This sweet Mother's Day Dollar Tree craft flower printable DIY is charming and looks like you spent a lot of money. Like all my Dollar Tree DIYs I think you'll find this to be an easy to execute craft project. There are so many gift ideas but homemade is more meaningful which is why I couldn't wait to share with you this birth month flower wall art set.

Not only are these dollar store craft framed pieces beautiful but there is a little something special that will bring tears to your Mom's eyes. Dollar Tree crafts are a great idea to make cheap gifts with that extra cost look. Let's dive into what you will need to make this wall hanging and talk about what makes this Mother's day gift unique.

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Mother's Day Dollar Tree Craft Flower Printable DIY

Anyone can print out a flower on Etsy and frame it for mom but for this project, you are printing out the birth month flower for each of Mom's children. These birth month flowers come in a neutral color so this wall hanging will work perfectly with all design styles.

BIRTH MONTH FLOWER PRINTABLES

Let me explain birth month flower printables. For every month of the year, there is a flower that goes with that month. So we took that flower and created a printable and then added the name of the flower and the month on the bottom.

These birth month flower printables look like botanical prints. They are a classic timeless design.

Mom will cherish seeing her baby's birth month flowers and always remember the time you spend making her something special. Now let's get started making a Mother's day gallery wall hanging.

MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER WALL HANGING SUPPLIES

Here is what you will need to make this Mother's day flower wall hanging. All these items can be purchased at your local Dollar Tree and the birth month flower printable comes from Etsy.

• Birth month flower printable (you can buy the whole birth month flower set or individuals but make sure to print one out for each of Mom's children)
• Dollar Tree gold floating frames
• Double-sided tape if you are suspending the printable inside the glass
• 1″ satin or grosgrain ribbon
• Glue gun and glue
• Scissors
• Round book ring metal piece (I used book rings). Look in the craft, school supply, or jewelry making section for something that will work and is a good deal

Now that you have all your craft supplies gathered let's talk about what makes this a unique Mother's day gift idea.

DIY DOLLAR TREE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT

The first thing to begin making this DIY dollar tree mother's day gift is by printing your birth month flowers.

DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND CUT PRINTABLES

After you select each birth month or buy the whole set download the months you plan to use and then print them to the size of your picture frame on cardstock. This is where your Dollar Tree store items come in. My floating frames are 4 x 6 so I selected the 4 x 6 option in the advanced setting when I went to print them.

On my little picture frames, I didn't want them to go edge to edge so after I printed them the size of my frame I used the glass from my frame and placed it over the image. Then I used a pencil and drew around the edge. Next, I used my paper cutter to cut it but if you only have scissors that work great too.

If you love a homemade paper look try this how to make homemade paper at-home tutorial. This gift idea for mom would look amazing with vintage paper.

For my frames, I decided to have a floating piece of art inside on the glass so I trimmed a little extra off around the edges.

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HOW TO FRAME FLOATING PRINTABLE ART

Now that you have your art cut to size let me share how I framed these designs where the art is floating in the middle. There are two ways you can do this. First, you can sandwich the piece of art between two pieces of glass or you can place the print on the top of the glass.

If your floating frame comes with a back and only one piece of glass then the latter will work for you but you need to remove the back so that you can see through the glass. But either way, you will need double-sided tape to adhere the print to the glass.

Simply put one small piece of double-sided tape to a piece of glass and attach the printable to the glass of the picture frame. If you have a front piece of glass you can go ahead and set it on top.

Note: After making and hanging this piece I recommend adding double-sided tape to the corners instead. I did notice it sticking out a little around the edges because there is nothing holding it down. If you have a second piece of glass I think you are good with just one piece of double-sided tape.

Then place the glass with print on it inside the frame and press down on the tabs on the back as tight as you can.

HOW TO MAKE A FRAMED COLLAGE WALL HANGING

Now that you have all your printables framed let's create a collage wall hanging. Begin by placing all the frames in a row the distance apart to your liking or you can use my measurement of 1″ from the bottom of one to the top of the other.

Next, turn them over so you can see the back of the frames and then measure from the very top to the very bottom. Take that measurement and add six more inches. If you are using three frames that are 4 x 6 then you should have a measurement of 20″. Then double that number and this is how long your ribbon needs to be cut.

Grab your scissors and cut a piece of ribbon the number you just figured. If you are doing one exactly like mine you will need to cut a 40″ piece of ribbon.

Once you have your ribbon trim a v shape into the ends and run the book ring through the ribbon matching the ribbon ends.

Now it is time to attach the ribbon to the back of the frames. First, measure down on your ribbon 3 inches and mark it with a straight pin or something. Remember that your ribbon is folded in half so you are measuring down three inches from the ring where it is folded.

Then measure and mark the center of the top of the back of each frame.

Glue Ribbon to Frames

Get your hot glue gun ready. Next, add a thin line of glue along the back top of the picture frame. Make sure to not put too much glue where you will see it from the front.

Then measure down three inches on the ribbon and place the one piece of ribbon into the glue.

Once that is dry and secure add another thin line of glue and place the other half of the ribbon.

Repeat this step on the top of each frame until you have all the ribbon glued to the frames. Since your frames are already 1″ apart you shouldn't have to measure anymore. Just apply glue and place the ribbon.

Now that you are all finished, let's see the finished product and talk about ideas on where to hang your Mother's Day Dollar Tree craft.

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I have these hooks in our kitchen sitting area and this sweet Mother's day printable wall hanging was perfect to display along with our old breadboard and dogwood flowers. DIY Mother’s Day gifts are a great way to honor your special family member. The best part about this Mother's day dollar tree craft is that it is one of a kind, personalized to your family. Who knew that Dollar Tree items could make the best handmade gifts?

CONCLUSION

Because this printable can be printed in all different sizes from 8 x 10 to 2 x 3 you can make this collage and hang it with a gallery wall, on a hook with other hanging decorations, or simply as a stand-alone piece on a small wall.

A great way to give this precious homemade Mother's day gift to mom is at a Mother's day brunch you put on for Mom. Here are ideas for a Mother's day brunch and another for garden party decoration ideas. There are many cute ways to honor your mom, I would love to hear your Mother's Day ideas!

I hope you love this Mother's Day Dollar Tree craft. It's a great gift idea with a personal touch for a special mom. DIY crafts are always my favorite things. And if you're not feeling this idea for Mom then we have loads of other DIY printable ideas. I am sure you will find something your mom will love there.

But here is one last close up of this cheap Mother's day printable DIY idea using birth month flowers art.

So many great DIY craft ideas start at my local Dollar Store and local craft store. DIY Mother’s Day gifts often make the perfect gift. What better way to celebrate someone who means so much to you? It's an easy Mother's Day gift idea that will be a big hit.

I hope you have enjoyed this Mother's Day Dollar Tree craft tutorial. If you decide making a gift for mom is not in your schedule then try these Mother's day farmhouse gift ideas. I hope you have a wonderful Mother's day!

