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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Mother's Day with Etsy: 10 Handmade Gifts $35 and Under

These gifts are so good, mom won't care if they're a wee bit belated!  We scoured Etsy.com for some unique Mother's Day gifts. Handmade means love and care, and these items are all an unbelievable value for $35 or less.

If your mom's home is "just so" then you'll want to impress her with unique, eye-catching and, not to mention, functional home decor. Stylish moms would love this Custom Silhouette Pillow by lepapierstudio, $28. Family portrait and comfy couches go hand-in-hand.

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This lovely Vintage Locket in Rosaline recently won a community vote for the favorite Mother's Day jewelery. Put a cute little picture of darling daughter or son inside, and presto! Mama will be beaming. By torque, $32.01. Look for more beautiful pieces in the Mother's Day Jewelry Gift Guide.

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Some moms just want a thoughtful note that says "I love you." This Butterfly Popup Card will add a few more flutters to your message. By crankbunny, $8.

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Bossy mom or mom with a sense of humor? This Spoon Necklace tells it like it is. By SpoonerZ, $29.99.

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Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to pamper mom. These Creme Fraiche whipped soap is something a little special for moms who take pleasure in high quality beauty products. By savor, $11.

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Find out more about Etsy's Bath and Beauty sellers and the variety of handmade items they sell.

 

Speaking of mom's need for some good pampering, let's take a time-out from the stresses of modern motherhood. This eyepillow has some spunk and flair, but will also soothe those tired eyes with organic flaxseed and lavender from the maker's garden. Hand this gift to mommy dearest along with a "IOU 1 Night (scratch that) 1 Week's Babysitting" card. By StellaCoom, $8.50. 

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Grimm's trees silhouette book will make a thoughtful gift for the mom who loves to read and write and maybe doodle a little too. Giving the gift of a journal or sketchbook means giving the gift of encouragement to make time for mom's creative side. By grimm, $31. Another nice touch would be to include some sweet photos and notes inside.

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A little something from Brooklyn bakers whimsyandspice. Handmade lemongrass marshmallows. (Need I say more?) $6.

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I love this piece because it could be — as its title suggests — an austere apple bowl in a modern, white-walls minimalist home decor, or it can be a funky vase in a rustic setting for a mom with more eclectic taste. The craftsmanship of this piece speaks for itself. This is an amazing value for $35. By makye77.

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For the moms of Mother Nature, this Rustic Cabin Birdhouse brings a little of the folk art "primitive" style to the garden. She'll appreciate the very sweet symbolism too! By birdhouseaccents, $34. 

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We hope all the moms out there enjoy Mother's Day. Give us a shout over at the Etsy blog, The Storque — your place to find the best in handmade and vintage shopping and meet the artists and collectors.

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    Posted by Karen S Fri May 8, 2009 7:13pm PDT

    this would have been very useful to read last week :)

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