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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:   

 

 

 

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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 5 Gifts - 2025

Posted May 6, 2025

 

 

RED ALERT!  Mother’s Day will be here very, very soon - in fact, it's next Sunday, May 11.  It’s still not too late to order a handmade gift (do it now!) from the beauties shared this week on the Countdown to Mother's Day 2025 Week 5.  The Countdown was hosted again this year by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  Hard to believe this is the last week of the Countdown - time sure flies by!  Despite that, 8 handmade artisans shared a total of 24 wonderfully unique items, some of them one of a kind designs. Browse the wide range of eye catching shares for this week, visit the shops of the artists featured and buy your Mom, Grandmother, aunties (or yourself!) something that was HANDMADE from the heart!  By shopping small, you'll also support a small indie business (and for that, we are eternally grateful!). 

 

Featured below are my favorites from this week's Countdown to Mother's Day:

 

 

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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 4 Gifts - 2025

Posted April 29, 2025

 

 

It's hard to believe that Week 4 of the Mother's Day Countdown 2025 Week 4 has come . . . and gone so quickly!  We're at the tail end of April, but the Mother's Day Countdown doesn't take a break!  The fun Countdown, hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, is the place where artisans come together and share three of their unique items.  This week 9 artists shared a total of 27 lovely items - each one a perfect gift for Mother’s Day.  Since Mom's day will be here before you know it, on May11 (!), tthis is the perfect time to start purchasing a gift(s) for your Mom, grandmother, aunties and other much loved women in your life.  Be sure to browse all the wonderful handmade / designed shares on  Week 4, visit the shops of the artists featured and buy a unique beauty that was artisan made from the heart.  This year, definitely Make it a Handmade Mother's Day and Shop Small!!!

 

 

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Artisan Tuesday Tag - Handmade Gifts - April 29, 2025

Posted April 29, 2025

 

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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 3 Gifts - 2025

Posted April 22, 2025

 

 

Where did Week 3 of the Countdown to Mother's Day 2025 go?  It was here . . . and then, quite quickly, it was gone.  The Countdown is hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  This week, 27 handmade / designed items from 9 artists were shared.  Each unique item will make a memorable gift for Mom on her day.  Since Mother's Day is quickly approaching, on May 11 this year, this is the perfect time to start thinking about and buying a gift(s) for your Mom . . . and, perhaps, for other much loved women in your life . . . and don't forget yourself!  These items go quickly, and, since many are one of a kind, don't miss out!  Browse all the wonderful handmade shares for Week 3, visit the shops of the artists featured and buy your Mom a beautiful gift that was handmade from the heart.  You'll be supporting an indie artist and the purchase will be GREATLY appreciated!  Shop Small this year for Mother's Day!

 

Here are my picks from all the wonderful items left for Week 3:

 

 

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