Mother’s Day 2016

DIY Paper Flowers to Adorn Gifts, Cakes, Cards, Parties…

May 5, 2016

Last year, much to our own delight, UncommonGoods began offering free, printable downloads. Our assortment currently includes party kits, cheese tasting tags, birthday cards (the Cat Tao birthday cards are my favorite) and diy paper fortune cookies.

Now, we have some pretty, printable paper flowers you can print and fold to make 3D decorations for wedding and anniversary gifts–or any gifts, really. Below are our Printable Paper Roses and Wildflowers templates and a step-by-step, illustrated how-to.

Gift Guides

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

April 28, 2016

Procrastination is rarely rewarded, but guess what, undecided gift-buyers: you’re in luck. Our spectacular selection of last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas means you don’t have to suffer from eleventh-hour anxiety. Pounce on a great present now, and you’ll make the May 8 date with time to spare. Continue Reading…

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Handmade for Mom:
DIY Mother’s Day Card

April 19, 2016

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve outgrown your macaroni art years. Maybe you already picked up the perfect Mother’s Day present, or maybe you’re still on the lookout for a creative gift for mom, but just because you aren’t sitting down to handcraft a gift masterpiece doesn’t mean you can’t include a little something handmade. Print off our template and follow the simple instructions below for a DIY Mother’s Day card and show mom that you’re not too old to whip up something she’ll be proud to hang on her fridge!

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#Momisms: Share Your Favorite Quotes From Mom

April 18, 2016

My Grandma Hannah was the first person to introduce me to palindromes, words that read the same backward and forward. Her name, with its impeccable symmetry and simple syllables, still wins as my favorite palindrome. “Mom” is another favorite, though for different reasons. Sure, it was one of the first words I uttered and it holds powerful meaning in my life. But what really tickles me is that the word “MOM” when written in all upper-case letters spells “WOW.”

How perfect is that? Seriously.

Gift Guides

Creative Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Mode of Mom

April 8, 2016

Moms come in many modes. While they all love basking in adoration on Mother’s Day (May 8 this year), their gift preferences are unique, reflecting their individual interests and personalities. Below is our 2016 offering of creative ideas for the many types of wondrous Moms and Grandmas.

Now all you have to do is make mom a cute card and breakfast in bed!

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15 Personalized Jewelry Picks for Mother’s Day That Mom Will Love!

April 1, 2016

Anyone who’s ever held the job title of “Mom” deserves a special treat on Mother’s Day. We’ve gathered the best personalized jewelry gifts for the one-of-a-kind mom(s) in your life. If you’re stuck for Mother’s Day gift ideas and want to do more than just brunch, you can have something beautiful and meaningful made just for her by choosing our customized jewelry gifts.