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Mother's Day Dollar Tree Craft

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Active Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost 35.00

Materials

• Birth month flower printable
• Dollar Tree gold floating frames
• Double-sided tape
• 1" satin or grosgrain ribbon
• Round book ring metal piece

Tools

• Glue gun and glue
• Scissors

Instructions

1. The first thing to begin making this DIY dollar tree mother's day gift is by printing your birth month flowers.
2. After you select each birth month or buy the whole set download the months you plan to use and then print them to the size of your picture frame on cardstock. This is where your Dollar Tree store items come in. My floating frames are 4 x 6 so I selected the 4 x 6 option in the advanced setting when I went to print them.
3. On my little picture frames, I didn't want them to go edge to edge so after I printed them the size of my frame I used the glass from my frame and placed it over the image. Then I used a pencil and drew around the edge. Next, I used my paper cutter to cut it but if you only have scissors that work great too.
4. Now that you have your art cut to size let me share how I framed these designs where the art is floating in the middle. There are two ways you can do this. First, you can sandwich the piece of art between two pieces of glass or you can place the print on the top of the glass. If your floating frame comes with a back and only one piece of glass then the latter will work for you but you need to remove the back so that you can see through the glass. But either way, you will need double-sided tape to adhere the print to the glass. Simply put one small piece of double-sided tape to a piece of glass and attach the printable to the glass of the picture frame. If you have a front piece of glass you can go ahead and set it on top. Then place the glass with print on it inside the frame and press down on the tabs on the back as tight as you can.
5. Now that you have all your printables framed let's create a collage wall hanging. Begin by placing all the frames in a row the distance apart to your liking or you can use my measurement of 1" from the bottom of one to the top of the other.
6. Next, turn them over so you can see the back of the frames and then measure from the very top to the very bottom. Take that measurement and add six more inches. If you are using three frames that are 4 x 6 then you should have a measurement of 20". Then double that number and this is how long your ribbon needs to be cut.
7. Grab your scissors and cut a piece of ribbon the number you just figured. If you are doing one exactly like mine you will need to cut a 40" piece of ribbon.
8. Once you have your ribbon trim a v shape into the ends and run the book ring through the ribbon matching the ribbon ends.
9. Now it is time to attach the ribbon to the back of the frames. First, measure down on your ribbon 3 inches and mark it with a straight pin or something. Remember that your ribbon is folded in half so you are measuring down three inches from the ring where it is folded.
10. Then measure and mark the center of the top of the back of each frame.
11. Next, add a thin line of glue along the back top of the picture frame. Make sure to not put too much glue where you will see it from the front.
12. Then measure down three inches on the ribbon and place the one piece of ribbon into the glue.
13. Once that is dry and secure add another thin line of glue and place the other half of the ribbon.
14. Repeat this step on the top of each frame until you have all the ribbon glued to the frames. Since your frames are already 1" apart you shouldn't have to measure anymore. Just apply glue and place the ribbon.
15. Because this printable can be printed in all different sizes from 8 x 10 to 2 x 3 you can make this collage and hang it with a gallery wall, on a hook with other hanging decorations, or simply as a stand-alone piece on a small wall.

Notes

After making and hanging this piece I recommend adding double-sided tape to the corners instead. I did notice it sticking out a little around the edges because there is nothing holding it down. If you have a second piece of glass I think you are good with just one piece of double-sided tape.

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In this Mother's Day Gift Guide we hope to take some of the guesswork out of what to get your mama by sharing the best farmhouse gifts for mom gift ideas.

So far in 2022, we have come across many great ideas to give Mom but these gifts are our personal favorites and we are certain Mom will love them too.

I love these farmhouse gifts for mom and I think you will too.

Each one of these gifts comes straight from the heart, and we know your mother would love them!

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MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE OF 2022

The only difficult place we think you'll be this Mother's Day is choosing just one, or two, or even three gifts to get your mum. These farmhouse gift ideas will complement mom's style and are sure to become her favorite things.

These are mother's day gifts that will be a hit all year long. I have some great recommendations of farmhouse gifts for mom. So grab a sibling, spouse, and your wallet and get ready to dive into this Mother's Day Gift Guide.

Apron

Aprons are so useful and make great mother's day gifts but imagine the look on mom's face when she get custom matching aprons for her and her children.

Isn't this apron set so pretty?!

Etsy is a great place to shop custom and monogram aprons and they have loads of different styles to choose from.

The crossbody style apron is my favorite. I use it for cooking in the kitchen and doing craft projects.

It is also great for painting a room. This is one reason why it is perfect to buy mom more than one apron so she can use them for different projects.

For example, she can have one apron that might have paint on it to use for the dirtier jobs and another for cooking in the kitchen.

We couldn't pick one or the other because they are both so cute, and we have a feeling your mom is going to love them. They're perfect for her farmhouse kitchen or her favorite DIY projects.

So, you pick!

Which would your mom love to bake her heart out in or do crafty projects?

Wreath Ideas for Mother's Day Gifts

Wreaths make great presents for mom and one of our favorite shops is The Whimsical Door.

Debra and her team create beautiful wreaths and she has a lot of variety. They'll go great with mom's farmhouse decor.

A few favorites that I think you will love are her simple lamb's ear wreath and this lavender French style wreath below. Which beautiful wreath would you choose?

Framed Printables

Here is a homemade idea that your mom will adore. We have an Etsy shop with loads of printable wall art for cheap. Right now we are releasing a line of birth month flower prints.

They are gorgeous and fit into all home design styles. A truly personal mother's day gift.

It would be so sweet to print each of her children's birth month flowers in a 5 x 7 size, frame them and attach them together with ribbon for her to hang on the wall.

All the photos and directions are in this Mother's day printable DIY post.

There are many more print designs to choose from so have fun shopping in our Etsy shop for something special for Mom.

Home Decor Subscription Box

Have you heard the hype about monthly subscription boxes?

Well, if you haven't, we have a company that we think you're going to go wild for!

Carver Junk Company Box is a subscription box filled with a beautiful, high-quality assortment of the latest in farmhouse holiday decor goodies! This takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect farmhouse gifts for mom. Their boxes come quarterly.

If mom is not into home decor then we still have you covered. Cratejoy has every kind of subscription box you can imagine. I am sure you will find something for mum there from plants to candles.

Your mom will love this gift idea when she gets a box filled with decorations for home and holidays.

Update: Cratejoy is offering a 30% discount on 3+ month subscriptions with code MOMLOVE30.

Ceramic Cookware

This cookware line by Caraway is just perfect for any mother!

They are made with naturally smooth ceramic and are even non-stick. They are beautiful and perfect for everyday use.

With an array of natural-toned colors, you can find the perfect one. The cookware itself is made and shipped environmentally friendly with biodegradable boxes.

How cool is that!

Your mom will defiantly fall in love with a set of brand new cookware from Caraway.

Update: I am so excited to share that Caraway is offering a $150 discount for any purchases if you click Mother's day discount at Caraway.

Rugs

Rugs make great gifts any time of year and I have a few places I like to recommend purchasing rugs.

Mark & Day has the best home décor selection, but their rugs your mother will love. I recently got this outdoor rug for our porch and we love it.

