For the travelers

Last year I pledged to have a handmade holiday, buying handmade gifts for everyone on our shopping list. With the exception of one or two things I accomplished it. I had so much fun I want to try it again this year...but what's fun handmade shopping without friends? I'll be sharing handmade products twice a month in hopes you find a great gift idea for someone!

I'm sad to say this is the last handmade holiday post. I thought about continuing them through the month of December, but the one thing about handmade gifts is you need to allow enough time for the making and shipping of them, so in order to give you enough time for that today is the last post. I've had so much fun finding these items and categorizing them for you - I hope you've enjoyed this series as well - it will definitely be back in years to come!

Today's post is for the traveler. There are a lot of "travel" type items that you could get - essentially anything in a three ounce size would be perfect - but I tried to find items that someone who travels would really appreciate, and not just use - so there aren't as many in this post, but I think the quality definitely makes up for quantity.

Do you know a traveler that loves a certain state? (Or even a country?) Why not give them the gift of that - in a tangible form? I've talked about how I think pillows can be statement makers - and this one is no exception - look at that detail!

(Photo courtesy of Mybeardedpigeon)

Maybe throw pillows aren't really their style, but jewelry is? They can pick their favorite country or state and wear it when they travel - so they'll always have a little bit of home with them. (I am, of course, partial to the Virginia necklace - home is where the heart is, right?)

(Photo courtesy of Truche)

One of the most important things I think to have while traveling is good lip balm - and what's better while coming home from the holidays than peppermint on your lips? In fact, forget the traveler - this is so cute and affordable, you could put one in every stocking!

(Photo courtesy of Lippincott Soap Company)

Do you travel a lot? Would you like to be on the receiving ends of any of these gifts? I hope you've enjoyed my Handmade Holiday series as much as I have!

(Oh, and be sure to visit Amber and Ashlee to see today's love letter request as part of the 12 days of love letter writing!)