| 20+ Mother's Day Gifts You Can Make May 8th 2012, 02:00 Why not get her something other than flowers? Is there a mother in your life who you'd like to treat, but you're strapped for cash? Or maybe you want to do something more personal, more creative for her, rather than just pick something up at the store or the florist. Consider the following ideas, and make her something from the heart. Contents Pampering - Lip balm or gloss. You can easily customize the flavor and color:
- Perfume. Maybe you already know what her favorite scents are, or you can study aromatherapy and combine scents that you think will ease her most common ailments (stress, headaches, etc).
- Bath salts. If she likes to take luxurious baths, make her your own brand of bath salts. Usually the main ingredient is baking soda or Epsom salt.
- Lotions and creams. Moisturizers can be made from a variety of ingredients.
Home Decor - Candles. If she enjoys the glow of a candlelit room, handcrafted candles are sure to please. Consider pairing them with bath salts!
- Picture frames. A sentimental mom will always appreciate pictures of the people she loves, especially in a custom frame.
- Flowers that never wilt.
Clothes and Accessories - Purse. Many women are purse lovers...give her one of a kind!
- Laptop bag. A working mom who travels with her laptop will surely appreciate this practical and creative gift.
- Custom t-shirt. Find a t-shirt at a thrift shop in her favorite color or with a logo she likes and give it a unique twist. There are over 20 ways to make it special in How to Modify Your T Shirt.
Jewelry You don't have to go to the jewelry store to give your mother beautiful jewelry this Mother's Day. Homemade jewelry means more because it comes from you. - Rings. An easy-to-wear reminder of you.
A charm ring can be customized with things you know she loves or things that remind her of you. If you want to get more elaborate, you can use pearls, silver, gold, semi-precious stones, resin or polymer clay to create a cluster ring that reflects her personal taste.
- Earrings.
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Don't have an old book lying around that you can use to make a purse? Book earrings are another stylish way for Mom to show off her love of books. -
Want to get your Mom elegant pearl earrings, but can't afford the ones they sell at the jewelry store? If you're crafty, you can make them.
Coupons - Massage. Most moms will cash in this coupon sooner rather than later, especially if you learn how to give a proper massage:
- Cleaning your room. If she's always cleaning up after you, give her a coupon...or two...or many...and make them redeemable at any time. And since if you haven't done it in a while, read How to Clean Your Room.
- Note: A coupon for cleaning anything will probably work, actually!
Food - Breakfast. For an added touch, serve it to her in bed!
- Dessert. Only a good idea if she's not on a diet!
- Drinks.
- Dinner. Follow the instructions in How to Cook For Your Girlfriend (just subtract the romantic aspects if the girl is your mom!).
Wacky, Miscellaneous Stuff - Recycle socks. Moms will get a laugh out of what you do with those lonely socks that come out of the dryer, unpaired.
- Duct tape crafts. If she's not interested in a classic duct tape wallet, how about a mini skirt? Or cell phone case? Or tote bag?
- Write her a poem. It doesn't have to be all sentimental. What about a limerick or a haiku about all the things she does for you?
- Ribbon bookmarks. Not that crafty? Still need an idea for your bibliophile Mom? Ribbon bookmarks are so easy to make and so quick that you can make them in one sitting. They are also inexpensive since many discount stores sell ribbon spools for as little as .99 cents each. Customize them with your Mom's favorite colors.
- A vase. Most Moms get flowers on mother's day, so this would give her something to put them in. Or, if you're going to see her on Mother's Day, you could always put in some flowers you picked from your garden or bought at the store for a unique twist on the traditional Mother's Day bouquet.
- Any of these gifts are best accompanied with a homemade card.
- If she's a self-proclaimed nerd or geek, you must read this.
- Work from your heart.
Edit Warnings - You could become addicted to making some of this stuff.
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