Their color selection is so amazing you will find the perfect color, style, and size rug for your mom!

They even have rugs that are washable, and their prices are amazing! You definitely don't want to miss out on this opportunity to get your mom a beautiful new rug.

Essential Oil Diffusers

If your looking for a way to help your mom relax this mothers day this is a perfect gift!

Ellia diffusers and essential oils are so cute and petite that they can fit almost anywhere and this one is non-electric. They are great on your desk, bedside table, bathroom, or any other tiny space. A great accent piece that's also useful.

Here is another diffuser she will love but this one is a little different.

This beautiful ceramic diffuser is electric and uses water inside to diffuser essential oils. These are great year-round but during the winter months, they are perfect for keeping the air moist during those dry days.

Your mother will love this gift for mothers day!

Home Decor and Hospitality Books

Kim Leggett's new book just came out and I fell in love with it so I couldn't wait to add it to this Mothers' day gift guide.

Home Stories is perfect if your mother loves all things vintage and home décor.

The author goes through homes as well as her own and tells the story behind vintage pieces of furniture.

Isn't that so cool!

This is such a fun read, and it's so interesting learning about each piece's unique story.

Your mother will surely fall in love with this book like I did.

Another favorite book that I couldn't leave off the list is Reese Witherspoon's Whiskey in a Teacup. This is another treat!!

Something about this book makes you smile, and feel special and I have a sneaky feeling your mom is going to love it.

You might want to purchase two copies because I have a feeling you want to keep one for yourself. LOL!

French Glassware

This past spring I created a tablescape using these gorgeous La Roschere bee collection glasses. Their elegant design is the perfect addition to her table while still maintaining the farmhouse vibe.

I was very surprised at how many people fell in love with them and wanted more information so I couldn't wait to share them in this Mother's day gift guide.

Probably the coolest thing about these glasses along with the bee embossed on them is that the company located in France originated in 1475.

I love decorations with history and these glasses have a long history. These are definitely one of my favorite farmhouse gifts for mom.

You can find them on the La Roschere website, Amazon, or at this adorable online shop called The Prepared Table.

Robot Vacuum

A NEATO Robot Vacuum is a perfect gift for a busy mother.

This vacuum makes life so much easier and uses technology to map out your house so it works more efficiently. The squared edge makes it to where it can get into all the little nooks and cranny's in your home.

I love mine and I know your mother will love hers!

French Market Basket

Mom will love this French market basket especially if it is filled with goodies. You can easily use it as a pretty base in a mother's day gift basket.

These baskets are so handy to have around the house. I use mine to pick flowers and antiquing.

You can make a cute tassel to go on the basket with my how to make a yarn tassel tutorial. Mom will love that there is something homemade on her basket that you fashioned with love.

If you prefer making your own Mother's Day gifts, check out my post on making a beautiful May Day basket and letter to mom.

Now that we have covered all my best suggestions for Mother's day gift ideas here is a recap of all the items that you can check out more details on. Simply tap each image to be taken to the websites.

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Conclusion

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate your special mother and these farmhouse gifts for mom are sure to be a hit. We hope and pray that you feel inspired to let your mom know how much she means to you.

This Mother's Day Gift Guide was put together from our hearts and those small businesses out there that hold beauty in each item.

If you would like more gift ideas check out I love you gifts for her. These gifts circle how much you love her.

Let us know what you spoil your mama with this year!

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This easy DIY dollar store spring tablescape is probably the easiest and cheapest table decorations for family or small party I have come up with yet and it exudes happiness.

Most of this table is hand-crafted and Dollar Tree or dollar store items. I even have a new dollar store to introduce you to. More about that later but recently it came to my attention that many people don't know what a tablescape is so here is my definition of a tablescape.

WHAT IS A TABLESCAPE?

A tablescape is the same thing as table decorations or table settings for dinner, lunch, brunch, or breakfast. It is a table created for friends and family usually around themes like spring, fall, Christmas, and so on.

So now that you know what a tablescape is let's buzz over to this table setting where the design began with a honey bumble bee dinner napkin.

DIY DOLLAR STORE SPRING TABLESCAPE

To begin let's gather some materials. Here is a list of what you need.

• Dollar Tree charger
• White and green/blue paint (I used Dixie Belle cotton color chalk paint and sample size from Sherwin Williams in color Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore)
• Painters tape
• Small natural paintbrush
• Dollar Tree white dinner and salad plate
• Bumblebee dinner napkin by Martha Stewart
• Flower jewelry dish from PopShelf
• Gold silverware
• La Rochere bee glassware
• Small clay pots painted with Wythe Blue
• White bakers twine
• Chamomile flowers
• 2 x 10 x 36″ piece of wood painted with Dixie Belle chalk paint and edges rubbed off with sandpaper to distress it

What is Popshelf?

You may have noticed the flower jewelry dish by Popshelf and wondered what is Popshelf? Well, it is a new store concept by Dollar General. It brings a high-end look with a low price range. Most items in the store are under $5.00. They carry trendy home decor decorations, beauty supplies, arts and crafts, toys, specialty foods, cleaning supplies, and much more.

I was hooked after visiting the one in Atlanta. Pop Shelf has so many beautiful home decor items and I couldn't wait to share this jewelry dish on this tablescape with you.

HOW TO MAKE BUFFALO CHECK CHARGERS?

Before you get started creating this farmhouse garden-style table let's make the buffalo check chargers.

First sand the charger to rough up the finish. Then wipe it with a clean damp paper towel to remove any grit.

Next, paint one coat of chalk paint, acrylic, or any craft paint. Let that dry and add another coat if needed.

Now take 2″ painters tape and run a piece of tape down the center.

Next place another piece of painter's tape up against the first piece then lay another piece next to it.

Remove the middle piece and repeat this step on the other side.

Press down along the edges with your finger so that paint will not bleed under the tape. Once you tape is secure dry brush the blue-green color.

To dry brush simply dab your paintbrush into the paint. Just a tiny bit on the tip of the paint brush. Then dab the paintbrush on a paper towel or paper plate to remove some of the paint.

Then you lightly brush the paint between the pieces of tape. After you finish remove the tape and let it dry.

You can use a blow dryer to make the process go quicker. Once the paint is dry simply repeat what you did but turn the place 90 degrees and start taping and painting again.

After you remove the tape and your chargers are good and dry it is time to set this spring bee-themed table setting.

DIY DOLLAR TREE SPRING BEE THEMED TABLE SETTING

Begin by placing the white board down the middle of the table then place all your pastel buffalo check chargers.

Next, add your Dollar Tree white dinner plate and salad plate stacking them one on top of the other.

Now grab the adorable light blue honey bee Martha Stewart dinner napkin and place one in the middle of the Dollar Tree white salad plate.

Then sit the floral jewelry dish from Popshelf right in the middle.

Next, add your silverware. We used gold silverware that we purchased at an antique/thrift store but silver will work on this tablescape too.

