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6 Last Minute Ideas for Mother's Day! Hint: It's tomorrow

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Uh-oh! It's Mother's Day again, and how many of you are still wondering what to do for your Mum tomorrow?

At least you're trying to find something to do for her tomorrow. I know of people who don't even know there's a special day to celebrate our mothers!

There are, of course, the usual things you can do for your mom. Like buying her the usual gifts - jewellery, perfumes, branded purses, a spa treatment, all expense paid shopping trip, bringing her for out for a fine dining experience or a special meal.  (Look at the bottom of this post for special offers in these categories) At this last minute, these might be a good option to go for.

But nothing can beat the sweetness of making a personalised gift for mum. Here are a few easy-to-do craft ideas, borrowed from Pinterest, that can make Mother's Day a little sweeter for the most beloved woman in your life.

1. Make a Mother's Day card with a heart in the middle


Things you will need:

  • Coloured paper
  • Scissors
  • Your hand :)
  • Coloured pens, pencils, crayons, marker pens or anything of your choice which can be used to write on the paper. 

Taken from: http://krokotak.com/2012/03/tchestit-8-mart/
Here's how to do it:

1. Fold the paper

2. Keep your hand on the folded paper, with your thumb touching the folded side.

3. Trace the shape of your hand.

4. Cut out the shape. Do not cut through the middle of the paper or else it won't open up like a card; it will just become 2 pieces of paper.  However, if you do accidentally cut it, fret not - just use a clear tape to tape it together. Or repeat the steps (correctly, this time) on another piece of paper.


Taken from http://krokotak.com/2012/03/tchestit-8-mart/
5. That's it, actually. You're card is almost complete. Now, just add your messages, and a splash of colour. Get creative! Use any form of decoration on your card to personalise it. Just make sure you leave enough space for your message.

Tip: Write your message first, and then proceed with the decoration.

There you have it - an economical and easy-to-make gift for your mom. Have Fun!




2. Thumbprint Love


This is an awesome idea for Dads planning to help their young ones prepare something for mommies. It is really simple to do.

Things you will need:
 * Paint
 * Paper (coloured or plain)
 * Coloured pen or pencils
 * A poem
 * A photo of you and your child or your family (optional)
 * Scissors (optional)
 * Fingerprints

The steps:

1. Fold the paper into half, if you want this to look like a card. If not, leave it as it is or cut it to your desired size.

2. Dip your or your child's finger into the paint and create a finger paint art. It can be anything. Even just random colourful drops on the paper. Or you can make the flower shown on the left.

3. Write the poem, as shown, under the flower if this is a one page card. You can even make this on a thin, hard piece of paper to be used as a bookmark. If it's the kind of card that can be opened, then write the poem inside. You can either leave the front blank with just the art or write Happy Mother's Day or any other message you like.

Simple isn't it?

Original idea taken from here.


3. Flower Coupons


Ahem.. this should be done on a regular basis, but more of that later. Apart from being pampered, what do you think mothers will love for Mother's day (or any other day, for that matter?)

Taken from: http://steppingintofirstgrade.blogspot.sg/2011/04/mothers-day.html

Exactly! She would love someone to help with the chores!! This is a very inexpensive way to pamper your mother. 

Things you will need: 
  • Coloured papers
  • Scissors
  • Pen or markers
  • Adhesive (Glue or Clear Tape)
How to make it:
  1. First cut out the shapes of a flower pot and as many flowers as you need. These flowers are going to be "coupons" that your mother can choose to use on the special day. This can even be given to her as a birthday present. 
  2. Then glue the left side, right side and bottom part of the flower pot figure onto another larger piece of paper. Make sure you just glue the edge and not the whole area. Leave the top of the flower pot unglued. 
  3. Then make stems for the flowers. There are 2 ways to make it. Either cut a long thin strip of paper or roll up a piece of paper. The rolled up stem would be sturdier than the long thin strip.
  4. Attach the flower shapes to one side of the stem. Use a glue or a clear tape to fix it. Make sure you are able to push this flower into the flower pot. 
  5. Write down the coupons. You can either write it on a separate piece of paper and fix them on the flowers as shown above, or just write straight onto the flowers. 
  6. Write a note for your mum, with instructions (like the fine print rules and regulations on a coupon) and stick it on the flower pot. 
That's it. You're pot full of flower coupons are ready for your mum. 

4. I love you thiiiiiiissssss much!


That's right. This is probably the easiest of all to make. 

What you will need: 
* Coloured paper
* Scissors
* Handprint
* Adhesive (glue, double-sided tape or clear tape)
* Marker pens, pens, pencils or crayons


Steps to make it:

1. Like the first idea above, trace the shape of your or your child's hand on two pieces of paper.

2. Cut out the two shapes. Write a message on one side of both the pieces. It can be as simple as "I love you" or any other message as per your preference. 

3. On another piece of paper, write a message or simply write "I love you this much!" and cut it out. 

4. Fold this piece of paper the way you would fold to make a fan. 

5. Stick the ends to the two different hand shaped pieces and wait for it to stick on firmly before opening and closing it. 

Original idea taken from here.

5. Cook a Fantabulous Feast for Mommy!

YES!! Cook something for her. Just, don't bake unless you have experience, because it takes a lot more time and there is a higher chance of burning something you're trying to bake than something you're cooking. 

Cook something special for her. Or cook her favourite dish! Or cook with her. That's a special kind of bonding right there. 

Make her breakfast in bed. Rope in your dad for some extra help. Additional points if it's your first time cooking. But please put safety first and have someone oversee you or help you if it's your first time.

6. If you're in Singapore...

Here are a few discounts available for Mother's Day:

 I didn't know Courts had these categories either. Tomorrow (10 May 2015) is the last day for this promotion. 


I hope these last minute ideas serve you well, loving fathers and children. Share these with others still fumbling for ideas and make more mothers happier around the world :)



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About the Author

An ex-journalist, Gayathri is now a full time freelance writer who enjoys writing well-researched and helpful articles about pretty much everything. She also writes for a variety of newspapers and magazines and spends her free time reading, choreographing dance, daydreaming, writing poems and playing games.

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