With Mother’s Day right around the corner I am scheming to get my kids to do right by me this year. I certainly cannot make a gift for myself! But I can ask my talented friends to share their amazing DIY gift ideas for Mother’s Day with all of us.
Hopefully this will inspire some members of your family, and primarily mine, to get going and pamper mom on Mother’s Day with a nice homemade gift or two. Because that’s what this mom really wants!
There is no better way to serve breakfast in bed to your mom than with this pretty colorful tray makeover from Debra of Shoppe No. 5. Oh and just in case you forget I want pancakes on my tray please!
And because we don’t want mom’s tray or nightstand to get dirty, we can use these cute rope wrapped wooden coasters from Katrin of KreativK. My morning beverage of choice is a double mug of Greek coffee, the kind that will grow hair on your chest, or help a blogger to get moving in the morning!
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It’s time for mom to get ready. You show her the brand new earring holder you made for her, so she will never lose her earrings like I do all the time. This particular one was handmade by your’s truly. Of course it would not hurt one bit if you were to add some more bling to the collection! And look at this, a jewelry making kit so I can make my own! Yes, please!
With breakfast over, it’s time for mom to come downstairs, and that is when you will present her with the best sign in the world, courtesy of Keri of Repurposing Junkie. Because Mom really is the Best! And another idea for her.
And because that is not enough you will also give mom some flowers. But not just any flowers, they must be in a cup and saucer just like Pam of House of Hawthornes made them. Aren’t these adorable?
And now that mom is feeling full of herself, you can escort her out to the garden to admire this new herb garden in a burlap sack that you are going to make for me, er, her. Patti of Hearth and Vine will provide you with the tutorial. Maybe mom will even do some gardening, for fun.
Once back indoors, mom will want to wipe her hands to clean off the soil. And you will be there to present her with these lovely handmade towels that Lisa of the Purple Hydrangea was kind enough to give us the how-to.
Now it’s time to set the table. And that means having the right ambiance. A scented candle with a pretty bee stencil will do wonder’s for mom’s mood. Amy of Stow and Tell U will help you with this project. And make sure you make more than one because mom loves these candles.
That herb garden that you so lovingly prepared will come in handy for when you make mom’s meal. This Chicken Pizziola recipe is straight from Kim of Exquisitely Unremarkable. It was originally her mom’s and moms know what’s best!
And don’t be too stingy with the cheese.
Of course I’ll eat too much…
Mom will be stuffed now so get her some pillows that you so lovingly made and let her rest on the couch. And make sure you point out that the pillows have vintage french script bird prints. She will be very impressed with your handiwork and you in turn will thank Debbie of Confessions of a Plate Addict for the tutorial.
After a good nap, mom will be ready for some more gifts. This one by Pili of Sweet Things will surely bring tears to her eyes. Is there anything more sentimental than reminding mom of your childhood years when you were a cute toddler? Just don’t mention the terrible twos or the dirty diapers.
But enough with the nostalgia. It’s time for a practical gift. And these salt scrubs by Nancy of Artsy Chicks Rule are just what she needs. No need to remind her that all that time in the garden or the farm is making her skin rough, these should definitely do the trick. Of course you could also help her when she’s planting, but that is another matter…
Mom has been pampered all day. Or at least, she should be…
And it is time to end the day on a happy and relaxing note with this special candle that you have made just for her.
Michelle of A Crafty Mix made one for her mom and someone should make one for me too!
Well I think I have whined enough for today in the guise of being helpful and giving you all DIY gift ideas for how to pamper mom on Mother’s Day. I want to thank all of my talented friends for allowing me to share their ideas with you.
I hope you all have a lovely Mother’s Day with your mother, grandmother, aunt, or any loved family member.
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This is a great roundup and I hope you have a fantastic Mother’s Day!
I love your picks Mary. And when you come to visit me, I’ll be sure to have pancakes and coffee!
🙂 gwingal
Beautiful gift ideas all of them. My kids will do good if they phone me. I’m not expecting anything because it seems like it’s not that important to them. It sure is important to me though. A phone call would mean the world. I don’t need gifts, but give me your time and I’m ecsatatic. My kids all make great money, so sending gifts means getting their secretaries to send something, that’s why I’d rather talk to them…..oh well maybe next year.
OMG, I laughed out loud at the coffee that grows chest-hair, ha ha ha. Sounds like the coffee we drink back home.
Those are all wonderful ideas, Mary! I’ll be alone this Mother’s Day as my daughter decided to go on vacation with her family. How dare she? LOL
Wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day and no hair on your chest.
Forwarding to my family…maybe they’ll take the hint.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Hugs…Lynn
Mary, this would be a wonderful Mother’s Day wouldn’t it? Each of these items would make it so special. With my love of gardening I would really love that burlap planter or the teacups with the flowers! I need to get looking for some of those cups at garage or estate sales, they are so pretty! Happy Mother’s Day to you. <3
Mary, I love your roundup! And your sense of humor 🙂 My favorites are… probably the salt scrub, the flower cups and the jewellery holder! But everything you showed looks adorable, so it’s hard to choose.
