If you prefer to make a gift, check out our post Easy DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas.

Personalized Jewelry 

On my first few Mother’s Days, I celebrated with these rings with my daughters’ names engraved. Years later, they are my favorite gift of all time because I wear them almost every day. 

Links: Custom Letter Necklace / Stacked Initial Necklace / Four Leaf Clover Necklace / Initial Earrings / Nameplate Necklace / Gold Name Bracelet / Monogram Necklace / Stackable Name Ring / Fingerprint Necklace / Initial Necklace / Engraved Handwriting Necklace / Gold Name Ring / Emerald Ring / Eye Locket

Kitchen and Dining

I love kitchen gifts because I think of the person who gave me the item every single time I use it. They are practical, but also luxurious when you receive an item you wouldn’t have purchased for yourself. 

Links: Apron / Air Fryer / Smeg Kettle / Oval Platter / Serving Bowl / Recipe Box / Daisy Mug / Always Pan / Popcorn Bowl / Linen Napkins / Smeg Coffee Maker / Cake Stand / Oven Mitt / Wood Heart Plates / Bubble Drink Glass / Deviled Egg Tray

Beautiful Books

I have a full-fledged coffee table book addiction …

Links: A Good Day to Bake / A Place Called Home / Jack’s Wife Freda / Inspiring Walt Disney / Cherry Blossoms / Bibliostyle / A Life in Pattern / Artist Craftsman Pioneer /Wonderful Things / Egg Shop / Anni & Josef Albers / Wonderland / New Orleans Cocktails / Every Room Should Sing / John Derian Picture Book / La Vita e Dolce

Candles, Bath and Skincare

Ah! A bath with candles is one of my ultimate mom luxuries. I love it! I am definitely an enthusiast for face masks and skincare products. Here are a few of my absolute favorites!  

Links: Candle / Moon Fruit Serum / Bless Balm / Beach Trip Candle / Cleansing Oil / Mermaid Mask / Hair Towel / Deep Hydration Serum / Rose Face Mist / CBD Bath Salts / Salt & Stone Candle / Hair Oil / Bubble Bath Candle / Blue Tansy Mask / Eye Gels / Lip Sleeping Mask

Elsie’s Personal Wishlist 

This list is a combo of items on my current wishlist and some of the BEST gifts I have received in recent years. 

Beach Towel / Straw Hat / Green Air Fryer / Pasta / Brass Shell Dish / Murano Glass Set / Overnight Bag / Gratitude Journal / Slide Sandals / Library Puzzle / La Dolce Vita / Fidget Spinner / Library Stamp / Retrospekt Camera / Bananagrams

I hope you found something that speaks to you here. Happy Mother’s Day. Love, Elsie + Emma 

Related: Elsie’s Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – personalized jewelry picks, kitchen and dining gifts, coffee table books, and more.

This clay petal planter is a perfect gift idea, and it’s incredibly easy to make. The hardest part of this DIY is deciding which color of clay to use (team rainbow over here).

Treat mom to a relaxing bubble bath with our DIY bubble bath bars made with natural ingredients. We recommend putting them inside a jar like this—they’re too pretty not to be displayed!

We love all things wicker and rattan—especially this caned candle holder. This candle holder is a gift that she can use over and over again, and it goes with pretty much any decor style.

She will absolutely love a soft blanket to get cozy with, and this DIY happens to be for a no-sew fleece tie blanket—super easy to make!

If your mom loves jewelry, you could make her an acrylic earring holder. The “marbled” bottom is made with peel and stick paper to keep things budget-friendly.

Speaking of jewelry, these gold statement earrings are also a DIY and another great gift idea. They only take a few minutes to make! You could make an origami box and lid to gift them in as well!

Homemade potpourri is so much better than the store-bought kind. You can use foraged or store-bought plants and herbs, and customize the scent with different essential oils.

How cute are these DIY clay bead bracelets? Making these can turn into a really fun hobby—you might end up making them for all your friends, too.

A glitter letter keychain or a set of glitter acrylic coasters are fun (and useful) gift ideas, and they are equally fun to make. Acrylic projects are some of our favorites; these DIY daisy earrings included.

Check out Resin Art – Beginner’s Guide for more ideas!

Candles make great gifts for any occasion—especially Mother’s Day. In fact, we have an entire beginner’s guide post dedicated to making homemade candles.

We have a lot of DIY candle options to choose from, like beeswax candles (they have a light honey scent), soy candles, and the adorable flower-shaped pillar candle pictured above.

