Shopping for the Catholic woman who has everything? Check out the ultimate gift guide for Catholic women, and shop small with Catholic artisans.

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For the majority of my independent gift-giving years, I fell prey to what I suspect is a common occurrence. I gave my mom and sister things that I liked, and while the gifts were always graciously accepted, they weren’t always in line with what my mom and sister wanted.

Gift giving got much easier in the era of Amazon wish lists, but a few things got lost in the transition. Even though I could go online and see a carefully curated list of gift options, the element of surprise was diminished. I felt like I was choosing gifts they had already chosen for themselves, and frankly, that was kind of a bummer.

Truthfully, my mixed emotions over gift giving probably have a great deal to do with this whole gift guide series. Not only do I want to spread the word about these fantastic Catholic artisans, but I also want to spare other people the same annual struggle I face. With so many beautiful, thoughtful options to choose from, you can’t help but choose correctly, even if you pick something you’d want for yourself.

Take a look at the gorgeous offerings in the Ultimate Gift Guide for Catholic Women, and bring joy back to your shopping process!

Jewelry and accessories

1.Diffuser Jewelry from Happy Nest Home Goods

Love essential oils and want to carry them with you? Check out this diffuser necklace from Happy Nest Home Goods. Theresa is a mama to four little souls (including two in Heaven) and wife to a wonderful man. After becoming a stay at home mom, she desperately needed a way to fund her irrepressible need to create. Happy Nest Home Goods offers embroidered and beaded goodness made with love, including embroidered wall art and jewelry, essential oil diffuser jewelry, and sacrifice beads.

Last Day for Christmas delivery: embroidered items: November 27 ; beaded items: December 16.

Discount Code: NSF2017CHRISTMAS (runs 11/1/17-12/16/17) for Free shipping on all orders $30 or over

2. Mama Embroidered Necklace from Annunciation Designs

I first worked with Elayne from Annunciation Designs this past summer; she designed the beautiful family mission statement print which now hangs proudly in our home. While Elayne’s hand lettering is gorgeous, the stay-at-home mom and part time math teacher also creates some beautiful embroidered jewelry. Take a look at those roses. Aren’t they gorgeous?

Last day for Christmas delivery: Dec 10th.

Discount code: Christmas10 for 10% off any order

3. Handstamped Necklace with Leather Tassel; Hand-stamped Leather Cuff Bracelet from Wild Things Adventures

I’d not really been enamored with the idea of leather jewelry until I saw these beauties from Sarah of Sew Many Wildthings. She’s a Charlotte Mason-inspired homeschool mama of four who in her spare time (!) makes gorgeous custom necklaces and cuff bracelets for busy, blessed moms.

Last day for Christmas delivery: December 10

Discount code: 10% off order of $15 or more NSF10

4.Miraculous Medal Necklace by Relics by Rose

Rose describes her handiwork as unique, faith-inspired jewelry that combines remnants and relics from bygone eras with stylish, modern designs. I agree – her work is gorgeous and unlike any miraculous medals you’ll find! She’s always experimenting with new techniques and finishes, showcasing a variety of styles and pieces with which to share your faith. My favorite is the blue one – which one is your fave?

Last day for Christmas delivery: December 5

Discount code: ROSESGIFTS15 for 15% off your order

5. Handpainted Glass Locket from Telos Art

Liturgical calendars, jewelry, fine art, and gifts! Jessica Connolly is a convert to Catholicism who sought to use her faith in support of the true, the good, and the beautiful. Jessica brings her graphic design background to printable liturgical calendars, jewelry, fine art, and gifts designed to strengthen and support the faith of others. 

Last day for Christmas delivery: December 1  (custom) December 12 (in-stock)

Discount code: UGG17 – 15% off regularly priced items purchased between November 1-December 12.

6. Ombre Wrap Around Rosary from Apple and Azalea

Theresa from Apple and Azalea is a Catholic artisan and mother of six from rural New Hampshire. She has loved the arts her whole life, always drawing or creating something! Theresa carries unique pieces like morse code necklaces, rosary necklaces, rosary bracelets, and more. Check out her shop for religious and secular items for men and women.

Last day for Christmas delivery:In stock items, US orders Dec 17th with Priority Mail selection.  

