I miss my mom a lot, she lives on the outskirts of Las Vegas and I don’t get to see my parents as often as I’d like. I like to create something special for Mother’s Day, even if it’s just a semi DIY craft or project. (Last year I made these photo filled memory jars). I went looking for inspiration and rounded up a bunch of great ideas. Enjoy!
Make homemade linen spray, with printable lavender, garden rose, and jasmine labels.
Upload Instagram images and make a book for a special Mom to treasure.
Pair a fresh bouquet with a flower arranging kit.
Make an fabric covered mouse pad or a painted version so Mom remembers you each time she sits down at the computer.
Use these charming chalkboard style printables for gifting a book or mounting on wood (via Shanty 2 Chic).
Gather kids sentiments on paper and place the messages in a bottle.
Make a keepsake photo tote bag for her to remember a favorite day.
Personalize her camera strap with a painted version or a simple sew camera strap made with fabric.
Print a favorite family recipe on fabric to make a recipe tea towel.
Craft Polaroid inspired coasters to keep memories close by when she reads or watches TV.
Create a terrarium that will last many month on a tabletop or in a garden window.
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These are awesome ideas! I especially LOVE the Polaroid coasters and the family recipe on the apron ideas!
Great ideas! I am really digging terrariums these days so might need to make one for my mom
Thanks for all the great ideas! It is always so hard to buy for mom because she never wants anything! These suggestions are unique and beautiful! Hope you’re having a great week!
~Abby =)
Fantastic ideas! I’m going to share some of them in my own blog … they deserve to be shared everywhere! Can’t wait to try a few of them out. Warm regards, Alison (Undertendollarsblog.com)
Thank you ~ I am going to try the Polaroid coasters for my mother.
One quick question, are the photos printed on any special paper other that photo paper? Glossy or matte?
Hi Teresa, I’m not sure, I’m thinking either would work. :)
I really like the terrarium idea. My mother doesn’t have one and that is always a starting point in finding something to give her. That woman has everything!
These are great ideas! I always want to do something special for my mom for mothers’ day, but have a hard time thinking of something. This is spurring my creativity for sure!
love this! these are all fabulous ideas! thanks for posting <3 i can't decide which is my favorite… it's a toss up between the terrarium and the instagram book :)
Those recipe tea towels are a fabulous idea! I know just the recipe I want to put on there, too! Thanks! ;) Jesse @ Scout & Nimble
Thanks for this great list. I just found your site and became a follower and, as an avid DIYer, am looking forward to checking out your ‘best of DIY’ site.
All great Kate! You never fail to make excellent suggestions! Thanks!
Thanks for the ideas. Now i’ll give my mom a perfect gift.
All mum’s love homemade gifts from their children.
It even get’s us dad’s a few brownie points as well!