The soothing crackle of a homemade wood wick candle is hard to beat. And just a little tip—we love using leftover vessels from old candles to make new ones.

Speaking of cozy gifts, make her a bedtime pillow mist that she’s sure to love. It will feel fancy! Sweet dreams!

We have more DIYs like this in our spa archives.

When it comes to displaying and organizing jewelry, our palm leaf ring dish and DIY marbled clay dishes are really easy to make and are cute enough to display on a bedside table.

If your mom loves to cook or bake, she will treasure these printable recipe cards gifted inside a cute recipe tin. You could even attach a recipe card to a giftable food item like our homemade cookie butter.

A set of DIY pineapple-shaped oven mitts would be equal parts adorable and functional. This cherry pie potholder, too.

We’re partial to cake, but you can add any phrase to this no-sew kitchen towel. Add a cookbook with this pom-pom trimmed towel for the perfect gift combo!

Something like our soothing rosemary mint bath salts or epsom salt bath soak are perfect for a relaxing evening at home. You could pair this gift with a good book for her to read, too.

If she loves plants, make her a cute DIY hanging planter. You don’t even have to shop for real plants to go inside this planter—something like this would be perfect!

Looking for similar ideas? Check out 10 unique DIY planters and pots.

Do you remember making Shrinky Dinks as a kid? They’re so nostalgic. Emma picked her favorite book covers to make this amazing Shrinky Dinks necklace. This would be such a fun gift!

If you’re pressed for time, these wooden ball photo holders are sleek and simple and they only take five minutes to make. You could even include a fun camera to go with them.

You might say that we have a thing for homemade bath bombs. They are the best! We have several DIY bath bombs to choose from, like rainbow gold lustre, green tea and lemon, and our classic homemade bath bombs.

Make her a pair of simple dangle pearl earrings. These are so pretty and expensive looking.

Homemade soap is one of our favorite gifts to make. And if you make extra soap, you can keep a couple bars for yourself!

We have a bunch of essential oil-based soaps to choose from, like gemstone soap, grapefruit poppyseed soap, pumpkin spice soap, and tie dye soap.

Our DIY pink sugar body polish (with an old school label) is a “dupe” of a popular brand, and we can’t get enough!

For more amazing body scrub DIYs, check out our ultimate body scrub guide.

If you’re looking for a unique way to gift photos, these DIY photo glitter globes are so fun! You can pick the color (and how much) glitter you add, but the more the merrier.

You could make her a set of terrazzo cheese knives (and then invite yourself over for cheese and wine, of course).

We love using using these reusable (and environmentally-friendly) DIY food wraps for leftovers. You could pair these wraps with something like a cute cheese board.

Laundry is something we all have to do, so why not make her a set of wool dryer balls? You could include some essential oils (we love using lavender and lemon for laundry).

If you want to include a card, we created two free Mother’s Day card designs to choose from that can be printed at home. Or you could make a unique pop-up card like Emma did here.

We have some fun Mother’s Day activities and crafts for kids on our other site, Childhood Magic!

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I’m thinking I should have some friends over for a make-your-own bath bombs party. Added bonus: It seriously makes your whole room smell amazing when you make these!

Related: Green Tea and Lemon Bath Bombs and Rainbow and Gold Lustre Bath Bombs.

Below, you’ll find a super quick video tutorial to make your homemade bath bombs, or you can scroll down to see the text and image tutorial.

I actually went to make some of these around Valentine’s Day and a couple different tutorials I tried did not produce very good results.

One of them actually completely stuck to the molds, and I had to chip it out with a fork so I could start over. Bummer! But hey, if at first you don’t succeed, sometimes you just have to try again.

On what I had already decided would be my final attempt, I tried this tutorial but changed up the amounts based on how many I wanted to make, and … it worked! I do have a few additional tips if you plan to make these yourself, so check those out below.

Homemade Bath Bombs, makes two (you can easily double or triple this recipe)

–bath bomb molds
–4 ounces baking soda
–2 ounces cornstarch
–2 ounces citric acid
–2 ounces epsom salt
–1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons water
–5-10 drops essential oil of your choice
-1 1/4 teaspoon oil (I like coconut or olive oil here)
-1-2 drops food coloring (optional)

In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients (the first four listed above). Whisk to remove any clumps (cornstarch tends to be clumpy). In a small glass jar, stir together the wet ingredients (the last four ingredients listed).

If you’re using coconut oil, give it a quick melt in the microwave or stovetop so it will easily combine with the other ingredients.

