27 Beautiful Mother's Day Gift Ideas

 With Mother's Day just a few days away, I went through the Echoes of Laughter archives to pull out 27 beautiful ideas for you to make, bake, craft or create for someone special on Mother's Day. I hope you enjoy these ideas....many of my favourite projects ever are here!

Mint Lime Foot Soak

 Mint Grapefruit Sugar Scrub

 Mini Scrapbook in a Tin

 Spring Flower Frame

 Photo Tray

 Gardening Gift Basket

 Honey Lavender Sugar Scrub

 Bath Gift Basket

 Vacation Memory Box

 Strawberry Butter

 Peppermint Foot Soak

 Gourmet Oatmeal Cookie Mix

 Kitchen Recipe Board

 Mother's Day Breakfast

 Vacation Scrapbook

 Strawberry Mini Pies

 An artwork plate made with a plastic plate & sharpies markers.

 Iced Chai Tea Latte Mix

 Iced Cappuccino Mix

 Strawberry Lemonade Mix

 DIY Bucket Planters

 Homemade Granola

 10 Minute Grape Jelly

 Adorable Petit Four Cakes

Pretty In Pink Mother's Day Basket

 Make A Pretty Decoupage Vase

 Make A Pretty Table Runner 

And to make Mom a special treat for breakfast....ButtermilkWaffles with Sweet Orange Sauce.

Wishing you a wonderful Mother's Day!

To see more great ideas, please visit these Pinterest Boards:
Mother's Day Ideas
Fabulous Gifts In A Jar
Teachers Gifts

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Make a Pretty Table Runner + Sears Sewing Machine Giveaway!

It's Spring and I am craving beautiful, glorious colour! Lately, I have been putting into action some plans for a fun makeover for our dining/living room area. I have lots to share in upcoming posts {wink} but for now, I want to share with you one small project I finished for our dining area.

As part of my re-decorating plan, I was on the search for a colourful table runner to tie-in with some of the other changes I made in the living room. The few table runners I found were either the wrong colour, or way outside my budget...at $60 and $80 each. So I decided to make a table runner with some beautiful fabric that I found at a fabric store, and as luck would have it, Sears contacted me around the same time to see if I would like to try their Sears Kenmore 50 Stitch Sewing Machine. I was thrilled at the opportunity to be able to create my sewing project with a brand new machine.

So let's get to work on that easy table runner first, shall we?

I chose to make a very simple rectangular runner so that the fabric could shine on it's own.

And can I tell you that I created this table runner for just $12? Yay!

Table Runner

{Finished size approx. 13" x 40"}

Materials Needed:

1/2 metre of fabric {I used a fabric by Valori Wells}

Thread in coordinating colour

Rotary cutter and cutting mat, or scissors

Directions:

1. Iron fabric.

2. Using rotary cutter and cutting mat, cut fabric to 13~1/4 by 40~1/2". 

3. Using an iron, press a 1/4" seam allowance around entire edge of rectangle. Then fold again and press another 1/4" seam allowance so that the rough edges are tucked in. Then pin baste the pressed edges every 3" to 5" inches, as shown, to hold in place.

4. Take the runner to the sewing machine and carefully sew around all 4 sides of runner using a straight stitch, turning fabric 90 degrees to stitch around corners. Cut threads when done. Finished size is approx. 13" x 40".
5. Press the table runner to remove all wrinkles.

Now stand back and admire the new table runner. 

 I am so happy with my fabulous new budget-friendly $12 table runner.

And let me share some of the wonderful features of my new Sears Kenmore 50 Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine.

This sewing machine was so easy to thread! The machine came with a full-size instruction booklet complete with pictures detailing each step. I had the machine ready for sewing in about 15 minutes.

As I began sewing my project, I found the needle & feed moved the fabric with a very smooth flow and created beautiful stitching to make my project look perfect.

I also love the clear see-thru plate that covers the bobbin which makes it so easy to see how the bobbin thread is doing and when it might need a refill.

 This sewing machine has a computerized panel which makes it easy to make adjustments to stitch length and stitch width, and to access all of the other stitches that this model offers. 

Changing stitches is as easy as gently pressing a few buttons!

This model also offers these options in addition to straight stitch:

Zigszag stitch sewing, utility and decorative stitches, stretch stitches and a one step buttonhole function.

Basically, this Kenmore machine could handle any sewing project that your heart desires.

This machine weighs just under 12 pounds, which makes it easy to take to a sewing class or a friend's house for a project day.

 I have mentioned only a few of the many features of this lovely Kenmore sewing machine, but there are many more!

And right now, Sears has assorted Kenmore Sewing Machines at different price points on sale from now until May 12th,2013.

 just in time for Mother's Day! 

