Bob Vila's Holiday Gift Guide: For the DIY Mom

The sky's the limit with the Sky Planter from Boskke. Whether your mom has a veritable green thumb or just loves to cook with fresh herbs, these upside-down planters make the perfect unexpected holiday present. Quirky yet functional, they'll give your mom the gift of an indoor garden—that she doesn't have to bend down to tend! Available at Boskke; starting at $35.

Mom can personalize any wood project with the artistic assistance of a wood burning pen. The Creative Woodburner Value Pen offers different points for a variety of effects. Available at Walnut Hollow; $13.99.

Upgrade your mom's cutting tools with a few ergonomically designed instruments from Slice. This collection includes all the sharp tools she'll ever need, from box cutters to letter openers—and they look cool too. Available at The Daily Grommet; $5 to $10 each (or get the whole kit and caboodle for $54.90).

The multipurpose Dremel Rotary Tool is useful for a host of DIY projects. Whether she's carving a killer jack-o'-lantern or cutting the bottoms off wine bottles, Mom will love having such a powerful and versatile tool in the palm of her hand. Available at Walmart.com; $44.57.

Whether she's crawling under the sink or shimmying into the crawl space, a DIY mom needs to see clearly, hands-free. That’s a cinch with the Black Diamond women's headlamp. The tiltable head carries a double-power LED that runs on three AAA batteries. It’s got enough lumens to light up a 15-meter distance for 140 hours. Available at Outdoor Play; $29.95.

Give the gift of hip-held organization with the lightweight, multipurpose pockets on the Nylon Pink Tool Belt. Your mom can keep all her tools close at hand in the sturdy pockets, which adjust around the belt. The handy pockets are just as useful for gardening as they are for carpentry. Available at Safety Girl ; $24.99.

A laminator is the DIYer's dream gift. It can be used to make hang tags, chore charts, place mats, recipe cards, and so much more. Mom can create a dry-erase anything with a laminator. It’s a gift that will truly keep on giving. Available at Laminator.com; $44.99.

Safety first—but don't forget style! These wraparound safety glasses satisfy both requirements: They're sized smaller, especially for women, and sport a chic tortoiseshell frame. Available at Pro Safety Supplies; $9.79.

The Tuff Chix work gloves for women are anatomically patterned to fit and move with a woman’s hand. They're superbly durable, with padded knuckles and a great grip for grasping heavy objects. Made of synthetic leather, stretch nylon, and terrycloth, they breathe and are completely washable. Bring on the dirty jobs! Available at Safety Girl; $19.99.

Whether she’s reupholstering a chair or hanging insulation, the Stanley SharpShooter Heavy-Duty Staple Gun will help Mom get the job done. Available at The Home Depot; $14.97.

If you're interested in more gift guides, consider: 

Bob Vila's Holiday Gift Guide: For the DIY Dad

Bob Vila's Holiday Gift Guide: For the DIY Kid

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