Slowly pour the liquid mixture in with the dry mixture, whisking as you go. If you see the mixture fizz or foam, you may be adding the liquid too quickly.

Once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, take a small amount in your hand and squeeze it together. It should stick together fairly well in one or two big chunks.

What if the mixture is too powdery?

If it’s still too powdery to hold together, add a tiny bit more water and mix until it holds together. If you find that adding the liquid slowly is difficult, use a spray bottle to add them instead of pouring. 

Next, fill half of your bath bomb mold with the mixture until it’s just slightly overflowing. Press together, and then gently remove one side of the mold. Place the bath bomb on a tray and allow it dry out before removing the other side.

How long do you wait before removing it from the mold?

Wait one hour before removing the bath bomb and then see if it removes from the mold without breaking. If it breaks, just press into the mold again and let it dry out longer.

The goal is to get the bath bomb out of the mold so it can further dry out overnight. I’ve found that if you leave them in the mold too long, they can begin to stick and then it’s more difficult to remove without cracking.

So, find the balance here and remember that if something cracks at this point it’s totally OK to just press the mixture back into the mold. No worries!

Once you are ready to remove the other side, gently invert the bath bomb so the uncovered side is facing down, then gently remove the other half of the mold from the top. These can fall apart on you very easily if you’re not careful.

What do I do if the bath bomb cracks?

If a bath bomb cracks in half while you’re removing it, you can gently press it back on top of the other half, or remove all the mixture back to the mixing bowl and start the molding process again.

I had this happen to a few, so don’t fret, it’s easy to fix.

Once they are completely out of the mold, allow them to dry out for 8 hours or overnight. Once very dry, you can wrap them in plastic wrap and store in a dry place until you’re ready to use them, or you can gift them to friends. 

In case you’re curious, the flavors I created included lemongrass (green), lavender (purple), and peppermint (white and red). You can mix essential oils into each bath bomb, too.

I’ve had some people ask about using citrus essential oils, since they can sometimes cause photosensitivity. I think citrus is OK here since you will be washing it off your skin in the bath and not leaving it on and then immediately going out into the sun.

That being said, if you’re new to essential oils, it’s always good to find what scents you prefer and what works best for you and your skin.

We are all different so it’s possible some allergies or sensitivities may occur, so just be aware and use what is best for you. 

What else can I add to my bath bombs?

You can add dried flower buds (like lavender buds) to these pretty easily. Just remember to use food-grade dried flowers to avoid flowers that might have been grown with pesticides, as you don’t want to soak in a bath with those.

Keep in mind that after using a bath bomb with dried petals you will have to remove these from your tub.

If you want to create two-tone bath bombs, like my peppermint ones, just mix up your batter in two separate bowls and only add the food coloring to one. Easy!

Customize your DIY bath bombs for the seasons by using shaped molds! This is fun for making your own, or it can make a great gift. You can add different color fillings, or even use a little bit of watered down food dye to paint onto the finished bath bombs.

Halloween molds:

• Ouija Board
• Candy Corn
• Pumpkin King

Making Christmas bath bombs as homemade gifts? Here are some of our favorite molds.

Christmas molds:

• Gingerbread Man
• Peppermint Candy
• Snowflake

Snowflake / Ouija Board / Peppermint Candy / Gingerbread Man / Candy Corn / Pumpkin King

These turned out to be a lot of fun to make, and they are even more fun to use. I highly recommend giving them a try, or you could make a batch to give away to friends or family. Enjoy! xo. Emma

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Homemade Bath Bombs

A foolproof way to make bath bombs that don't crack or crumble

Keyword bath bombs

Servings 2 bath bombs

Author Emma Chapman

Equipment

• bath bomb molds

Ingredients

• 4 ounces baking soda
• 2 ounces corn starch
• 2 ounces citric acid
• 2 ounces epsom salt
• 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons water
• 5-10 drops essential oil of choice
• 1¼ teaspoon oil I like coconut or olive oil here
• 1-2 drop food coloring optional