And last place your La Rochere glasses above the knife on the table. If you can spring for these Le Rochere bee glasses they are the icing on the cake. They are so bee-autiful and they are perfect for many other table settings like my garden party decoration ideas and this Thanksgiving dinner table setting.

EASY SPRING CHAMOMILE FLORAL CENTERPIECE

If you have a dark-colored table adding a white chalk-painted board will brighten up your centerpiece. I have used this white board on many tablescapes. You will find it to come in handy.

First, place your white board centered in the middle of the table. Then add painted clay pots that are wrapped with twine staggered on the white board.

I have direction on how to paint these pots to look old in my french country table setting idea post.

Once they are painted and dried wrap them in twine and place them on your board.

Next place a small mouthwash cup inside or anything that will fit inside that will hold water and put water in the cup.

I like to use filtered water from the fridge. It seems to keep flowers longer.

Next cut the stems on the flowers about 8″ long. I took a handful and cut them all together and then placed them down inside the pot with the cup inside.

After you finish filling the clay pots with chamomile cut a few other pieces of flowers and drop them around the clay pots as if they have fallen off of the flower arrangement.

I found it to be easier to bring the board and pots into my kitchen by doing the floral arranging. I found these flowers at Trader Joe's but here is a post on the best places to buy flowers if you don't have Trader Joe's.

Now you have a simple centerpiece for your spring bee table setting. Place your board and flower arrangement back in the middle of the table.

See how easy this spring tablescape is to create and there are so many events and dinners you can create it for. And all ages will love it!!!

So let's take a look at the whole table now that every piece is set.

I almost forget to mention adding pillows to your chairs or bench. This is another detail that makes the bee inspired table decoration look cozy.

CONCLUSION

Now that you have a lovely table set for your family and friends let's talk about a gift for your guests.

One of my favorite things to do is give the top piece of the place setting to guests when they go home so share with your friends and family that they get to take home the Popshelf jewelry dish.

If you have any guys at the party and maybe the flower dish is not their thing then tell them it makes a great gift to give to a loved one.

I mentioned other holidays this DIY dollar tree tablescape is good for and the most obvious is Easter since it is the heart of spring. A cute way to add a touch of Easter is to place grass in the dish and one speckled egg.

Another great idea is for Mother's day coming up. Wouldn't it be fun to celebrate all those women in your life who have played a part in mentoring you? Creating a spring bee table like that will make them feel so special.

I hope this inexpensive table setting has given you the inspiration to create a lovely table this spring.

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I am excited to share with you how to make a DIY May Day basket that you can use for May Day, Mother's day, Valentine's day, birthdays, holidays, or just because, and then I have some fun ideas for a letter to Mom.

In fact, I have more ideas for Mother's day if you need some inspiration after you finish this post.

With two beautiful holidays in the month of May, I have often thought why not combine the two and create a lovely May Day basket to give to Mom for Mother's day and if you really want to impress Mom write her an old fashion snail mail letter.

I promise it will make her day!!

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May Day Basket and Letter to Mom Ideas

We are going to talk about how to make a May Day basket first but if you want ideas for writing a letter to mom scroll on down about halfway.

What is May Day?

April showers have passed and May Day is celebrating spring either on May 1st or the first Monday in May. It is an ancient holiday that is still celebrated in many places.

You've probably heard of the old tradition of the maypole dance, it's a well known part of the May Day tradition. May Day celebrations can vary depending on your location.

When I was in elementary school we would celebrate with the May Day pole which consisted of different colored long ribbons hanging down on all sides. On the first of May, we, the children, would grab a ribbon and start walking around the pole wrapping the ribbon as we go. When we were finished the pole was very pretty.

We also ate delicious cakes and punch and played games. It was such a fun day. The main thing is that we were enjoying the beautiful weather that spring brought. What a fun tradition and wonderful celebration of spring!

How to Make your DIY May Day Basket

I'm so excited to share this DIY May Day Basket instruction. These simple may day baskets are sure to brighten the receiver's day. This easy and beautiful project can be made in about 30 minutes once you have all your supplies.

These surprisingly simple baskets are beautiful and easy to make. Then you can deliver them to the doors of friends and loved ones. These small baskets are a wonderful celebration of the return of spring. Here is a list of supplies.

Supplies

• Recycled jar, I used a jelly and salsa jar, or a plain jar
• Toile free printable for jar (adjust if your jar is larger than a small jelly jar) (Subscribe here to download)
• Gift tag free printable (You only need to subscribe once because both printables are on the same page along with other free printables.)
• Scissors to cut yarn
• Pruning shears or scissors to cut flowers
• Paper cutter
• Outdoor decoupage
• Artist paintbrush
• Hole punch for the gift tag (I used a small two-hole but you can use something sharp to make a hole)
• 84″ or 2.33 yards of blue yarn
• 84″ or 2.33 yards of white twine

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How to Clean a Label off of a Jar

The first thing your DIY May Day basket starts with is a recycled glass jar. If you are using an old jar as I did in this project here are a few tips to help you get the label off.

Begin by soaking the jar in hot water and dawn soap for an hour. Then take a knife and scrape the label off. I found it easier to scrap the label towards the center on one side and then towards the center on the other side.

Next, wash the jar thoroughly and about a 1/3 of water to the jar. You can add more water once the May day basket arrives at its destination but a 1/3 will feed your flowers for now.

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Next, after you have subscribed to the Life on Summerhill newsletter you will get a link to your inbox and it will take you to my printable library. Then look for this toile pattern and gift tag. Simply download them and print them on regular printer paper.

If your jar is larger you may need to adjust the size of you printable templates, but if your jar is about the size of a jelly jar then you are good to go.

Cut Toile Design

Next, grab some scissors or a paper cutter and cut around the edge of the toile pattern.

Then cut the gift tag on three sides. Cut up again the flower pattern or stems but leave the left side of the tag with some white space so you can punch some holes there.

Apply Toile Pattern to the Jar

Now it is time to apply lovely patterned paper to the jar. Simply brush the decoupage to the backside of the paper from edge to edge. Then start on one side and smooth the paper around the jar until it meets the other side.

If your paper overlaps take some decoupage to glue them together. Next, apply more decoupage to the top of the toile pattern paper. You can go over onto the glass a tiny bit but for the most part, stay on the paper.

Let it dry for a few hours.

Add Twine and Yarn Bow

Next cut a 36″ piece of twine and yarn. Find the center and start at the back and wrap it around the neck of the jar. Make sure it is under the lip. This will keep the twine and yarn secure so that it doesn't slip up.

Now loop twice to make the first tie. I like to double loop because it helps keep it from sliding apart and makes tying so much easier if you are by yourself. Follow the loop with the traditional bow tying. Whatever you learned in elementary school will do.

I like to make my bows ears long but it is up to you what you think is pretty. It's the little things that are a fun way to give it a personal touch. Your DIY May Day baskets are almost done!

Add the Handle

You might need a seam ripper or something like that to pull the twine and yarn up from the neck. Basically, you will thread the 48″ piece of twine and yarn behind the twine and yarn that is tied in a pretty bow around the neck of the jar.

