Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

 

 

Mother’s Day is holiday where families honor their mothers.  Its  a day where they recognizes their mom’s for all that they do to support the family.   Being a mom is probably one of the hardest jobs a woman can do.  The moms work tirelessly day in and day out just to improve their kids lives.

Mother’s Day is celebrated in May and falls on the secund Sunday in May in the United States.   Other countries celebrate their Mothers but the day and month may differ. Each family celebrates their mom in their own special way.  Many families will host a brunch which is a breakfast and lunch food combination.  The siblings and spouse will also buy their mom a gift and a card. This gift is a way to say “thank you” “ I love you and I appreciate you being my mom”

 

Mother’s day is a reminder of how important our mom is. So celebrate the mom’s in your life  with a unique gift that was created by an independent artists. 

 
Here are a few of my top picks.

This coffee mug features a pretty watercolor floral  design with the text that you may personalize with your own words or buy as shown learn more here Watercolor Floral Mother's Day Coffee Mug

Personalized Mother' Day Brownies 

When you buy this brownie you will receive a dozen individually wrapped brownies that are rich and chocolatey, so delicious that they will melt in your mouth. These brownies are fresh baked, fudgy brownies from Veronica’s treats. They are glazed with a delectable white chocolate flavored icing and topped with your custom Mother’s Day  design for a one-of-a-kind dessert made just for your mom.

Mother's Day Personalized Pillar Candle This candle features a country floral  design with a greeting that you may  personalize with your own words or buy as shown. A pillar candle would be a thoughtful mother's day gift for your mom. 

Organizer Backpacks for Everyone

 

This week I have been creating unique designs for backpacks at Zazzle.  In the past Zazzle has offered a variety of backpacks but what I like about this product design is the size and the inside organizer pockets that are big enough for your laptop, tablet and phone. There is also  interior space for everything else and a mesh holder to keep your water bottle upright and secure.

Master Gardener Pink Flower Garden Floral Printed Backpack

I enjoy hiking at the nature center and my current backpack does not have the mesh holder for my water bottle nor does it have compartments.  I just pack the bag and when I need to find something I always end up taking everything out.  So when Zazzle came out with the organizer backpack know that I love them.

Moonlit Sky Spirit of the Wolf Printed Backpack

 This backpack is lightweight yet durable with padded shoulder straps.  It’s a perfect size backpack for gym, school, travel and for day hikes at the park

Monogram Pink Flower Garden Printed Backpack

The backpack is 17x12.5x5 so its on the small size. The bag is made from durable polyester poplin with prints all over.  The manufacture recommends spot cleaning and I recommend “scotch guard fabric water shield. You can pick up a bottle at Walmart or Amazon and this product will protect the bag from the weather, snow, rain and dirt.  

Cute Animals in Hats Girls T-Shirt

  

Today I created a cute t-shirt for girls who like animals. This shirt features an illustration of a Papillon dog and an illustration of a gray and white tabby cat. The dog and cat were hand-set to be sitting next to each other.

The animals look cute because I added hats and accented the dog’s hat with a pretty yellow flower.  In the background, a watercolor illustration of yellow sunflowers was added. The background is complimentary as it goes well with the flower on the dog’s hat.

 

Cute Animal-Designed Tee for Girls 

All illustrations were then grouped together to form a singular image in the center of this fine 100 % cotton crew neck tee with short sleeves.

Girls who think animals are cute will enjoy wearing t-shirts with jeans, shorts, leggings, or a skirt.  It’s a versatile tee with a cute animal design. 

This t-shirt is fitted so if you prefer a looser fit then I would recommend sizing up. 

UBUNTU Life Afridrilles /Espadrille Shoes at Zazzle

 Zazzle.com is a website that is known for its support of independent artists and creators.   One of their creators features Afridrilles which are personalized espadrille shoes.  These shoes are made by hand by women in Kenya Africa and each shoe purchase helps to improve the lives of African women, and mothers who are raising special needs children.

Garden Girl WildStrawberry Plant Pattern Espadrilles

The sale of these shoes makes it possible for these women to be financially independent and it’s also a way for these women to be educated by learning skills that will help them to provide a better life for their families.

Pretty WatercolorFlowers on Royal Blue Espadrilles

Vintage Orange Daylily Floral Espadrilles

You may be wondering about the Afridrilles handmade shoes' quality and fit.  These shoes are made very well, if you like to walk then you will enjoy wearing these 100% East African cotton-made shoes. 

Know that the shoes do have a tight fit when you first put them on but with wearing they ease up and conform to your foot.  I love them and wore them all last summer with casual jeans and sundresses.  

Message from Ubuntu Life Foundation

 “With every product made, we're transforming lives. We do this by providing empowered employment to the local Maai Mahiu community, as well as through our sister foundation and primary impact partner the Ubuntu Life Foundation. The UL Foundation provides educational and medical care to children with special needs in the region.”