Instructions

• In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients (the first four listed above). Whisk to remove any clumps (corn starch tends to be clumpy). In a small glass jar, stir together the wet ingredients (the last four ingredients listed).
• If you’re using coconut oil, give it a quick melt in the microwave or stove top so it will easily combine with the other ingredients.
• Slowly pour the liquid mixture in with the dry mixture, whisking as you go. If you see the mixture fizz or foam, you may be adding the liquid too quickly.
• Once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, take a small amount in your hand and squeeze it together. It should stick together fairly well in one or two big chunks.
• If it’s still too powdery to hold together, add a tiny bit more water and mix until it holds together. If you find that adding the liquid slowly is difficult use a spray bottle to add them instead of pouring. 
• Next, fill half of your bath bomb mold with the mixture until it’s just slightly overflowing. Press together, and then gently remove one side of the mold. Place the bath bomb on a tray and allow it dry out before removing the other side.
• Wait one hour before removing the bath bomb and then see if it removes from the mold without breaking. If it breaks, just press into the mold again and let it dry out longer.
• The goal is to get the bath bomb out of the mold so it can further dry out overnight. I’ve found that if you leave them in the mold too long, they can begin to stick and then it’s more difficult to remove without cracking.
• Once you are ready to remove the other side, gently invert the bath bomb so the uncovered side is facing down, then gently remove the other half of the mold from the top. These can fall apart on you very easily if you’re not careful.
• If a bath bomb cracks in half while you’re removing it, you can gently press it back on top of the other half, or remove all the mixture back to the mixing bowl and start the molding process again.
• Once they are completely out of the mold, allow them to dry out for 8 hours or overnight. Once very dry, you can wrap them in plastic wrap and store in a dry place until you’re ready to use them, or you can gift them to friends. 

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Notes

In case you’re curious, the flavors I created included: lemongrass (green), lavender (purple), and peppermint (white and red). You can mix essential oils into each bath bomb, too.

If you want to create two-tone bath bombs, like my peppermint ones, just mix up your batter in two separate bowls and only add the food coloring to one. Easy!

It’s my way of dealing with the winter blues, and I’ve been making these DIY wood wick candles lately, so I thought I’d share.

Related: How to Make Candles – Beginner’s Guide

I typically make soy wood wick candles using essential oils for the scent, so that’s what I’ll be sharing here. You can learn how to make soy candles with traditional wicks and we also have a tutorial for making your own beeswax candles.

What’s so special about wood wick candles?

I love the crackling sound! The wood wicks burn a little different from traditional wicks, so they almost sound like a tiny fire; the crackle sound from wood logs burning.

I already love the smell and the glow from candles, so adding this little extra sound just turns up the cozy factor for me.

Supplies:

• soy wax beads
• essential oils
• candle making melting pot
• candle containers
• wood wicks and bases
• wick stickers, glue dots, or hot glue

You can certainly buy candle containers, but before you do, I would recommend walking around your house and just seeing if you already have things that might work well.

Here is how I easily remove leftover candle wax so I can reuse candle containers. You can also thrift containers (including things like kitchen bowls or even mixing bowls) if you want an extra large candle!

How to make wood wick candles:

1. Measure out the wax beads by filling the container(s) you plan to use. The melted wax will take up less space than the wax beads, so keep this in mind.

If you fill the container all the way to the top, the melted wax will take up less space once poured, so this is typically how I measure.

2. Add the wood wicks to the containers. They should come with a metal base. Add a wick sticker or glue dot to the bottom of the metal base once the wood wick is inserted, then add to your empty container.

3. Melt the wax, then remove from the heat and add your essential oil.

For a smaller candle, I’ll add anywhere from 8-12 drops. But you can measure based on your smell, as some people want a super scented candle and some like their candles more subtle.

4. Pour the melted wax into the containers. If you have a candle with multiple wicks or a slightly uneven base (like a rounded bowl), you can use items like a wooden spoon to keep the wood wicks from leaning as the wax dries.

5. Once the wax is fully dry (it will become solid looking again, like the beads), trim the wood wicks before use.

I currently use these DIY wood wick candles all around my house. But they also would make a really fun gift for friends or family. Enjoy and stay cozy this season! xo. Emma

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DIY Wood Wick Candles

soy candles made with essential oils and wood wicks

Keyword candle making, soy candles

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Author Emma Chapman

Equipment

• candle making melting pot
• candle containers

Ingredients

• soy wax beads
• essentail oils
• wood wicks with metal bases
• wick stickers, glue dots, or hot glue

Instructions

• Measure out the wax beads by filling the container(s) you plan to use. The melted wax will take up less space than the wax beads, so keep this in mind. If you fill the container all the way to the top, the melted wax will take up less space once poured, so this is typically how I measure.
• Add the wood wicks to the containers. They should come with a metal base. Add a wick sticker or glue dot to the bottom of the metal base once the wood wick is inserted, then add to your empty container.
• Melt the wax, then remove from the heat and add your essential oils. For a smaller candle, I’ll add anywhere from 8-12 drops. But you can measure based on your smell, as some people want a super scented candle and some like their candles more subtle.
• Pour the melted wax into the containers. If you have a candle with multiple wicks or a slightly uneven base (like a rounded bowl), you can use items like a wooden spoon to keep the wood wicks from leaning as the wax dries.
• Once the wax is fully dry (it will become solid looking again, like the beads), trim the wood wicks before use.

