Shop small and support small business during this holiday season! Give a unique one of a kind gift for anyone on your list, we have rounded out our favorites all from #jackalopedenver artisans, take a peek ;)

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Christmas Tree Art Print

KelseyMDesigns
Price: $10+

Spread that holiday cheer through a work of art. The perfect festive piece to jazz up any space.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KelseyMDesigns

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Octopus ornaments in Christmas hats and scarves

Melange Collective
Price: $72

How can you not smile when you see these crochet octopus ornaments?! I mean come on!!

https://melangecollection.com

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Warm Mulling Spice Wine Cocktail Mix

Nectar of the Vine
Price: $15

Heading to a party? This would make the perfect host or hostess gift- just add a dry red wine, or use with spiced rum depending on the gathering ;)

https://www.nectarofthevine.com

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Knit Hat

Life Little Things
Price: $62+

Cozy from my head to my toesies! The perfect accessory to go sledding, snowman building or sleigh riding in!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifesLittleThingsCo

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Gnomeo Don’t You Love Me?!

KODA
Price: $34

There’s no place like gnome for the holidays! The cutest little festive accessory.

https://kodajewelryco.com

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Joy to the World (but Especially you) Greeting Card

Made by Alissandra
Price: $5+

Send your loved ones some good ole fashion snail mail this holiday season with these colorful greeting cards!

http://www.madebyalissandra.com/

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Chocolate Raspberry Cocoa Nib Donut Mix

Squeaky Little Wheel Bakery
Price: $12.95

Know a baker or foodie? Then this donut mix is a perfectly unique gift for them, and if you are lucky maybe they will let you try it ;)

https://squeakylittlewheel.com

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Barkaron Stocking Stuffer

Chews Happiness
Price: $4.25+

Because even our four legged pals need a special treat this holiday season!

https://chewshappiness.com

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Don't miss your chance to shop all of our Jackalope Denver artisans in person this December 14th & 15th.  Click below to add us to your iCal calendar!

Who is ready to shop small with us this weekend at Grand Central Market?! We have lined up our favorite #jackalopeunderground gift items for anyone on your list. Whether it is for a parent, teacher or dog lover, we have got you covered!

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Retro Drink Coasters

Cheltenham Road
Price: $20

Best Host and Hostess Gift:

You can even pair with your favorite beverage of choice and then you are out the door before you can say Happy Holidays!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CheltenhamRoad

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Holiday Traditions Candle Set

Four Points Trading Co
Price: $38

Best Homebody Gift:

Know someone who would rather cozy up next to the fire place and read a good book? Check out this set where you can find all of the holiday favorites!

https://fourpointstradingco.com

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Festive AF Cross Stitch Kit

Stranded Stitch
Price: $19

Best DIY Gift:

The perfect gift for someone who loves to get crafty and learn a new skill set!

https://thestrandedstitch.com

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Happy Holidays Bandana

Wag City Clothing
Price: $12

Gift for a Dog Lover:

Everyone knows someone who is obsessed with their furry friend and now they can deck the halls along side their counter part!

https://www.wagcityclothing.com

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Jingle Bells Holiday Oven Mitt

Gloves by Katherine
Price: $15

Gift for the Chef:

Know someone who is always turning out new recipes? This festive mitt is perfect for them.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GlovesByKatherine

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4 Pack Gift Box

Laura Ann’s Jams
Price: $34.99

Gift for a Foodie:

Pair with your favorite cocktail or cheese and crackers and you have yourselves a match made in heaven.

https://www.lauraannsjams.com

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Reusable Sponge

Green Pear Organics
Price: $9.95

Gift for the Eco-Conscious:

Washable and reusable these are a great alternative to your standard sponge.

https://www.greenpearorganics.com

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DTLA Everyday Pin

Nerdpins
Price: $10

Stocking Stuffer:

Need something a little extra, check out Nerdpins! We especially love the DTLA Everyday variety ;)

https://nerdpins.myshopify.com

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Don't miss your chance to shop all of our Jackalope Underground DTLA artisans in person this November 30th & December 1st for shop small Saturday.  Click below to add us to your iCal calendar!

To celebrate the end of year 1 for Jackalope Arts we thought we would take a look back at this past year through photos! We are so thankful for a great first year and we can't wait to watch Jackalope grow and bring more awareness to the handmade community! 

With Love+Ink from our very first Jackalope Art & Craft Fair in Pasadena, CA this past April! 

Our first Denver Summer Jackalope Art & Craft Fair, so much fun seeing our logo come to life! 

We love when the artists embrace the Jackalope and create pieces specific to the show-this Jackalope piece was presented by Becky Designs at our Summer Denver Jackalope Event! 

Eclectic Hoops brought tons of energy to our Holiday Jackalope Art & Craft Fair in Pasadena! 

Our Holiday Pasadena Jackalope Art & Craft Fair kicked off the holiday shopping season, and we loved having all handmade vendors to shop from, including The Wicked Boheme!

Boxwood Pinball brought the fun to our Holiday Jackalope Art & Craft Fair in Denver!

Shannon Faber Fine Arts at our Denver Holiday Jackalope Art & Craft Fair, these postcards make perfect stocking stuffers!

To help last minute holiday shoppers complete their gift giving, Jackalope Art & Craft Fair made our debut in Phoenix this past weekend! Even though the weather was chilly, all the fabulous vendors really brought their A Game, we love these pieces by The Wooden Nickel!

This year ended with a bang with us being interviewed on Live TV with Fox 10 Phoenix promoting the fair! Thank you Moms Gone Nuts, Savannah Ashley and Be You Jewelry for your support! 

