DIY Mothers Day Gifts

Just a reminder-- Mothers day is this Sunday, which is the perfect time to show your mom you appreciate her! If your a last minute person like me, this post is for you! Unfortunately sometimes it's so difficult to come up with something affordable but cute to give to your mom for Mothers Day. Me and my sis, who is eight years old and adorable, came up with a few gift ideas for you!

Tissue Paper Stained Glass Jars

We had the kids at church do this for their moms-- they loved it! The jars turned out adorable.

You will need...

Tissue Paper--Having lots of colors makes it really stand out!

Mod Podge-- Stinky and sticky! That's part of the fun though, right? Here is a recipe to make your own!

Paint Brushes--The foamy kind. :)

Glue

Jar--We used old pizza jars.

Scissors-- If you want to be clean cut. 

1. Rip or cut tiny pieces of tissue paper. 
2. Glue down the paper all over the entire jar. Don't leave one empty spot. Make sure all of the paper is lying down flat. :)
3. Now comes the Mod Podge! Use your paint brush and spread the Mod Podge everywhere. The Mod Podge will dry clear, waterproof it, and makes your jar look finished. 
4. Tie a bow around the top and give it to your mommy. She can use it as a flower vase, candle holder, pencil jar, or just as decoration! 

Found this idea to use shapes!

Tea Light

One of my friends made this darling tea cup candle for her mom for Christmas-- I fell in love with it! My sister and I are making this for our mom this weekend. {am using the pictures I found on an adorable blog. I couldn't take pics and make it at the same time}

You'll need

Old Candles: Or buy some at the dollar store.

Tea cup: I got mine at a thrift shop for a couple bucks!

Wick: You can use the one that came with your candle or buy wick at Walmart or craft store.

Crayons: For coloring.

Heat Proof Container: You will need to make a double boiler.

Scent:optional

1. Make a double boiler with a pot and your heat-proof container. Place 2-3 inches of water, so that when you place your heat-proof container in, the water won't boil over. Turn on your stove to med/med high.

2. Grab your candle and remove the sticker from the bottom and take out the wick.

3. Place your candle in the heat-proof bowl and add a piece of your chosen colored crayon (don't put much, a little colors a lot)

4. Mix your wax softly to incorporate the crayon

5. Allow the candle to slowly melt. It took about 15 mins. for half my 4inch high candle to melt (this was enough to fill my teacup)

6. When you have enough melted wax to fill your container, you can add any oils you have..glitter or dry flower petals to enhance your lovely candle. Mix well.

7. Grab your wick and carefully dip the end in the wax a few times, this will serve as the glue so it can adhere to your container and stay put while your pour in the wax

8. Here's how it should look once dried

9. You're now ready to fill your container. Use a heat-proof glove to grab your wax, and pour all the way up, making sure to leave  about 1/2 an inch of wick above the poured wax

10. Allow your candle to cool and set for a few minutes. Make sure to leave it alone so the wax doesn't get damaged while solidifying (it can take anywhere between 15-30 mins for the wax to completely solidify; you will the the color change from a Strong clear color, to a softer opaque color when hard)

We gave these to my mom for mothers day and she loved them. It meant so much to her to receive a homemade gift.

^Replace DADDY with MOMMY^

I guarantee you she'll love the hand made gift. Or you could just give her a boring old card. Your choice. 

Enjoy the nice weather while it lasts! <3 Olivia and Elisabeth <3