Skip the flowers and chocolates this Mother's Day and give Mom something she'll really love - a handmade gift lovingly crafted by a talented independent artist!

Below are 18 handmade gift ideas for Mother's Day found at Etsy.com, but the gift-giving potential is endless when you choose to go handmade. To check out the products and the shops, click on the item name in purple!

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Pink Cashmere Fingerless Gloves with 3-Button Trim - $22

TinkerAndPo's fingerless gloves are made from repurposed merino wool, angora, lambswool or cashmere, in this case, sweaters. They're super soft, stylish and stretch to fit just about anyone. Mom's not a fan of pink? No problem - TinkerAndPo has plenty of other colors to choose from, and they feature the Signature 3-Button Trim.

Vision of Hope Eco-Friendly Glass Photo Necklace - $29

Fanisong's glass photo jewelry is made from 100% recycled glass with nature photos fused in the glass. Vision of Hope features a beautiful pink tulip, and the pendant is finished with a sterling silver plated bail and a multi-strand ribbon cotton cord in your choice of color. The glass pendant measures 1" square and the necklace is 17" long. There are plenty of other floral and nature photo necklaces to choose from, as well.

3 Travertine Tea Light Candle Holders - $28.50

Stover Tile and Design has the perfect gift for moms who like candles - a set of three tea light candle holders made from travertine in light brown, white and Tuscan gold. Each 4" square candle holder has cork feet on the bottom to protect your surfaces and comes with an unscented soy tealight candle.

Sun Drop Photo Tile Necklace (Limited Edition) - $122

Elemental Memories' Limited Edition sterling silver and citrine Sun Drop Photo Tile Necklace is a beautiful and personal gift for Mom. Six light yellow citrine stones surround a 1/2" custom photo tile on your choice of a 15, 16, 18 or 20" long necklace. Plus, if you order by April 30, get free shipping with code: freeship.

Eco-Friendly Felt Needle Book - $7.50

This little gift from Made by Jackie is for crafty moms who like to sew. Made from eco-friendly felt - 100% recycled plastic bottles - this 4" square book is the perfect place for her to stow her needles in between projects. Inside there are 4 felt pages to securely store needles, pins, safety pins and so on... plus a pink braided floss wraps around the button on the front to keep the book closed.

Tattoo Parlor Tote or Diaper Bag - $29.99

Dee's DeeZigns is filled with fabulous and affordable large totes, small totes, pleated bags, makeup bags and more. This large tote uses Michael Miller's Tattoo Parlor fabric in black, red and khaki. The bag has three interior pockets and measures about 11" high by 10.5" wide (at bottom) by 4.5" deep. The handle drop is about 14.5" and the bag is made from 100% cotton. Make sure you check out the matching makeup bag!

Hugs and Kisses Vintage Typewriter Key Earrings - $19

Gemma Beads turns vintage typewriter keys into beautiful treasures. What mother wouldn't love a pair of feminine earrings with delicate filigree hearts, bow connectors and "hugs and kisses"? The earwires are sterling silver, and the earrings measure about 1-3/4" long. Definitely a great gift for a special mom.

Little Critters Canvas Prints - Starts at $70 for 8x8 Canvas

Little Critters creates colorful giclee prints that feature a life-size impression of a child's hand or foot. These canvas prints are the perfect way for a mother to remember when her kids were just "little critters." Available in a variety of sizes, the canvases can be personalized with a child's name and a date, too.

Bluebirds on Our Shoulders - $48

Harold & Jane's Bluebirds on Our Shoulders necklace is vibrant and versatile - it's long enough to be worn knotted, doubled up or even paired with another necklace. Made with vintage plastic turquoise beads separated by small gold plated spacers, the necklace measures 52" around. This necklace is perfect for a mom who likes classic elegance spiced up with some color!

Pretty in Pink Bath and Shower Puff - $6

Every mother deserves to feel pretty and pampered, and MyIssaG's Crochet has the perfect, affordable gift: a hand-crocheted shower puff made from 100% cotton yarn. It'll last longer than the nylon ones you find in stores, plus it's machine washable and dryer safe. Pair it with some yummy body wash, and you've got yourself the ideal spa gift!

Michele, the Boutique Flip Flop - $35

We're heading into sandal weather, so why not give Mom a fun and sparkly pair of flip flops? Posh Bling Designs specializes in adding glamor and sparkle to flip flops, and the Michele is just one example of the many styles you can choose from. Just specify your size and whether you want flats or wedges.

Fig Circle Scarf - $38

It's likely to still be a bit chilly for some even on Mother's Day, so why not treat her to a luscious over-sized circle scarf in fig? French Press Knits has designed this scarf to look great with or without a coat. The soft cowl is made from 80% acrylic and 20% wool - one size fits all.

Grey Roses Necklace - $65

Florence Wang Designs' Grey Roses Necklace is a one-of-a-kind beaded necklace featuring rare grey roses. The large acrylic rose beads are offset by black faceted beads. This piece hangs 12" to the center and is closed by a silver S-hook clasp. Mom can dress it up or down with jeans or a little black dress.

Mother Bird - $18

Ellen Crimi-Trent's fun and colorful artwork is the perfect way to show your head of the flock you care. Mother Bird is an original pen and ink and collage piece featuring a mom with her little ones. This is an archival art print of the original collage printed on Epson Presentation Paper Matte. The print is signed and backed with hard board for protection.

Handmade Glass Earrings with Swarovski and Sterling - $11.99

These earrings are for moms with metal allergies who can't wear earrings that contain nickel. These pretty crackled silver and black foil-lined earrings from GladRaggz are nickel-free and are accompanied by Swarovski Aurora Borealis cushion beads. They hang about 2" long and measure about 3/4" wide.

Pink Opal Necklace with Portuguese Tile Pendant - $30

This pretty necklace from Wanderlust Bling features beautiful springtime shades of pink and green. The focal point of this necklace is a Portuguese Tile Pendant - a photo of a wall tile in Ovar, Portugal set in resin. The pendant is offset by pink opal flat squares, white glass pearl cubes and small round aventurine beads. The necklace measures 17" long, including a rhodium toggle clasp. Check out the other pieces in the Portuguese Tile Pendant series if you think Mom would like a different combination of colors!

Mini Frame Pouch - Daisies on Purple - $22

Oktak has the perfect little pouch for mothers who like dainty and delicate coin purses or jewelry pouches! Daisies on Purple measures about 4" wide and 3.5" high and is made from 100% cotton fabric. This adorable little pouch is affordable and has plenty of friends in other patterns and colors.

The Ultimate Decorative Solution For Jewelry Display - $34

If you're planning to spoil Mom with jewelry, why not give her a place to keep her earrings safe and organized? Tammnoony has the answer to jewelry displays - a wooden jewelry hanger painted with acrylic paint with a fine, strong plastic mesh for hanging earrings, plus four metal hooks at the bottom for hanging rings/necklaces. The frame measures 11" square and can hold between 25 and 30 pairs of earrings.