You could always go the DIY route, but if you prefer something store-bought, there are so many fun, unique things you can

One of our go-to’s? Anything from Milk Bar. Their cake truffles are on another level (for real!) and we love their their cookies tins.

The Bouqs Co. is our favorite place to buy flowers— they’re always “fresh” and SO pretty. Laura made this vase several years ago added some shiny copper tape to it before adding flowers. Love this idea for Mother’s Day.

Minted has some really cute, thoughtful gifts like photo collage frames, personalized photo puzzles, and cute aprons.

You can shop more of our favorites below!

Sending lots of love to you this Mother’s Day! xo -The ABM team

Related: Check out our DIY Body Scrub-Ultimate Guide for more tips and recipes.

Supplies:
-1 cup of superfine caster sugar (I find it’s a little gentler on skin but any granulated sugar works)
–rosehip oil (jojoba oil or sweet almond oil work well too)
-1/4 cup dried rose and calendula flower petals, stems and leaves removed
–a jar or other container with a lid
Clean your container with soap and water then make sure it’s completely dry before adding the sugar (this keeps bacteria out so the scrub lasts longer!). Add a few droppers full of oil and stir it in. Add a little more at a time until the sugar looks like fluffy, wet sand. I used rosehip oil because it’s super moisturizing and is also said to even out skin tone and improve texture, but any facial oil works well.I blitzed a small handful of flower petals in a food processor until they were very fine, but you could also chop them by hand. Stir them into the sugar mixture and you’re done!I find that when I gently rinse the scrub off my face, some of the oil is left behind so my face feels glowy and moisturized in one step. And it smells so good! The scrub will last several weeks when stored in a cool, dark spot. I hope you enjoy treating yourself to this scrub, or a friend who could use a little self-care! xo Kayleigh

Send some flowers: Flowers are one of the top ways that I feel loved as a mom (especially on Mother’s Day too!). Bouqs has an amazing selection of flower varieties (and succulents!) so you can find something that fits your mom’s personality perfectly and is delivered right to her door. Every stem is responsibly sourced, and since they’re farm fresh and ship in bud form they’ll last even longer in the vase. My mom is a professional-level amateur landscaper (the local garden club asked if they could come give tours of her yard!), so if anyone appreciates a beautiful flower, my mom does! I picked out a bouquet for my mom that has an English garden feel to it since I always think of her when I pass that type of flower, and roses are my favorite blooms, so I chose this beautiful arrangement for my rose-loving self.

Write a heartfelt letter: Mother’s Day is the perfect time to write her a letter and reminisce over some special memories you have of your time together or to tell her things you’ve always wanted to say in person (but were afraid you’d cry and not get through it). I know I can’t get through the first sentence on an emotional speech without bawling, so writing letters to my mom over the past year has been a great way to let her know how much she means to me without all the embarrassment of an ugly cry face in public—everybody wins!

Make a grown-up coupon book: Remember when you used to make these for your mom? If you live in the same city, you can make a book of in-person coupons to use sometime down the road like “take you to brunch” or “shopping trip to flea market” or whatever she’s into (mine would be for “one game of Pickleball” as my mom loves Pickleball). If you’re not in the same city, you can make them for long-distance activities like “video chat coffee date” or “one streaming movie” that you’ll buy for her when she wants a relaxing night in.

Have a video chat call (with props): Dig out some of your old memory boxes and gather up some items to do show-and-tell with mom—remember that terrible hat you used to insist on wearing everywhere as a teen, the teddy you’ve had since you were a baby, or that card she gave you on your 16th birthday that you still have? Show a few of your treasured mementos to mom and let the memories roll out!

Make a photo book: Create a book with photos of you and your mom over the years! You can go for a personal touch and print them at home and create a handmade version (with whatever craft supplies you happen to have) or you can order one online and use photos from your computer. If you have kids, maybe do a book of pictures of the grandkids so she can show it off to all her friends next time she hosts girl’s night at her place.

