Mother’s Day is a holiday that always sneaks up on me, and I end up wishing I had spent a bit more time and thought on it. I mean, if you are going to craft a present for ANY holiday – isn’t Mother’s Day the perfect one? So here are 25 favorite projects to make and gift to your mom (a.k.a. biggest fan of any work done by your hands) with plenty of time to make them.

1. origami flowers – bloomize | 2. fabric wrapped gift – twig & thistle | 3. scalloped bouquet wrap – martha stewart | 4. picnic box – meg perotti | 5. placesetting + tags – eat drink chic | 6. tea sachets – miss renaissance | 7. stamped tote bag – neuer stoff | 8. “healthy” fudge – an edible mosaic | 9. triangle garland – maxwell tielman | 10. homemade waffles – whole living | 11. bluebell arrangement – martha stewart | 12. paper mache bowl – kelli murray | 13. diy earrings – jane reaction | 14. homemade sweet & sour mix – soup addict | 15. chocolate cardamon bread – artisan bread | 16. fresh flower gift tags – studio diy | 17. wax flowers – sweet paul magazine | 18. “envelope” treats pouch – bhg | 19. diy terrarium kit – wit & whistle | 20. kids’ card printable – dandee designs | 21. potted paper flowers – sweet paul | 22. spring bouquet – paper & stitch | 23. painted serving spoons – collect and carry | 24. strawberry buttermilk creams – martha stewart | 25. diy lace cement votives – fellow fellow

Graphic created by Alli of Hooray, for A Subtle Revelry.