3 DIY gifts ideas for this Mother’s Day
If you’re looking for a unique gift ideas that won’t break the bank, pour some love, care and thought into a do-it-yourself (DIY) project.
The good news is DIY gifts don’t require abundant creative talent, and there are plenty of simple, quick and easy Mother’s Day gift ideas at your fingertips.
Here are a few simple ideas to get you started:
1. Design a customised recipe book
Add a special touch to kitchen styling with a DIY cookbook that features your mums favourite recipes. Once you have your list, design your unique recipe book using beginner-friendly online software such as Canva.
For an extra special touch, add handwritten notes, illustrations and photos amongst the pages. Print your completed book and add as decorative item on the kitchen countertop.
2. Curate a home spa kit
Help your special person relax and unwind with a bathroom hamper filled with their favourite pampering products. Think bath salts and bombs, sugar scrubs and luxurious body butter. To ensure your spa kit is truly bespoke and fits in nicely with the overall style of the bathroom, make sure to repackage each product into clear mason jars with uniform printed labels.
3. Pour homemade candles
Fill your mum’s living spaces with aromas that remind you of them. Customised candles are an easy, fun and affordable way to make Mum’s day, and there’s a bunch of DIY wax candle kits on the market to help get you started.
Think about the type of atmosphere you want to create, and find essential oils and fragrances to match. Is it the richness of vanilla and caramel? The freshness of autumn florals or the relaxing aroma of lavender? Experiment with different scents and colours until you find the perfect combination.