FEATURED ETSY SHOP - JEWELRY KALEIDOSCOPE

Hand Embroidered Kitchen Dish Towel Flowers, Butterfly

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WELCOME, Laura and her Etsy shop JEWELRY KALEIDOSCOPE where she sells vintage items, along with beautiful hand embroidered items, such as the lovely dish towel above.

I think it is always interesting to know a bit more about the person behind each Etsy shop, so take a moment to read Laura's interview below.  Then..........hop on over to her shop by clicking on the links below.  Laura has a lot of delightful items to choose from, both in her hand embroidery and vintage items.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I grew up in a college town that had a program like big sister, I have 5 brothers so I was in this program and that is who taught me to do hand embroidery, I think I was around 10 years old.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

I love all the colors of the floss to choose from.

Hand Embroidered Cross Stiched Lamb Baby Bib

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What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

I love to see the piece come alive when the black lines get turned to color. And I love flowers so, this is another way to make them bloom.

Hand Embroidered Heart Shaped Love Pillow/Pincushion

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If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

Strawberry, they start out as a flower, then a small hard berry, and grow into a pretty red berry.

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

Watercolors, I love all the colors,

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

I like to think I have brightened someone's day with one of my embroidered item, maybe put a smile on their face.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Have fun doing your crafts and don't be afraid to try some new ones.

THANKS, Laura for taking the time to share your thoughts and creations with all of us.

You can see more of Laura's items by visiting her links below.

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MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS ON ETSY

BLUE HAIRED FIBER SCULPTED "SPRING FAIRY"

Give Mom a bit of magic...at DZFANTASY, you will find fantasy sculptures, fairies, mermaids, and also fantasy fiber jewelry...necklaces, face pins, earrings and more!

MOTHER'S DAY isn't that far away!  Are you thinking...what can I get for "MOM", to show her how special she is?  Well, don't worry....perhaps you will find just what you are looking for by taking a peek at the Etsy shops listed below.

There are so many wonderful creations that can be found in Etsy shops, so I thought I'd put together a special feature showing just a very few of the many choices that one can find while shopping on Etsy.  What could be a more meaningful gift, then one that is "handmade", with love and attention to detail.  Don't you think your mom deserves the very best?

Each shop will be represented with a large photo showing the item in their shop.  To visit that item, just click on the title below the photo.  You can also click on any of the 4 thumbnail photos displayed, to go to directly to that item in the shop, or click on the shop's name below the thumbnails, to go to the shop itself.

Sit back and enjoy visiting the shops below.

Beaded Amulet Necklace

by SERENITY COLLECTIONS

Serenity Collections offers beautiful beaded amulet bags such as the gorgeous one shown above, beaded necklaces, bracelets and more.

Handmade wool slippers using felting technique.

by GRAZIM

When you pay a visit to GRAZIM, you will not only find beautiful selections of felted slippers in wonderful colors and design, but also other gorgeous felted items!

A Sassy Red Felt Purse

by AT THE BRINK

AT THE BRINK offers a delightful selection of eco-friendly, felted purses out of recycled sweaters, and also "wine bottle cozy/bags".

Spring Forward Wildflower Purple Earrings

by EM'S GEMS

EM'S GEMS offers a great selection of delightful beaded earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

BIRD BATH, Glass and Copper, ORANGE and YELLOW

by GLORIOUS GLASS GARDEN

GLORIOUS GLASS GAREN offers a gorgeous selection of colorful glass bird baths, humming bird feeders, butterfly feeders and more!

Happy Mother's Day Card - Personalized - Shower of Love

by DEZIGN DAZE

DEZIGN DAZE specializes in custom and personalized greeting cards, calendars, receipe cards, note cards and more.

Devore Paisley Scarf in Lavender, Cream, and Green

by WILD GINGER SILK

At WILD GINGER SILK, you will find a wide selection of hand painted shawls, wraps, scarves, and accessories.  What mom wouldn't be thrilled to receive a hand-painted silk scarf such as the beauty above!

Yellow Rose MOM Teacup Candleholder Great Gift for Mom

by RECYCLED BY RENEE..The All American Girl

Shop RECYCLED BY RENEE, and you will find Sandblasted Lighted Bottles, Teacup candleholders and Shabby, Victorian and Cottage Chic handmade items, along with American/Patriotic items.

Lime Green Pearl Cluster Earrings (Cascading Pea Sprouts)

from the CARMELLA COLLECTION

by GIFTBEARER

GIFTBEARER offers a stunning collection of tribal style jewelry, fine silver, sterling gem earrings, bracelets, and much more.  The CARMELLA COLLECTION is named in honor of the artist's dog, Carmella, who is the first dog in the United States to be cured of distemper.

