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Make It an Artisans Mothers Day - Week 9 Gifts - 2026

Posted May 5, 2026

 

 

Watch out!  Mother’s Day is looming - less than a week from now on Sunday, May 10.  Order artisan handmade / designed gifts NOW from all the beauties shared on the Mother's Day Countdown 2026 Week 9.  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 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 / designed from the heart!  By shopping small, you'll also support a small indie business (and for that, we are eternally grateful!).  Remember:  SHOP SMALL!

 

Featured below are my favorites from this last Mother’s Day Countdown of 2026:

 

 

 

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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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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!!!

 

 

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