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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 2 Gifts - 2026
Posted March 17, 2026
It's hard to believe that week 2 of the Mother's Day Countdown 2026, hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog came and went so quickly. A total of 33 unique items from 11 talented artists were shared - each beauty a perfect Mother’s Day gift! Since Mother's Day will be here before you know it - on May 10th - this is the perfect time to start thinking about and buying a gift(s) for your mom, grandmother, aunties and other loves ones. Browse all the wonderful handmade shares for Week 2 of the Countdown, visit the shops of the artists featured and buy your Mom a beauty that was handmade / designed from the heart. Many of the items are one of a kind designs. This year, please support small Indie shops! Shop Small! When you do so, you make us VERY happy!
Here are my "favorite" picks from all the wonderful items left for Week 2:
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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 1 Gifts - 2026
Posted March 10, 2026
Julie and the Handsome Harry Dog of Blue Morning Expressions are once again hosting the ever popular “Mother's Day Countdown.” Last year's Countdown was a resounding success . . . so the 2026 version is up and running. Be sure to check out the Mother’s Day Countdown 2026 Week 1 on Julie and Harry's Buy Handmade from Makers blog. Since Mother's Day will be here before you know it - on May 10 - this is the perfect time to start thinking about buying a gift(s) for your mom, grandmom, aunts and/ or other beloved women. Ten artists shared thirty unique items; many are one of a kind designs. Browse all the wonderful shares, visit the shops of the artists participating in this week's Countdown and buy your mother a beauty that was handmade / designed from the heart! When you do that, you support a small, independent business (which makes us do a happy dance)! Be sure to #ShopSmall for Mother's Day this year! To show off some of the wonderful shares from this week's Countdown, I've shared a favorite item from each artist below:
Valentines Day Gifts: Artisan Handmade or Designed - Week 4, 2026
Posted February 5, 2026
Just a warning: Valentine's Day is just a kittle over one week away, Saturday, February 14! In case you still need a gift for the big day, Week 4 of the Valentine’s gift blog on Shadow Dog Designs features artisan handmade / designed beauties. Each piece makes a wonderful gift for your loved one with traditional and non-traditional Valentine's designs included. Even better yet, many of the artisan items can be worn / used all year long! If something catches your eye, be sure to click either the photo or the description below the photo to be taken to the item in the artistan's shop. Be sure to also browse all the other wonders in the shops! To see all of the gift ideas in one place, here’s a link: Valentine's Day Gifts: Artisan Handmade or Designed - 2026. ALL of the gifts shared here were created by small business owners. Please be sure to SHOP SMALL this Valentine's Day and support an indie artist. We will certainly appreciate that!!!
Valentines Day Gifts: Artisan Handmade or Designed - Week 2, 2026
Posted January 22, 2026
Valentine's Day will be here before we know it, February 14, less than a month away. Since the day is drawing nearer, a collection of wonderful Valentine's Day gifts was pulled together, 4 items from each artist. Each week of the 4 week promo, a blog will be posted on Shadow Dog Designs' site to share one artisan handmade / designed beauties from each participant. There are plenty of Valentine's Day themed items, but also ones that are not so distinctly traditional Valentine's gifts. Many can be worn / used all year long. If something catches your eye, be sure to click either the photo or the description below to be taken to the artisan's shop. To see all of the gift ideas in one place, be sure to click this link: Valentine's Day Gifts: Artisan Handmade or Designs - 2026. All of the gifts shared here were created by small business owners. Be sure to SHOP SMALL this Valentine's Day and support an indie artist. It will certainly be appreciated!
Valentines Day Gifts: Artisan Handmade or Designed - Week 1, 2026
Posted January 15, 2026
Valentine's Day will be here before we know it, February 14, almost a month away. With that in mind, a collection of wonderful Valentine's Day gifts were pulled together. Each week for the next four weeks, a blog will be posted on the site of Shadow Dog Designs to share the artisan handmade / designed beauties that were posted to an Inlinkz. There are plenty of Valentine's Day themed items, but also ones that are not so distinctly traditional Valentine's gifts. Many can be worn / used all year long. If something catches your eye, be sure to click either the photo or the description below to be taken to the artistan's shop. To see all of the gift ideas in one place, be sure to click this link: Valentines Day Gifts: Artisan Handmade or Designed - 2026. All of the gifts shared here were created by small business owners. Be sure to SHOP SMALL this Valentine's Day and support an idie business. We will certainly appreciate that!
Hot Summer Fun 2025 - Artisan Handmade - Week 3
Posted July 24, 2025
The last week of the “Hot Summer Fun 2025” promotion is here . . . the three weeks seem to fly by. ALL the beauties featured on the new “Hot Summer Fun - Week 3” blog are artisan handmade / designed and many are one of a kind pieces. So if something catches your eye, please click the photo or the link below the photo for more information and pictures of the individual item. Hopefully one or more will make it into your shopping basket - treat a loved one (or yourself!) to a unique artisan gift! And remember: SHOP SMALL and SHOP HANDMADE! Small indie shops will definitely THANK YOU!
Shadow Dog Designs - New Artisan Handmade Jewelry
Posted June 10, 2025
Wow!!! June is already here! Can't believe it's been a month since I shared the newest jewelry pieces in my handmade shop, so decided to rectify that now. Six new designs are shared along with three older pieces that have never made it onto a blog. All the designs are one of a kind, except for the kity cat Christmas earrings. If something catches your eye, please either click on the photo or the link and you'll be taken to the item in my SHADOW DOG DESIGNS shop for more information. All of the jewelry is handmade by me. Thanks for stopping by! And please remember to support a small indie shop!
Artisan Valentines Gifts for Loved Ones - Week 4 - 2025
Posted February 6, 2025
Just a warning: Valentine's Day is only 1 week away, this coming February 14! In case you still need a gift for the big day, Week 4 of the Valentine’s gift blog on Shadow Dog Designs features artisan handmade / designed beauties. Each piece makes a wonderful gift for your loved one. Traditional and non-traditional Valentine's designs are included. Many of the artisan items can be worn / used all year long! If something catches your eye, be sure to click either the photo or the description below the photo to be taken to the artistan's shop. To see all of the gift ideas in one place, here’s a link: Artisan Valentine's Gifts for Loved Ones - Week 1 - 2025. ALL of the gifts shared here were created by small business owners. Please be sure to SHOP SMALL this Valentine's Day and support an indie artist. We will certainly appreciate that!!!
Artisan Valentines Gifts for Loved Ones - Week 3 - 2025
Posted January 30, 2025
Yikes! Valentine's Day is only 2 weeks away (February 14)!!! For ease of shopping for the big day, Week 3 of the Valentine’s gift blog on Shadow Dog Designs features artisan handmade / designed beauties. Each piece in the collection is perfect for a loved one. There are plenty of Valentine's Day themed items, but gifts that are not so distinctly traditional are also included. Many of the artisan items can be worn / used all year long! If something catches your eye, be sure to click either the photo or the description below the picture to be taken to the artistan's shop. To see all of the gift ideas in one place, here’s a link: Artisan Valentine's Gifts for Loved Ones - Week 1 - 2025. ALL of the gifts shared here were created by small business owners. Please be sure to SHOP SMALL for this Valentine's Day. We will certainly appreciate that!!!