Discount code: FREESHIPPING35 for free US shpping on $35 or more Nov 1- Dec 1

7. Modern Catholic Jewelry from Pink Salt Riot

Want an Anthropologie vibe with Catholic virtue? Then Jill Simon’s Pink Salt Riot is the shop for you. Jill’s eye for design and passion for Christ make her hand lettered and typographic jewelry a sight to behold. That necklace pictured above? Who doesn’t need such a gorgeous reminder that all is well with her soul?

Last day for Christmas delivery: December 20

Discount Code: NOTSOFORMULAIC gets you free shipping at checkout

Clothing and Accessories

1. Likable Art T-Shirt from Custodians of Beauty

Custodians of Beauty is the product hub for several artists and creators. Head over to their shop for shirts, posters, books, and more designed for those who love making.

Last day for Christmas delivery: December 8

2.  Handtooled Leather Keychain from Ashcraft Creative

Have you ever such a beautifully detailed keychain? I’m pleased to showcase these hand tooled leather goods from Ashcraft creative, a Catholic couple who uses only vegetable tanned, full grain leather and water-based dyes, paints, and sealer. An exceptional amount of love goes into each hand tooled piece, one item at a time.

Last day for Christmas delivery: November 30

3. Veils and Mantillas from Maria’s Mantillas

Maria began wearing mantillas during college. She decided to start an Etsy shop to spread the devotion! Maria provides high quality mantillas in various styles, including some one-of-a-kind creations only available for a limited time. First Communion, wedding veils, and custom design orders are also available!

Last day for Christmas delivery: December 15 (for domestic shipping and for already-made items)

Discount code: NOTSOFORMULAIC  gets you free standard domestic shipping (expires Jan 31, 2018)

Encouragement

1. Holy Family Peg Dolls from St. Paul Dolls

If you’re looking for a sweet reminder of the graces of the Holy Family, the maker behind St. Paul Dolls is your gal. Katie is a stay at home wife and mother of a 2 year old (and another on the way!) Her shop features hand painted wooden peg doll saints; custom orders welcome.

Last day for Christmas delivery: November 15

2. Catholic journal from Annunciation Designs

As if Elayne’s hand-lettering weren’t inspiring enough, she’s coupled it with a gorgeous journal perfect for jotting down thoughts and ideas.

Last day for Christmas delivery: Dec 10th.

Discount code: Christmas10 for 10% off any order

3. Personalized Memorial Hoop for Miscarriage/Loss from Happy Nest Home Goods

Remember Theresa’s diffuser necklace from up top? She also creates beautiful custom embroidery, like this hoop designed to honor and memorialize our babies gone to heaven. 

Last Day for Christmas delivery: embroidered items: November 27 ; beaded items: December 16.

Discount Code: NSF2017CHRISTMAS (runs 11/1/17-12/16/17) for Free shipping on all orders $30 or over

4.Saints in Heaven Memorial Felt Dolls from My Little Felt Friends

Anther beautiful option for moms who have experienced loss are these saints in heaven memorial dolls from my friend, Adrianna. Adrianna is a Catholic single mom of three kids and the owner of My Little Felt Friends. She sells handcrafted religious items for the whole family. From felt saint dolls to bookmarks to Nativity scenes and more, you’re sure to find something for any age and occasion!

Last day for Christmas delivery: varies, see website for details

5. Memory Pillows from Kidderbug Kreations

I love this memory pillow idea. Anne from Kidderbug Kreations will turn an old shirt belonging to a deceased loved one into a cozy cushion for cuddling. Anne’s shop carries unique, handcrafted gifts, all tailored to your special someone. These items are sewn and embroidered by master seamstress Anne, using the same love her grandmother showed her when Anne learned to sew.

Last day for Christmas delivery: November 15 for custom orders; December 4 for in-stock items

6. His Mercies Are New Mug from Rakstar Designs

Who wouldn’t want to wake up to this message with a cup of coffee or tea? It’s handprinted by Rakhi McCormick, a Michigan-based self-taught artist, letterer, and crafter. She is a Catholic convert, wife, & Mama to 3 littles who loves Jesus, coffee, food, chasing light, sharing GIFs, & singing loudly! Her shop, Rakstar Designs, is an outlet for her to share the beauty of the Catholic faith and the truth about who we are as children of God. Rakhi’s dearest hope is that her work shines light and healing into the broken parts of our souls and lives, helping us to remember that we are loved and never alone.

