10 Budget Friendly Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is around the corner and if you are last minute gift shopping, stop and take a look at some budget-friendly ideas you can create at home!
Shopping for a special person can become quite expensive, especially if you are buying for several people at once. A gift you can make yourself, is not only more cost effective, but it allows you to add a personalized touch that is thoughful and creative.
Here is a list of homemade gift ideas for any mother figure you admire.
1. Painted Terra-cotta Pot
If your mother loves to garden, make her a painted terra-cotta pot with a kind message, so she can remind herself of your thoughtful words while she gardens and tends to her plants.
https://www.finegardening.com/project-guides/container-gardening/painting-clay-pots
2. Woven Pot Holder
If your mother loves to cook, make her a woven potholder, so she can prepare her favorite meals and think of you while she cooks.
https://stitchedmodern.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-a-potholder-loom
3. Handmade Soap
If you'd like to make your mother something she can use on a daily basis, create homemade soaps and add her favorite scents with essential oils.
https://thevettelfarm.com/how-to-make-homemade-soap-the-easy-way/#google_vignette
4. Hand-painted Wine Glass
If you are thinking of purchasing a bottle of wine for your mom, pair it with a hand-painted wine glass using her favorite colors.
https://www.instructables.com/Painted-Wine-Glasses/
5. Clay Jewelry Trinket Dish
If your mom wears jewelry and needs a safe place to keep her accessories, make her a clay trinket dish to hold her most meaningful pieces.
https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-gorgeous-Jewelry-dish-using-Air-dry-clay/
6. Painted Birdhouse
Paint a wooden birdhouse, so your mom can watch her favorite birds perch and make a nest in the summertime.
https://www.aliceandlois.com/diy-hand-painted-bird-house/
7. Wooden Photo Magnets
Make wooden photo magnets with your family pictures, so your mom can be reminded of special memories throughout the years.
https://www.lauraradniecki.com/diy-photo-magnets/
8. Homemade Pasta
Make your mom homemade pasta she can use on any night when she doesn't feel like cooking. Pair with a jar of sauce from the supermarket for a simple dinner she can enjoy at home. If you don't have a pasta machine, use a rolling pin and a knife to cut out your pasta noodles.
https://www.loveandlemons.com/homemade-pasta-recipe/
9. Homemade Cake
Bake your mom her favorite cake and add decorative flowers for a sweet treat she can savor.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/mothers-day-cakes/
10. Mason Jar Bouquet
Create your own flower arrangement by combining small and large flowers in a mason jar with a pretty ribbon to finish. It is the perfect centerpiece for a special Mother's Day brunch.
https://everydaylaura.com/2017/05/11/easy-mason-jar-flower-arrangement/
