GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Locally-made gifts are a hot item this holiday season. Sarah Pitts from Bachman's shared some ideas on KARE 11 News @4.
Realia by Jen Jewelry. Handmade jewelry made from fine metals and found objects by Minnesota designer Jen Scheffler.
Daffodil & Jane. Knit headbands for women and children in vibrant colors and handmade flower and button closures. Made by a Minneapolis mom and named after her daughter's imaginary friends.
Metanoia Couture. Metanoia means "change of heart or conversion" in Greek which inspires Twin Cities designer Mia Eckes by incorporating found items and fabrics into her earrings, pins and headbands.
Minnesota artist Devon Johnson creates cuffs from found and salvaged metals and 100 percent recycled license plates creating totally one of a kind, unique looks.
Mer.Be Loof-Ahhh! Soaps in southern Minnesota by Merrali Benson.
No Whining Garden Stakes by Minnesota artist Jane Whitney. Whimsical balance sculptures for the garden using repurposed and recycled silverware.
Minnesota Destination Art by St. Paul artist Sue Wolfe.
Doodletown Toys. Classic wooden toys from Big Lake.
Cards by Michele. Minnesota photographer and artist Michele Anvary creates greeting cards featuring her original artwork and captions. Printed with soy-based inks on textured fine art paper made from 30 percent post-consumer and 50 percent total recycled fibers.
Holey Christmas Tree. Handmade in Minnesota from recycled cardboard.
Wintercraft Ice Globe Lanterns. Magical ice lantern kit from Minnesota-based, family-owned company Wintercraft.
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