Countdown to Mother's Day - Week 9

Well, here it is week 9, the last week, of the Countdown to Mother's Day 2014.  It's hard to believe that these nine weeks have flown by so quickly!  Each and every one of us needs to give a hearty THANKS to Julie and Blu of BlueMorningExpressions who came up with the idea and have now hosted Countdowns four different times.  And I understand from Julie's blog that the start of the Christmas Countdown is right around the corner - yikes!

Orange and purple flower polymer clay bracelet with druk beads and acrylic chips handmade by Julie of BlueMorningExpressions

I about ran out of Mother's Day traditions from different countries, and since this is the last week, I'll forgo the usual explanations and get right to sharing my Countdown to Mother's Day picks for this last week:

Black and white swirl agate druzy geode pendant with gemstones and silver by Diane of BeadSouk

Gold swirl paisley print on a navy blue background tote / purse with brown faux leather handmade by Kathi of kathisewnsew

Dog lovers bookmark with red, white and purple beads and silver charm handmade by Mary Beth of TheTwistedRedhead

Spiraling puffy square gold linked adjustable bracelet, small-medium, handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

"Aura Bliss" handmade artisan soap with citrus and floral scents handmade by Irena of Gingers-Garden

Nineteen inch pink flower pendant and gemstone necklace handmade by Eve of Evezbeadz