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Handmade Heaven: Mothers Day
To Mum, with love
Aimee Brock5 May 2011
Most years, the best presents from your children on Mother’s Day are made by them, such as a picture they have drawn, or a card they have made. But every now and then it’s also special to receive (or organise for the grandmothers, from their grandchildren) a special present that commemorates motherhood.
I’m loving these gorgeous “Brag About It” silver ‘children’ necklaces that feature your children’s names and sometimes even their birthstones – handmade on Etsy and ordered in from the US, they arrive swiftly and are worth the wait. There are also little silver ‘posey’ rings, traditionally for bridesmaids, that you can order with the same stamped look of name impressions too.
If you’re keen to support a local crafter, check out these gorgeous ‘Mum’s the word’ pendants from Cloud Nine – one of Baby Bites’ favourite crafters. I also really love the funky pairs of navy drop earrings with ‘kiss’ marks on them.
Or what about a ‘Family Tree/Whakapapa Rakau’ bracelet or necklace, with charms made from leaves with all your family’s names engraved, by New Zealand crafter etc on Felt?
My final ‘wish list’ item this year may not technically be handmade – but the idea is that you and your children choose and “build them” together. All the rage in Australia when I was there last month, these “family” stickers are bought individually, each in different poses or outfits. You buy a replica of each person in your household (dogs or cats included!) and adorn your car’s back window.
Talk about wearing your heart on your sleeve!
If your children are into crafting (and you’re into free printables) – show them how to download some of these free Mother’s Day cards too – here and this one here via L’il Magoolie. Then act surprised!
Enjoy this weekend and remember to sit back and celebrate your wonderful family.
About the author:
Aimee Brock is a life-long admirer of handmade crafts and gifts, and recently started her own handmade children’s label, lily pad designs.
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