It’s been a long year for everybody, but moms seemed to be feeling it in a different way. From helping manage online school to dealing with the cat hanging up on your Zoom calls, mom has been there.

If you want to give a mom (or grandma, or fur-baby mom) in your life something that will show your love with a little more pizazz, check out some of these cool DIY gift ideas. Rhinestone projects are unique and add some sparkle to any room.

Spring flower picture frame

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and a beautifully framed picture warms any mom’s heart. For this project, we’re going to take an ordinary picture frame and add spring flowers in the form of charming rhinestones.

Think about choosing a picture of a memorable day, a selfie of you and mom, grandkids or sibling shots, or her beloved four-legged friend

After you choose your favorite picture, you’ll need to get an appropriately sized frame. A matte is optional, but choose a frame that has some flat surfaces to work with, preferably about an inch wide.

Keep the original frame color if you prefer, or paint or cover with fabric. From there we can get out the rhinestone supplies and add some flower power!

Flat-backed, pear-shaped rhinestones are the name of the game. You want to arrange 5-6 rhinestones in a circle, with the points inward, much like that of a daisy. You can add a small round rhinestone for the flower center.

There are two approached to application. One is to apply directly to the frame. The second option is to apply to stiff felt. Trim away the excess and then apply to the frame.

You can use this felt technique to make a variety of shapes, and even letters. You can take this concept and turn it into an homage to Mom’s favorite things!

Jazz up those Mother’s Day flowers

Flowers are the ubiquitous mother’s day gift, maybe served with a side of pancakes (made by someone else). But flowers, while gorgeous, aren’t always meant to last, which is why we love, love, love potted plants.

Giving the gift of a living plant means you can also take some joy in creating the perfect vessel. In this case, we’re going to use colorful fabric to cover a terracotta pot, and then we’ll add some depth with rhinestones.

Get a rough measurement of how much fabric you need by loosely wrapping the fabric around the pot. It should have enough height to drape over the inside edge.

Use Mod-Podge to adhere the fabric to the pot, smoothing as you go. If you have a stiff piece of cardboard, you can use that to smooth the surface. Don’t worry if the Mod-Podge seeps through the fabric. 

Cut away any excess fabric, and paint over the top of the fabric with another layer of Mod-Podge (it will dry clear).

Let the fabric pattern be your guide to how you lay out your rhinestones. Follow pattern lines or accent focal points in the fabric. Contrasting colors will make patterns pop, while similar colors add subtle sparkle.

Bedazzle Mom’s wine time—Uh, I mean book group

It’s a bit of a stereotype that where there’s a group of moms, there’s probably a bottle of wine somewhere nearby. While not all moms are wine lovers, those that will love this gift of bling wine glasses.

You shouldn’t have a hard time finding inexpensive wine glasses, and you can bedazzle one glass or bedazzle a whole set.

The smaller rhinestones you can use, the easier this project will be. Because wine glasses have natural curves, the smaller surface area on the rhinestone will be a better fit.

If you’re planning on making a set, use a different color rhinestone palette for each wine glass. Choose any pattern you like, such as horizontal stripes, polka dots, or a covered stem and base. Try to avoid placing rhinestones anywhere above the widest point of the glass.

Add some sparkle to spa day

Mom or not, we all could use a little pampering and self care. This gift of homemade bath salts in a glittering container will make DIY spa day that much more fun.

With a few simple ingredients, you can make your own bath salts by following this fantastic tutorial from The Spruce.

If you’re not feeling quite like stepping outside of your rhinestone craft zone, you can always purchase bath salts.

For storage, we like those large, flip-top canning jars because they can hold a scoop measuring cup and keep a good seal. From there, you can add some bling to the jar. Try your hand at different designs, and choose Mom’s favorite colors.

Want a departure from the gift of flowers? Try a bling herb planter

Can you tell we love plants? Maybe it’s just spring in the air…

If your mom loves plants of the edible variety, why not give her a fresh herb box? Check your craft store for wooden crates, similar to orange crates. You’ll also want to go to your nearby nursery to pick up a few of her favorite herbs. Favorites include:

• Basil
• Dill
• Parsley

Once you have your crate and your plants, you can get to work blinging out your herb box. Among our favorite design choices are:

• Rhinestone monogram – Personalize this with Mom’s initials in her favorite colors.
• Rainbow stripes – Stripes are simple and clean, and a rainbow adds a world of color. Pro tip: use painter’s tape
• Flowers – Remember those flowers from our picture frame project? Use the same technique to add even more botanical bounty!

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From all of us at the Rhinestone Shop, happy Mother’s Day, and happy crafting!