holiday by hand: gift & giveaway wrap up

Don't say I didn't warn you: this week is truly the grand finale of the holiday by hand mini series in a very big way. There are so many giveaway goodies + good deals to be had that I thought it merited a wrap-up recap. This is not an exhaustive list, just a few highlights of giveaways and sales from some of my favorite local shops still going on! Whoever said that only the early bird gets the worm?

1. Numsi: for contemporary wall art, modern clothes for babies + kids, and custom name art. Get 20% off your entire purchase using the coupon code SWELL. {Hurry! Ends Wednesday 12/15.}

2. Colette Paperie: for lovely stationery, 2011 calendars, and pretty snowflake soap. 25% off all holiday items.

3. September House: Enter here to win a $20 gift certificate good toward lovely hand-stitched items or embroidery patterns. {Ends Friday 12/17.}

4. Whimsicalities: My sweet friend Chelle's paper shop. Enter here to win a beautiful Christmas paper garland, custom made with a word of your choice. If I didn't already have one that said "Be Merry" I'd ask for one with our last name. {Ends Friday 12/17.}

5. Orchard Art House + ekate designs: Enter here to win a $25 gift certificate for gorgeous jewelry, apparel, and fine art galore. {Ends Friday 12/17.}

6. Armato Design & Press: for lovely letterpress stationery for every celebration. Get 20% off your entire purchase using coupon code SwellLife. {Through December 2010}

7. Water for Christmas (not pictured): Absolutely everything in this etsy shop was donated by talented crafters and 100% of the proceeds will go toward building wells in Africa. Right now everything in the store is 25% off!! My set of gift tags are still available.