Mother's Day Crafts

I believe that Mother's Day is right up there with Valentine's Day for best excuses to craft wonderful handmade things and gift them to loved ones.
Surely, if anyone is going to appreciate your time and effort (and just how clever you are) it will be mum, so here is a collection of Mother's day crafts which will hopefully get you inspired:

Crafty sewing projects:


Margaret Sling Bag (includes pattern) By Oh, Fransson
Jingle-Bell Slippers from Martha Stweart
Blossoming Brooch by Martha Stewart
Apron Pattern by "Better Homes & Gardens"
PDF Purse Pattern by Cotton Cloud


Tea Time Crafts:


Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing by Sugar Coated Kitchen
Tea Sachets and Gift Box by Martha Stewart
Tea Cup Candles - tutorial by design sponge
Tea Cup Flower arrangements
Painted China by Martha Stewart


Bath Time Crafts:


Body scrub by Martha Stewart
Homemade Bubble Bath (includes label printables) by Eat Drink Chic
DIY Bath Bombs by Art of the steal

I hope this inspires you to make your own gifts this Mother's Day.

Enjoy crafting!

Emily XO

L O V E

Hi Everyone and welcome to the first post of the Leila Loves Handmade Blog, I thought I'd start with something LOVEly and as the name suggests it's all about Valentine's Day, make it yourself or buy it - here is some inspiration:




A lovely printable box to fill with goodness and give to your honey-bunny on the day (I'm thinking homemade chocolates).

Here are some free goodie bag printables from Twig & Thistle:



If you're more inclined to decorate your love nest try this tutorial for a valentine garland using old magazines:



These beautiful cards from RIFLE are just the ticket for me



Free printable Valentine teabag wrappers and tags:



Lovely Valentine pins from the purl bee so you can wear your heart on your sleeve:



I hope these inspire you too, there's still plenty of time left so get crafting.

Emily XO