Gifts that come from the heart
DIYs that last longer than a bouquet
Graphic by Victoria Van
May 9, 2018
Mother’s Day is coming up and that mean present shopping. If you don’t want to give her the usual Mother’s Day store bought bouquet and chocolates this year, try a handmade gift. These thoughtful DIY Mother’s Day gifts are easy to make and easy on the wallet.
Celebrate your mom with one or two photo candles. Add a family picture to a plain store bought candle that’ll make your mom light up. This can be used for a thoughtful centerpiece or just a piece of decor.
Reuse your Keurig cups at least once with this simple, fun kitchen craft. Lavender oil (can be purchased at any supermarket) gives these mini bath bombs calming properties, while epsom salt helps soothe sore muscles and stuffy noses.
This spring decor will warm up your house with vibrant flowers that’ll certainly make your mom’s heart bloom. This blooming beauty will freshen up any space in your home. Take the initial of your mom’s first name, cut out the letter on a piece of cardboard and place real or fake flowers on top of the cut out.
Stray away from the plain store bought vases and make yourself a gold metallic mason jar (can be purchase at any supermarket) that’ll make every mom envious for it. You can purchase spray paint at any home improvement store.
What woman doesn’t struggle to keep track of her rings? Help her corral them with a cheerful dish, made from colorful oven-baked clay and gold paint. Purchase the oven baked clay at an arts and crafts retail store.
This soothing scrub is a citrus tea infused sugar scrub made with jojoba oil to exfoliate and moisturize dry skin. Treat Mom to this sweet-smelling citrus (Orange Essential Oil) and passion fruit spa treatment. She’ll instantly feel like she’s on a mini tropical vacation.
Purchase a basic white tote that can be found at your local supermarket and dip dye it into a bucket of hot water with liquid dye. This tote will be a complete accent piece to your mom’s outfit.
Remake a plain, simple pillow into a forever gift that’ll remind your mother of you when you’re both separated. Trace and cut out felt arms and hot glue them to the desired pillow that you will utilize.
