Mother’s Day Ideas

Yes, I realize it’s two days away. No, I didn’t paint something unique and special for my own mother this year. Yes, I’m giving you ideas for you to make something for your own mother, or sister, daughter, friend.

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That way I’ll feel like I’ve done my creative good deed for Mother’s Day. Do you like the way my mind works?

I had loads of great projects for Mother’s Day saved, but since my computer crashed a couple weeks ago, I lost all my bookmarks. All.Of.Them.

While I spend endless hours pouring over link parties, methodically categorizing new bookmarks (Oh, the sheer drudgery of it all ), I always know where I can go to find projects.

Martha.

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I kept in mind that with only 2 days left, you might not want to whip out all your paintbrushes and create a masterpiece. But how about an iron-on tote bag? Cute, huh?

Or the dip-dyed baskets pictured up top? She seriously just dipped the basket bottom into a tub of paint. I’ve gotta try this one. Great idea for baskets that have seen better days.

Alright – I couldn’t resist this one – painted china. Before you say you don’t have enough time, or talent, to try this, read thru the tutorial. It’s not as hard as it looks.

I actually like the bowls with the little dot patterns. Maybe I could pull a few of these off in two days . . .

Hey, wait . . . I just remembered. . . I did paint something for my mother – this dragonfly tray and this one, too.

Now I don’t feel so guilty. I’d say I think my mom takes my artwork for granted but I can’t since I was the one who forgot about the trays. Obviously I’m the one taking myself for granted.

Imagine that. {she says with sarcasm.}