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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 8 Gifts - 2026

Posted April 28, 2026

 

 

Just a warning:  if you haven't started shopping for Mother's Day gifts, you're quickly running out of time!!!  Just a little less than three weeks from now, the big day for Mom will be here.  To help you in your search for the perfect gift item, check out the Countdown to Mother's Day 2026 - Week 8.  It's a collection chock ful of unique artisan items, 30 beauties from 9 artists, all handmade or designed from the heart.  As an added bonus, many of the designs are one of a kind designs.  Hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog, each of the unique items will make a memorable gift for Mom on her day.  This is the perfect time to start buying a gift(s) for your Mom - and, perhaps, add something for yourself!  Items on the Countdown go quick so don't miss out.  Browse all the wonderful handmade shares for Week 8, visit the shops of the artists featured and buy your Mom a beautiful gift that was artisan created.  Also you'll be supporting a grateful indie artist - and for that, we THANK YOU!

 

Here are my favorites:

 

 

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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 7 Gifts - 2026

Posted April 21, 2026

 

 

Week 7 of the Countdown to Mothers Day 2026 zoomed right on by . . . and in it's wake, 30 handmade / designed items were left on the link-up by nine very talented artists.  The Countdown is hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  Each unique item will make a memorable gift for Mom on her day.  Since Mother's Day will be here soon, on May 10, this is the perfect time to purchase a gift(s) for your Mom - and, perhaps, for other loved ones and yourself!  These items often go very quickly, and, since many are one of a kind designs, don't miss out!  Browse all the wonderful handmade shares for Week 7, visit the shops of the artists featured and buy your Mom a beautiful gift that was handmade from the heart.  When you purchase from these shops, you're supporting small indie businesses!

 

Here are the favorites items from each artist on this week's Countdown to Mother's Day 2026:  

 

 

 

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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 6 Gifts - 2026

Posted April 14, 2026

 

 

Where did Week 6 of the Countdown to Mother's Day 2026 go?  It was here . . . and then it just blew right on by.  The Countdown is hosted once again this year by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  This week, 30 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 10 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 . . . and for 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 6, 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!  This Mother's Day, please SHOP SMALL!

 

As always durung the Countdowns, here are my favorites for this week:

 

 

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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 5 Gifts - 2026

Posted April 7, 2026

 

 

Another week of the Countdown to Mother's Day 2026 has come and gone.  Hard to believe we're over 1/2 way through the nine week promotion!  Week 5 of the Countdown was hosted again by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their Buy Handmade from Makers blog.  Twenty-seven unique handmade / designed items were shared from eight artists.  Many are one of a kind and each will make a memorable gift for Mom on her big day.  Since Mother's Day will be here before you know it, on May 10, this year this is the perfect time to think about and start buying a gift(s) for your Mom, grandmom, aunts . . . and, perhaps, for yourself.  Browse all the wonderful handmade shares on the Countdown - Week 5, visit the shops of the artists featured and buy your Mom a beautiful gift that was handmade / designed from the heart.  For this year's Mother's Day:  PLEASE BUY HANDMADE and support a small, indie business!

 

Here are my "favorite" picks from all the wonderful items shared:

 

 

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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 4 Gifts - 2026

Posted March 31, 2026

 

 

It's hard to believe that Week 4 of the Mother's Day Countdown 2026 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 10 artists shared a total of 30 lovely items - each one a perfect gift for Mother’s Day.  Since Mom's big day will be here before you know it, on May 10, this is the perfect time to purchase 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!!!

 

Here are my "favorite" picks from all the wonderful items shared: 

 

 

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