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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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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!!!

 

 

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