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May 8, 2012

Top 10 Tuesday: Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is a very special day and it’s less than a week away! Last year, Baby E’s dedication fell on Mother’s Day so all my attention went to my little girl’s special day. So this year I need to step it up on the Mother’s Day gifts! I’m hoping to make some very special gifts this year for the grandmas but I have yet to make a decision. Have I told you before that I am horribly indecisive?

So to help me get inspired, I’m sharing Top 10 Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

1. Personalized step stool from Brown Paper Packages. What a great way to capture a moment in time with your kids!

2. Sentimental Jewelry Box from One Day When I Have Time.

3. Cute Free Mother’s Day Printable from Positively Splendid!  Such a sweet and simple gift for a special day.

4. DIY makeup pouch! You can view the whole tutorial over at Happy in Red.

5. This beautiful floral arrangement was made with a spray painted mason jar. Love the fresh spring look from Meija Mamma!

6. And if your momma likes something sweet try making this beautiful cookies seen on Lizy B.

7. Charming DIY watering can from Crafty Scrappy Happy for the mom who likes to garden.

8. Isn’t this saying so true?! Wonderful printable from Crafty Texas Girls.

9. Homemade body scrub with free printable. You can get the full recipe from Poofy Cheeks!

10. And after you make your cute gift, you need a pretty box to put it in! A Pumpkin and a Princess shows you how to make these sweet gift boxes.

Are you doing handmade Mother’s Day gifts this year? What are you making?

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Jaime from crafty scrappy happy says

    May 8, 2012 at 5:12 am

    great inspirations my friend!!! :) and thank you so much for including my idea–you are too sweet!!!!
    Jaime

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  2. Mejia Mamma says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    Thanks for featuring me! :-)

    Reply
  3. Lizy B says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring my cookies! Can’t wait to visit all the other great ideas!!

    Reply
  4. Samantha says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:16 am

    Thanks for the feature! I re-posted it on my facebook page today! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafty-Texas-Girls/140299076008437

    I am your newest follower too!
    :) Samantha

    Reply
  5. Debra Kapellakis says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:07 am

    All of them would make lovely gifts. I like the picture with the little girl and then the stool witht the footprints.

    Reply
  6. Julie says

    May 9, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    Being a mom and a grandmother, I would take one of each! LOL Love your blog and these idea’s are very fun and creative! Thanks so much, Julie (the letter 4’s mom)

    Reply

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