Last-Minute Mother’s Day (or Father’s Day) Gifts That Don’t Look Last-Minute

So...Mother’s Day is tomorrow and you haven’t bought a gift yet?
Deep breaths. You're not alone, and lucky for you, I’m in the business of instant digital solutions that feel way more thoughtful than panic-purchased flowers.

And hey - Father’s Day is coming soon, so these ideas totally work for dads, too (high five for thinking ahead).

🎨 1. A Bold Art Print That Feels Personal

Mom doesn’t need another candle or “#1 Mom” mug. What she really wants?
Something unique, beautiful, and maybe a little emotional (but in a cool way).

Enter: my downloadable art prints.
They’re bold, colorful, and soulful - just like her. Or you. Or both.

Best part? You can:

• Print it instantly at home

• Reuse a frame you already have (YES. Sustainable and sneaky-smart)

• Pop it into a cute frame from Amazon or the dollar store

• Or just send it to her digitally - like a modern-day carrier pigeon of love

👉 Shop Bold Printable Art Prints

🗓 2. Printable Planners for the Organizer Mom

Moms are superheroes disguised as humans, and some of them really love a good to-do list.

Gift your mom a printable planner she can actually use:

• Weekly spreads to get things done (or ignore them artistically)

• Lists for groceries, habits, goals, or whatever she loves tracking

• Beautiful layout + instant access = “I totally thought this through” energy

You can:

• Print it at home and staple it into a cute booklet

• Pair it with a fun notebook or pen

• Email the file with a cute note that says “You’re the boss, Mom 💪”

👉 Check Out the Printable Planners

📘 3. A Creative E-Book or Cheat Sheet Just for Her

Does your mom like to get creative? Learn new things? Laugh while learning?
Boom — I’ve got instant-download guides that make the perfect gift.

Try these:

• 🎨 Mini Manual for Mighty Acrylics: The Acrylic Shortcut Sheet for Amateurs
  (Perfect for moms who secretly want to paint but think it’s too hard — it’s not.)

• 🖌 The Art of Fixing Acrylic Fails & Pretending You Meant to Do That
  (Yes, even her “oops” brushstrokes can become masterpieces.)

• 💻 macOS Shortcut Sheet
  (For the tech-curious mom who still double-clicks everything.)

👉 Shop All Ebooks & PDF Guides

🖼 4. Bonus Hack: The Frame You Already Have

Let’s say you:

• Download a bold art print

• Realize you have a frame lying around from that IKEA trip 3 years ago

• Pop the print in there and BOOM — you’ve got a thoughtful, custom-feeling gift

You didn’t spend hours at the mall. You didn’t wait in line. You made something meaningful with what you had - and that’s honestly kind of beautiful.

Plus, reusing frames = eco-friendly and budget-approved.

Or if you do want to level it up, grab a cute, fast-shipping frame:
Find Frames on Amazon.com
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⏱ 5. Why Digital Gifts Are Secretly Brilliant

• No shipping panic

• No supply chain drama

• You can send them instantly via email, message, or a sneaky little USB stick

• They look like you planned in advance (we both know you didn’t)

• Totally customizable - pick what suits your mom or dad

And you didn’t have to elbow anyone in a store aisle. Win-win.

🧡 Make It a Mini “Creative Care Package”

For extra sparkle, put together a little bundle:
✅ 1 vibrant art print
✅ 1 practical (or funny) guide or planner
✅ 1 nice frame or fun notebook
✅ A note that says: “You’re amazing, and I totally didn’t just remember today”

👨‍👩‍👧 And For Father’s Day…

Everything here works for dads, too:

• A strong, bold art print for his office or man cave

• A digital planner for the checklist dad

• A cheat sheet or guide for his “I'm learning this new thing” phase

• Bundle it all with a snack, a hug, and a decent cup of coffee

Because dads deserve cool gifts, too.

🌸 Final Words (Before You Hit ‘Download’)

Being last-minute doesn’t mean being thoughtless.
With instant art, planners, and e-guides, you’ve got the power to give a gift that says:
“I see you, I love you, and also, look how well I know your style.”

So go forth and surprise the mom (or dad) in your life with something bright, beautiful, and only slightly panic-ordered.

👉 Click here to explore instant gift downloads