the 2025 holiday gift guide submissions are open through sunday, november 9!
Hello creative friend! I'm thrilled that you're applying for the seventh annual Lionheart Canyon Studio Holiday Gift Guide!
Are you an artist/maker of beautiful home goods, prints, apparel, stickers, paintings, art books, bath/home or other quality handmade items? If so, I'd be honored to see your work and consider it for this year’s Holiday Gift Guide! Last year, more than 30 different artists and makers from across the United States were featured, and each year the curation is even more beautiful!
In quick summary of the info page, here are a few main points that I don't want you to miss before applying!
You may submit up to THREE items, and each item included will link to your overall shop or category.
You must have an online shop or an Etsy, so that viewers can easily purchase from you.
I will do my best to include at least one item from everyone who applies! Not all of your items may be included, as it depends on how many artists/makers apply and how many "similar" items or categories are submitted. Especially as my network of talented creatives grow, I’d like the gift guide to be diverse and well curated.
Your photographs are the most important part of the application! You can view last year’s gift guide to see examples of both staged products and items against clean backgrounds here.
There is an application fee, however I understand a lot of small businesses are struggling right now. There will be a sliding scale application fee, so you can choose the level that feels best for you. The sliding scale will be increments of $5, from $5 to $20. Please reach out if you’re unable to pay on the sliding scale - I believe in accessibility and never want to exclude anyone based on financial hardship. (Read more about this on the info page)
Applications are open through Sunday, Nov. 9! Accepted artists/makers will receive an email by Saturday, Nov. 15 (at the latest) with a working preview of the gift guide. I will certainly be quadruple-checking links/spelling, but this gives you a chance to ensure everything is perfect. The Holiday Gift Guide will be live on Sunday, Nov. 16 (at the latest), and promoted throughout the holiday season!
I look forward to including both new and returning artists/makers to this year’s LCS Holiday Gift Guide! Can't wait to look over your application and work, friend!
Kate Laing
Lionheart Canyon Studio
* I highly suggest filling out this form on a laptop/desktop computer — the form will NOT save if you refresh the page. *
After submitting your application, you will need to scroll through some blank page before finding the checkout for the sliding scale application fee! (Or you can find it through this quick link.)
Thank you for submitting your work to the holiday gift guide!
The suggested application fee is $20. This helps cover the time I'll put into thoughtfully curating this gift guide, sifting through products, designing the page, checking links, etc. Last year, I spent more than two weeks getting the gift guide organized, curated, edited and marketed in the busiest season of the year (in addition to communicating with more than 30 artists).
Though suggesting an application fee, I understand a lot of small businesses are struggling right now. There will be a sliding scale available, so you can choose the level that feels best for you. The sliding scale will be from $5 to $20, in $5 increments. Please reach out if you’re unable to pay on the sliding scale - I believe in accessibility and never want to exclude anyone based on financial hardship.
*** After adding to cart, please scroll to the top of the page — you’ll find the shopping cart in the top right corner and go from there!
Thank you for submitting your work to the seventh annual Holiday Gift Guide! To be more accessible, I’m offering a sliding scale option for the application fee. The suggested amount is $20, but please pay what you’re able. I’m looking forward to seeing your work, and I’m always happy to answer any questions you might have!
if you have any questions, please reach out to kate!
kate@lionheartcanyonstudio.com
(Or send a DM on Instagram to @lionheartcanyonstudio! You can also use the contact form provided.)