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painted terracotta pots
Hand-painted flowers add color and elevate a terracotta pot from the hardware store. Fill it with ferns and other favorite plants for a gift mom will enjoy for years to come.
Directions: Use acrylic paint pens to draw flowers in terracotta pots. Once dry, fill with ferns and herbs.
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date carrot cake
Topped with carrot roses, this seasonal favorite is perfect for your Mother's Day brunch menu.
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paper bouquet
Little hands will love cutting and gluing these paper flowers that mom will treasure for years to come.
Instructions: Cut out the petals and center from bright pastel and white paper. Glue the petals together using hot glue or glue sticks to create a flower shape. Glue will be concentrated at the top. Glue a green paper straw to the back of the flower to create a stem. Shape brown craft paper into a cone shape and secure with tape. Tie rickrack ribbon around the cone and add a paper tag. Insert the flower into the cone.
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hanging mason jar bouquet
Celebrate as soon as mom opens the door in the morning by hanging a beautiful flower arrangement on her bedroom doorknob.
Directions: Tie the ribbon snugly around the threads of the mason jar (if desired, you can add a few coats of hot glue for extra retention). Fill the jar with water and flowers. I hover around the doorknob.
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handprint dish towel
Use practical gifts like handprint dish towels every day and we guarantee that your mom will be very happy.
Directions: Sew ribbon to the bottom of a flour bag dish towel or use fusible adhesive web. Apply a thin layer of fabric paint or acrylic paint mixed with fabric fixative to the paper plate. Have the children press their hands into the paint and then into the towel. Iron to set the paint according to the manufacturer's package instructions.
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celery root curd
Many moms love flowers, and this celery print gives a classic rose look. Choose common rose colors like yellow and pink, or simply take inspiration from spring and opt for blues and greens. Either way, mom will love DIY flower cards.
How to make it: Cut 2 to 3 inches off the bottom of the celery head. Pat the cut dry with a paper towel. Press the cut end onto the stamp pad, then press it onto a blank note card and tap the base side to print evenly. Once dry, add a sweet greeting.
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painted wooden bracelet
Surprise your mom with jewelry without spending a fortune. With just a few wooden crafts for her bracelet and a paint her pen, you can make something she will be proud to wear.
Directions: Use acrylic paint or paint pens to draw your design on the wooden bracelet. Finish with a layer of Mod Podge if desired.
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printed dish towels
The kids will have fun searching around the house for something mom can stamp on dish towels and napkins for their special day.
Directions: Apply a thin layer of fabric paint or acrylic paint mixed with fabric fixative onto a paper plate. Dip whatever you can find, like a flower-shaped cookie cutter or an extra-large paper clip, into paint and stamp it on a dish towel.
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coffee filter poppy
Moms can preserve the ephemeral beauty of poppies this season and the next with DIY flowers made from dyed coffee filters. Tip: Make it outdoors because dye can be very messy and can get into or stick to things you don't expect.
Directions: Dip a paper coffee filter into Cherry Red Lit dye. Lay flat on a cooling rack attached to a rimmed baking sheet or hang on a clothesline. Once dry, twist and fold the filter to give it some movement. Using a small amount of hot glue or glue stick he glues the centers of the two filters together, creating a layer of petals. Cut a 6-inch piece of black pipe cleaner and roll it into a flat circle. Use hot glue to attach to the center of the poppy. Twist the three green pipes together. Use hot glue to attach to the back of the poppy. Arrange poppies in bud vases.
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Reconstructed marker
Kids will love signing these DIY garden markers made from rusty or wobbly handles.
Instructions: Drill a small hole in the wooden handle and tie the hand-painted wooden tag through the hole with twine. Insert the pointed end into the soil so the marker stands upright. *Coat the wood with clear varnish to protect your handwriting from the elements.
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Related: Gifts for Gardeners
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Two-tiered white velvet cake with white chocolate buttercream frosting
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neatly arranged palette
For moms who love gardening, this versatile shipping pallet is a Pinterest favorite, with a rake to organize tools, a butcher's hook to hold twine, and an attached enamel bucket to organize gardening items. It is convenient for Store gloves and hoses. Note: Look for the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) logo, which certifies that the pallet has been treated to prevent the spread of insects and plant diseases.
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Hygrangea cupcake
For moms who love gardening, this is the perfect treat to celebrate special occasions. Add a special touch with floral frosting.
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Related: The Best Desserts for Mother's Day
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handmade cane napkins
Becky Stayner
To brighten up your summer table setting, have her create a set of napkins with a sunny wand imprint on them.
Directions: Create a stamp by cutting out a 4-inch square can. Brush the front side of the flogger with fabric paint and press the flogger onto an off-white linen napkin. Repeat the pattern, lining up as much as possible until one side of the napkin is completely covered.
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15
mossy nest wreath
Becky Stayner
Celebrate your mom with a sweet and sophisticated wreath she'll love hanging on her front door or dining room buffet all spring and summer.
How to make it: Wrap the wire wreath shape in ribbon and loop the additional piece at the top to hang. Attach the tart mold, moss, and quail eggs with hot glue.
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cross stitch window box
Becky Stayner
Download one of dozens of free cross-stitch patterns, like this lovely window box pattern, and sew something special for mom. She will appreciate the effort you put into creating something just for her.
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daisy napkin ring
Becky Stayner
She'll think of you every time you put a lovely DIY napkin ring made from grosgrain ribbon and vintage or new buttons on the table.
Directions: For each napkin ring, cut 3/8-inch wide white grosgrain ribbon into five 3-inch-long pieces. rounded edges. Glue one piece on top of the next, offset to create a flower shape. Add a yellow button to the center and glue and tie green twine to the back.
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DIY candy dish
Becky Stayner
Fill the DIY pedestal with mom's favorite candies and cookies.
Directions: Place a decorative plate or shallow bowl on top of an inverted (or upright) footed plate, candlestick, or sugar bowl. Use museum wax to secure the piece.
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egg carton lease
david hillegas
Made from common paper egg cartons, mom will love hanging this wreath over a covered door or mantel.
Directions: Cut individual egg cups from paper egg cartons. Score the decorative edges with scissors. Stain or paint the cup the desired color. Hot glue the cups and craft paper leaves to the painted craft ring.
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papier mache planter
david hillegas
Create a custom papier-mâché planter to hold the beautiful bouquet of flowers you plan to give your mom this year.
How to make: Inflate the large and medium balloons. Cover each balloon with papier-mâché using white kraft paper, leaving the bottom quarter to third uncovered and the edges rough. Let dry. Pop the balloon and remove it. Place a vase inside each and fill with water and flowers.
Erin Cavoto is an editorial assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, where she covers food, holidays, home decor, and more.
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