If you’re anything like me then you will most likely leave gift shopping until the last possible second before you begin to stress out over what to get mum for Mothers Day.
And if you’re anything like me, you may also want to get a little creative to make her gift even more special. Something that says “Mum, I really thought of you this Mothers Day and I went to the extra effort to make it”.
I love buying gifts for friends and family but I also enjoy making gifts too. If you’re on a budget, handmade gifts are a perfect low budget gifting solution. You really can make some lovely gifts. One of the cheapest gifts you can make are homemade scrubs for mum. Other great Mothers Day gifts are nice framed wall art or some pretty items for her home, bedroom or craft room.
Get creative, use your imagination and see what special gifts you can make mum this Mothers Day!
Here are some ideas for beautiful Mothers Day gifts you can make mum in the lead up tot eh big day. You can give these on their own or in addition to store bought items.
Frame something pretty for mum like this beautiful and vibrant hand painted watercolour art print! Download you FREE copy here. If budget is extra tight. Head to your local thrift store, buy a pretty frame, paint it with some cheap paint and frame mum’s new art print. She will LOVE it!
These gorgeous clay jewellery bows are a beautiful gift for Mothers Day. They’re not only practical but they’re also beautiful and you can tailor them to mum’s deco. Using Air dry clay can make these pretties in a 24 hour period! See the tutorial here!
Why not paint a pretty Abstract painting for mum? If she loves the ocean this is perfect but this painting technique can be adapted to any colour and style! Learn how to paint like an abstract pro here!
Show mum you love her by making some fun and cute bubble art! Make your artwork, cut some cute shapes and frame them! Learn how to make bubble art here!
Mums love nothing more than to be pampered. Give the special mums in your life a sweet and refreshing body scrub. Not only is this scrub extremely cost friendly but you can make a huge batch for next to nothing! Check out the recipe here!
If you love making scrubs or want to give mum a “SPA/Pamper hamper” than this Lavender Body Scrub is a must include. You can’t go wrong with Lavender. Learn how to make it here…
What mum does’t love flowers or beautiful succulents? Personalise some terra cotta pots by painting them in your choice of colours and patterns, then fill them with mums favourite plants! What a wonderful gift! See how to make these White & Gold Terra Cotta Pots here!
Want to give mum sone beauty products but don’t want the typical body scrub? What not they this Vanilla & Green Tea Oatmeal Face Scrub! Suitable for all skins including sensitive skins. Get the tutorial here!
If you want to get really creative and make mum something a little different why not make her a special wall hanging. Burlap is a favourite right now, so why not make this cute wall hanging for mum to hang around her house? If coastal isn’t her style, then you can add other accents like vintage keys, lace, faux flowers…. the choices are endless! See how to recreate this easy wall art here!
So rather than buying mum a gift this Mothers Day, try making her a special DIY Mothers Day gift she will love!
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These are so pretty! I love how simple but how personal and pretty they are!! Thanks!
So many great ideas! The water color print is beautiful.