Friday Finds: For Mom

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th. Do you know what you are buying your mother yet? If not, there is still time to pick out that special present. Here are some handmade items that would make wonderful Mother's Day presents.

Aromatherapy Bath Bombs 2 pack

by Curious Wiccan

Kindle Nook Case with Padding

Bear Stitches

20% off everything in shop. Use coupon Code: MOTHER

Enameled Flower and Copper Necklace

by kristenvarian

Quilted Cruz eReader Cover Forest Batik

By A Thread

Copper Twig with Purple and Green Glass Leaves

by Hickory Squirrel Jewelry

birches by the lake quilted wallhanging

by Landscapelady

Friday Finds 4/15- Weddings Month 1

Planning a Vermont wedding? Are you a native Vermonter wishing for a touch of home on your big day?

Friday Finds Weddings is meant for you!

As a bride who planned her Vermont wedding from way down in Maryland, I know the challenge of finding local, handmade items perfect for your unique event. This is the first of 3 monthly installments of Friday Finds Weddings, each showcasing a particular theme and/or setting and featuring the items of the Made in Vermont Etsy Street Team.

Month 1 showcases Nature Theme/Outdoor Setting

Blue and Green Enameled Earrings by Kristen Varian

For the Bride, these teardrop shaped earrings have been enameled in a lovely blue with green glass "lumps" fired on top. Perfect colors to compliment a background of green mountains & blue sky.

Bobby Pins - Strawberry Mint - Set of Three by Sweet Avenue Jewelry

For your Bridesmaids, this sweet set of three bobby pins includes a mint green bird, a watermelon pink chrysanthemum, and an angelskin pink rose, all set on brass toned bobby pins.

Sweet Strawberry Kanzashi Hair Clip Set by Louleeluv

For your Flower Girl, a set of 4 adorable red, pink and white clips. This particular color combination would be a lovely compliment to your wedding flowers, especially peonies & roses. Be sure to check out Louleeluv's MIVEST Giveaway!

Personalized Wedding Mailbox - Card Holder by One Hip Sticker Chic

For your Gift Table, a premium steel mailbox that is US Postmaster approved so you can use this as a mailbox at your new home~ how cool is that?! This item can be personalized with your wedding colors and will keep your cards safe & sound in the event of windy conditions.

Natural Rustic Personalized Branch Sign for Weddings by Vermont Branch Company

For your Reception, a hand lettered and then wood burned sign, finished with homemade beeswax finish. This sign is selectively harvested birch. Vermont Branch Company loves custom orders can make signs according to your specifications.

What themes and settings would you like to see featured in future Friday Finds Weddings? Leave a comment and let me know! Here is one of my favorite moments captured from my own wedding at the wonderful Mountaintop Inn & Resort.

Margaret Belanger Photography

Friday Finds: Vibrant Reds

Hand Knit Slouch Hat In Kiss Me Red

By KnittingOle Bag

Pink and Red Floral Enameled Earrings

by kristenvarian

Burgundy Quilted Purse

by By A Thread

Copper and Brass Riveted Pendant

by courtney reckord

Sacred Dragons Blood Long Incense Sticks

by Curious Wiccan

Winged Heart Warm Red and Black Hand-painted Mug

by Among New Horizons

Friday Finds: Autumn Oranges

I love autumn in Vermont where the trees turn from green to orange, red and yellow.  Here in Vermont, these warm colors of autumn give us one last splash of color before we hunker down for the long, cold, white winter.

This stunning hat is an Adult Russian Style Hat from Prudys Knits Etsy Shop. This hat is hand knit with acrylic yarn and is machine washable.

Prudy's shop is full of hand knit mittens, hats, socks, sweaters, and scarfs for the whole family.

You can follow Prudys Knits on twitter to keep up to date what is new in the shop.

This beauty is a Red Enameled Flower and Copper Necklace from the kristenvarian Etsy Shop.

The kristenvarian Etsy Shop features handmade jewelry made from enameled components, wire work, bead work, bead weaving, glass, semi-precious stones, sterling and copper.

Here is a Needle Felted Maple Leaf Bookmark from Kikibird Crafts. The front of this bookmark is white felt with a Fall colored maple leaf. The leaf is made of 100% wool roving needle felted into place. The back is a floral fabric in warm Autumn colors.

For craft supplies, check out Kiki's Crafty Cleanout Etsy Shop.

Next up is a Hand Dyed Organic Cotton Market Bag from  Sweet Nettle Market. This orange, purple and red market bag can easily be folded up to fit in a purse or pocket. It is pre-shrunk and ready to go to market.

Sweet Nettle Market also has cards made from photos taken around Vermon. These photos are attached to recycled cardstock and come with kraft paper envelopes.

Check out the  Old Gates Farm Etsy Shop for handmade soaps, pillows, and more market bags.

Here is a stylish Hand Knit Beret Slouch Hat from the Knitting Ole Bag Etsy Shop. This hat is designed for warmth and style and has plenty of room to tuck long hair underneath.

The Knitting Ole Bag Etsy Shop  also has hand knit felted bags, felt cuff bracelets, scarfs, neck warmers, and knitting patterns.

One of my favorites from this shop is the Hand Knit Earflap Hat and Matching Muff.

Here is an exsquisite Sunset Lake Wall Hanging from the Landscape Lady Shop.  This is a one of a kind, hand quilted piece of  art work. It measures 18" by 23" and has a sleeve on the back for hanging.






For more wonderful handcrafted items, check out the other Made In Vermont Etsy Street Team member's shops.  Links to these shops are on the side bar.

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BeadSwedeSupplies Giveaway

BeadSwedeSupplies carries hand made jewelry making supplies. It features my unique enameled pendants and toggle clasps, sterling clasps, bronze clasps, bronze clay pendants, and a destash section with some great deals.  The pendant I'm giving away is a 1 in. square of copper which has been enameled in my kiln using many layers of beige and teal powdered glass. It has been embellished with tiny sterling silver rounds and covered with a final layer of clear enamel. It comes with two sterling bails so it is ready for your own jewelry design!

To enter, visit my shop at Bead Swede Supplies or my sister shop kristenvarian. Tell me what is your favorite item and post it here, don't forget to leave me your email! The giveaway ends on October 31st and a winner will be picked on that day. The winner will be posted on this blog, and will be contacted by email. Good Luck!!