For Mother...

New from Verabelle, pillows made with vintage handkerchiefs and fabrics, hand embroidery, and pompom trims. And one just happens to be perfect for Mother... 

I stitched a 4"x6" vinyl pocket onto this one for a photo of 

your mother of hers. Just slip it in the top!

I embellished each handkerchief design with hand embroidery, bringing out the colors and adding a few complimentary ones.

New housewares from Verabelle's Attic (including one giant, new surprise!) will debut this Friday, 5/6, at Greensboro's First Friday Indie Market. Stop by 4-9 pm, or browse later on Etsy.

Paint that Mug

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and what woman doesn't love a good dish? Of course, you can make it even more special with something handmade...

Buy a piece of plain porcelain at Goodwill and bring it with you to the atrium at Amelie's French Bakery Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. for Crown Town Handmade's Make Out session, Paint that Mug. As part of the monthly free craft night, supplies will be provided with instruction from CTHm member Emily Brown of By Emily. You’ll paint your piece and take it home to bake in the oven to set the paint. Then your finished dish will be microwave and dishwasher safe and ready for mother.

Here's an idea of what you can create at the Make Out session. (Photo courtesy LoucheLab)

And Crown Town always provides Make Out attendees with a coupon to use in the instructor’s online shop. So you know what that means… Mother’s Day gift set: done.