You can visit and learn more HERE.

And guess what else? The kind people at Sears Canada have provided me with a 

Sears Kenmore 50 Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine {Retail Value $349.99}

to give away to 1 lucky reader....just in time for Mother's Day!

So if you have ever dreamed of sewing fun project, now is your chance to enter this fantastic giveaway.

To Enter:

1. You must be 18 years of age and live in Canada to enter.

2. Click the link above & visit the Sears page. Have a quick look at the models for sale and then leave me a COMMENT telling me what you would like to make with a brand new sewing machine. {Please make sure that you leave or are connected to a valid email address.}

3. One winner will be chosen at random to receive a Sears Kenmore 50 Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine, to be mailed to the winner's  home.

4. Giveaway ends Friday, May 10, 2013 at midnight.  One entry per person. Good luck!

Angie

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Create A Beautiful Mother's Day with Shoppers Drug Mart

Gift baskets are my absolute favourite types of gifts to create for special people.They are both beautiful and personalized, with favourite items that make the gift recipient feel special & loved. I created this 'Pretty in Pink' Mother's Day basket for a friend who loves strawberries and the colour pink. I found everything I needed to create this unique basket at Shoppers Drug Mart, and I love the fun-looking result!  

It took no time at all to find several things in a pretty pink colour and a strawberry fragrance to create this incredible collection of all of my friend's favourite things. Shoppers Drug Mart offers an amazing shopping experience with an extensive selection in prestige beauty, nail, fragrance and accessory lines, along with a great selections in many other areas such as snacks, magazines, & seasonal items. Combine the overall shopping experience with the Optimum Points program and Shoppers Drug Mart offers the perfect combination of selection and value.  I was able to put this basket together for around $50 for my friend's husband to give to her for Mother's Day and I know that she will adore it. Just look at all it's pink loveliness....everything required for a luxurious bath, a few snacks and a magazine to relax with.

With Mother's Day just around the corner on May 12, Shoppers Drug Mart is offering a special Mother's Day Gift selection where you will find many beautiful gift sets of things such as fragrances and cosmetics, and other 'Gift With Purchase' opportunities designed to treat Mom on her very special day.

While pouring over the Shoppers Gift Guide, one of the things that caught my eye was this Chanel Gift Set which included 'hair mist'. I love great-smelling hair, so I added it to my wish list.

To make the Mother's Day shopping experience even better, Shoppers Drug Mart is also offering an Optimum Points promotion from Saturday, May 4th to Friday, May 10th, where you can collect 20X the Optimum Points when you spend $75 or more on cosmetics and fragrances.

With all of the amazing selection and value that Shoppers Drug Mart offers, along with convenient locations, it is the perfect destination to craft a beautiful Mother's Day for that special Mom in your life.

{Disclosure: The products mentioned above are  part of a sponsored post through my ad network, SheBlogs Media, for Shoppers Drug Mart. However, all opinions expressed are my own.}

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Make A Pretty Decoupage Vase {Gift Idea}

If you are searching for a craft project to make for Mother's Day, a teacher's gift, or just because...then I have the sweetest little budget-friendly project for you. Using a recycled can, a sheet of scrapbook paper and some paint, a pretty decoupage vase can be created to make a beautiful, handmade vessel to hold flowers.

This is a wonderful craft activity for children and teens, and each crafter will love that each vase can be personalized in the colours & patterns of his/her choice. These lovely rustic-looking vases would also work well for almost any type of party too. To make this project, here is what you will need:

Supplies:
Recycled can, washed & clean
craft paint
paint brush
scrapbook paper with flowers
Mod Podge & brush
scissors

Directions:
1. Paint the outside of the can using craft paint in colour of your choice. Let dry. Paint a second coat if desired. {I did 2 coats.}

 2. While paint is drying, cut out flowers from scrapbook paper.

3. Once paint on can is dry, cover can with a layer of Mod Podge and add flower cut outs to the outside of the can as desired.

4. Add another thin layer of Mod Podge to the entire can to seal flowers to can. Watch carefully for any little bubbles or wrinkles in the paper flowers and smooth out as necessary.

Once dry, a pretty doupage vase will emerge! To my vase, I added some floral foam, and  an arrangement of flowers including one of my favourite flowers...the gerbera daisy...in pink.

I really love how pretty & fabulous this homemade gift idea turned out!  I think I might make a few more for my patio table outside just for fun.

For other Mother's Day or Teacher Appreciation Gifts, here are more amazing ideas:

Strawberry lemonade mix 
Honey lavender sugar scrub
 Chai tea latte mix 
Cappuccino mix

And visit these boards on Pinterest:

Mother's Day Ideas

Fabulous Things In A Jar

Wishing you a lovely weekend!

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