Thursday, April 12, 2012

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!!!

80 comments:

  1. Oh this is going to be exciting... can not wait til the voting starts!!! Well... guess I had better create something first!!

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  2. Ooooh this sounds like so much fun, time to get the creativity juices flowing again

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  3. I see a Mother's Day Parker in my future....

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  4. Yeah!! I'm up for another challenge, I love these!!

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  5. Ooh - I love these challenges! I have a few ideas!

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  6. For me it is nice to have a specific goal/direction. Helps get me motivated to create! I could come up with so many options for this!!

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  7. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. I'd better get busy coming up with something special.

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  8. I am so excited! I am going to create a wall pocket vase or 2 or three!

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  9. oh well, my spring trends earring would probably wrk for these too:) pink and orange and gerbera daisies :) haha ..will have to think something new now :)
    And Thank You so much for the exciting opportunity I had last week here as the first challenge winner :)It was an awesome week :)

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  10. Here's my entry! http://www.etsy.com/listing/97447558/mothers-day-card-hydrangea-print-3d

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  11. For the Mom that loves cats. 50% of the profit from this sale will go to feral cat rescue.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/95209121/gold-diamond-dragonfly-pin-brooch-unique

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  12. Yes gotta enter this! Let me see what I come up with!

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  13. Sounds exciting. Just have to get something done in time.

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    1. You can do it :) You have a month!! Can't wait to see what you come up with :)

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  14. This is such a great challenge - so many fun things to create for all of those well deserving Mothers out there!

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  15. We actually have something!! WHOO HOO!

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  16. This is our first one:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97205939/pickling-spice-canning-spices-ball-jar

    The blend is actually my grandmother's pickling spice recipe, which was handed down to my mom -- and handed down to me.

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  17. New for Mothers
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97100761/skeleton-key-steampunk-necklace-vintage

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    1. Make sure you title and tag the creations for Mothers day too! To help sell :)

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  18. I have one more
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97538330/beaded-river-stone-lace-crochet-beach

    I have so much more, hehehe

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  19. And our second -- for a Mother's Day brunch!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97590855/pink-cocktail-sugar-pink-red-hearts

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  20. Here is an entry from me...
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97643811/mothers-day-cupcake-brunch-toppers

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  21. Here is my entry :)

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97647732/spring-photography-pinback-buttons

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  22. Here's my first entry:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97650416/mothers-day-flower-garden-parker-polymer

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    1. This is a great contest idea, here is my entry.
      http://www.etsy.com/listing/97508235/spring-yellowpurple-pansy-cotton-market?ref=pr_shop

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  23. ok I will try this again, it didn't post my name last time?
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97508235/spring-yellowpurple-pansy-cotton-market?ref=pr_shop

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  24. What a great idea! Is this contest still going on?

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    1. Yes :) Until May 4th to give a submission!

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    2. Great, and thank you so much!

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  25. Here is my 1st entry:
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/97939279/flower-jewelry-wood-button-necklace?listing_id=97939279&listing_slug=flower-jewelry-wood-button-necklace

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  26. Here is my first entry:
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/97955645/wine-stopper-dichroic-fused-glass-pink?listing_id=97955645&listing_slug=wine-stopper-dichroic-fused-glass-pink

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  27. Here is my first entry:
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/97970256/wire-crochet-heart-post-earrings?listing_id=97970256&listing_slug=wire-crochet-heart-post-earrings

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  28. For the mom who loves nature and pink! Pink seashell earrings!!!! this is my entry!!
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/97899084/vintage-pink-sea-shell-clip-on-earrings?listing_id=97899084&listing_slug=vintage-pink-sea-shell-clip-on-earrings&ref=v1_other_2

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  29. I will be entering a new item next week, just got my supplies in today - BEADS!!!!! YEAH !!!!!

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  30. Oh I'm so excited for this one! I'll definitely be entering!

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  31. I have my entry ready but need to get pictures done. I'll be back when it's listed.