Create a handmade card (and include artwork from little ones!): I think most parents have a special box with handmade cards from their kids from when they were little, so let’s add one to the pile! Get out your construction paper, scissors, glue, and make a card that shows you put some love into it! We even have free printables that you can use to make custom envelope stickers.This is also a great project to have little ones help you with, as making cards for grandma is usually a top activity in their minds as well …

If you do happen to be in the same space as your mom this May, don’t worry, these are still great ideas for you too! Whether you decide to pick one or to mix and match, your mom will feel the love even if that in-person hug will be delayed a little longer. Three cheers for moms! xo. Laura

Credits // Author and Photography: Laura Gummerman. Photos edited with A Color Story Desktop.

Today, I’m partnering with Canon USA to show you my thankful journal. It’s a simple photo journal that pairs short gratitude journaling with family photos. I plan to let my family add some of their own captions (Nova’s will be SO CUTE) when we celebrate Thanksgiving together this year.

I used my PIXMA TS9521C printer to print a bunch of photos from my phone. To do this, I simply AirDrop the photos to my computer, size them down on the size paper I’m using in Photoshop, and print. My favorite printer paper is Luster because it’s not too matte and not too glossy.

The first thing I did was print and cut out some square family photos. This is how I print ALL my photos, for any project. I print photos like this to send to my grandmothers too.

Next, I used textured stickers to add a simple title to the front. I cut each sticker out from the plastic to make sure the placement was just right.

Next, I used acid-free washi tape to secure one photo per page. I like to do it to one side or the other (not the middle) to leave an equal space for journaling.

The book I’m using is an art journal (meant for watercolors) because I loved the size and the paper weight.

Last, I did a bit of journaling. A few sentences per page.

Here’s what the finished pages look like. I’m excited because this is a photo album I can 100% finish and put on our shelf. Perfect for anyone in a busy season or just not ready to commit to a big memory keeping system.

I hope this project speaks to some of you who, like me, just need to GET STARTED. xx- Elsie

P.S. Want more inspiration? Check out my thoughts on The Art of Letting Go!

Related: Check out DIY Body Scrub-Ultimate Guide for more tips and recipes.

This recipe is made with both sea salt and Epsom salt (great for tired feet), and has an energizing blend of grapefruit, peppermint and a little hint of rosemary essential oils. I used sweet almond oil to give it even more softening power, but you could substitute any carrier oil like coconut, olive, or rosehip—this is a super easy project to customize according to your favorite ingredients!

Ingredients:
1 cup sea salt
1/4 cup Epsom salt
3 tablespoons sweet almond oil
3 drops each of grapefruit, peppermint, and rosemary essential oils

First, mix your sea and Epsom salts together in a medium bowl. I like having a mix of granule sizes, so I used fine sea salt for this particular scrub. The Epsom salt is a little more coarse, so it’s got some nice textural balance.

Next, mix your sweet almond oil with your essential oils in a small bowl. After that, add your wet ingredients to your salts and mix together thoroughly. If the scrub is too crumbly for your liking, add more sweet almond oil by the half tablespoon until you get it to the perfect texture.

Last, pop it in a jar (this will be good for a few months if stored properly—I love these jars) and you’re good to go! I’m planning on giving this as a gift, so I added a little tulle bow and a label.

To use, I love exfoliating with this scrub on a pumice stone for the best smoothing and softening results. xo, Keely

Since I bet a lot of you are the same way, we partnered with our friends at Canon USA to save the day with some Mother’s Day printable cards that you can print out right at home!

Supplies:
-card stock paper
–Canon PIXMA MegaTank printer
-scissors
-X-Acto knife and ruler (optional)
–Mother’s Day Card Printable

Download our printable cards and use your Canon printer to print out your cards onto a thick card stock paper. I used my PIXMA MegaTank printer for this project—it’s a great multi-purpose printer that makes it really easy to work on projects at home and has a large ink supply.

Trim your cards at the crop marks with either scissors or an X-Acto knife and ruler so you have your card laying flat.

Use scissors or an X-Acto knife to cut out your card and then as an optional move you can put your ruler across where the card should crease and lightly score that line so the card will fold easier and more cleanly.

If using our pie chart card, fill in each area with a thing you love about your mom and put your name under the “source” area and add a heartfelt message inside. 

Sooo much easier to print at home than fight rush hour traffic to hit up that cute card boutique across town. Pair either of these cards with some flowers, chocolates, or a relaxing tub of bath salts, or this awesome new instant camera and get ready to show mom just how much you care!

Or you can always forward this post onto a spouse if you want to be the recipient of the card as well—ha ha! xo. Laura

P.S. If you love card making, try using some of Elsie’s favorite Paper Collage Supplies!