
To me, motherhood comes in many forms. being someone who thought she may never be able to have children of her own i learned through my own personal struggle that motherhood is in our lives in places we may not always want to look, such as adoption, in-vitro, surrogacy, etc., but it's there, patiently waiting. Being a mom doesn't mean you have to give birth, it means unconditional love. Whether that child has your DNA or not, each and every little angel deserves that special kind of love and giving birth isn't the only way to develop and nurture that precious bond.

Being a mom is something that can be made. Whether it's in the gift of a child from across the world, being the best auntie you can be to your niece or nephew or being a caring foster home, it doesn't matter, you make what your possibilities are and if you have the love to give by all means make it happen. So for Mother's Day I figured it was quite fitting during these times in our world to "make" a gift filled with love to give to that special lady (or ladies) in your life who share that special and wondrous bond with you. So have fun with the roundup, get creative and enjoy the special power and beauty of handmade love, there's something in here for everyone!

Row 11. rope necklace 2. leather chain necklace 3. leather bracelet 4. ruffled scarf
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5. springy rings 6. zipper daisy 7. mother's day corsage 8. necklace
Row 11. ruffle necklace 2. embroidered scarve 3. hair band
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4. no elastic headband 5. camera/cell/ipod pouch 6. skinny headband

Row 11. layered skirt 2. apron 3. tie on slippers
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4. spring ruffle top 5. elastic waist skirt 6. apron
Row 11. pratia tank top 2. rose belt 3. zipper ballet flats
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4. ruffle shirt 5. flattering shirt dress 6. ruffle scrunch belt

Row 11. tea cup lights 2. white cherry branch silhouette 3. body scrub
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4. personalized magnet & tins 5. moisturizing body oil 6. organza sachet
Row 11. straw flowers 2. eye pillow 3. handprint flower
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1. recycled flower pot 2. pasta plate 3. coupon book

Row 11. shower curtain 2. skinny table runner 3. gingham placemats
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4. gathered pillow 5. reversible fabric napkin ring 6. scrappy carrier bag
Row 11. sewing machine cover 2. shoe bag 3. spring napkins
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4. rubber lace coasters 5. quilt in a day 6. rice therapy bag

Row 11. felted slippers (ravelry link) 2. mary jane slipper (ravelry link)
3. twisted socks (ravelry link) 4. sockette pattern (ravelry link)
Row 2
5. textured shawl 6. summit (ravelry link) 7. anthemion wrap (ravelry link)
8. petrie tank (ravelry link)
(with some crochet thrown in for fun!)

Row 11. design yourself clothes book 2. sweetheart pin cushion 3. tissue holder
4. pincushion organizer
Row 2
1. coffee cozy 2. eyeglass case 3. vintage book planner 4. reversible journal cover

Row 11. big bow and clutch 2. scrappy clutch 3. suit coat clutch
Row 2
4. quilted garden tote 5. boxy pouch 6. reversible bag
Row 11. tank top totes 2. sling bag 3. pleated purse
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4. ruffled totebag 5. nigella yoga bag 6. buttercup bag
thanks so much for having me over dana - i'm honored! you're talent and creativity always astounds me, and you are blessed with a very beautiful family. i'm happy to have gotten to know you over this last year and i wish you a very happy handmade mother's day! luv ya girl!!!
make sure you head on over for the next two weeks to see what dana celebrates on made and disney on ruffles and stuff.
wishing you all a wonderful mother's day as well. what will you be making for that special someone?


WOW! What a round up! Thanks for linking my projects :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing collection of links! Thank you for including Prudent Baby!
ReplyDeleteOh NO! Now I'm going to have to actually try making some things! THANKS!
ReplyDeletethanks for the EPIC roundup!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, thanks for putting all of these smashing ideas together!! I am going to have to break out the sewing machine again. =)
ReplyDeleteYou have no idea how it's made my day that TWO of my projects are in your roundup! :O) Thanks, Shannon! (and I love your photos on MADE!)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness. I was looking at so many fabulous ideas, and just saw my napkin ring tutorial on your round up! I am so excited to be included. Thank you for such hard work, and best wishes with your upcoming birth. Babies are the best. things. ever.
ReplyDeleteLuv it! Thanks for this! I am doing a give away of a reversible apron to Celebrate Mom
ReplyDeletehttp://therapeuticcrafting.blogspot.com/2010/04/celebrate-mom-give-away.html
Thank you sooo much for compiling all these awesome projects onto one page! I found way to many I want to try!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection! Thanks for all your hard work! It was fun to see you on MADE today! Though, you do come up in my google reader already:).
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you. This will come in handy -- not just for Mother's Day but for upcoming summer birthdays.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great ideas. Loving your site. :)
ReplyDeleteWow so much great stuff! I made cute Mother's Day artwork that is free to download on my blog and can be used to make cards, gifts and photo props :)
ReplyDeletehttp://lovelybud.typepad.com/lovely-bud/2010/04/i-love-you-mommy-photo-prop-free-download.html
Fantastic Mother's Day roundup! Thank you for including my vintage book planner!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the linky love to This Little Project. I'm excited to look over this fun collection!
ReplyDeleteSheesh...my list is long enough already, but that ruffle totebag...purrrrrr.....the belt, the ring...and on the practical side, since my sewing machine now resides in my bedroom I really should cover it up ;).
ReplyDeleteGreat list, honored beyond words to be a part of it.
Hope your feeling well!
Thank you, thank you, thank you - you are AWESOME.. This is THE MOST AWESOME resource. I LOVE your blog. I'm screaming (with excitment). I know that you are due any day and could be doing a million different things - thank you for putting together this group of projects for me to have in one place. I just can't believe it. I LOVED every single one of them. I don't know how to post with my Google account, it never works and so I have to post under "anonymous" but I am anything but....Natalie is my name and a ton of great new projects are my game! Thanks to you. You are a blessing to the blogging community!!!
ReplyDeleteWhoa...thank you for staying up late/never going to bed! So many great ideas. I picked out at least five to try!
ReplyDeleteGreat round up! Such a variety of beautiful ideas! I better get crackin...
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I'm so happy you are enjoying it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for these links! Doing all of the hardwork for the rest of us!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I've been reading it for many months. Thanks for all you do!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome list! Thank you for the time you put in to it.
ReplyDeleteWow. This is amazing!! Thanks for all these links!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteThose are some great ideas! thanks for putting them all together for me to browse.
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