4 DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

When Mother's Day rolls around, it's easy to feel bombarded by all the gift options out there. Should you get her an expensive bouquet of flowers, or maybe a pretty necklace? What about a nice day at the spa? Maybe she'd like some lunch and a movie — but you did that last year…

As you race against the clock to find the perfect gift, it's easy to forget that our moms' love is unconditional; they'll always love us no matter what we give them, so long as it comes from the heart.

That's why I think a nice made-from-scratch gift is always the best. It might not be the most expensive, and it probably won't look like something from a magazine — but mom will know it was made with tender loving care, and that's what really counts.

And the projects below — shared with us and written by Limor Suss — are perfect for showing mom just how much you care. Which of these amazing do-it-yourself gifts will your mom be getting this year? I think I know exactly which one I'll be making.

Please SHARE if you'd love to receive one of these heartfelt gifts!

Breakfast in Bed

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Limor Suss

  What you’ll need:

  • Serving tray
  • Black craft paper
  • Chalk or metallic marker
  • Mimosa
  • Coffee
  • Flower
  • Mom’s favorite breakfast foods (silver dollar pancakes, French toast, etc.)

Directions:

  1. Line the letter tray with black craft paper.  You can use adhesive to keep it in place.
  2. Arrange the food on the tray and draw arrows with a description to each item.
  3. Add a flower, write a lovely note, and bring mom some delicious breakfast in bed!

Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Time

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Limor Suss

What you’ll need:

  • Heart-shaped cutting board (or a regular wooden board)
  • Mini heart-shaped cookie cutter
  • Godiva chocolate-covered strawberries
  • Cheese and crackers
  • Wine 

Directions:

  1. Cut cheese with mini heart-shaped cookie cutter.
  2. Place cheese and chocolate-covered strawberries on cutting board.
  3. Serve with Mom’s favorite wine.

Coffee Gift Basket

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Limor Suss

What you’ll need:

  • Basket
  • Mug set
  • Keurig K-Cup pods
  • Biscotti

Directions:

  1. Fill basket up with shredded gift paper.
  2. Place biscotti in mug.
  3. Add mugs, creamer, and Keurig K-Cup pods into basket.
  4. Add a picture frame with a nice photo or drawing within.

Spa Gift Basket

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Limor Suss

What you’ll need:

  • Bucket
  • Hand towels
  • Bath bombs
  • Notebook
  • Matching soap dispenser and tumbler

Directions:

  1. Fill up bucket with shredded paper, or with additional hand towels.
  2. Add soap dispenser and tumbler on either side.
  3. Place notebook, hand towels, and bath bombs within.

For an extra touch, you could also add a nice scented candle.

Please SHARE if you love these amazing Mother’s Day Crafts!