RED ALERT! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Mother's Day is May 8th! That means that (at the time of this being posted) you have just over two weeks to find the perfect gift for your mom! But don't panic; its going to be alright. Instead of buying her a gift, why don't you make one? We've compiled this list of creative, thoughtful, and unique homemade mother's day gifts that any mother would love to receive! To view the instructions for any of these projects, click the picture. Have fun!
1. Personalized PVC Flower Vase
Flowers are a classic Mother's Day gift, but why not make them a little more personal? This PVC pipe vase can be decorated with prints of photos that will bring back memories and show your mom how much you care! If applying the photos is too tough, you can still decorate the vase however you want. Your personal touch will mean the world to her! This PVC vase is made of inexpensive materials such as PVC pipe and a wooden base.
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2. PVC Desk Organizing Cups
Your mom probably has an array of tools and utensils that she uses for cooking, crafting, sewing, or scrapbooking. Help her keep all of that apparatus organized with these tilted PVC cups. The angle makes it easier to see and get to what's inside of the cup. Different kinds of items can be put in each cup, which allows for some unrivaled organization. Your mother will appreciate a gift that's thoughtful and serves a purpose!
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3. Multipurpose Outdoor Table Centerpiece
If your mother has a patio with a table (with an umbrella in the middle), this project will spruce it up! This beautiful centerpiece can be a planter, vase, or silverware-holder. It is build around the pole in the center of the table, so you don't have to worry about it falling off or getting blown away in the wind. This centerpiece can be decorative, handy, or both! Let your imagination run wild with this one, because the possibilities are endless!
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4. PVC Wine Rack
This is a great project for you to make for a mother who appreciates wine. It is an extremely straightforward project that changes a regular shelf space into an aesthetically pleasing wine rack capable of holding and displaying your mother's finest wines. As an added gift to your mother, you could let her help you put this together! Moms love doing things with their children, so letting her help may make her just as happy as the final product.
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5. Mosaic PVC Pipe Planter
If your mom is anything like mine, she loves gardening. Whether she has a green thumb or not, one of these fabulous planters would spruce up her garden and make growing beautiful plants easy! The structure of these planters are large PVC pipes. They have paint and tiles to give them a mosaic effect. They feel rustic and earthy, which is perfect for gardening! If you really want to make mom's life easy, include plants with the gift! This is one of the most useful projects when it comes to Mother's Day personalized gifts. She'll appreciate the thoughtfulness and creativity of this gorgeous present.
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6. Decorative PVC Wreath
When I was growing up, my mom had a wreath for each season. They would each hang on the front door for a few months and then be replaced. This charming PVC wreath can be decorated for any season or occasion and will make your mother's home a little brighter! Buy several different sizes of PVC pipe to make the wreath's design unique and exciting. Also, don't forget to paint and personalize the wreath so your mother will love it!
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7. PVC Pipe Mirror
This project is ingenious and looks fantastic! It is similar to the wreath, as it uses cut out pieces of pipe to make a large area. But this one is also functional, as it features a mirror in the center. This craft would look great anywhere in the house, and your mom would love to hang it somewhere her friends could see it. The designs on the original site are all plain white, but this could be painted any color you want to match your mother's decor!
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8. PVC Floor Lamp
This decorative lamp adds a warm, modern atmosphere to any room. It is a great way to show your mother your appreciation of her through its minimalist design. This lamp will light up a wide area and only consists of a few components, so anyone with access to a rotary tool can make it! Your mother will love you undertaking a unique DIY project for her.
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9. Floating PVC Accent Light
Much like the previous project, this light adds ambiance to a space. This one, however, is much smaller and would work as a desk lamp! If your mother is a reader, she will love this lamp to light up her books! Its design makes it appear as if it is floating, creating a ring of light around the bottom of the lamp. This project takes a bit of skill and some minor wiring knowledge, but the end result is worth it! It is beautiful and will (literally) light up your mom's life!
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There's no end to the options when it comes to Mother's Day unique gifts. No matter what you end up making or buying, however, make sure you have fun with your mom and let her know how much you appreciate her! That, after all, is what Mother's Day is all about. For more interesting PVC crafts and DIY ideas, check out our Pinterest and get crafty!