Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Remember, May 9th is Mother's Day! Need some great gift ideas? Check out some of the great options from the Toronto Etsy Street Team!






Bebbers has a mother's day card for the cat-loving Mom.





Can't afford to get Mom a Birkin bag for Mother's Day? Tell her you would if you could with the I heart Birkin Tote - Teal by avilloreti



Not just roses, get
Flower drop earrings 18k gp by vitrine.




A group of siblings can give Mom the From us cool kids greeting card by sorad




Offer Mom some Earthy Treasure - Gold-Plated Flower Necklace with Quartz, Freshwater Pearls and Prehinite by SolBijou



Fill SixthandElm's woodburned The Photographer's Box - Vinatge Red Oak Stain with family photos for a very thoughtful gift.



Anyone can give flowers, surprise her with the Victoria's Gray Satin Rose and Guinea Feathers Brooch Pin by shopjoliette



Offer her the
Amazon. Turquoise Leather Wrap Bracelet. Five time wrap. Color of the year 2010.
by shopelegante


Make Mom queen for a day with lil bling by shannellesmith





Give Mom a one of a kindantiqued key necklace by moonlightforviolet





A lovely object for the kitchen, get the olive star rice bowl by lurearts





New mothers would appreciate the Bohemian Baby Sling Wrap Indigo Cotton with Italian Tapestry Front Panel 20 inch longth by LilliesOValley



Impress Mom with the Mother's Day - My Angel Mother - Swarovski Embellished Greeting Card by FostenGreeting

Spring!

The Spring Equinox falls on March 20th or 21st every year. Join the T.E.S.T. team in celebrating spring. Buy yourself a little treat like this Silver Lining Cloud Brooch by OchaMilk!


The leaves are starting to bud! Wear the Wandering Leaf by spontaneousreality




Put twigs (hand-beaded, of course) in your hair with Twig Hand Beaded Leaves and Branch Headpiece by quirkybeauty. It's on sale!



Soon the tulips will sprout. Be ready with Tulip - Fused Glass Wire Wrapped Pendant by UrbanFusions.




Soon the blossoms will be out. Put the
Blossoms linocut - limited edition by minouette on your wall.




Wear blossoms in your hair with the Pure Hydi Headband by xoxocupcake





Or, wear this blossom-like necklace First Blush enamel pendant by TorchedStudio




Element4you has these Swarovski butterfly earrings





Looking for spring-like invites or announcements? Check out the Modern Floral SAVE THE DATE Digital Photo File (FLO2) by FostenDesigns


Start sporting
A Little Bit of Pink, one-of-a-kind necklace by hdunstan.




Or, if you're feeling downright tropical, after the winter, try Tropical Necklace by JungleJewelry




Wear blossoms on your ears with Pink ume kanzashi earrings by magpiecanada




What's more beautiful than Paris in the spring? Paris Pink by Melanie Hillier




Wear the Mi amor - Vintage Long Romantic Cluster Necklace by SolBijou for the TorontoEtsyTeam shop

Valentines

It's one month until Valentine's Day. Now's a good time to get tokens of love for your loved ones. Today, we start our survey of handmade goodies in the city, with some of the newest members of the T.E.S.T.:

Need a symbol of everlasting love? Check out the Lovers Locks Photograph by poise101. "The locks on the Ponte Vecchio are put there by lovers. Legend has it that if lovers place a lock on the Ponte Vecchio and toss the key over the bridge into the Arno River, their love will last forever."



Roses are a traditional gift - here's a twist: the Red Rosebud Wool Felt Hair Clip by claraclips


For a sassier gift, get the Coral metallic leather silver bracelet. Vibrant and hot. SASSY AND CHIC. by shopelegante



What says love like Paris in the springtime? Get Paris Pink by Melanie Hillier and enjoy free shipping within Toronto.



This necklace is even called Eternally in Love - Encrusted Multi-Gem Heart Pendant Necklace with Pink Corondum Quartz, Carnelian, Amethyst, Bear Quartz and Czech Glass by SolBijou

Looking for kisses? Try the Smooches Handkerchief by Avril Loreti





Dress for the occasion with FREE SHIPPING Le Collier Sobet by cocoboudoir




For you Love Birds, check out this card by Bebbers





Send a message with the I heart you - greeting card- in pink by kiwipunch





Tell your favorite zombie, or anatomist he's in your thoughts. Thinking of You Valentine VI - Multimedia Linocut Card by minouette


What says love like a mixed tape? Mix Tape necklace Hot Pink by ratgirl





Coax someone inside with It's Warm Inside Greeting Card by SoRad





TheGirlInYellow offers some naughtier sentiments, like Naughty pinup cards for your baby




Wear your heart(s) on your belt with the
Four Blue Hearts - Fused Glass Belt Buckle by urbanfusions



For your favorite infant or new parent, get Wishy Washies - Organic Cotton Terry Washcloths Set of 2
by littledenim



Show your love for your pet with this Pink Leopard collar - Size XL by peachykeenpets.




Express a love for something you can rely on with the I heart books pinback button by Zippster




Show your Etsy love with the I heart ETSY - beer cozie!

Happy New Year 2010 from T.E.S.T.!

On January 1st we launch into the second decade of the new millenium. Time to celebrate! The T.E.S.T. blog once again has scouted local hand-made or vintage goods on etsy for this occasion.

Welcome Baby New Year with the Groovy Guitars Minky Bib by SaritaBaby.
Go glam for New Year's Eve with Cascading Changelier Earrings by shanellesmith




Break ou the bunting! mini fabric bunting - pinks, purples, and reds by knottednest




Wear the Heart Brooch Fifteen by Blackjam for the occassion!





May your 2010 be full of cake! Like the Little Cake Ring (vanilla and chocolate) by CandyChick




When else do you get to go ridiculous and glitzy, if not New Year's? Get the Ridiculous and Glitzy Guitar Brooch by HibouAccessories



Go sparkle with Bikay's oversized beads bracelet





The perfect night to wear the Iridescent beetle/peacock fascinator by magpiecanada




Get your bling handmade-style like this Diamond necklace by ratgirl!





Or maybe this
Wire wrapped Smoky Druzy Druzi Quartz bubble necklace
by Vitrine



Go icey blue with this necklace FREE shipping to the US and Canada - Fancy Lady - 18K Gold Plated Necklace with large Round Aqua Swarovski Crystal in a Handmade Net Bezel by SolBijou


Have a wonderful, thrilling night. Get the Thrills 8x12 Frames Metallic Print by tanjatiziana