Handmade gifts say "I love you," better than a purchased item ever could. Photo curtesy of inspiredbycharm.com.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, the perfect time to celebrate a woman in your life who has impacted you in a positive way. Mother’s Day isn’t just for moms though, it’s for all women who raise and nurture us — from grandmothers, to aunts, to big siblings.
To celebrate them, giving a gift to show appreciation is a common habit. While there are many gifts one can buy, there’s nothing that is quite as special as a handmade present. Here are some homemade gifts you can make that special person in your life for Mother’s Day.
Photo Coasters
Materials:
4×4-inch white ceramic tiles/wood tiles (or any base of your choice)
Mod Podge (preferred glue)
Cork Sheet
Photos (printed to fit the base)
Foam Brush
Scissors
Steps:
Prepare the Photos: trim your photos down to fit the size of the ceramic tiles.
Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge on top of the tiles with the brush.
Carefully place the photo on top of the Mod Podge-covered tile, and smooth out any air bubbles.
Let the photo dry for about 20 minutes.
Cut the cork sheet to fit the tiles.
Flip the tiles and apply a layer of Mod Podge.
Apply the cork sheet on top of the glue.
Let dry and present to your Mom!
Sugar Scrub
Materials:
1 Cup granulated sugar
½ Cup coconut oil
Essential oils (rose, lavender, vanilla)
Jar, or any storage container
Steps:
In a bowl, combine the sugar and coconut oil, and mix well. If too oily, add more sugar; if too dry, add more oil.
Add the scent of your choice to the bowl, five to ten drops.
Transfer the scrub into an airtight container, leaving it in a cool place until ready to be used.
Decorate the container.
Bath Bombs
Materials:
1 Cup baking soda
½ Cup citric acid
½ Cup Epsom salts
½ Cup cornstarch
Essential oil(s)
Food coloring
Water
Molds (preferably silicone) of your choice
Steps:
Mix the baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts, and cornstarch into a bowl
Add in a few essential oils and food coloring
Spritz with water until the mixture comes together
Transfer into molds and let them dry for 24 hours
Painted Flower Pot
Materials:
Terra Cotta Pot
Acrylic Paint
Paint Brushes
Steps:
Draw any design you want on the pot.
Flowers, Swiggle lines, “Happy Mother’s Day.
Let the paint dry, and bag it nicely (optional).
Lotion Bars
Materials:
½ Cup of beeswax
½ Cup of shea/cocoa butter
½ Coconut oil
Essential oils (optional)
Molds (preferably silicone)
Parchment paper
Steps:
In a pot, melt the beeswax
Add in coconut oil, shea/cocoa butter into the pot, on low heat.
Add in 5-10 drops of essential oil (optional).
Carefully transfer it into the molds and let it sit for about one hour.
After hardening, wrap it in parchment paper to keep it clean and presentable.