Last day for Christmas delivery: Dec 1 for Made to Order; Dec. 10 for all other orders

Discount code: ULTIMATEXMAS for 20% off $40 or more.

Books, Prints and Printables

1. Love Rebel: Reclaiming Motherhood from Bonnie Way

Love Rebel is an anthology that aspires to encourage today’s moms in their vocation of motherhood. From beautiful poetry to practical tips, essays that capture the small moments of motherhood and reflections on mothering in today’s world, this slender anthology brings together a wealth of wisdom from five ordinary yet inspiring moms.

2. Mother Teresa Print from Just Love Prints

Got a hardworking woman on your list? Fill her home with inspiration and encouragement courtesy of this beautiful print from Lindsay at Just Love Prints – your go-to shop for Catholic artwork and gifts.

Last day for Christmas orders: December 21 (expedited shipping recommended)

3. Do Small Things With Great Love Print from Sweet Little Ones

I have this print above my desk, and I love it. It comes straight from the heart of Jessica, wife to Jim, mom to 3 sweet little ones through the blessing of adoption, and the artisan behind Sweet Little Ones Shop.  Her mission is to help Catholic women decorate their homes in a meaningful, faith-filled way on a budget.  The wall art printables she designs serve as beautiful visual reminders that inspire Catholic women to nurture and deepen their faith in everyday life.

Last day for Christmas delivery: No deadline for insane downloads. Custom orders: December 8.

Discount Code: CHRISTMAS20 20% off all wall art printables and bundles (excluding customizations and some custom bundles – see Sweet Little Ones Shop on Etsy for details). This coupon is good through December 25, 2017.

4.Herb Watercolor Prints from Pebble Creek Prints

This print set is perfect for the kitchen, courtesy of one very talented Catholic couple! Rachel and Jordan are the married couple behind Pebble Creek Prints, your purveyor of delightful watercolor and photography prints, note cards and gift tags. Rachel paints each of the original works with ink and watercolor, digitizes them, and has them professionally printed. Jordan is the man behind the camera for the stunning photography prints. Rachel and Jordan mainly focus on nature, because that’s where they feel most at peace.

Last day for Christmas delivery: December 15th

Discount Code: FREESHIP on all domestic orders over $10. Good until December 15th

5.Find Him in Her Housekeeping Print from Printable Prayers

I’m sure you’ve heard of Kendra, the Catholic wife and mother behind Catholic All Year. Printable Prayers is her Etsy shop, full of prayers, saint quotes, and Bible verses, made just for you to print at home, online, or at a local copy shop. Kendra even takes custom orders if you don’t see something you like.

Last day for Christmas orders: December 25

Rosaries

1. Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary from AromaRosary

How cool is this? Rosaries that diffuse essential oils while you pray. Check out AromaRosary for a wide selection of family hand-crafted rosaries that enhance the prayer experience.

Last day for Christmas delivery: December 15

2. Track Your Prayers Rosary Wrap Bracelet from AveMaria Faith Crafts

As a Catholic mom of four, Maria Victoria knows how hard it can be to keep track of daily life – much less prayer life. These beautiful wrap bracelets let you track your prayers at home or on the go.

Last day for Christmas delivery: December 17

Discount code: Notsoformulaic15 for 15% off your order

3. Earthtone Rosary from Saongjai

Aleesa is the creative genius behind Saongjai, the Etsy shop offering heartfelt, handcrafted, and Catholic goods for everyone. I love the variety of designs and materials she uses – every piece is a work of art.

Last day for Christmas delivery: December 6

Discount Code: SAVE20

4.St. Maria Goretti Rosary from Come Holy Spirit Rosaries

Jessica Dixon makes Catholic rosaries, chaplets, and jewelry for her shop, Come Holy Spirit Rosaries.  All pieces are handmade, most with semi-precious stones.  Centers and crucifixes are solid bronze;  silver items are made with silver-filled jewelry wire.  She has many pieces ready made but welcomes custom orders. 

Sure, you can always go to Amazon and look up your mom or sister’s wishlist. But why not give them a unique gift handcrafted just for them?

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