Folksy Handmade - Practical Mothers Day Flowers

Ditsy Daisy Flower & Mug Set
JoSara

Following on from my practical flowers selection for Valentine's Day, I've decided to do a practical flowers selection for Mother's Day (which is only 2 weeks away now). Things with flowers on that can be used whenever you want, a perfect, and longer lasting, alternative to a bunch of flowers.

Too narrow it down a bit, because there was so much to choose from, I've gone for a colour palette that matches my new mug and flower pot set. There's some fab things here, so if you're not buying for Mother's Day, how about just treating yourself? And all of these things would make great gifts at any time of year for a flower lover.

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Flower Power Retro Cushion Cover
Retro Sixty Eight

Paisley Brooch
Buttercup Boutique

Felt and Stitch Brooch
Lettuceleaf Handmade

Large Felted Flower Brooch Rose
Tamsyn G

Flower Glass Pendant & Earrings
The Little Laser Shop

Real Pressed Flower Heart Pendant
Because of Annie

Make Up Bag Linen
Kirstie's Allsorts

Iris Flower Jewellery Box
One Off Woodcraft

Pink Flower Miniature Canvas
The Small Art Company

Pocket Moleskin Notebook Lillies
Jacqui Dodds

iPhone Case Flowers
Personalised Cushion and Play Mats

Sweetpea Photo Frame
Dew Drop Crafts

Folksy Handmade - Mother's Day Custom Makes

Pastel Daisy Mosaic Bird Bath
JoSara

Did you know that Mother's Day is a full 2 weeks earlier this year than last year? 10th March this year, 25th last year. I know a lot of people like to wait for the actual month that an event falls in to buy their present, but as it's so early this year, it may need planning a bit earlier than usual. A lot of my designs are Custom Makes and they are quite popular Mother's Day gifts. There are a lot more Folksy shops who Custom Make too. So for this week's Folksy Friday I have a selection of possible Mother's Day gifts that are Custom Makes. The sooner you order, the longer the seller will have to make and send, and you'll receive the perfect Mother's Day gift in plenty of time to make your mum's day.

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Vintage Fabric Retro Bag
Audrey's Cat

Ladies Mohair Scarf
Minerva

Single Butterfly Necklace
Contemporary Jewellery Jane Douglas

Hand Painted Glass Photo Frame
ARP Glass Designs

Wool Yarn Hand Thrown Bowl
Littlewrenpottery

Porcelain 'Birdy' Mug
Caroline Nash Crafts

Custom 3 Bars Handmade Soap Set
Zesty Soap

Unique Wirework Cuff Bracelet
Kian Designs

Mothers Day Card
Lizzie Loves

Goldfish and The Med.



Goldfish Pond Mosaic Garden Plant Pot



When I was painting the hearts on my denim patchwork style Bright Hearts pot I was painting an orange heart onto a blue background which gave me the idea to paint some goldfish onto a turquoise tile and have them swimming round the outside of a pot. So the Goldfish Pond Pot was created. I've added some pond grasses in matt and transluscent green, and some transluscent aqua tiles to add to the watery feel, and to add depth to the design. I think it would look great with something grassy sticking out of the top, giving the impression that the grasses are growing out of the water like reeds. It would definitely be a fun addition to the garden.






Mediterranean Hearts Mosaic Plant Pot


The other mosaic pot I've made was inspired in part by the glass hearts that are included. The colours of the hearts are aqua and mid green. They also have a very watery quality to them, so I created a tile pallete to compliment them and that, in turn, reminded me of the colours of the Mediterranean. So it became the Mediterranean Hearts Pot, which I think fits well. People always think fondly of The Med. With the terracotta of the pot as well it's got a really nice warm look to it. This pot would look really good with a Mediterraean type plant in it, like something with silver leaves, or a cactus or succulent, or a geranium. The plant and pot would then make a fab Mothers Day gift for a garden loving mum.