Sky Blue Lampwork Glass Bead — Covergirlbeads

I love the delicate sky-blue color of this handmade glass bead. The silver details give it such a lovely finish, and it would make a beautiful addition to a favorite bracelet.

2. Vintage Cameo Statement Necklace — Blonde Peach Jewelry

You know how much I love vintage-inspired treasures! This beautiful cameo necklace combines warm burnt-orange quartz with an old-fashioned look that is perfect for autumn.

3. Turquoise Peace Sign Earrings — The Singing Beader

These fun earrings feature natural turquoise chips and silver-tone peace sign charms. They're a wonderful combination of color, personality, and a little retro charm.

4. Dragonfly Journal and Bookmark Gift Set — Blue Morning Expressions

Dragonflies, flowers, and a beautiful journal—what a lovely combination! This coordinated journal and bookmark set would make a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys writing, reading, or simply keeping a little notebook close by.

5. Autumn Remembered Handmade Junk Journal — Butterfly in the Attic

I'm also sharing one of my own handmade creations this week. Autumn Remembered is a one-of-a-kind junk journal created from a repurposed vintage book, filled with autumn-inspired artwork, layered papers, and little discoveries tucked throughout its pages.

This project was a labor of love, and I'm delighted to include it among this week's handmade favorites.

6. Cute Bear Keychain — Adore By Nat

Sometimes the smallest gifts bring the biggest smiles! This adorable bear keychain is such a sweet little accessory and would make a fun stocking stuffer.

7. University of Tampa Art Prints — WatercolorsNMore

These beautiful University of Tampa giclée art prints are a lovely way to celebrate a special place. Artwork makes such a meaningful gift, especially when it brings back favorite memories.

8. Hanukkah Menorah Napkins — Etsy

Holiday gatherings are even more special with beautiful table linens. These Hanukkah-themed napkins would add an elegant seasonal touch to a festive table.

9. Horses, Moon & Stars Earrings — Shadow Dog Designs

These earrings caught my eye with their combination of horses, celestial details, ceramic lampwork, and crystals. Such a creative design for someone who loves horses and unique handmade jewelry.

10. Amethyst Jewelry Gift Set — Etsy

Purple is such a beautiful color for jewelry, and this amethyst set offers a coordinated necklace, earrings, and bracelet. A lovely gift idea for someone who enjoys gemstone jewelry.

Join the Countdown to Christmas!

These are just a few of the wonderful creations being shared this week.

The Countdown to Christmas is hosted by Blue Morning Expressions and brings together talented makers and small businesses to share their creations and inspire a little handmade holiday shopping.

Visit the main event to discover even more beautiful finds:

Countdown to Christmas 2026 — Week 5 at Blue Morning Expressions

Whether you're shopping for Christmas, Hanukkah, a birthday, or simply treating yourself, I hope you'll take a little time to explore these creative shops.

Thank you for stopping by Butterfly in the Attic and supporting handmade artists and small businesses. Every visit, share, and kind word means so much to the makers behind these treasures.

Happy handmade shopping!

#BMECountdown #ShopHandmade #SupportSmallBusiness #HandmadeGifts #CountdownToChristmas

You're the Star Blog Hop – Creative Feature Week | October 2026

 Happy Monday and welcome to another wonderful week of the You're the Star Blog Hop!

October is moving right along, and this week we're celebrating creativity! From handmade crafts and beautiful artwork to seasonal projects, recipes, and inspiring ideas, there's always something special to discover.

Before we get started with this week's features and linky party, I'd love to share one of my recent posts:

🎄 Countdown to Christmas 2026 – Week 4: Handmade Favorites

Autumn Maple Leaf Handmade Resin Trinket Dish – Orange, Red & Gold

I hope you'll take a moment to visit, discover some wonderful handmade treasures, and support the talented artists and small businesses featured there.

Now, let's explore this week's creative features! Be sure to share your own family-friendly posts in the linky party below. I always enjoy seeing what everyone has been creating! 🦋

WELCOME to the second week of the October 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to CREATIVE feature week of the October 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your CREATIVE week Hosts 

This week is CREATIVE feature week

Swing by the hosts' blogs:

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, yarn work, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, painting, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)

 (These features were chosen from the September 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

MOD Crochet Paperback Cover by Road Gypsies

Halloween Crafting & A Sunset by Debbie-Dabble Blog

Fall Acorn Cookies by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Christmas Countdown - Handmade Gifts by Butterfly In The Attic

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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Countdown to Christmas 2026: Week 4 Handmade Favorites

Welcome back to another week of handmade discoveries! I always enjoy seeing the creativity that comes together for the Blue Morning Expressions Countdown to Christmas. This week I picked ten treasures that caught my eye, from jewelry and artwork to charming paper goods and thoughtful gifts.

Before we explore my favorites, be sure to visit Countdown to Christmas — Week 4 at Blue Morning Expressions for even more wonderful finds from independent makers.

Handcrafted Resin Rose

AudsCraftedCreations

A forever bloom with glass-like resin petals, made to order in your choice of colors.

Visit this handmade find →

Brown Leather Leaf Clip-On Earrings

Blonde Peach Jewelry

Earthy brown leather leaves and warm gold-tone details make these a beautiful nature-inspired accessory.

Visit this handmade find →

Silver Candy Cane Charm Earrings

Etsy artisan

These silver-tone candy cane earrings bring a little holiday sparkle with iridescent crystal accents.

