Yoshirt
Snap it, make it and wear it! With Yohsirt, you can make your own patterns, then create one-of-a-kind T-shirts, leggings, tank tops, tote bags, socks and phone cases with relative ease. Select your product, then add premade stickers or backgrounds to make your own design, or mix up premade backgrounds with your own photographs or art work. (Bonus: One of the company’s founders is from O.C., and the app is free.) Yoshirt.com
Shutterfly
This photo service has been around for quite a while and offers many options beyond printed photographs. Simply upload your photos to Shutterfly.com or via the app and start your creation. Some suggestions for Mom: a Mother’s Day photo book, a curved glass print, a pillow or even a phone case. If you want to go really big, create a serving tray featuring favorite family photos and make Mom breakfast in bed or serve her a cocktail on the patio. shutterfly.com
Fancy
Want to find a unique gift that you don’t have to make? Try the Fancy app, an online marketplace with goods curated by a global community making it easier to find uncommon gifts at different price points. Purchase handmade modern jewelry or beautiful dresses and more. Free from the app store. Fancy.com
Darby Smart
Skip the trip to the craft store and sign up for Darby Smart, a company that offers DIY project ideas from leading designers and sends you the supplies you need to make them in a box. Get a subscription to Darby Smart’s monthly DIY boxes for Mom or for yourself. Each craft club box contains everything you need, including glue, materials and step-by-step instructions. For Mother’s Day, project ideas include sequined pillows, DIY jewelry, a terrarium and elegant wall art. Or just buy your mother a subscription, and you can craft together! darbysmart.com
