Mother’s Day is special. It’s the day in every calendar year when people get to show their mothers how much they appreciate them. For most, mothers are considered as superheroes. So, it’s only right that they go the extra mile to show their love and appreciation. Therefore, you want your gift to count.

Every mother is unique and has preferences that are best known to her. Even so, you can be sure that there’s a perfect gift for every mom out there! However, if you’re going the do-it-yourself (DIY) route, you ought to tap into your creative side.

Thankfully, there are plenty of ideas that you can experiment with by making DIY decor gifts for your mom on this upcoming Mother’s Day. DIY is great because often it’s very cost-effective. Plus, if you haven’t done DIY gifts before, she’ll appreciate the effort of spicing things up in this manner. It’s the thought that counts. So, if you’re looking for ideas, you’re in the right place.

That said, here’s a list of décor ideas for you on this upcoming Mother’s Day.

1.  Fish Bowl Bouquet

Creating a fish bowl bouquet is straightforward. You simply grab a new or used clear fishbowl, buy a bouquet, and place it there. It’s best to use a colorful bouquet. But if your mom likes a specific flower or rose, perhaps you should go with that specific one. Consider looking for floral bouquet deals to see if you can save some extra cash as well.

You could even zhuzh it up by adding a message on the outside of the bowl. Or just draw a heart on the outer side of the bowl and write a sweet message there as well. Your mom will appreciate this extra touch.

2. Cake Topper

You can customize your cake with a heartwarming message of appreciation. Or any other message of your choice. It goes on top of the cake that you’ve either made for yourself or that you bought in-store. Mom will appreciate a sweet message from you!

The great thing is you’re free to design these toppers however you want them, and you can make multiple versions with different messages too.

All you need is paper, something to draw with, such as a pen, or colored pencil or marker, adhesive, and sticks (such as toothpicks). You could also simply design a graphic on the computer, print it out, and then piece it together. If you’re a younger individual, ask an adult to help you. Nonetheless, it’s fairly straightforward.

3. Paper Flowers

You can use paper to make different themed paper flowers for your mom on this special day. Now, you can simply draw flowers onto white paper, cut them off, and use adhesive to make paper flowers. But you can make more complicated designs using colored pencils and scissors. A great resource for this would be the Internet. You can look for tutorials on how to make paper flowers online. Note that the more complicated ones could require a bit of practice. 

4. Printable Mother’s Day Art

Start by simply looking for some Mother’s Day print ideas online or perhaps design your brochure yourself. Print them, and hang them using adhesive. This would be great if there’s also a party or family gathering because it complements other decorations too if done right. You could even frame these pictures to make them stand out more.

5. Hanging Flowers

If you use the right flowers and lighting, they can look gorgeous. You want to hang them in an area such as the lounge or above the dining room table where everyone sees them.

Simply take a couple of brightly colored flowers and hang them onto wires from the roof to give an illusion of a floating garden. Make sure the lighting is sufficient as well.

6. Wooden Plaque

A wooden plaque is a modern twist to a gift card. But it’s quite simple to make. You simply need scrapbook paper, spray adhesive, and sticker letters. These items are relatively inexpensive. Just make sure that you stick the letters carefully because some adhesives are too sticky. This can be a fun activity to do with the kids, too, for they impart significant learning in life. 

7. Flower Banner

Flower banners can be as extravagant as you want them to be. Ideally, you could stick with flowers of one kind and color, yet you could mix them up as well. It’s mostly ideal for parties so that you can display it.

You simply take flowers and glue them onto a banner board. It’s as simple as that. Yet you might also want to use sturdier flowers. Or perhaps look for synthetic flowers since you’ll need plenty of flowers to pull this off.

8. Balloon Arch

If you’ve arranged a Mother’s Day brunch, don’t forget to set up balloon decor. A balloon arch is a perfect choice. You can choose an assortment of balloons to decorate a table or to your lobby. Balloons are great at setting the atmosphere you want; plus they’re synonymous with celebration.

In terms of color, most people go for pink or red. But you can go with your mother’s favorite color as well. Additionally, you could also add lettered balloons for mom. If you’re going to make your mother feel special, you might as well go the extra mile.

Conclusion

Mother’s Day is perhaps one of the most celebrated days in the calendar year for most cultures. They deserve to be celebrated. It’s said that most mothers will appreciate DIY décor gifts on this day. The fact that you cared about her enough to make a gift for her will warm her heart. In addition, DIY is much cheaper! You can use the above ideas as a starting point for celebrating Mother’s Day.