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  32. here is my entry.. I think it would be a beautiful gift for mothers day..
    www.etsy.com/listing/97919809/tote-bag-purse-yellow-floral-with-grey

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  33. My necklace for the contest
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98080498/bold-neon-lime-green-with-orange

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  34. My bracelet for the contest: http://www.etsy.com/listing/97264566/purple-and-pink-crystal-cluster-bracelet

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  35. My first entry for the challenge !! Soft and sweet like Mom's love !!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98131948/sparkly-rose-quartz-mauve-pink-keishi

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  36. 2nd entry for the contest: http://www.etsy.com/listing/94322138/pink-and-silver-bracelet

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  37. Here's my entry for the Mother's Day Challenge.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98160755/bracelet-ivory-pearls-aqua-blue-czech

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  38. Entry for Mother's Day Challenge:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98174807/terra-cotta-porcelain-heart-necklace

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  39. My Mother's Day Challenge entry

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98185592/violet-crystal-bracelet-with-green-seed

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  40. Here is my first entry

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98209246/blue-sodalite-wire-wrapped-sterling

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  41. My first entry. A beautiful bracelet with roses :)
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98278491/red-lampork-bracelet-swarovski-crystals

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  42. Here's my first one: fragrance gift basket with Orange Blossom body fragrances and votives:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98268595/custom-made-body-fragrance-gift-basket

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  43. Here is my first entry: Blue Orchid Limited Editon Giclee Print:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97710914/blue-orchid-flower-limited-edition

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  44. Here's my First entry

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98222137/lavender-fairy-hand-crafted-3d-decoupage

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  45. Here is my second entry a gorgeous basket of rhinestoned flowers for mothers day!! PaganCellarJewelry

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98281522/vintage-gold-basket-of-flowers-brooch

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  46. Here is my entry
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98329349/mothers-day-flower-banner-elegantdiy-you

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  47. This is mine :) http://www.etsy.com/listing/97992853/handknitted-lilac-fingerless-gloves

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  48. Here is my Second Entry for the Mother's Day Challenge!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98315337/dichroic-glass-jewelry-catcher-fused-and

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  49. My 2nd entry for the Mother's day Challenge - this one is for the brand new mother or soon to be mother! Let's not forget about them!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98375482/chevron-elephants-monthly-onesie

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  50. Great challenge - I need to get back on the ball :)

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  51. How fun and what a great challenge theme! Here's an entry from me that I've already pinned:
    http://pinterest.com/pin/231372499576407626/

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  52. Entry #2

    Repin

    http://pinterest.com/pin/285274957616438886/

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  53. My first submission:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98340812/rose-colored-infinity-scarf-circle-scarf

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  54. This is my second entry:)
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98561612/bright-yellow-purple-turquoise-with-soft

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  55. Mother's Day Challenge ... Modern & bold for the Sassy Mom!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98631417

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  56. Hi, This is my second entry:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/86338425/ethels-teacup-giclee-print-of-watercolor

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  57. My first entry for the challenge is for the Hot Pink & Orange Color Combination.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98785607/tangerine-flamingo-coaster-set-of-4

    Amy

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  58. oh my, I took some time off and I'm not gonna make this challenge :/ Oh well. I bought my mom a yellow purse for mother's day so I hope she'll like it. It has a ton of pockets, which she can never get enough of, so I think it's a winner :) I'm also planning to get some flowers for the mother-in-law so this post is helpful!

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  59. What a great challenge, I wish I could participate but I am so busy with my school work! Good luck to all the entries!

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  60. My entry:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98818510/silhouette-of-a-mother-and-child-and

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  62. Here is my first entry!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97054558/handmade-fabric-flower-brooch-vintage
    Good luck to everyone, great ideas!

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  63. And here is my second entry :)

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97021842/lavendar-kanzashi-flower-with-vintage

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    1. I can't seem to post a comment, so I'm reply to Aulani. LOL

      Here's an entry - finally.

      http://www.etsy.com/listing/98955865/crochet-bowl-or-dish-table-decor

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  65. I can add a comment after I reply to another one, go figure.

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  66. This is fun,love the variety on the pinterest board, lots to choose from. Gotta work on something for tomorrow

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  67. uniquecozytreasures - Sounds like a real challenge. It will be interesing to see what everyone comes up with.

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  68. I bet there will some beautiful entries for this challenge!

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  69. Here is my second entry

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98985468/bold-and-vibrant-swiss-blue-topaz?ref=af_shop_favitem

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  70. My second entry - Tulips

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/99115536/pink-tulip-scissors-chatelaine-wool-felt

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