Once you have one side done take the other end of the twine and yarn and thread it under the twine that is tied around the neck of the jar. Once you have it through tie the ends together and lift on the handle.

You may need to adjust the connection with the jar neck yarn and twine until the jar hangs straight down. This is how you'll hang your cute basket from door handles.

Floral Arrangement

Isn't this fun!

Creating something special for someone you love or showing someone you care is so fun. This DIY May Day basket is sure to be a hit.

Let me recommend you hang your jar on a doorknob or hook while you do your flower arranging. I found it to be much easier once I was done doing it this way.

Now it's time to find some May flowers. For your own May baskets, you can choose flowers that reflect the receiver. Maybe that's wildflowers or something more traditional. Simply find three to five flowers and cut the stems so that the flower sits a few inches up from the rim of the jar.

An easy way to determine how much to cut off of the bottom of your flower is to sit your jar at the edge of the table and place the flower next to it with the stem hanging off of the table. Once you get the height you want that is where you will cut.

Then add some greenery around the edges.

If you are arranging flowers on the counter lift the handle up when you put flowers inside the DIY May Day basket so that you can work around the handle. Now add more flowers and greenery. Fresh flowers are a sure sign of spring and all good things to come.

DIY May Day Basket Gift Tag

It is time to add your gift tag. First, you will need to punch one or two holes into the tag. I have a small hole punch that has two holes in it but you can use an ice pick for this also.

Simply punch two holes side by side and thread the twine on one side on the top and up through the other hole. The twine has enough texture that it will hold the gift tag in place.

You can add your own little notes if you like, or keep them anonymous. Your DIY May Day basket is complete! Congratulations on your great May Day baskets.

Store your May Day Basket and Deliver

Before we go on to the letters for Mom's ideas make sure to keep your May Day baskets hanging somewhere with water inside. Now for the fun part!

Once I was ready to deliver the baskets I discovered that they fit perfectly into the cup holder in my van. They may not fit into everyone's cup holder but if you have ones that expand it will work like a charm.

I decided to make my baskets a surprise so I quietly walked up to their doors and hung the basket on the doorknob. I almost got away on both houses but got caught both times. LOL!

The first one was my sister and they were waiting for dinner delivery which was an hour late so she thought I was their meal. And the other one was my niece and she saw my car lights and opened the garage to see who was coming. LOL!

It was fun making these but it was even more exciting delivering them!!! This project with brighten your day and someone else's too. It's a great way to spread a little spring cheer with a colorful basket. You may even want to make your own May Day basket to keep!

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Ideas for Writing a Letter for Mom

I used to love writing a letter to Mom when she was alive. Handcrafted, handwritten letters mailed through snail mail are so unique and meaningful. 

So for this Mother's day, I want to encourage you to write your mom an old fashion letter. It's the perfect complement to your DIY May Day basket. Here are some ideas to get you started.

There is something magical about getting an old fashion letter in the mail, and what better way to say I love you than crafting a letter for Mom.

How to Make Envelopes

There are so many different kinds of stationery to choose from these days, but creating your own, unique stationery is even more meaningful.

I thought it would be fun to teach you how to make beautiful envelopes and lovely pieces of stationery to go into plain, white envelopes.

HISTORY LETTER IDEA

Below is an envelope I created based on the letters my dad wrote his mom while he was fighting in the war. My father's letters were fashioned with the traditional red and blue designed edges.

This gave me an idea for a letter for Mom.

Start with plain stationery like the one in this photograph below.

Consider decorating your envelope with some red and blue around the edges to send a message from the past.

Retro styles like this one are very trendy right now.

I used sharpies so the color would not run in case they came in contact with water. Then, write inside, starting from your first year of life until now, one thing you remember about your mom or loved about her at that time.

She will love to see what you remember!

This will be an especially special message for your mom. It may even spark conversations about the past, too.  It will be funny to see how your mom remembers the one thing that is vivid in your mind.

HANDMADE LILLY PULITZER CALENDAR ENVELOPES

So, I have many old Lilly Pulitzer calendar planners laying around, and they happen to be very colorful.  I have been trying to figure out something to do with them because I hate to throw them away.

The pages are so beautiful!

So I decided to use one to make an envelope for a happy letter to Mom.

Start by taking apart an envelope that you'd like to use as a template.

Be very careful when taking it apart; you want it to keep its shape.

Then, just turn your calendar planner paper over and trace around the envelope that you took apart.  Last, use a double-sided adhesive roller to glue the pieces together. Look at these lovely bright colors!

For this letter, write down some of your happiest memories.  Use bright colored papers or card stock to write on and, to add even more excitement, fill it with confetti! If given in person, you can even tie it off with a pretty ribbon.

It may be a little messy when Mom opens it, but she will be so pleased that I doubt she will mind. It will be a Mother's Day gift she'll always treasure.

These beautiful handmade envelopes are also great for birthdays, Valentine's day, or any other holiday!

LETTER FOR MOM STATIONERY PRINTABLE

This write-in letter is perfect for any age. It's especially ideal for younger children or teens to fill out.

It is so much fun to read what my children write in these spaces, so I am pretty confident your mom will get a kick out of it, too! Make her special day a little more so.

To download the image click on the letter below.

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CONCLUSION

I hope you have as much fun as I do making your DIY May Day basket. Now that you have some ideas on how to make hanging May Day baskets and writing old fashion letters for Mom, waste no time, and start writing a letter and making your flower basket!

It will be a much-treasured Mother's day gift. I would love to see a picture of your own May Day baskets and hear about any other May Day crafts you enjoy.

Oh, and if you liked this Mother's day post go check out these popular Mother's day gift ideas in this Mother's day gift guide, Ideas for Mother's Day Brunch, and this flower printable DIY. In fact, I have a whole entertain category where you will find loads of ideas for beautiful tablescapes and some yummy recipes too.

Happy May Day!

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Garden party decoration ideas, place setting, and the centerpiece are just the beginning of showing those you love how much they mean to you. After you have this outdoor garden table setting arranged then all you need are some yummy recipes and family members to polish off the best day ever!

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Garden Party Decoration Ideas

Are you ready to create this special occasion lovely garden tablescape? I cannot wait to walk you through the steps. But before we jump into supplies think about a color theme and pick an outdoor space for your party.

Consider a spot that is level for your table. It will make things more comfortable for friends and family. The outdoor area I used was my back patio. It is just outside my back door and near my kitchen which will make life easier.

Next, since my outdoor table is inspired by rose pattern dishes I knew my color scheme would be pink and green. What is your color theme? Once you have your colour scheme let's grab some supplies and get started.

What Do You Need For an Outdoor Garden Party?

• Desert Rose Plates (if you plan to use this pattern or something close)
• White salad plate
• Stemless champagne flutes
• Silverware
• Linen napkins
• Laser-cut names party favors
• White ruffled sheet (size depends on your table)
• Pink and white stripe seersucker fabric
• Farmhouse dining table
• French bistro chairs (I found these bistro chairs at Ikea)
• Straw hat
• Jasmine vines
• Pink roses

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Outdoor Garden Party Decorations

So now that we have all our supplies let's jump right into setting up your table. But first, how do you make a garden party fun?

