Gift giving means something different for everyone. Each of us has our own gift giving style, so to speak. Mine has evolved over the years. It started out as physically shopping in a real store back in the days before the internet. It was time-consuming and tiring so almost always I got the first thing I saw. Not a lot of thought went into it. After that I went through the gift card phase. Talk about easy but oh so impersonal. Thankfully that didn’t last long. Now I try to take a little more time and think about what I’m doing. I shop online because I can truly find the perfect thing instead of settling for something I don’t really like. I also give handmade gifts…either from my kitchen or my sewing room. I think a handmade gift speaks volumes. When you take the time to make something personal, it is truly special. No one has time to do that for every gift given…but I’ve put together 10 handmade Mother’s Day gift ideas in case you want to give it a try. Some require sewing but some do not. Take a look and I’ll see you at the end.
Lavender Sugar Scrub with custom printable tag
DIY Repurposed Shirt Pillow Cover
Tutorials for 3 Burlap Table Runners
Envelope Pillow Cover Tutorial
You might be thinking that pillow covers aren’t the most exciting gift. I tend to agree…but here’s a little story. My mom is in the latter stages of dementia. She still knows me and has a good quality of life but doesn’t go out at all. She spends most of her time in a little sitting room. A few years ago for Mother’s Day, I gave her a new lampshade and pillow covers for her room. I can’t tell you how happy she was. They brightened up the room and she had something new to look at. It was such a good day and even if she can’t remember it, I can.
Easy Tea Towel Sewing Tutorial
Bonus! An extra idea that’s easy and quick.
Motherhood Free Printables – ready to frame
I hope you’ve been inspired to give a handmade gift. If not for Mother’s Day, then some other time. The thing about giving handmade is that it not only makes the recipient feel wonderful, it makes you feel sort of wonderful too. We can all use a little of that now and then.
If you want some home baked gift ideas, visit my Quick Bread category. Little loaves of bread make such an amazing gift. For wrapping and presentation ideas, click HERE.
Thank you for stopping by…see you soon!
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Cindy says
Monday, May 4, 2015 at 3:42 pmI love all of those ideas, and I love that little tray- that was crafty:) I decided to break out the Ol’ sewing machine, and I’m not sure why, but I just cant figure out those french seams -_- grrr…
Peggy Zortman says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 4:15 pmYour posts are always so beautiful. You have some of the best photography combined with gorgeous projects. It’s just a pleasure to open up a post from you. Thank you for some very lovely ideas.
Debra Patterson says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 1:44 pmAnn – Can I just say it? I love your blog! I’m at work, eating at my desk for lunch and reading your blog. I cannot imagine the discipline it must take to faithfully blog quality information to your readers. Just wanted to say “thank you” and tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate you sharing with us!
DP
Garden, Home and Party says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 12:55 pmAnn,
What creative and fun gift ideas. I even saw a couple things I want to make for myself!
Thank you for sharing.
Karen
Cindy Nicholson says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 12:13 pmThank you, Ann, for all your suggestions! I’ve decided to try the Shirt Pillow Cover. Your blog is always an Inspiration!
Cindy
Lu Ann says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 11:27 amWhat wonderful ideas. I am going to try the picture frame tray. I am so glad I have discovered your blog and shopping !! Thank you
Laurie says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 10:40 amWhat beautiful ideas to make for my daughter’s for Mother’s Day! (And perhaps I will make something for our own home!)
Marlene Stephenson says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 10:30 amThese are great ideas thanks so much Ann and have a great day.
Dorothy-Anne Pelkey says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 9:15 amAnn…the date wall art is such a nice idea. I have to get busy!
Amy K says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 8:49 amWonderful post Ann. I love all your creativity!
Joan says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 8:42 amThese are lovely and simple ideas. I have been thinking that new pillow covers would give a fresh look to my living room without high cost. The fact that you have made some of these as ‘no sew’ is even better.
Your blog is new to me and I am enjoying it very much. Thanks for all your great ideas!
Ann Drake says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 9:21 amHi Joan! Welcome to On Sutton Place…I am glad you are following along. ~Ann
Rose says
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 8:31 amThank you Anne for all these beautiful ideas.
My favorite is still the tray.
Have a wonderful day
Rose