Seeing all these memories makes us anxious for next year and what 2016 will bring! We hope you all enjoy the Holiday season and we will see you next Spring! 

In anticipation for our upcoming Holiday Fairs in Pasadena, Denver and Phoenix, we want to provide some helpful tips and tricks for making the most out of your holiday shopping experience AT...

Before the Fair: 

• Make sure you know the vendors that will be there and get an idea of your must haves! All of our vendors can be viewed for each city online: Pasadena, Denver, Phoenix
• Create a Holiday shopping list for all of your family and friends, that way you are not wondering around aimlessly loosing precious time! 
• Planning to bring your kids? Check out our workshops online under each corresponding city. A great chance to become a maker yourself, offered for both kids and adults. 
• Wear comfortable shoes and pack those reusable bags! You can also purchase a Jackalope Tote at the information booth at each cities event.

Getting to the Event:

• Make sure you know the directions and parking situation so you can easily find your way- all of the parking information can be found ONLINE under Attendee Info.
• Or Skip parking in Pasadena and Go Metro by taking the Gold Line to Del Mar Station, steps away from Central Park! For your best route use the Metro Trip Planner - AND once you arrive if you are one of the first 50 people to show us your TAP card, Metro employee ID, or LA County employee ID you will get a free Jackalope tote! 
• In ALL cities you can also opt not to drive and use LYFT! We are excited to announce that we have partnered with LYFT to offer first time riders a $20 credit by using the code: JACKALOPEARTS

At the Fair:

• Do a lap first and make sure you check it all out before making purchases, and then using your previously created shopping lists, get down to business! 
• Getting hungry? Don't let hunger slow you down, we will have a bunch of vendors selling prepackaged treats and Food trucks in both Pasadena and Phoenix, and indoor Food vendors in Denver! 
• Since Pasadena and Phoenix are both outside feel free to bring blankets and picnic on the grass if you need a shopping breather! 
• Over 21? In Denver make your shopping experience more enjoyable and grab a holiday inspired cocktail at the bar!
• From everyone you purchase from make sure to get their business card and sign up for the mailing list if they have one, that way you can be kept in the loop on all of your favorites artists! 
• And if you loved Jackalope, like we hope you did, join our mailing list so you will be the first to know when we come back in town! 

Cheers and thank you for choosing Jackalope for all of your holiday shopping needs ;)

Last week we learned the importance of shopping local for the holidays and supporting small business. Etsy has made this easily accessible while sitting in the comforts of your own home. You can find anything and everything you need, while supporting small business and finding unique gifts.

This year Handmadeology and Etsy-preneurship joined forces and began a #ShopUnique campaign to raise awareness of Etsy during this season of giving.

For those of you who don’t know-Handmadeology and Etsy-preneurship strive to teach artists how to successfully sell their handmade goods online. Especially with the growing number of Etsy users-currently over 600,000-there is strategy involved to take you business to the next step.  

The intent of #ShopUnique is for Etsy users to work together using Facebook, to remind shoppers to use Etsy for their holiday shopping needs. Seeing as how there is power in numbers, by combining networks, the hope is to generate more views and therefore sales.

Currently there are over several thousand Etsy shops who have joined the #ShopUnique movement and more continue to join each day-you can find them all here. 

We scoured this list and wanted to share our top picks for holiday gifts. We also threw in a gift for ourselves-after all holiday shopping can be hard work!

For Her:                                                                                                                                       Hand painted and Screen Printed Silk Scarf by 88editions

Slate Necklace by Boy Cherie

 For Him:                                                                                                                                    Bacon Soy Wax Candles by Anhoki

Laser Cut Hipster Santa Coasters by District 31

 For the Little Ones:                                                                                                                    Little Mermaid Magnet Paper Doll Set (great for traveling and they have so many options to choose from!)

For You-because you knocked out all of your Holiday shopping ;)                                           Ivory Flower Crown by Be Something New- (great for Holiday parties and New Years!)

We hope our gift ideas have inspired you to #ShopUnique this season, and now if you will excuse us, we are going to finish compiling our Holiday Lists!

Happy Holidays! Love the Jackalopes

With the holiday season fast approaching, it's time to start planning out our Christmas shopping lists.  Instead of hitting up the nearest mall and deal with the dreaded flocks of shoppers and migraine inducing parking space decisions - there are many options for local mom & pop shops, as well as local craft fairs and marketplace events,  who sell a variety of items that can be the perfect unique gift for your loved ones.  

Things to keep in mind when making your holiday shopping selections this year:  

Promoting and Supporting Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship fuels not only local, but the economic innovation and prosperity of our country as a whole.  When we support our local businesses, we help entrepreneurs thrive and continue to grow our economy.

$$ In Our Local Economy
Local businesses are often more generous in support of our local charities, schools, and community events – which you could easily be a part of yourself. Especially when you compare to giant chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of revenue into the local economy.  Supporting local shops and artisans means a financial impact on your own community just by supporting them.

Product Knowledge and Experts in the Craft
Local business owners must be experts in their field in order to be competitive with larger chains.  This often results in an impressive product knowledge, and better customer experience, than one would receive with mass-production. 

Keepin' it Competitive  
We don't want to all wear the same sweater to our next holiday party.  A diverse marketplace filled with small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation, even in the creative community.    

Local Shops Value YOU More
Repeat customers and a good reputation mean everything to a local business.  Your satisfaction in the product actually means something to the individual who handcrafted the item, or business that is standing behind their product. 

#shoplocal