One of the added attractions at the upcoming Amherst Garden Club Plant Sale on May 7 is the Boutique Table, at which club members display and sell their craftwork. Below is a peak at this year’s offerings, so you can plan your shopping! Be sure to stop by the Boutique Table to check out these great items, many of which are perfect for Mother’s Day. (See our Plant Sale page for more details.)
Handmade Cards – (Dawn Burke)
Creative handmade cards for life’s events: birthdays, weddings, graduation, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and more. A hand crafted card is a unique and special way to mark an occasion and show you care.
Handmade scarves, hats, headbands and accessories (Michelle deLongchamp)
Knitted and woven scarves make a wonderful gift for your Mom for Mother’s Day, birthdays or any occasion, or how about “Liberty of England” floral prints used in scarves, headbands, hats and accessories. They are one-of-a-kind handmade items in beautiful yarns and floral cotton patterns!
Jewelry (Diane Merrithew)
Unique pendants have been handcrafted from paint, metal, wire, and paper. Perfect as a gift.
Sun Catchers (Pam Newhouse)
Capture the gift of light! Create a unique work of art. Design your own : using real glass pieces.
Unique handcrafted items (Joan Poltack)
Unique handcrafted items with floral or garden themes make wonderful gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or for yourself. You’ll find delightful fairy houses and gardens, tiny quilled garden gnomes and other figures, tatted bracelets, and more.\
Floral Photo Cards (Marti Warren)
These lovely floral photos have all been taken in local gardens and presented in a blank 5X7 notecard, to send a message to a gardener or special friend. Fine quality paper and exceptional photos make these a very desirable item.
Jewelry (Barbara Beck)
One of kind fused and dichroic glass pendants and accessories made in a kiln. These make beautiful and unique gifts for Mother’s Day, hostess gifts or just to treat yourself! Dichroic glass reflects light so the items can change color/tone in different lighting conditions and seem to sparkle.
Painting (Mary Salmon)
On display and for sale will be one of Mary’s paintings.
Jewelry (Crystal Chen)
Crystal has been designing detailed crafts for over 40 years. She takes great pride in paying careful attention to designing unique jewelry pieces that are versatile. These pieces are great for work, play, and travel.