5 DIY Mother's Day Gifts Mom Will Actually Love

My goal for researching Mother's Day gifts this year was to find things that I would actually display in my home. These DIY gifts are not only cool looking but would be a great added decorating touch. Some even serve a practical purpose.

Author:: jenprice
Updated:: Dec 18, 2018
Original:: May 1, 2014

Mother's Day Beeswax Candles

My goal for researching Mother's Day gifts this year was to find things that I would actually display in my home. These DIY gifts are not only cool looking but would be a great added decorating touch. Some even serve a practical purpose. Check out these 5 DIY Mother's Day gifts mom will actually love.

Don't let the words "beeswax candle" trick you into thinking this is too complicated. This super easy DIY from Oh Happy Day has me wanting to go buy some beeswax sheets like now.

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I LOVE these Keepsake Boxes featured on Martha Stewart. What a cute way to keep sweet family memorabilia!

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I love Spoonful's idea to make a poetry book for Mom. So sweet.

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I doubt I could drink out of these but Ann Wood's paper mache tea cups would be super cute for a little kitchen shelf decoration, don't you think?

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These fabric coil bowls are perfect for holding little items. Love these from The Red Thread.

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What do you think? Are these Mother's Day gifts you would proudly display in your home?

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My goal for researching Mother’s Day gifts this year was to find things that I would actually display in my home.

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I’ve always been a huge fan of DIY gifts ever since I was a little girl.

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