How Do You Make a Garden Party Fun?

Probably the most important aspect of making this garden party fun is checking the weather forecast. Find a warm day that has no rain. If there is one thing that will dampen your backyard garden party is rain.

Also, if it is a cloudy day with no rain that is even better but if the skies are clear find a shady spot for your table. To warm days can dampen a party too. It will make all the difference if your guests are shaded. However, if you have cool evenings in the forecast simply encourage your guests to dress warm.

Last, plan ahead and plan to have everything ready at least an hour before the guests arrive. A great way to have fun is when your guests arrive let go of anything that is exactly as planned and focus on your friends and family and enjoy their company.

If there is one thing that will make any party fun that is if the hostess is having fun. So enjoy your people.

Farmhouse Dining Table and French Bistro Chairs

Because this dining table is covered you can just about do anything for a table option however, if you are feeling in the mood to make a farmhouse table I have the perfect directions on my website. Or you can use simple picnic tables.

But if you are looking for something much easier consider a folding table or even a piece of wood held up with saw horses as we did at this nurse's graduation party.

Just like the table you have unlimited options for chairs. You can bring every dining chair, break nook table chair, makeup table chair, desk chair, and the list goes on. Or you can use french folding bistro chairs as I show here.

Layered Tablecloth

Now that you have your table in place let's start adding the beautiful tablecloths. I love being creative when planning out a table clothes. For this table, I used a white ruffled sheet. I put the ruffle on the end that people would see the most.

Next, I folded a piece of pastel pink and white striped seersucker fabric to act as a runner down the middle of the table.

If you have a dark table under the table cloth or sheet simply add another sheet under it to get that crisp white look.

Dessert Rose and White Plates

After your table linens are neatly on the table place your main plate which in my case was Franciscan Desert Rose. I picked these dishes because they go great with the garden party decoration look and they belonged to my mom.

Once you have your main plates on the table then site a white salad plate in the middle.

Stemless Champagne Flutes and Silverware

Let's start with the silverware. Begin by placing the knife on the right and the spoon next to it. Then place the fork on the left. I like to line up my silverware along with the bottom of the plate making sure the plate is close to the edge of the table.

Next on this garden themed tablescape list are the stemless champagne flutes. I particularly like using the wine glasses because they are narrow and do not take up much room which on this small table space is a premium. Plus clear glasses will look pretty with a cold drink like the lemonade recipe I mention at the end

Simply place the glasses just above the knife on the table.

Garden Party Place Setting Idea

Now we are getting to the good part and that is the garden party place setting feel for each guest. I love creating something custom and something that each guest can take home.

For this garden party design, I placed a linen napkin folded in thirds and then folding the top down. I placed the napkin in the center of the plate with the tail handing down over the side of the plate and table.

Then I sat a lovely laser cut name party favors for each guest onto the folded part of the linen napkins. Everyone will have a special something to take home.

Garden Party Centerpiece

This is where decorating a table for a family gets fun! And the best part about this great garden party centerpiece is its simplicity and fresh flowers. It is a good idea to wait just before guest arrive to place the fresh roses on the centerpiece.

This easy to make garden themed centerpiece focal point starts with a flat brim straw hat that has a rim around the edge. Simply place the garden straw hat in the middle of the table. Then take some jasmine vines or any green leaf vine will do and sprinkle the vine around the hat.

Next cut some roses off from the stem and place them around the hat. There are different varieties of roses you can choose or you can use any kind of fresh flower.

I used some roses from my sister's garden which make this centerpiece even more special because she has always been a mother figure in my life.

And before you know it your garden party table is complete. The best part about this table is that you probably have all the pieces in your home and you don't have to go to the store.

Another fun idea if you have enough roses is to add a rose to each place setting. This really gives it a garden party tablescape feel.

Garden Themed Party Ideas

Okay so now you have the basics for an easy garden party idea so let's think about all the events you can create this secret garden table design around. You can use it for garden parties for adults like bridal showers and birthdays. Or you can use it for a summer sit-down dinner outside or a spring lunch or brunch.

This tablescape would be great for Mother's day, a kids tea party, Valentine's Day, Easter and so much more.

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Conclusion

Well, now that you have a precious garden themed party filled with a cozy outdoor events vibe created you will need some recipes. I just happen to have a few recipe ideas and some invites.

One of my favorite places to search for invites is Minted. Here is an invite I found on their site that fits the garden party theme perfectly.

Okay so now for the menu of foods or recipes. I hope you enjoy these delicious dishes because they look amazing!

I hope you have been inspired and enjoyed this simple tablescape for any event. The best thing about this party idea is it can easily be used for events like baby showers and bridal showers.

If you are looking for more place setting ideas to try then consider these outdoor party themes mother's day brunch tablescape idea, my french country table setting idea or my vintage tea party picnic idea.

And here are a few more photos of the garden party tablescape.

For more fun tablescape ideas try this Italian dinner party tablescape idea or Italian dinner table setting idea.

What special occasions are you planning?

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HOW TO CREATE A GARDEN PARTY TABLESCAPE

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Create a lovely garden party tablescape in your backyard with these simple steps and using what you have around your home. These ideas make charming dinner, brunch, r breakfast entertaining events.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Active Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• White ruffled sheet or tablescloth and pink and white seersucker runner
• Dinner and salad plate
• White linen napkins
• Wooden laser cut name
• Silverware and stemless flute glasses
• Straw hat for centerpiece
• Jasmine vine or any vine with leaves
• Roses

Tools

• Pruning sheers

Instructions

1. Begin with a white tablecloth and then a runner of your choice that matches your dishes. I used a pink and white seersucker piece of fabric and folded it and place it down the center of the table.
2. Next, place your dinner plates and then a salad plate in the middle.
3. Follow that with a white napkin and then your laser wooden cut names.
4. Next place your silverware and glasses.
5. Now that the place setting is complete place a straw hat in the middle of the table.
6. Wrap a vine around the rim of the hat and then snip some roses to tuck around the vine.
7. Now your table is all ready. Check out some of the delicious recipes to consider for your garden party.

Notes

Be creative and use what you have or borrow from family and friends. Or if you are looking to create this exact table I have added some links below and inside the post for each item used or the closest one I could find.

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In my life, I have had many mothers, which is why I couldn't wait to share a Mother's Day table set up idea with you. Because I am the youngest of three sisters, my older siblings, who were teenagers when I was born, seem to have thought they were my moms, too.

So, in addition to my Grandmothers and Sisters, I had a total of five mother figures. Today, only one of those mother figures is left.

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Lucky for me, she helped me come up with a Mother's day table setting idea for all of you!  And in addition to the Mother's Day tablescape, we came up with some Mother's Day gift ideas too so you will be completely prepared for a Mother's Day celebration.

MOTHER'S DAY TABLE SET UP IDEA

This time of year in Florida is a great time to do an outdoor brunch.  The weather is usually pleasant, which makes for the perfect picnic environment. While there are many different ways to celebrate Mother's Day, this is one of my favorite. It's a great way to make a special day fun and festive.

