Mom isn't hard to buy for. But why buy another cute trinket when there are thoughtful and creative gifts that are easy for anyone to make? Women love gifts of all kinds, but knowing it was created just for her will make the gift so much more special.
All-Season Photo Collage
A thoughtful, creative, do-it-yourself gift Mom will cherish is a framed, four season collage. In Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, a photo is taken of the family home, a favorite tree or park, the family pet, or Mom herself, from the same spot. The four photos are then framed either separately or in one four-spot frame. For more temperate climates, this unique gift can be created for two seasons or even changed to a time of day collage, featuring photos taken during dawn, noon, and dusk.
Handmade Photo Jewelry
Plenty of shops offer to print photos on jewelry, mugs, and t-shirts. But beautiful photo pendant necklaces can be hand made by anyone, using jewelry making kits for a more meaningful gift.
PhotoJewelryMaking.com offers an array of jewelry making supplies that make it easy for anyone to create hand made, personalized photo jewelry. Kits come with software to simplify photo resizing to fit in the pendants. After the printed photo is placed in the pendant, it is sealed either with a clear glaze or a glass inlay. There are also easy change pendants made so that the photo can be switched and updated at any time.
Family Memories Collection
All family members submit photos, memories, and short appreciative notes about Mom to be compiled. Each memory is written or printed on a separate note card or small piece of paper and placed in a photo album, colorful box, or decorative jar. Mom can then read one per day, week, or month, depending on how many memories are submitted. She'll see herself through the eyes of her husband, children, siblings, parents, and even the dog or cat, and know she is loved and appreciated.
Plant a Tree or Rose Bush
New foliage in the yard is great for the environment and beautifies the home. Plant them in someone's honor, and they'll be cherished and cared for for years to come. Rose bushes should be planted in Spring, and trees can generally be planted in Spring or Fall. Mom's favorite flower may be planted as well. Year after year, this thoughtful gift keeps giving.
Personalization in gift giving creates an emotional experience from a small token of appreciation. Handmade gifts using photos and memories will always be cherished and mean so much more than anything found in a store.
Leigh Peterson - Leigh Peterson is a pets writer, pet sitter, professional singer and internet marketer specializing in online PR.
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