16 easy and inexpensive gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Every day is a good day to say you love her your mother and say “thank you” for everything she does for and for you. On the other hand, these treats are just as nice as expensive gifts, but they have the advantage of being made with a lot of love and care. Simple but beautiful gift ideas for Mother’s Day.

1. Succulent garden in beautiful golden pots

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This famous group of plants, which includes cacti, is one of the more ~trendy~ and practical real-life options. They are easy to care for and look absolutely charming anywhere in the house! To add that personal touch to your gift, paint with acrylic paint and gold spray paint. It’s simple, but it makes all the difference. From here

2. Photo frame

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We all love seeing photographs around the house, no matter the format. It’s a nice way to relive some of our best moments, isn’t it? Take advantage of the fact that it is absolutely very simple to make this work of art to decorate your mother’s wall with memories. You need a sponge brush, white glue and a picture that you really like. Just apply the glue, stick the image and apply another layer. Beautiful, easy and from the heart. From here

3. Personalized mug with markers

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You can write sentences, make drawings or color a white mug with a porcelain pen. Then just take it to the oven to dry and set well! From here

…or make a nail polish version

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Psychedelic and asymmetrical, it looks very different from the ready-made models you find for sale. Just as you would with your nails, just drop the colors into a pot of hot water and mix with a toothpick, creating very individual patterns. Quickly submerge the mug and let it dry. Finish with a glossy acrylic sealer. From here

4. Homemade (and edible!)

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All mothers in the world should have many more pampering days than just Mother’s Day. They definitely deserve a nice smelling rest after a long day at work. And then you can prepare this scrub with 1 cup (tea) of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (tea) of coconut oil, liquid coloring and essence of vanilla, lemon or any other essence of your choice. From here

5. Crochet towels

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The ~gifted~ girls can present their mothers with something they may have taught you: crochet. The charming washcloths look great combined with a moisturizer or your scrub. From here

6. Photo magnets

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It sounds very complex, but it’s quite simple. What you’ll need: cardstock, a roll of magnets (found at craft and trim stores), white hot glue, and scissors. You can choose any photo format, just print them (can be on bond paper), stick them on cardboard and cut them to size. Glue the magnet using hot glue and let it dry. Ready to decorate your mom’s full fridge! From here

7. Bouquet of Cupcakes

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Flowers are very beautiful, nice, but unfortunately, not all of them are edible – even the ones that are, don’t taste good. So how about surprising her with a nice bouquet of cupcakes to start the day off right?

8. Customized box

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The step by step of this box is very simple, in addition to being charming and letting your mother decide what she will keep in there. It could be your childhood letters!

9. Breakfast basket

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The secret is to get a wicker basket, a fluffy towel, cellophane paper, colored ribbon and some very delicious recipes to fill it. Much better than buying ready-made, right?

10. Tea bags

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So you can spend the late afternoon chatting, eating cookies and having a nice cup of tea. With infusions handpicked by you, of course. From here

11. Personalized fabric notebook

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It could be a planner or just a notepad so she doesn’t miss out on any of her many brilliant ideas! With white glue, pretty patterned fabrics, a ribbon bow and a sponge brush, you can customize any notebook you come across. From here

12. Custom Tray

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If you want to serve breakfast in bed, before she can even get up, then make the tray look cuter. You can paint it, glue the fabric to the bottom or just make some decorations with markers if it looks cooler. From here

13. Bath salts + exfoliants = complete Day Spa

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Another cool way to pack hygiene items, such as scrubs, bath salts, soaps and the like, is to use that “test tube”. It’s easy to find in craft stores and party favors. The secret is to make a personalized tag and let her enjoy the day in peace! From here

14. Cushion with phrases

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Perhaps the hardest part is finding a stencil with the letters exactly the way you want them. The rest is simple and can be done with fabric-specific pens. Phrases can be from songs or cute statements! From here

15. Necessaire

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Alright, this idea is for those who have some sewing machine skills. Still, it’s still beautiful! PS: if you’re the sewing type, the gift possibilities are endless. From here

16. Terrariums

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Absolutely beautiful and charming, they will brighten up any corner your mother chooses to leave them. And you don’t even have to be a ~gardener of the galaxies~ no: this video teaches you how to assemble one of these quickly!