one of my favorite Etsy shops

I'm taking a few minutes today to promote one of my favorite Etsy shops: memoriesforlifesb. I know that many of my readers are familiar with Edi's shop and blog and/or have heard me promoting her items before. Whether you're a long-time fan of Edi's or you're just learning about her shop, I hope that you take a few minutes to pop over there and check out one or more of the following items.

Despite the recent popularity for fall and winter weddings, spring and summer are still by far the more popular wedding seasons. If you have a wedding in the upcoming months and are searching for those final few items, check out Edi's wedding section. She has an extensive selection of glassware (i.e. champagne flutes), guest books, table numbers, and personalized bridal party and wedding gifts.

Are you in the early stages of planning a wedding? Edi also makes engraved wooden wedding invitations.

Mother's Day and Father's Day are both going to be here before we know it. Stay ahead of the game and shop for your gifts now.

One of Edi's most popular items to date is her engraved cutting board. For moms who love to cook and bake and who make time tested family recipes on a regular basis, it's hard to go wrong with this cutting board.

Earrings are also an ideal option for many moms. These tribal wooden earrings are simple, lightweight, and versatile.

For the dads in your life, think about picking up one of Edi's newest items: an engraved knife with a wooden handle.

Cuff links are another great choice for dads that dress up on a regular basis.

 

Finally, are you in the market for a spring or summer birthday gift? I love Edi's wooden greeting cards and customizable picture frames.

Saturday Link List: Easy Mother's Day Crafts

Welcome to a special edition of my Saturday Link List! I've put together fun, relatively simple ideas for Mother's Day crafts that you can make this week before the holiday. Enjoy!

Paper Hyacinths from Aunt Peaches

Fabric Rock Paperweights from Parents.com

Dry Wall Tape Terra Cotta Pot from Mod Podge Rocks

Mother's Day Teacup Pin Cushion from My Kids Guide

Decoupaged Colorful Bracelets from Plaid Kid Crafts

Scrapbook Paper Clothespins from The 36th Avenue

Custom Coffee Cup Holder from The Teacher's Lounge

Block Printing Tote Bag from Martha Stewart

Personalized Name Canvas Wall Art from Lulu's Tiles

Patchwork Bookmarks from Blogging the Moments

Finally, don't forget to check out my newest Mother's Day craft articles.

Easy Homemade Mother's Day Craft Project Ideas: Button Projects

Washi Tape Craft Project Ideas for Mother's Day

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Stay tuned next week for a May recipes link list! 

Friday Feature: Mother's Day Cards

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up with me this past week for my Friday Feature link up!  Here are just a few of the great finds that were featured.  Click on the photos to check out the item listings, blog posts, etc.

Mother's Day is a week from Sunday!  It's not to late to make or purchase cards  If you're making your own cards, check out my newest Mother's Day articles.

Mother's Day Greeting Cards: Homemade Ideas to Make

Mother's Day Free Printables: Cards, Coupons, Coloring Pages, Cupcake Toppers, and More

If you're in the market to purchase cards, check out these great picks from Etsy.  I've included a mix of funny and sweet cards.  Enjoy!

Mother's Day Card -- You are Entirely Amazing (Real Wood) by cardtorial

Snarky Mom Card - You're My Favorite Mom (So Far) by 4four

Funny Mother's Day Card. Eco-Friendly. (peach) by CraftColorfully

Mother's Day Card by HastingsStudio

Lessons Mother's Day Card by myjuly

Mother's Day Card - I Love You - Set of Four (4) by kraze4paper

Happy Mother's Day Card - Mother is Heart of the Home by Paperika

I don't like to make a lot of rules for my link ups, but if you link up, please visit and comment on at least one other post.  No one benefits from linking up if we don't all support each other.  Thanks!

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Saturday Link List: the Mother's Day edition

Welcome another special holiday edition of my Saturday Link List!

I have a couple articles up for Mother's Day.

Mother's Day Greeting Cards: Homemade Ideas to Make

Mother's Day Free Printables: Cards, Coupons, Coloring Pages, Cupcake Toppers, and More

I did not put together a Mother's Day Pinterest board, but I've simply pulled some resources from the site for you.  Enjoy!

Source: sweetgrace.typepad.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: rebeccacooper.blogspot.ca via Tammy on Pinterest

You can customize this for moms or grandmas.

Source: notimeforflashcards.com via Holly on Pinterest

Source: americancrafts.typepad.com via Guia on Pinterest

Source: dollarstorecrafts.com via Najma on Pinterest

Source: morestylethancash.com via Peggy on Pinterest

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in the works

Here are just a few of the projects that I've been working on the past couple weeks.

March EBW Challenge Piece

Yep, as always, the last EBW Challenge just ended and I'm already working on my next piece.  That's how it goes!

The theme for this challenge is Destinations.  You can read more about it here.  You can pick any destination that you like.  My mind immediately went to Hawaii although this piece can represent any tropical location that you like.  The color palette here combines sand, sun, and water.

My challenge piece will be a wrap bracelet/necklace.  I'm using one these sand and sea glass filled bottles from Kristina of BorealisSeaGlass for the charm.  I'll also be releasing a beach themed charm set when I list this item.  Did you know that you can buy these little glass bottles almost anywhere online?  There are so many possibilities for them?  I haven't ordered any...yet, but I may design some of my own charms with them in the future.

First Mother's Day Card

You got a sneak peek at the pieces for this in my drying rack post.  I don't really know how some of these ideas come to me, but I just go with it.  I don't have this listed on Etsy yet, but I'm planning to get it up this spring.  If you're interested in one before then, let me know.

Contemplating a Rainbow Bead Mix

I've been contemplating another rainbow mix wrap bracelet/necklace like the one that I shared in this post.  I was originally thinking about another plain rope, but I picked up some new multicolored Czech glass beads during my last bead shopping trip that would be perfect for another embellished piece.  I'd probably make a double wrap to keep the price a little lower than my triples.  I could save those new beads for a bangle, too.  We'll see.

One of my new washer pendants has a new home.

Do you remember my new washer pendants?  This one has a new home on this wrap piece.  The original rainbow wrap was so well received that I made another one to sell.  It'll be in my shop shortly.

another Natural Sparkle is in the works

Over the last few years, I have created three versions of this design that I have dubbed Natural Sparkle because of the mix of natural sea glass, shiny Czech glass, and Swarovski crystal.  I have sold the third one back in the fall.  It's way past time to bring this design back.

I have bought double drilled sea glass from the above mentioned sea glass seller in the past, but she hasn't had any in quite a while.  So I had to look elsewhere and eventually settled on this shop.  The prices are very reasonable, and the shipping was quick.

Personal Project

I'm not sure that this really counts as crafty, but it did involve sewing.

My mother-in-law "surprised" me with a beautiful hounds tooth coat that I'd been admiring when we were Christmas shopping.  The coat is very well constructed...except for the buttons.  It had 7 originally and 3 came off during the first month I had it.  I managed to save one, but I had to find a new set, cut off the remaining buttons, and start over.  It's a shame because aren't these buttons cool?  I'll have to find a new project for them.

I did find a new set that I like (and that fit the button holes) and sewed them all on successfully.  I would like to get pictures of it and do a mini hounds tooth feature sometime.

What have you been working on this week?

I used this post for Michelle's Delicately Constructed Friday - 2/17/2012.