“Ubuntu Life Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps women in Kenya support themselves and their children.”  Quote from Ubuntu Life Foundation 

Too Cute Easter Bunny Throw Pillows

 Accent the décor of your home with bunny-designed throw pillows.  The pillows are not only cute they are vintage-style and designed for the Easter holiday. 

Recently I bought a vintage bunny square 16 x16 pillow at Zazzle and was quite pleased with this quality-made pillow.  The fabric used to create this pillow is heavy cotton that is thick enough that you cannot see the filling inside.

 

The printing is perfect, the colors are crisp and this pillow looks just like it does on the website. The bunny design on the pillow is as cute as it can be.  A wild rabbit is sitting in a spring flower garden where pretty colored eggs are scattered.

I am certain that my family will enjoy this pillow this Easter and many Easters to come.  

My husband likes to use this pillow to support his head when he naps on the sofa.  I know he must like it because he looks for it and grabs it from our bedroom.   He told me that it's very comfortable.

Here is another Zazzle pillow that I added to my shopping basket.  I really like the design and the shape of this pillow.  I know that my husband would like this pillow for his back. Not only are the pillows too cute, but they also benefit you by being comfortable and supportive. 

AI Generated Images/Arwork

 AI-generated images are popping up all over.  I have seen them on social media, and at online stores.  Many of my designer friends are hooked on creating images using artificial intelligence.  The AI images are very popular as they can look like a painting, or pencil drawing by using styles, prompts, and settings. AI images are unique and realistic. Basically, they are whatever your imagination desires

 

Here are a few of my favorite AI-created images by ChrisTina Shaskus

AI created Dahlia Flower  

AI created a boat on the water  

AIcreated panda bear 

Realistic AI Created Sasquatch  

 

I have been watching as my friends created AI images but I was slow to try the computer to create my own images.  Many people love AI-generated images but others do not.  They think it’s a no-brainer to create an image with text.  

 I learned firsthand that there is a trick to it.   You have to add text to create an image.  Whatever you imagine can be a work of art as long as you add the right words.  It's not as easy as it sounds because the text you use must align with whatever you are thinking.

Like anything else when it comes to creating AI-generated images it is trial and error.  You can always change your words until you get the image that you want.

New Valentines Day Home Décor

 This week I have been creating new Valentine’s Day home décor designs from illustrations, photographs, and AI-generated images. 

Valentine’s Day is one holiday that I like to decorate for because it's during the winter season when the days are dark and dreary. The red, and pink hearts, roses and cupid pillows, table linens, and kitchen accents always create a cozy ambiance and will brighten anyone’s mood.

Pretty   Roses and Hearts throw pillow

Valentine’s Day throw pillows are a great way to accent your sofa or bed with holiday cheer.  You can also add a printed red heart and pink rose fleece blanket to the backside of your sofa. This dual-purpose blanket is decorative and also keeps the two of you warm while watching a movie. 

Here are a few of my new Valentine’s Day home décor designs

 

I also created a few Valentine’s Day decorations for the kitchen. When it comes to the kitchen I like to accent the décor with paper-made heart garlands. Then update my mug holder with assorted Valentine's Day designs.  The kitchen towels always add a festive seasonal  red color and set the table with a holiday table cloth making a pretty background for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Love this Valentine's Day Latte Mug

A Perfect table runner for Valentine's Day 

When it comes to decorating for Valentine’s Day, I find it's best to buy a few home décor products and coordinate them with my holiday crafts.

I hope that you like my new Valentine’s Day designs.

Thank you for supporting my small business.

Susan 

Dogs Love Zazzle’s Fleece Blankets

I bought a yellow sunflower-patterned fleece blanket at Zazzle.  I wanted to use it as a sofa throw during the fall and winter seasons.  The den is chilly and the fleece blanket would be perfect for keeping the family warm while watching TV.

The blanket was a large size 60x80 and is the perfect size for two to cuddly under while watching a movie or taking a nap on the sofa.  We really like the blanket, but apparently so does my dog.   When we were finished watching TV I folded the blanket and put it at the end of the sofa. 

large size fleece blanket

closeup of pattern

Our dog Daisy had another plan for the fleece blanket.  Here is a photo of Daisy lying on the Zazzle fleeceblanket.

 

The Zazzle fleece blanket is no longer for humans, as she takes it everywhere.  She will drag it to the floor when she wants to lie there, up on the bed and of course, she likes to lie on this warm fleece blanket on the sofa.

Know that the Zazzle fleece blankets are not heavy in feeling or weight but they are warm.  The blankets are available in three sizes, small, medium, or large.  Daisy is an 89-pound Border Collie / Irish Wolf Hound Mixed dog and she likes the large soft and cozy polyester blanket but I think the medium would also be fine for her size.