Mother’s Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free Printable

Mother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free Printable

Mother’s Day is only two weeks away and I thought I’d give all of us a head start on it with this DIY and some free printable’s! First off, we’ve all seen this adorable cactus in a mug, but I’ve never seen one so cute! I found this mug at HomeGoods and it couldn’t have been more perfect. I thought by adding a colorful coaster, it would add the perfect final touch to its display. You can honestly find any mug or teacup anywhere for under $10: they’ll all work! And of course, you’ll find your mini cactus for mama (or grandma, in-law, friend, whomever!) at practically any store these days (I found mine at Lowes!).

Mother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free PrintableMother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free PrintableMother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free Printable

I created a gift tag and card to accompany your cactus in a mug…and it fits the theme perfectly! The gift tags can honestly go onto any gift you get for Mother’s Day, as well as the card! I hope you like them!!

// Download Hey Mama Mother’s Day Card //
// Download Happy Mother’s Day Gift Tags //

Cactus in a Mug:Mother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free Printable
What you need:
• Mug/teacup
• Coaster (optional)
• Cactus (or any succulent of your choice)
• Gravel
• Cactus palm and citrus potting mix


How to make your Cactus in a Mug:

Step 1: Pour a layer of gravel into the bottom of your mug. This is important since we won’t be drilling a whole into the mug to allow for drainage.
Mother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free Printable

Step 2: Pour a thick layer of dirt into your mug, filling in enough to place your cactus in.

Step 3: Place your cactus into mug and fill mug with more dirt until full.Mother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free Printable

Step 4: Your cactus in a mug is ready for its gift tag!
Mother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free PrintableMother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free PrintableMother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free Printable

Step 5: Once complete, you can now print out your Hey Mama Mother’s Day Card and complete your DIY Mother’s Day gift!Mother's Day Gift: Cactus in a Mug and Free Printable

And that’s that! Super quick and super cute! You can also see last years free printable Mother’s Day Card here as well as this DIY mini herb garden that was featured last year, both as some more gift ideas!

  • Kristine May 7, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Love this idea!!!!

    • Love Vividly May 7, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      Hi Kristine!! Thank you so much :] It’s pretty simple and looks really cute!

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