 

 PHILOSOPHER - Original Silk Painting

by SILK STORY

SILK STORY has the most exquisite silk paintings that tell a story, along with gorgeous silk scarves, cards....all original designs from this very talented artist!

Pastel handmade evening wristlet

by HI GIRLS

HI GIRLS offers wonderful handmade bags, jewelry and polymer clay items for the home!  I'm sure some deserving mom would love the lovely handbag shown above...many others to choose from at HI GIRLS.

Tea Sampler in a beautiful Tea Chest

15 Great Flavors 5 Bags of each 75 Bags in all

by TEAMAN

If your mom loves tea...be sure to visit TEAMAN, where you will find over 30+ different blends of tea!!  I bet she'd love a "tea sampler" like the one above!  It is always fun to sample the different flavors of tea.

Mother's Day Gift Idea Skin Care Package

by FORGET ME NOT SOAP SHOP

You will find a lot of delightful handmade soaps when you pay a visit to FORGET ME NOT SOAP SHOP!

Ranunculus Flower Blank Card Assortment -- Set of 4 Cards and Envelopes

by KHO KREATIVE

KHO KREATIVE offers beautiful, colorful cards like the set above.  Pay a visit to KHO KREATIVE to find handmade cards, photos and custom designs.

Lithuanian Scratched Mother's Day Present Unique Egg

 Chicken REAL Egg European RED Flowers Daisy Pysanky

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 European Girls Crafts and Eggs

EUROPEAN GIRLS CRAFTS AND EGGS offers beautiful, colorful Lithuanian scractched eggs

SNEAKING OUT THE WINDOW - FaNtAbUlUs FELTED WOOL HANDBAG

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 BARBARA PAIGE KNITS - Mother and Daughter Fiber Arts Creations

You will find wonderful fiber creations at BARBARA PAIGE KNITS...felted bags, shalws and Shrugs, hand spun yarn, handmade button and more!

Lovely Lavender Potpourri Adornment

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QUEEN OF ALL TRADES

QUEEN OF ALL TRADES lives up to its name because when you a pay visit to this shop you will find a wonderful assortment of potpourri wreaths, potpourri adornments, jewelry, paper crafts and more.

Yummy Yummy Chocolate Doughnuts with Strawberry Icing Soap

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ESPECIALLY 4 U BY E and T

What mom doesn't like soaps and bath items!  These look good enough to eat! ESPECIALLY 4 U BY E and T has delightful  handmade soaps, bath items, lotions, shower gels and more.

Keishi Pearl Bracelet

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AMANDA'S OBSESSION

When visiting AMANDA'S OBESSION, you will find beautiful necklaces, bracelets, letter pendant necklaces, stamped necklaces handcrafted from semi-precious gemstones and metals.

Charming hand painted Ceramic Maiolica Tile

by MAIOLICA

MAIOLICA offers beautiful handpainted ceramic items.....tiles,such as the one above, dishes, bowls and more.  The artist  specializes in painting ceramics in the Italian Renaissance Style.

Golden Dynasty three strand bracelet

by FOREVER ANDREA

When you visit to FOREVER ANDREA you will find unique handmade jewelry, lovely keepsake baby bracelets, fun children's jewelry, handmade crocheted scarfs, hand-milled soaps. All sorts of fun gifts to choose from!

Glam White or Black Swirls Fabric Coin Purse with Felt Lining

by RITZEE REBEL

RITZEE REBEL offers a wide selection of cute purses, felt pins, hair accents and more! 

Vintage Mother's Plate

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 A COLLECTIBLE CACHET

 If you love vintage items, be sure to pay a visit to A COLLECTIBLE CACHET where you will find kitchen, jewelry, milk glass, linens and things, home decor and more!

Horse Shoe Necklace

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FIRED AND WIRED

FIRED AND WIRED offers poly shrink and resin jewelry in the following themes, sports, horse & horse racing and various holidays.

Jamie Hobo Shoulder Bag - Handmade Handbag - Boutique by Chez Mois

by SID'S IN STITCHES

Looking for beautiful, colorful, handmade purses in many styles...you will find them at SID'S IN STITCHES!

Juicy Peach - Handmade Soy Candle

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THE PINK SINK

THE PINK SINK offers you Handmade Soap ~ Bath & Body ~ Lip Balm ~ Skin Care

Mother Iridescent Shell Brooch Gold Fill Script Antique

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THREE CHICKS VINTAGE

At THREE CHICKS VINTAGE you will find vintage treasures of  jewelry and beauty items, apparel and accessories and a lot more!