Visit this handmade find →

Nature Collected — Original Watercolor Art Journal in an Altered Tin

Butterfly In The Attic

From my own shop: a one-of-a-kind nature-inspired art journal tucked into an altered tin, filled with old-fashioned creative charm.

Visit this handmade find →

Dragonflies Change Journal

Blue Morning Expressions

A cheerful 6 × 9 spiral-bound journal with a choice of lined pages or a to-do-list format.

Visit this handmade find →

Vintage Bird Music Favor Tags

Adore By Nat

Beautifully layered vintage bird tags with sheet-music backgrounds—lovely for gifts, favors, and special packages.

Visit this handmade find →

Blue Olive Winter Botanical Table Linens

LinorStore Designs

Soft blue olive branches and winter botanicals bring an elegant touch to a holiday table.

Visit this handmade find →

Black Lava Rock and Red Lampwork Bracelet

Covergirlbeads

Bold red handmade lampwork beads, black lava stone, and sterling silver create a striking artisan bracelet.

Visit this handmade find →

Historic Tampa Theatre Limited Edition Print

watercolorsNmore

A charming watercolor tribute to the historic Tampa Theatre, full of architectural character and nostalgia.

Visit this handmade find →

Raven and Picture Jasper Necklace

Shadow Dog Designs

A detailed wood-burned raven pendant paired with earthy picture jasper and sterling silver.

Visit this handmade find →

Thank you for spending a little time browsing these creative treasures with me. When you shop from artists and independent makers, you help keep wonderful handmade traditions alive. Happy holiday browsing!

With warm wishes,
Butterfly In The Attic 🦋

From Autumn Leaves to Winter Snowflakes – A Little Handmade Magic in the Attic

 There is something special about this time of year. Autumn is still sharing its beautiful colors with us, while little hints of winter and the Christmas season are beginning to appear.

Here at Butterfly In The Attic, I've been spending some of my creative time working with resin, experimenting with colors, shapes, and little decorative touches. I thought it would be fun to share a few of the pieces that have recently found their way into the shop.

A Little Autumn Warmth 🍂

Autumn has always offered so much inspiration for creating. The beautiful oranges, reds, golds, and earthy colors seem to invite us to bring a little of the season indoors.

Autumn Maple Leaf Handmade Resin Trinket Dish – Orange, Red & Gold

One of my recent creations is a pumpkin-shaped resin dish in warm autumn shades, accompanied by three tiny handmade pumpkins. I also created a colorful maple leaf dish inspired by the changing leaves of the season.

Handmade Resin Pumpkin Trinket Dish & Mini Pumpkins – Fall Décor Set of 4

I love making pieces like these because they can become part of a seasonal display, adding a little handmade character to a favorite shelf or tabletop.

And, of course, no two handmade resin pieces turn out exactly alike. The way the colors move and blend is always part of the adventure!

And Then Come the Snowflakes ❄️

While I am still enjoying autumn, I've also been looking ahead to Christmas.

Lately, my worktable has been filled with shades of blue, from delicate icy colors to deeper midnight tones.

Winter's Blue Sparkle – Handmade Resin Snowflake Christmas Ornament

I've been making resin snowflake ornaments, each with its own little personality. Some have a light, frosty appearance, while others feature richer blues, swirling colors, and sparkling details.

There's something especially satisfying about seeing a finished ornament catch the light. I like imagining these little snowflakes hanging among the branches of a Christmas tree, perhaps becoming part of someone's holiday decorating traditions.

Handmade Blue Resin Snowflake Christmas Ornament

Handmade, One Piece at a Time

One of the things I enjoy most about creating with resin is that every piece has its own character.

Even when I use the same mold, the colors, patterns, and tiny details can turn out differently. That is part of what makes handmade creations special to me.

Life has been especially busy lately, so my creative time has been a little more limited than usual. But whenever I can, I still find myself returning to the worktable to see what I can make next.

Sometimes it's an autumn pumpkin, sometimes it's a winter snowflake, and sometimes it's simply the pleasure of trying something new.

A Little Something from the Attic

If you'd like to see more pieces, I've begun adding my handmade resin creations to Butterfly In The Attic.

You'll find a growing assortment of seasonal decorations and little handmade treasures, with more pieces coming as time allows.

Visit the shop: https://butterflyintheattic.shop

Thank you so much for stopping by and spending a little time in the attic with me.

Whether you're still enjoying the colors of autumn or already dreaming of Christmas, I hope you find a little inspiration to make something beautiful today.

Until next time,

Butterfly In The Attic 🦋

You’re the Star – October 2026 Garden Feature Week

Happy Monday and welcome to a brand-new month of the You’re the Star Blog Hop! 🌿 October begins with Garden Feature Week, and we have another lovely group of posts to share—from late-summer gardens and seasonal growing to fresh flavors from the garden. Pour yourself a cup of something warm, enjoy this week’s features, and then stay awhile to discover all the wonderful posts being shared at the party. And of course, we’d love to have you add your own family-friendly posts below!

Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog

A Little October Pause

WELCOME to the first week of the October 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to GARDEN feature week of the October 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!

Meet all of your Hosts

This week is GARDEN feature week
Swing by the Hosts blogs:

Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling, outdoor activities &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living,  repurposed ideas, outdoor concerns, posts relating to farm animals etc all while remaining family friendly)

(These features were chosen from the September 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

My End of Summer Vegetable Garden by Amy's Creative Pursuits

Midwest Gardening: A Summer of Records & None Good by Old New Green Redo

Arugula & Fig Salad by Carol on the Lake

Onion Gratin (onion slices, parmesan crust) by Scratch Made Food

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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