So, check your local forecast and consider taking this party outside.

First of all, you want to think about a theme. For this event, I began creating with some history in mind.  Every mother figure in my life has been raised in Florida, except for one who was raised in Georgia but later raised her children in Florida.

So, I first thought about creating a table design around a Florida theme. It has such a fun, summery vibe with beautiful bright colors. Here is what you will need to create Mother's day table setting idea like mine.

How to create a Mother's day table set up?

Next, you want to gather your supplies. Decorating a table for Mother's day is easy. You can bring out your good china or keep it simple with your everyday dishes. The table decorations can be simple or elaborate. Create a lovely centerpiece then coordinate the place settings to match. Beautiful tablescapes do not need to be complicated. Now let's grab supplies to create this Mother's day table set up.

Supplies

• White tablecloth
• Blue block print tablecloth (mine is old but I linked one similar)
• White chairs with rush seat
• Folding table
• Brown craft paper
• Chalk paint pen
• Glass vase
• Flowers (I have a post on the best places to buy flowers)
• Oranges
• Tea light candles
• Knife
• Old photos of mom
• Fine china, crystal and silverware
• White linen napkins

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MOTHER'S DAY FLORIDA THEMED TABLE SETTING

When I think of Florida, I think of the ocean, palm trees, and citrus.  I decided I wanted the table to be colorful and happy. This made picking my color scheme easy. Oranges and blue fit the bill. And fresh flowers are a must. Here's how I created my Mothers Day table set up.

TABLECLOTH AND TABLE

Next, I thought about the tablecloth. I am using a square card table. It was too small for a table runner. Instead, I used two long rectangle tablecloths folded in half and placed them in opposite directions so that the table was covered to the ground on each side. 

A white tablecloth provides the base. The blue block print tablecloth I purchase years ago but there are lots of other blue block print table cloths on the market.

CHAIRS

If you've gone to all this trouble to create a beautiful table, then why not bring out some of your good chairs?  Here I selected my breakfast table white rush seat chairs. I thought the white rush seat chairs would complement nicely. If you want to dress the chairs up even more, check out my post about creating beautiful May Day baskets and a letter to mom you can hang on the back of each chair.

But you know another seating idea to add that would be fun especially if you have a younger guest.  Adding a hammock or hammock chair swings outside. 

Talk about cozy and dreamy!  Here are some that I thought would be perfect with this idea.

TROPICAL CENTERPIECE IDEA

Fresh flowers are an inexpensive way but beautiful way to set the mood of your Mother’s Day table setting. You can usually find beautiful fresh flowers at your local grocery store. For the centerpiece, I originally planned something a little more substantial, but when my sister and I put it in place, we realized it was way too much. Your flower arrangements should complement the table, not overwhelm it.

So, my sister went back to the drawing board, or in this case the kitchen, and came out with this tropical flower and orange beauty.

I have to say I loved it!

This brings me to a bit of advice: Whenever you're planning an event, sometimes you have to roll with the punches if you know what I mean. Your Mother's Day table set up is no exception.

If something doesn't work, don't throw in the towel! Just keep trying! Some of my best creations have happened because my first ideas weren't right.

The one element I particularly like here is the small satsumas at the bottom of the clear round vase. They provide the perfect pop of color. For the flowers, I tried to go with a tropical look.  These flowers were the closest I could find after looking at several grocery stores. I also added some palm fronds in there to add to the native design.

ORANGE CANDLES

Here's an old trick, and one that is so easy! Purchase some oranges that are kind of flat on the bottom, then cut the top off enough for the width of a Tealight.

Once you have an opening, take a small, sharp knife and cut straight down and around inside.  Then scoop out the pulp and set your light inside.

Sometimes I have to scoop a little here and there until it fits down inside just the way I like it.

I have added a video on how to make an orange candle in this post or you can go to my YouTube channel and watch the orange candle DIY there too. Such a fun twist on a traditional candle stick holder. It will add a wonderful pop of color to your Mother's Day table set up.

HOW TO MAKE PAPER PLACEMATS

There is so much to share about these Mother's day table settings! So, let's start from the bottom up and give credit where credit is due.

The paper placemats are an idea all over Pinterest. I love that this idea does double duty of both the placemat and name place card. I purchased banner paper and cut it to fit the size I wanted.  Then, I used a chalk pen to draw the lines, write the name, and cut little designs in the corners. This is the kind of personalized touch that makes your Mother's Day tablescape so special.

I also decided to let the paper mat fall down the side of the table a little just to add another creative feature to my Mother's Day table set up.

MOTHER'S DAY TABLE SET UP

CHINA

Next, I decided to use my sister's china.  This lovely floral china was a perfect fit for the theme. The blue complemented the vibrant orange color of my inspiration. I thought the combination made a beautiful table setting. But do not feel you have to use china; any dinnerware will work like these plates I found that look similar.

SILVERWARE

Now if you love this silverware it is called Pickard Festival. Alternatively, if that is a little out of your budget then try these similar ones by Oneida.

LINEN NAPKIN

Next, a simple white cloth linen napkin rests on the plate with an orange leaf, a satsuma, and a fond memory of your Mom on top in the form of an old photo. I love how the orange provides a fun pop of color in contrast to the white linen. These are the touches that will make your Mother's Day table set up exceptional.

OLD PHOTOS

I love old photos and this one warms my heart! Above all, I think this might be the best part. It's truly the star of the show. Adding old photos to each place setting made it special.  The picture above is my mom and me, and the one below is my sister holding her baby and me. It's the perfect and easy way to let the mothers in your life know how special they are.

What fun memories are sitting on this lovely table! Mother’s Day table decorations can be easy and still beautiful. Now your Mother's Day table set up is complete.

RECIPE IDEAS

Now that you have the perfect plan for the Mother's day tablescape idea, it's time to come up with a menu. A special occasion like Mother's Day deserves an extra special menu.

Since I usually don't write about food, I went to some pretty great cooks for some suggestions. I have to say that reading their recipes made me hungry. These recipes will create a beautiful brunch for the amazing mothers in your life.

They look so beautiful and appetizing! I think these recipes are perfect for your Mother's day brunch.

Gift Ideas for Mom:

CONCLUSION

Now that you have a plan for the perfect Mother's day brunch with this Mother's day table set up idea, how about sending them an invitation or letter.  I have some creative and beautiful ideas in my post called “A Letter for Mom” post.

Certainly, Mother's day is your day to show off how much you appreciate what all those Mother figures have done for you.  Now that there is only one left in my life, I can think of many others that I think are pretty special moms today.

So pull out your best, or borrow from family and friends, and tell those moms how much you appreciate them and how great a Mom they are. A Mother's Day brunch is a great way to give a special day to the mothers in your life. I would love to see pictures of the pretty table of your Mother's Day celebration!

Being a Mother is a true sacrifice and worth every minute of it. Wishing you and all the mothers in your life a very Happy Mother's Day!

