Looking for a unique and personalized gift for your mother? Why not give her flowers in a handmade flower pot?

This flower pot is easy to create and will definitely make your mom smile Sunday — Mother’s Day — when she sees all of the childhood photos.

Plus, for just $9.56, you are making something that won’t hurt your budget.

You will need

To buy:

Flower pot and base — $4.28 at Flower Factory

Flowers — $3.99 at Knollwood Garden Center

White Acrylic Paint — $1.29 at Michael’s Arts and Crafts

Items I already had:

Mod Podge

Scissors or an X-acto Knife

Foam brush

Black and white photos

Ribbon

Directions

1. Remove all tags and labels from your flower pot.

2. Paint two or three coats of white paint onto your flower pot, letting each coat dry before applying the next.

3. Print out childhood photos you want to use. If you are printing them from your computer, then make sure your printer is a laser jet. If it is an inkjet printer, then the images will smear. If you do not have a laser-jet printer, then you can have your photos printed at Kinkos or just take them to a photo kiosk at your local grocery or pharmacy and have them printed there. This will cost about 10 cents per image, depending on the size.

4. Once your photos are all trimmed and ready, use the Mod Podge and glue the images to the sides of the flower pot. Leave the top rim empty.

5. Once your photos are secure, add Mod Podge to the tops of each photo. Make sure to get all edges of each photo so they won’t peel off later on.

6. Let the Mod Podge dry completely and then place a second coat over the entire pot, both inside and out.

7. Since the bottom dish will come in contact with moisture, put at least two or three coats of Mod Podge on the dish.

8. Once everything is completely dry, tie a ribbon around the top rim of your pot.

9. Add your mother’s favorite flowers to the inside and you are left with a personalized gift that will make any mom smile.

Jessica Garringer is a bargain hunter and a couponer who loves to save money. You can reach her at SaverSavvySavings@gmail.com. Get more money-saving tips, ideas and projects at www.SaverSavvy. com or find more DIY projects at www.Pinterest.com/SaverSavvy.