Have you ever searched for a gift and felt at a complete loss? The things you've found in the big box retailers just don't fit the bill?
Sometimes person you are giving to means so much more than a quick grab from a shelf! We've teamed up with some extremely talented Lehigh Valley artisans and crafters for a feature post about some great out of the box gift options made by local Lehigh Valley moms!
Each of our featured crafters offer something unique and special. Please consider contacting them to help you select something that is just right for the person on your list that is hard to buy for. These moms are fellow Lehigh Valley residents and buy purchasing from them you help support small business!
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First up is Jonley Gifts! This business is a Whitehall husband and wife team that pride themselves in offering unique made to order items with a handcrafted twist. They can apply a special photo onto anything from a mug to a shirt to a cutting board! Gift options for kids, babies and the in-laws alike are all available in their Etsy shop. Check out their customizable wine and cheese platters and coasters, they make such cool wedding or housewarming gifts!
After recently working with Ashely from Jonley Gifts I was absolutely impressed by her quick turn around time and dedication to ensure I was pleased with our items. She shows incredible attention to detail in her work and the items were presented in perfect gifting boxes that were all ready to be wrapped and placed under the tree.
This adorable keepsake mug keeps your little one's artwork close by as you enjoy your hot tea or coffee! What a cool choice for a grandparent or God parent!
I am absolutely enamored with these baby bodysuit sets! Could there be a cooler gift for an expecting parent?! Jonley Gifts' beautiful graphics really make these stand out.
This adorable kids apron can be customized with your kiddo's name on it. Pair this up with a little cookbook and some simple cooking tools and your little chef will be on their way to making magic in the kitchen!
MKP Artistry is a small business, based in Bethlehem, PA, which specializes in handcrafted, wood burned decor. The artistic talent and owner of MKP Artistry, Michelle K Prozonic, has been practicing and perfecting her craft for many years. What started as a hobby, turned into creating gifts for friends and family, and now into a small business. Michelle prides herself on creating personalized, truly unique gifts for her customers which can not be found anywhere else.
Michelle's works are beautiful and provide a truly natural, organic feel. The grains of the woods and the contrast created through the burning process are sharp and eye catching. I placed an order for a number of ornaments for some special people in our lives this season to add a little something special to their gifts. These are great heirloom ornaments to keep for years to come and could be customized to add a year on the back in order to commemorate this season.
In addition to her signature holiday ornaments she offers wood burned decor for the home, holiday decorations and much more including customized items ideal for a wedding, anniversary or any occasion.
One of her displays at a recent craft show highlights the array of items that are available.
Thanks to MKP Artistry for joining us as a 2016 Mom Made Gifts Sponsor
Her giant growth charts make tracking your little ones growth an adorable keepsake that can come with you even if you move! We recently ordered a few for some special little guys in our life and a cool addition to their new big boy rooms!
These party photo props are great for an upcoming celebration!
Find Anna on Facebook and check out her recent projects or inquire about having something made you've been thinking of putting together but haven't found the time for yet!!
Thanks to Anna's Custom Crafts for joining us as a 2016 Mom Made Gifts Sponsor!
We are (literally) anxiously awaiting the birth of a little girl due to be born any minute to some amazing friends of ours. Gifts off a registry sometimes just don't cut it when you are looking to gift something that just means more to people who have been practically family for many years.
Ammoms Angels of Center Valley creates one of a kind pieces that do just what we were hoping for - create a gift that says more than just congrats! but really express our truest well wishes for this little girl who is already so loved.
Ammoms Angels offers
Custom outfits
Hand sewn burp cloths
Reusable nursing pads
Bow ties
Tag Blankets
Custom Onesies
Wooden Teethers
Car Seat Ponchos (great for kiddos who should not be wearing their coat while in the car!)
Car Seat Covers
Dresses
Baby carrier accessories
Here are the items that we hand picked for our friends' baby girl! Ammoms Angels signature item the Patented Onesie was beyond perfect for this family as her daddy just happens to work in the Patent industry! We hope that they find this gift to be as special as we do!
Wooden teether and custom Fox patterned tie
2016 Patented onesie
Fox print Tag Blanket
and Fox print one piece romper
For reference the gift pack we chose included the each of the above photographed items and cost around $60 we chose to coordinate all of the items to make it appear as a cohesive gift but customers are welcome to order items individually and choose from the array of fabric that Ammoms Angels offers.
Their convenient pick up option made it super easy to avoid costly shipping costs as well!
Thanks to Ammoms Angels for joining us as a 2016 Mom Made Gifts Sponsor!
Allentown based Graceful Stitches Boutique is a made to order/custom business specializing in embroidery, appliqué, vinyl decals, Photo gifts and more. Each item is handmade just for you!
We are planning a trip to Disney World in March after watching friends travel there over the years I've been taking notes on all of their adorable accessories and these have been on my wish list since we started planning. Our kids don't know that we are going (yet) and will be opening a special gift made just for them by Graceful Stitches Boutique to announce our trip on Christmas morning!
Our shirts are still in the works but Amannda was really easy to work with and will be creating some shirts just like the ones shown below ( Image: littlepchic @ Etsy) I can't wait to see their faces!
This gorgeous birthday girl outfit is absolutely stunning! Amannda can create custom outfits for any holiday occasion or milestone, she is very easy to work with and was very accommodating when I showed her what I was looking for in our order!
Unique teacher gifts are easy to come by in this shop! Desk signs, tumbler bottles, traveler mugs and more are all on display on the Facebook page and all can be customized to your liking!
These coloring page shirts would make a great stocking stuffer! Choose your image (many more than shown are available!) and one will be created just for you! Kids can color, wash and repeat as many times as they like!
Graceful Stiches Boutique can also add photos to mugs, pillows or just about anything else! Check out this keepsake photo pillow below.
Thanks to Graceful Stitches Boutique for being a 2016 Mom Made Gifts Sponsor!
To Pluto has been creating made to order items for local families for nearly a year, with graphic bodysuits and shirts ideal for special celebrations, holiday items and much more, you can easily find something to complete your holiday check list.
I've been after one of these beautiful custom Santa bags for years! These are a really efficient way for Santa to deliver gifts to the children without wrapping each one individually. I had an aunt who used a similar concept for their kids while we were growing up - no wrapping! She placed each of their gifts in a bag with their names on them and they took turns reaching in and pulling out only the first thing they touched. It is a lot less work for Santa, it saves paper and they can be re-used year after year.
To Pluto's momma and me sets are super cute and come an a few different options. To Pluto specialized in custom orders so they can create a design or place jut about any design you desire onto a clothing item, mug or cup, see their Facebook page for tons of samples of their work!
How clever! A Santa watching system that doesn't require moving that blasted elf around your house every night! Its adorable and the kids won't know it isn't real! Just hang on your tree and observe angelic behavior!
Water bottles are essential these days! We all know the benefits of drinking water regularly and having a water bottle that feels like an accessory might make putting all those ounces back each day a little bit more fun! They can apply monograms, initials, or a design of your choice onto both plastic and stainless steel traveler mugs!
Celebrate an upcoming birthday with a custom T-Shirt or onesie for your little one! The below items are a collaboration between Fairy Tale Tutus and To Pluto! I ordered three of these (shirts) for each of our 2017 birthdays! I always scramble last minute to get a cute outfit for my kids' birthdays and now we will have them stashed away and ready for their big days!
Thanks to To Pluto for joining us as a 2016 Mom Made Gifts Sponsor!
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