Mother's Day Challenge

We plan on holding many different challenges, like our first ... the April Trend Challenge.

This time we want to see what you have specifically for MOTHERS DAY!

Wikipedia says, "Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society."

For this challenge, please post your submissions in the comments section.  Give a link to the item you have specifically for Mother's Day.  Please make sure you tag and title it so that everyone can find your gifts!!

These must be NEW items to be entered in this challenge.

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY:  May 4th Midnight Eastern time.

On May 6th we will put all the submissions up on this blog for people to vote for their favorite submission for Mother's Day.  Voting will end on Mother's Day May 13th, Midnight Eastern Time.

We will give a blog feature to the winner.  The Feature will be posted May 18th, contingent upon the winner responding with the information necessary :)

Below are ideas for what would make lovely Mother's Day Gifts. 

Popular Mother’s Day Flowers

                                                                        ● Callas  
                                                                        ● Freesia
                                                                        ● Gerbera Daisy
                                                                        ● Hydrangeas
                                                                        ● Irises
                                                                        ● Lilies
                                                                        ● Orchids
                                                                        ● Roses 

                                                                        ● Tulips

Mother's Day Flower colors

Pink is the traditional favorite for Mother’s Day flowers. Other colors to wow Mom this Mother’s Day include:

● Monochromatic (flowers in the same color)

● Blush pink, antique ivory and cream tonesHot Pink and Orange Mother's Day Flowers
● Hot pink and berry tones combined with shades of red

New emerging trend this year for Mother’s day are bold, vibrant and exciting color combinations including:

                                                 ● Hot pink and orange
                                                 ● Citron and purple
                                                 ● Shades of orange hues - tangerine to peach
                                                 ● Purple accented with bright green
                                                 ● Purple and lime green and magenta
                                                 ● Pink, coral and turquoise together

Popular Mother's Day Floral Designs

● Monochromatic (flowers in the same color family) floral arrangements
● Floral arrangements designed in baskets
● Strong botanical or color groupings surrounded by beautiful smaller flowers and foliage
● Natural, earthy and garden-style arrangements in vintage style glassware
● Soft and feminine mixed flower combinations
● Simple, mono botanical (one flower variety) designs in clear glass vessels

Popular Mother's Day Plants

                                                                    ● Azaleas
                                                                    ● Chrysanthemums
                                                                    ● Dish gardens
                                                                    ● Gerbera Daisy
                                                                    ● Hydrangea
                                                                    ● Kalanchoe
                                                                    ● Orchids

Think family trees, family birthstones, stamped jewelry that is personalized.  Charm bracelets.

Perfume, candles, Beautiful handmade, thoughtful cards!

Any item you are making specifically for Mother's Day -  post a link in the comments below to enter a chance to win a blog feature.

*** LIMIT 2 ENTRIES  

********** WE ARE POSTING ALL ENTRIES TO OUR PINTEREST MOTHER'S DAY BOARD.  Please check it out and help repin and follow it.
http://pinterest.com/etsypromofrenzy/mothers-day-challenge-items/

Peelirohini was the very first winner of our Blog Feature Challenge!!!

Check it out ...