Personally, I will make some strawberry scones with strawberry rhubarb jam for our picnic on Sunday, and also either a homemade scrub, a body lotion or a pretty plant. We’ll see!
*Maisy
I would love some pancakes too, even better served on Debra’s beautiful tray. The French pillows would be one of my favorites, I used to be obsessed with that fabric I even found a US provider that sold it really cheap. Than you so much for including mine too
Mary, you have described the perfect day! I love all these gift ideas. Thanks for including my sign! Happy Mother’s Day to you!!!
Some gorgeous Ideas in this post Mary and I recognize a few in the round up
I bet my mother would have loved each one of them! Next year!
There’s something so special about homemade gifts, Mary, and these all look so lovely! Thank you so much for sharing this post at the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I’m featuring your post at the party this week. Hope to ‘see’ you there!
Thank you so much April. There is absolutely something special about having homemade gifts.
You have so many beautiful ideas, Mary! I love the way you re purposed the doilies! Thank you so much for linking up with us this week!
Thank you Kristi. It is always a pleasure to visit your blog.
Such cute and clever ideas in this roundup! I love making my own gifts. Lots of inspiration here. Pinning!
#senisal
It is always fun to give handmade gifts to someone.
First time visitor here from the Sew It… party. I love these ideas! I’ll have to drop some hints because I’d really like my kids to get me those wooden coasters.
I may try my hand at a DIY baby shoe board for my own mom. She’d love something like that.
Thanks for sharing,
Renee
That baby shoe board was a genius idea and I know I would love it from my kids as well. Thanks for visiting Renee!
Mary, I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day and this was a delightful inspiration from many friends I know and several I don’t which made it even more interesting. Thank you for sharing this at TADA! Thursdays
Mary, Lots of great ideas for Mom. Love the baby shoes! Such a cute idea. Hope you get some pampering on Mother’s Day too!
What a lovely group of gifts. Mom would love them all!
What a cleverly written post Mary! I hope your kids come through for you on Mother’s Day too! Enjoyed seeing all the pretty projects!
What great ideas! Since my mom’s birthday is one week before Mother’s Day, I need all the ideas I can get!!
Such great ideas!!!
All great ideas! Any one of these wood make a terrific gift for mothers day. I love the pillows, they would be so pretty in my guest bedroom.
What adorable ideas Mary. I do hope that you get pampered with at least one of those cute gift ideas. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Loads of great ideas in here, Mary and love them all but Pam’s tea cup pansies would be perfect for the window ledge in Mom’s long-term care room. Thanks for the inspiration – pinning.
Oh I love the way you did this roundup Mary. You have such a beautiful way with words and everyone of these are super ideas for Mother’s Day. Handmade with love and then some. I hope you kids get the hint so they can spoil you rotten on your very special day.
I love all these beautiful ideas. I would love to make the handmade towels for myself as a gift to me since my mom is gone. Love the post.
Maria
I wish you the most wonderful mother’s day ever Mary, you deserve each and every one of these fabulous ideas! I love this roundup and the way you told a fun story with it! Enjoy!
I love ALL of these ideas and just may send your post to my husband and children! 😉 What a great round up! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Oh Mary! What a treasure trove of Mother’s Day gift ideas. Simply gorgeous!
Wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day (hope the family take the hint and surprise you with something from the collection).
Oh, Mary!
This is such a sweet post ~ I can bet your kids will get the hint. 😀 I pinned your photos and went over to see Pili, Pam and Debbie to grab pins of their projects as well. Such lovely ideas! I’m kinda brain-dead on ideas for Mother’s Day this year… 😉
Happy Tuesday,
Barb 🙂
Mary, thank you so much for including my flour sack towels in this fabulous round up.
Any mom would be pleased as punch to receive any of these wonderful ideas.
Mary, these are all wonderful ideas. What a great collection. I love your intro to each of the ideas. I hope you are delightfully surprised with a home made gift for Mother’s Day. Thanks for sharing. Pinning.
All beautiful gift ideas. Even though my mom passed, these are perfect for any other occasion. Thanks for sharing!
Great ideas, dear Mary. I keep mentioning Mother’s Day is next Sunday daily, hoping my sons will unterstand the board wink… Sigh…
Have a great day,
Marjan
I always love your creative ideas, and these are no different. Thank you for sharing.
Best post. So glad you are unleashing your ultra humorous side, Mary. Such fun to read and very inspirational, especially concerning its writing aspect.
This (in my opinion) is how all promotional posts should be written. *opens notebook to scribble a note*
Relatable, fun and with a full story.
I pin; this is evergreen. 😉
Mary, What lovely gift ideas for Mom. You really covered it all. And thank you so much for including the tray I redid.
I hope so Debra, I full expect to get the royal treatment! 😉