Mother's Day: DIY

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and everyone is trying to figure out what to get their mom for this beloved holiday. If you’re like me, you’ve gotten your mom enough candles, picture frames, spa gift certificates, and perfumes to last her multiple lifetimes. This year, I decided to go a different route. I considered DIY ideas (below), which I totally love the thought of, but I ended up deciding on a photo canvas. It’s personal, decorative, and something she’ll have forever. Later today, once the TV segment I filmed last week goes live, I will share it with you, and all the details on this gift idea. For the time being, here are some great DIY ideas that are inexpensive, fun to make, and extremely thoughtful.

andy warhol soup cans

Andy Warhol inspired Campbell’s soup cans, for the mom who loves art

mugs

decorative mugs, for the mom who loves her morning java

manicure in a mason jar

manicure in a mason jar, for the mom who loves to do her nails

baking ingredients in a jar

cookie (or cake) ingredients in a jar, for the mom who loves to bake

photo coasters

photo coasters, for the mom who loves pictures

Remember to check back later for my post on my ABC segment from last week about another great Mother’s Day idea! 

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21 Comments

  1. Rachel wrote:

    Such great ideas! I love the personalized coasters one the best!

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  2. Cecily wrote:

    Like the campbells cans and th muggs, gonna pick between those two.

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  3. megan wrote:

    these are great!

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  4. alison wrote:

    Those gold and white mugs, amazing! Love! Thank you for the inspiration!

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  5. Rachel wrote:

    I love the idea of gold polka dot mugs!

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  6. Kristina wrote:

    Adorable ideas! I’ve been wanting to try my hand at photo coasters.

    Kristina does the Internets

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  7. anngelik wrote:

    This is such a great DIY! It gives me some ideas for my moms gift, thank you!

    -Vogue&Heels
    http://www.vogueandheels.com

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  8. Jen wrote:

    Wow, love these. Such great ideas for gifts in general!

    Red Soles and Red Wine

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  9. Great gift ideas!! I love the mugs with the gold details the most!

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  10. Kat wrote:

    I love all these DIY ideas – so unique and meaningful. Thank you for sharing! x, Kat

    Love and Ace

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  11. Amy wrote:

    These ideas are adorable! I love the mani in a mason jar!
    xoAmy
    http://www.dreamingincashmere.com

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  12. Roz wrote:

    Some very cute ideas…….I just wish I had time, but wait I am the Mother, maybe I’ll forward this to my girls to do for me!

    Roz
    http://www.myrdglasses.com

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  13. Such cute ideas for Mother’s Day DIY’s. I especially love doing things like those recipes in a jar. They are so easy and so thoughtful.
    xo Dina
    Sweetest Somethings

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  14. What fabulous DIYs! I love the manicure mason jar, so creative!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  15. deanna wrote:

    Since Nonny Rose is no longer with us, Pauline and I are the oldest moms, so I guess I’ll receive a plant from daughter #1 (out of town) and be taken out to brunch and a movie by daughter #2. Always a fun day!!!

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  16. Ira wrote:

    Amazing diy! So great:)

    http://theprintedsea.blogspot.de/

    Posted 5.6.13 Reply
  17. Brenna wrote:

    Mother’s Day DIYs are a great idea – I’m still struggling with what to give my mom. She’s definitely the mom who has everything. I’m torn between the DIY mugs (she’s a huge tea drinker) and the Andy Warhol soup cans. Maybe both?!

    Posted 5.7.13 Reply
  18. MFJ wrote:

    Such wonderful ideas. Love those photo coasters.

    Posted 5.7.13 Reply
  19. Alyssa wrote:

    I made photo coasters this past week, and they were so easy! Such a fun, personalized gift.

    Posted 5.8.13 Reply