SPRING FLOWER

by PRAIRIE STAR JEWELS

PRAIRIE STAR JEWELS offers handmade necklaces, earrings, purse charms and more created from semi-precious stones and mixed metals.

Thank You for Being You - Mothers Day Gift Idea

by ART OF AMY

Pay a visit to ART OF AMY and find whimsical, fanciful note cards, Alice In Wonderland prints, original art, gift sets, and more!

Asymmetrical Pearl Necklace - Autumn Abundance

by LYNN'S BEADS 'N' THINGS

LYNN'S BEADS 'N' THINGS offers jewelry fashioned from semi precious stones, Freshwater Pearls and other beads. Handmade Cards using real pressed flowers and leaves, laminated for lasting beauty.

Wrought Iron Candle Set - perfect for outdoor living

by A BREATH OF FRENCH AIR

A BREATH OF FRENCH AIR offers a wide variety of handmade soaps, soy candles and bath products.

Beaded Necklace with Polymer Clay Pendant - Licorice Fluff

by MEL'S ART BUFFET

MEL's ART BUFFET offers unique designs for your unique taste - featuring bracelets, earrings, necklaces and more!

Beaded Handmade Eyeglass Holder - Mom

BITS N' BEADS by GILLIAUNA

BITS N' BEADS has such a unique variety of offerings ....necklaces/chokers, earrings and hoops, bracelets and cuffs, I.D. Lanyards, charms and more, you will find it hard to choose!

Baby Fairy Charm Bracelet

by UPCYCLE UTOPIA

UPCYCLE UTOPIA offers "upcycled art" created from bits and pieces of everyday life...earrings, pins/brooches, art dolls, magents and more!

I hope you all enjoyed the small sampling of Mother's Day Gift ideas that can be found on Etsy. I'd like to thank the shops above who chose to participate in this MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL feature.

If anyone would like to leave a comment with a link to an Etsy shop that you feel has Mother's Day Gift ideas, please feel free to do so.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOMS OUT HERE!!

FEATURED ETSY SHOP - SALVAGED EXPRESSION

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SALVAGED EXPRESSION

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Let's welcome, Althea and her Etsy shop, SALVAGED EXPRESSION! When you pay a visit to SALVAGED EXPRESSION you will find an eclectic mix of items to choose from....ranging from hats, supplies and vintage, jewelry, candles, other crocheted items and more. Before you head on over to SALVAGED EXPRESSION, let's learn a bit more about Althea and her creations.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I've been creating things in various mediums since I can remember. Occasionally things that would surprise my teachers (a paper spring cannon comes to mind) and continued to do so on my free time from childhood on. I guess I don't have much of a choice!

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

I don't necessarily limit myself to one thing, but there are mediums I always return to. Drawing has always been the backbone of my artsy inclinations. Crochet is practical, but also very artistic and allows me to try many different things. Candles I've just always made and enjoyed. I guess there's something about making a solid clean candle and then lighting it on fire. I get to make things that burn and don't raise your insurance! Recycling was kind of inevitable for me too. I work in the environmental field and haven't always had a lot of money. They go together very well!

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

Brainstorming, though that's more involved than the actual process sometimes! Half the time I'm just sitting around when an idea smacks into my brain like a bullet on reentry and won't let go until I've thought it out and plotted and schemed how to make it happen.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

The key lime! One because I like them, but also because it's a bit of a black sheep of the citrus family. Sometimes I feel like that, being a multidisciplinary crafter in a market where everyone talks about consistancy. A little cool, a little not, quirky, and hopefully pleasantly surprising.

Big Plarn Messenger Bag

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If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

I'm planning on taking up painting again soon, but for something I've never tried, I think spinning. There are some truely gasp worthy yarns out there, I even own a few and have a hard time coming up with a project worthy of their awesomeness. I'd love to make something like that, and then sell it so the project becomes someone else's problem!

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

Well someone can take whatever message they like when it comes to arts and crafts. That's part of the fun. That's really what I want people to have, along with each order is fun. Hopefully something that makes them feel a little bolder or to blend the person they want to be with the person they have to be.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Don't take advice from me? Just keep it fun. Whether you sell or not keep it fun, remember you're doing this because it isn't supposed to be work!

Thanks, Althea, for sharing your creations and thoughts with everyone. I find it amazing what you can create with recycled goods. It takes a certain type of creativity to come up with all those ideas.

If you'd like to see and learn more about what SALVAGED EXPRESSION has to offer, be sure to visit the links below. It is fun to read the descriptions and what the items were made from.

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