Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s a time for us to show our love, respect and honor for our mothers. It does not matter if you are living in the same home or on your own, it is important to let her know that she has been an inspiration in your life. Do something special for Mom this year and surprise her with one of these creative gifts that you can make yourself from home.
What makes a gift special?
When it comes to gift ideas for mother, you can never go wrong with flowers or perfume. However, the real question is, “What makes a gift special to mother?” Well, there are many things that make a gift special. Let’s talk about some of them. A gift should be something that shows how much you love your mother and care for her. A gift should also be something creative and unique. For example, you can create a collage of pictures of you and your mom over the years and frame it. It’s a great way to see how far you have come.
12 Creative Gifts To Make Mom Love You
The only thing better than being a mom is getting a good gift from your children. If you are looking for the best gift to give your mom on her special day, then we have a list of 12 creative gifts that you can make for her. We have listed down all the steps and tools that you will need to make these gifts. You can follow the instructions and create these gifts at home on your own so that your mom will be surprised when she receives them.
- Pillowcase Apron: You can make a pillowcase apron for Mom in a quick, easy and inexpensive way. First, you will need to choose an appropriate color and design for her. To do this, you can look at the designs available at Favecrafts.
- Woven Flower Vase: Make a simple woven flower vase to spruce up mom’s flowers. To make, cut a piece of cane webbing to fit around a glass hurricane vase. Thread a needle with contrasting yarn or embroidery thread and stitch a line or criss-cross pattern along the edges of the cane webbing. Wrap the webbing around the vase and adhere.
- Terra-Cotta Pot: A terra-cotta pot is a blank canvas for painting, ornaments, or pipe cleaners. You can spell out “Mom” with pipe cleaners or go for something more abstract. Don’t forget to fill it with plants or fresh flowers!
- DIY Aromatic Infuser: In the last few years, people started to realize the importance of aromatherapy. The use of essential oils has been proven to have a variety of benefits, so now many people are making their own diffusers and oils. Fill your mom’s home with a scent with a DIY aromatic infuser that she’ll love by mixing different essential oils until you create her new signature blend.
- Throw Basket: In a family environment, it is sometimes hard to find a place for everything. For example, you will have tons of toys, but nowhere to put them. It would be a great opportunity to use a throw basket from Target or any other great brands as a way to corral all their things.
- Giant Sugar Cookie Bouquet: A homemade treat is the best gift to give and even better gift to receive. Wrap up your mother’s favorite dessert with a big bow, and watch her eyes light up when she opens this DIY cookie bouquet.
- DIY Whiteboard: You can create your own DIY whiteboard for mother using a few simple supplies. First, you will need some sort of backing for the board. This could be corkboard, cardboard, plywood or even an old picture frame. A variety of paint markers are available to choose from. You will want to select a bright color that will stand out well on your board. Create the most touching messages on the whiteboard to brighten up your mother’s days.
- Scrapbooks: Scrapbooks are great gifts for mother. Fill them with pictures and stories from the whole family. Your mother will love coming back to look through this thoughtful photo album again and again.
- Mason Jars: Mason jars are the perfect size for a sewing kit that fits in any purse. The sewing kit is portable, and mom can sew anywhere she goes.
- Book Planter: Take your mother’s succulent planter to the next level with this adorable vintage project. Just stop by the bookstore and grab her favorite read for an added bonus. You can do it!
- Customized Tea Set: If your mother loves tea and a warming tea party, make her a customized tea set including vintage tea cups you can find at a thrift store and a few varieties of her favorite teas.
- Warm Quilt: Quilt Keep mom cozy and warm with a handmade quilt. Pick up fabrics in her favorite color at your local craft store, the warmth of a quilt is more than just comfort—it’s security and love.
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There’s nothing greater than giving your mother the gift of memories you make together. It doesn’t matter what you decide to do with her, just that you spend time together and make the most of it. We hope this list has given you some good ideas for what to do for mom! What was the best Valentine’s Day present you’ve ever given to your mother?