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Easy and economical Mothers Day gift ideas

No gift can match a home made present when it comes to showing our mums that we care. And what’s more, getting creative and making something yourself can be really fun too! So get out your paper and paints, clear yourself a workspace, and take a look at our home made gift ideas for some Mothers Day inspiration.

A colourful hand made vase!

Mothers Day is the time for flowers. Spring is in the air, and flowers are in full bloom again and you can choose flowers from your own garden, which gives a special home made touch, or a beautifully arranged bouquet from a florist. And if you’re short for time, why not search online where specialist florists like Interflora will deliver hand crafted floral arrangements straight to your door. Visit their site for a range of gifts that are ideal for Mothers Day.

A gorgeous flower bouquet will be sure to make her day, but if you want to add that special heartfelt touch, try your hand at crafting your own hand made vase. Because it will be hand decorated by you, or your children, your mother will be sure to treasure it forever.

All you need is a plain vase or empty glass vase or jar, some enamel paints, and a bit of imagination. Use fingertips to create flowers and petal motifs that match your chosen bouquet, or create more intricate designs using a fine paint brush to create stripes, polka dots or a loving message.

Enamel paint is the best material to use as this type of paint can be easily sealed, ensuring that your decorative work will never wash off. This typically means baking your finished creation in the oven to seal the paint, or allowing it to air dry for a couple of weeks. Just read the instructions on your chosen enamel paint pots for their recommended sealing process.

Coupons that give mum a helping hand!

Here’s a home made gift that will make any mother’s day, as they give her the gift of relaxation! Give your mum some time off from all of her busy schedule with a book of coupons that she exchange for chores carried out by you, while she finally gets to put her feet up.

All you’ll need is some colourful card and paper, coloured wool or ribbon, a hole punch or sharpened pencil, scissors and some decorative pieces of your choosing – from stickers to glitter and paint.

First create your coupons by cutting out your colourful card or paper into rectangles. You can decorate these in any way you wish. Then comes the fun part – thinking of all of the chores that your mum would love to have a break from. From washing the dishes, to hoovering and laundry, this will make you realise just how much your mum does for you! Pick a selection of chores and write one on each coupon.

Then, using your coloured card, cut out two rectangles that are slightly larger than the coupons. Using your hole punch or sharp pencil, place your coupons in between that card and punch two holes down the left hand side. Then bind them all together by tying the ribbon or colourful wool through the holes. Decorate your booklet using your stickers or whatever decoration you want and your gift is ready to give!

 

 

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