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Mother's Day Table Set Up

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This Mother's Day table set up idea will show all those special Mom's you know how much you appreciate them. 

Prep Time 30 minutes

Active Time 1 hour

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 2 hours

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost 35.00

Materials

• White tablecloth
• Blue block print tablecloth
• White chairs with rush seat
• Folding table
• Brown craft paper
• Chalk paint pen
• Glass vase
• Flowers
• Oranges
• Tea light candles
• Old photos of mom
• Fine china, crystal and silverware
• White linen napkins

Tools

• Knife

Instructions

1. I used two long rectangle tablecloths folded in half and placed them in opposite directions so that the table was covered to the ground on each side. 
2. I selected my breakfast table white rush seat chairs.
3. For the flowers, I tried to go with a tropical look. I added small satsumas at the bottom of the clear round vase. I also added some palm fronds in there to add to the native design.
4. Purchase some oranges that are kind of flat on the bottom, then cut the top off enough for the width of a tealight. Once you have an opening, take a small, sharp knife and cut straight down and around inside.  Then scoop out the pulp and set your light inside.
5. The paper placemats do double duty of both the placemat and name place card. I purchased banner paper and cut it to fit the size I wanted.  Then, I used a chalk pen to draw the lines, write the name, and cut little designs in the corners.
6. I decided to use my sister's china. But do not feel you have to use china; any dinnerware will work like these plates I found that look similar.
7. Now if you love this silverware it is called Pickard Festival. Alternatively, if that is a little out of your budget then try these similar ones by Oneida.
8. Next, a simple white cloth linen napkin rests on the plate with an orange leaf, a satsuma, and a fond memory of your Mom on top in the form of an old photo.

Notes

I had all of the supplies on hand for this project so my expenses were limited to the banner paper, fresh flowers, and oranges. Your expenses may be different if you need to purchase more supplies.

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Valentine's day is just around the corner and I started thinking what are some practical gifts for busy moms. Presents that are useful but absolutely beautiful. You know the ones where it sits out on the table all year long and make you feel special.

Disclosure: This post is not sponsored by COTON COLORS™.  I just really love it and wanted to share it with you!

Most Practical Gifts for Busy Moms

Having many busy mothers in my family I started searching for charming creative handmade gift ideas and guess what happened? I ended up finding the best gift ideas right in my hometown at Coton Colors.

What is Coton Colors?

Coton Colors is a company that sells unique entertaining, personalized, and seasonal gifts. They focus on celebrating life through their beautiful designs. A great place to start when shopping for decorations for your holiday table, personalized ornaments, and much more.

Now that you know what Coton Colors is let's look at some gift ideas for those busy mothers in your life.

Best Practical Gifts for Busy Mothers

Here is a list of the best practical gifts for busy mothers who love to entertain, and decorate their home.

• Kitchen and dining entertaining pieces
• Coffee mugs and tumblers
• Picture frames
• Personalized ornaments
• Calendar or planner

Valentine's day is just around the corner and many people are looking for tablescape ideas. Here is a Valentine table decor idea to get your creative juices flowing for that table for two but wait until you see what Coton Colors has in their kitchen and dining line of goods.

Kitchen and Dining Gift Ideas

Look at how charming this place setting turned out! It was so easy to create these Thanksgiving dinner table ideas using Coton Color dishes which means that the special mom in your life will love, love, love dressing the table for the everyday or special occasion.

Did I mention that Coton Colors is all about celebrating the everyday? Can you see it coming through in this dinnerware designs? We all need a little happiness in our lives so consider any of Coton Colors dinnerware as a gift for the busy mom.

Coffee Mugs and Tumber Gift Ideas

Coffee mugs and tumblers make great practical gift ideas for her. Beautiful mugs are in the details and Coton Colors not only has lovely mugs to go with their table decor but they are perfect for the everyday!!

Think about getting her a mug or tumbler as a gift.

Personalized Ornaments gift ideas for her

Are you surprised I have ornaments on my list of great ideas for gifts for busy moms? I couldn't wait to share this idea with you because who wouldn't love a personalized ornament to go on their Valentine tree or one when they just move into a new home or get married.

Coton Colors has ornaments for all kinds of special occasions, holidays and they are in stock year-round. A great gift idea is giving an ornament that can hang on her tree year after year or she can use them as apart of her table setting as I did on our Christmas tablescape.

Calendar and Planners

If there is one thing I have learned about being a mom it is that a calendar and planner are essential for keeping everything and everyone on track. Wait until you see this adorable Happy Everything's magnetic calendar.

When my girls were in school I kept a large calendar by our kitchen with everyone's activities written on it in their color. This saved me a load of questions from my hubby and kids. If they wanted to know when their next swim practice was all they had to do was look at the calendar.

But if a busy mom needs a calendar get her one that is fun to play with too. Happy Everything did just that with these fun little attachments. Not only can you get a calendar as a practical gift for a busy mom but you can pick out cute attachments to go with it and keep giving more fun ones as gifts in the future.

Picture Frames Gift Ideas for Her

With so many picture frames to choose from in the world wait until you see Coton Colors frames. The details are so pretty and they have many to highlight memorable events in life.

Now that I have shared these gift ideas for busy mommas I want to leave you with what I found many years ago while at the Atlanta market. I dropped in at Coton Colors to see what was new and this will give you an idea of how whimsical and fun their designs are.

Keep in mind some of the items below are no longer available but I thought you might like to see the photos and pieces from their other line called Happy Everything.

HAPPY EVERYTHING!™ VASES

What a fun and whimsical vase!  While at Atlanta Market I got the opportunity to see these precious flower pots.  There are five different styles to choose from which will match just about any design color scheme in your home.  Click HERE to see all five colors.

HAPPY EVERYTHING™ VALENTINE ATTACHMENT

If you're familiar at all with Coton Colors™ then you know a little about their pottery and all the fun special day and holiday attachments.  The Happy Everything!™ Vase can be displayed all year because there are attachments for all occasions. 

So, this sweet vase can celebrate Easter, Fourth of July, Birthdays and so much more.  This will be a Valentine's gift that keeps on giving–if you know what I mean.

Click HERE to see the Happy Everything!™ attachments.

DINNERWARE FOR HOLIDAY TABLESCAPES

While visiting the showroom, I just couldn't stop at the vases and roses and not show you all the other pottery sparkling under the lights.  Here are some more photos for you to get ideas.

Coton Colors dinnerware can be mixed and matched. I also love how they have holiday pieces that coordinate with everyday pieces.

See what I mean about Coton Colors celebrating every day? How fun are these pieces. Anything from their Happy Everything line will make a great gift for her.

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CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed getting ideas for practical gifts for busy moms and the Coton Colors™ showroom room tour. There are so many ideas to choose from that will make someone smile.

We have more ideas for moms in our I love you gifts for her and this Mother's day gift guide. She will love you for any of these gift ideas.

If you don't have a Coton Colors™ store near you that okay because they have loads of great ideas to shop for online at Coton Colors and Happy Everything.

What's your favorite gift ideas for busy moms?

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