Mother's Day Gifts YOU Can Make!

Mother's Day is just two weeks away!!

In the past we've shared Easy-to-Make Mother's Day Gift Ideas

and Simple & Free Mother's Day Gift Ideas!

Today we are sharing another gathering of fun ideas that even YOU can make! Yes you! 

Even if you feel like you aren't crafty or cutesy I can guarantee that 

you can make one of the following ideas! And your mom will LOVE it!

Happy Making!

  

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This adorable Painted Tin Can

by the House by Hoff

just requires an old can, paint, ribbon, and paper!

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Is your mom a gardner? These fun Garden Markers

from Playground Parkbench are a fun way to brighten up the garden...

and remember what you planted!

You can get some wooden spoons from the dollar store

and then use paint and markers to decorate!

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Lolly Jane shares these adorable Mason Jar Succulents

that just require some old jars (can get some from the DI or other thrift store),

paint, and the plants of your choice!

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Learn how to make Strawberry Roses at Ash and Crafts!

Yummy and pretty!!

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Making Mom a Gratitude Journal is easy and a gift that can last throughout the year.

eHow shares how to make it and ideas of what you can write inside!

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Eighteen25 has the cutest Mom's Emergency Stash 

if your mom happens to be a chocolate lover :)

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Get a deck of cards at the dollar store and make 

52 Things I Love About You from Visual Heart

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This is such a bright and cute basket...I'm Tickled Pink That You're My Mom!

Check out the link for Crazy Little Projects for ideas of all things pink

that you could add to the basket!

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The DIY Home Decor Guide has a fun list of different baskets

you could put together depending on what your mom likes!

We thought this manicure basket was so cute with nail polish, remover, 

nail file, etc. all surrounded by fluffy cotton balls! 

DIY Chapstick Holder

Simple & DIY Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day is Sunday...how are you showing your Dad the love?

Check out some of our simple ideas below that we're sure any Dad would love...

unless he hates food or candy. Then he won't like most of these, haha.

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The Breakfast of Champions

And no, it's not Wheaties in this case!

Make your Dad his favorite breakfast - maybe it's bacon, pancakes, muffins, whatever!

He'll be sure to feel the love when his tummy is full of goodness!

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A Jar of Nothing

For real.

Maybe you have the same problem we do: Dad usually says that there isn't anything he wants

for Father's Day (or his birthday or Christmas or whichever special day it may be).

So do it. Give him nothing! Haha.

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A Funny Card

It's super easy to make a card for Dad!

And why not make it funny!

There are tons of ideas online...some of our favorite lines are:

Dad, you are rad.

Thanks, Dad. I turned out awesome.

World's Greatest Farter Father

I hope this Father's Day is as fun as your life was before kids.

I love how we don't have to say out loud that I'm your favorite child.

Thanks, Dad. For killing all the spiders.

Dad, you make socks and sandals look cool!

Thanks for letting Mom spend all of your hard earned money on me.

Thanks, Dad, for not ever actually shooting one of my boyfriends.

Dad, you've always been like a Father to me.

You are my all time favorite Dad!

This image & idea from Bead & Cord

Dad's Stache

Does Dad have a sweet tooth?

Then make a little "stache" of his favorite candy

that he can hide away wherever his heart (or stomach) desires!

Find the free label at Thoughts from Alice!

image from Thoughts From Alice

The Classic Candy Bar Poster

We know this is a oldie...but who doesn't love getting TONS of candy bars!!!

So make up your own poster with unique and fun saying just for your Dad!

This image & idea from Bits of Everything

Father's Day Gift Ideas Under $10

Father's Day is this Sunday!

How are you going to show that Dad of yours how awesome he is??

Here are a few ideas (all under $10) that would make awesome gifts!
And later this week we'll share some DIY gifts as well!!!

(We are not sponsored by any of these companies...just sharing some fun ideas!
And please note that prices can change at any time.)

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We love this book What I Love About Dad made by Knock Knock!

You just fill in the blanks with all of the things you love about Dad!

Currently $8.70 on amazon.com

If your dad is a techy, he might like these Bluetooth Neckband Headphones!

Currently $7.34 on amazon.com

From Old Navy, this cool Rad Dad shirt!

Currently on sale for $9.50

Target has a bunch of their men's watches on sale right now...

like this cool Green Watch on sale for $8.79

If your Dad loves to grill, something like this Shish Kabob Set might do the trick!

Currently $6.97 on amazon.com

This fun Key Ring Pocket Tool is handy for a handy Dad :)

Currently $8.54 on amazon.com

On Amazon you can find all sorts of cool mugs!

Is your Dad a Superman? Then this Superman Mug is perfect!

Currently $8.40 on amazon.com

Simple & Free Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is this weekend!

And your mom deserves something special, right?

