6 Last Minute Gifts Ideas for Mother’s Day

May 14, 2023

Mother’s Day is an important occasion to celebrate and acknowledge the tremendous contributions of the mothers in our lives. Throughout our lives, mothers are there to nurture and shape us while providing love, guidance, and support. This holiday gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude and love for all the mothers in our lives, while reminding us to acknowledge the sacrifices and hard work that mothers put in every day to raise us and support us throughout our lives. 

Finding the perfect gift for your mother can be challenging, but it’s essential to choose something that reflects her. In this article, we will share ten unique and thoughtful DIY gift ideas that are sure to make this Mother’s Day extra special. From sentimental keepsakes to unforgettable experiences, these personalized Mother’s Day gift ideas will help you express your love and appreciation for the amazing mothers in your life.

  1. Coffee Filter Flower Bouquet

This DIY is a wonderful Mother’s Day craft that will withstand the test of time. A bouquet of hand-painted and crafted flowers will serve as a beautiful reminder of your love and appreciation to your mother for many years to come. If crafting isn’t your thing, visit Colonial Flowers here in Millville to pick up the perfect bouquet of fresh Mother’s Day flowers.

2. DIY Coloring Page Bracelet

Jewelry is a common gift idea for Mother’s Day, but this craft is an amazing way to personalize a bracelet and make it more special. Even if you aren’t a talented artist, this craft can be easily made! Using coloring book pages, you can decorate a bracelet that will serve as a lovely wearable reminder to your mother that you appreciate her hard work and sacrifices. 

3. The Gift of a Shared Experience

Quality bonding time is a wonderful way to celebrate your mother – and paired with a fun experience, you can make this Mother’s Day weekend unforgettable. Treat her to a lovely Mother’s Day brunch and a shared activity she enjoys. If your mother enjoys musicals, consider taking her out for our Under the Sea afternoon tea experience paired with the Little Mermaid Jr. musical afterwards. It’s a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Cumberland County, if you’re in the South Jersey area. You’ll create cherished memories with your mother that she’ll never forget.

4.Kid-friendly Candy Flower Pops 

Does your mother have a sweet tooth? Arts and crafts isn’t your thing? This easy and simple to follow tutorial on making candy flower pops can be a great gift idea to make with your kids for the mothers in your life. Short on time? If you’re in Millville, NJ on Mother’s Day, Stop by Everything Classie Cafe on N High St. for delicious baked goods that your mother will love.

5. DIY Corner Bookmarks

Does the mother in your life love to read? If so, these easy to create corner bookmarks are a great gift that is practical and infinitely customizable. Using origami techniques, all you have to do is fold paper – no cutting or messes required! You can create these into fun and whimsical little monsters, as originally suggested by Easy Peasy and Fun, or you could use a beautiful pattern paper for a more elegant option.

6. Customized Cellphone Case

We all carry our cellphones with us everywhere we go – so a customized cellphone case would be a great gift for your mother that serves as a constant reminder for her how much you care and appreciate her. This tutorial from thecraftyblogstalker.com shows a DIY approach using washi tape. You could even apply similar techniques using printed photos to add more sentimental value to your gift!

We hope you find this article of Mother’s Day gift ideas useful. Whether it’s an unforgettable experience, practical items or sentimental keepsakes, we’re sure that your Mother will love the thought and appreciation behind whatever you choose to do or make this Mother’s Day. Thank you to all the mothers out there for all of your hard work and dedication – we appreciate you!