This holiday season I’m encouraging everyone to shop smart and shop locally for their gifts. When you spend money on locally made products, that money stays within your community. You support small independent businesses and help the regional Columbus economy stay strong. If you’re having trouble coming up with gift ideas, well… this guide is for you. I’ll be posting 15 gift ideas over the next 15 days. Time to get your shopping done!
Gift Idea #4 – Bracelet from Sweet Stella Designs
Sweet Stella Designs is run by Amy Neiwirth, another local crafter and artist with a focus on jewelry. Her designs are quite playful, and often food-themed. She’s been written up multiple times in the local media, and set up her own studio space at Junctionview in September. Her products can be found online at her Etsy store as well as in several shops around town including What the Rock?! and Wholly Craft.
I chose to highlight this super sweet “State Fair” charm braclet that includes handcrafted miniature versions of all of your favorite state fair indulgences: cotton candy, popcorn, corn dogs, an ice cream sandwich, and more. You can check out her wares at her upcoming Trunk Show at What the Rock on Dec 6th from 7-10pm as well as the upcoming C-Note Art Show on Dec 12 & 13.