But that doesn't mean you have to empty your piggy bank to do something nice for her.

Read below to see some of our Simple & FREE ideas

that will let your mom know how AWESOME she is!!!!!!!

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"Shower" Your Mom with Compliments

Cut some small paper raindrops or stars or whatever shape you want.

On each one write something you love about your mom.

Hang them from the ceiling with string in her room or bathroom or kitchen...

wherever you think she'd like to see them!

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 And similar to the image above, you could even make some white tissue paper clouds!
This is definitely a great way to "Shower" your Mom with love!

Old School Hand Print

Remember when you were five and gave your mom a handprint so she'd always

remember how cute and little you were?

Well break out the paint and make another cute handprint for her :)

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You could turn it into a cupcake, a family tree, some cool heart art,
maybe a watercolor or something with a little poem.

And even though you're not five, you're mom is guaranteed to still love the cuteness of it!

Coupon Book

Get a bunch of index cards or small pieces of paper

and make your Mom a coupon book of things you will do to help her out.

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Some ideas of coupons you could include are:

Washing the dishes when it's not your turn.

Give her a hand or foot massage.

Make dinner for her one night.

Take care of an extra chore she does.

Watch younger siblings so she can run errands alone.

Clean the bathrooms.

Help fold and put away laundry.

Entertain siblings when she needs extra help.
Take out the trash for a week.


You can also find lots of FREE printables to use for coupon books
if you don't want to make your own.
I love the ones from Tidy Mom or the cute ones at Skip to My Lou as well!

Memory Jar

On small strips of paper write out your favorite memories of your Mom.

It could be things you've done together, something you remember her doing,

a favorite vacation you took, etc.

Fold the strips and put them in a mason jar.

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You could add a cute label or tag too!

Index Card Journal

Check out this fun idea for an Index Card Journal from our Spring 2015 Issue!

This would also be a FABULOUS idea for Mother's Day - your Mom would love a way to keep track of the comings and goings of your family - and you could add cute pics of your family in between each month!

It could also be a great YW Activity, Personal Progress project, or something you just make for yourself!!

You can get the steps below or also check out Jenn's tips at Endlessly Inspired!

DIY Heart Ring

We shared this easy and cute tutorial in our Spring 2015 Issue

but it could also make a great Mother's Day gift!

Whether it's a ring, or maybe you turn it into a necklace or bracelet,

the Mom in your life is sure to feel the love!

Mother's Day is Just Around the Corner....

Mother's Day is about a month away - which gives you a good amount of time to make something!

Over the next couple of weeks we'll be sharing some fun ideas for the Star Momma in your life,

but until then you can also check out our popular post from last year with Easy-to-Make Mother's Day Gifts!

The Gift of Our Savior

In the past couple of weeks we've shared some fun ideas for gifts you can give to others this Christmas. But the most important gift is our Savior Jesus Christ.

How can we offer the love of our Savior to others? 

How can we #sharethegift of Christ?

This is a great video that I felt shared the power and spirit of Christ's birth,

helping us to remember the true purpose of Christmas: He is the Gift.

Merry Christmas Friends!

Braided Scarf Tutorial

It's getting colder by the day and sometimes you just need a fun new scarf to keep you warm.

Check out the tutorial from Keight at putapuredukes.com that we shared in our Winter 2014 Issue.

Might make a fun gift too for someone on your Christmas list!

Simple DIY Christmas Gifts for (Almost) Everyone on Your List!

Christmas is less than three weeks away!! Yippee!

And in case you still have some puzzling people on your gift list 

(meaning, people you don't know what to get for)

take a look below to find ideas for pretty much anyone!

Enjoy!

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For the Bookworm you may know:

Button Bookmarks

from I Heart Naptime

For any Sports Fanatic you may know: 

(Just make sure you get the right team!)

Easy DIY Sports Blanket

from The Dating Divas

For the Glitzy & Glam girl:

Gold Spray Painted Glass Jars

from Popsugar

For any of those Little People in your life:

KoolAid Play Dough

from Meet the Dubiens

For people who need some relaxing bath time (think "MOM!"):

Homemade Bath Salts

from Everything Etsy

For the friend who loves accessories or who just has too much stuff to carry:

The No-Sew Tote Bag from a Pillowcase

from Creme de la Craft

For the Sugar Addict:

Homemade Caramels

from High Heels & Grills

For any Super Hero's who might need a new wardrobe:

No Sew Superhero Cape

from Jolly Mom

For the Jewelry Lover:

Button Earrings

from Stand & Shine Magazine (Us!)

For the Nail Polish Hoarder in your life:

Rudolph the Red Toes Reindeer

from source unknown

For the Hot Chocolate guzzler:

Monogrammed Mugs

from Stand & Shine Magazine (Us!)