DIY Mother’s Day gifts for all skill levels and budgets.
If you’re looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift, I have an idea… How about making one instead of buying something? I’m not talking about the cheesy gift ideas you’re dreaming up right now. I’m talking about handmade Mother’s Day gifts that she’ll actually love (and keep for a long time).
I’ve put together a list of super cute DIY gifts for Mom, for all budgets and skill levels. So if you’re thinking about making something yourself, click through for some thoughtful (and cool) Mother’s Day gift ideas…
Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts
Remember the days when Mother’s Day meant a (relatively ugly) hand-painted mug with the words “World’s Best Mom” wrapped around it or a tiny handprint-turned-card with flowers on a colorful piece of construction paper?
Yes, I do! And as bad as those gifts were when we were kids, the sweet sentiment was there. Here mom, I made this for you.
And that’s something I’d love to bring back this year… just not as ugly.
So, to take those handmade gifts up a notch and give Mom something she’ll actually want, I’ve put together a list of DIY Mother’s Day gifts that I’m pretty sure will be a hit this year.
Whether you’re looking for a unique gift for a cook, a new beach bag, or a simple DIY card and bouquet to give as a gift, I have plenty of thoughtful DIY ideas that don’t skimp on style.
1. If you know your mom’s favorite scent, how about making her a candle or two? I have a tutorial on how to make soy candles that is easy to follow. And the best part is that you can use any container you want. So it’s a way to personalize your gift for mom even more. For this I used handmade ceramics from a local ceramics workshop.
2. How about customizing handmade summer accessories, like a bandana, water bottle, or even shoes? I used my Cricut to create custom patterns on store-bought items and I think they turned out pretty cute.
3. These photo transfer dolls would make a cute Mother’s Day gift. It’s from The House That Lars Built.
4. Thinking of making a bouquet for Mom this year? Check out these floral arrangement ideas and 8 tips for making floral arrangements, straight from a florist.
5. I love these sculptural planters from Fall for DIY, for all the plant-loving moms out there. I would love for someone to make me one of these for Mother’s Day.
6. Make a vase out of a plastic bottle for mom? Yes! That’s what I say, because they look amazing. Don’t you think? I would have never imagined that they were once plastic bottles. This project is by Geneva Vanderzeil of Collective Gen.
7. I love the idea of making these hand-stitched leather pouches as a Mother’s Day gift, as they are super functional and also super cute. You can even paint or dye them to give them a more personalized look.
8. If your mom can make a statement necklace like this, I want to meet her. And if one hand design is too much, you can always change the shape but keep the same technique.
9. Who couldn’t use a little spa day at home every now and then? Make these homemade bath salts with rose petals and put them in a pretty jar for the occasion.
10. You can’t go wrong with this beautiful raw stone earring set from Alice and Lois.
11. This DIY bathtub organizer from The Merrythought would be a sweet way to give your mom a reason to take some time for herself.
12. The best DIY Mother’s Day gift can be as simple as painting glass vases with a cool pattern. It’s super easy and I have a trick that will make it even easier. Click to see what I mean.
13. Do you have an art lover in the family? I love art too, so I put together 6 DIY art ideas (all in one post) that you can make in just an hour or two.
14. These handmade jewelry holders are great for storing jewelry and small items like keys. They are very easy to make and only require a few materials.
15. Does your mom love the sun and the beach? Check out this pair of raffia pom-pom sandals from Honestly WTF.
16. Sugar and Cloth’s pretty plaster cheese boards might catch your eye if you love entertaining.
17. I love this craft for moms who like to spend time in the kitchen. Crochet finger potholders – no tools required and very little time required.
18. I’m pretty sure I would gift these eye-catching handmade tassels for any occasion. They can be used as luggage tags, purse accessories, door hangers, etc.
19. Okay, 10-minute yarn bowls? Who wouldn’t want one? If you have a sewing machine, you can make a whole set of these bowls in under an hour.
20. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I honestly love receiving textiles (napkins, tea towels, etc.) as gifts. That’s why I thought these bleached linen fabrics would be a cute Mother’s Day gift.
21. For plant-loving moms, there’s this set of DIY mini planters in pastel shades for succulents and cacti.
22. Another spa idea… These aromatherapy shower steamers look amazing! The idea is over at Hello Glow.
23. Learn how to make cute polymer clay earrings using various jewelry techniques. This has been a very popular tutorial over the past few years.
24. Create new works of art (not the finger-painting kind) with these easy DIY art hacks.
25. Herbal Bath Salts for the Win by Hello Glow.
26. Is mom a hat lover? Get her a cool hat and decorate it with fresh flowers, like this handmade flower hat for summer.
27. When one card just isn’t enough, there’s this DIY Mother’s Day email message idea!
28. Make your own hand-stamped jewelry with jokes, nicknames, etc.
29. Sew some cloth cocktail napkins to up your hostess game.
30. Skip the card section at Target and choose a handmade card like this printable Mother’s Day card from Almost Makes Perfect.
31. If you have a Cricut, I have some Mother’s Day ideas that can be used for many different things.
32. This tutorial on how to make a DIY basket bag would be perfect for the mom who loves vacations and the beach.
33. Choose a handmade copper hair accessory to make mom’s hair look super modern.
34. Do you know a mom who loves to cook? This homemade cutting board would make a fantastic gift. You’ll need some experience with power tools, but this is a beginner (or at most intermediate beginner) project.
35. Fill a handmade cement vase with her favorite flowers.
36. Instead of spending a lot of money on an expensive new bag, why not make her a custom foldover clutch in her favorite colors or prints?
37. If it’s still a little chilly where your mom lives, a handmade wrap poncho would be a gift she can wear right away. And it’s cute, too! You’ll be amazed at how easy this project is!
38. Do you know someone who loves to cook and is in the kitchen all the time? Order a potholder loom for under $20 and make some really cool potholders, like the ones I’ve been making recently with hand-dyed potholder loops.
39. Create a new bag for mom with this tutorial on how to make a leather bag. I know mine is colorful, but you could make one with a very neutral or subtle design.
40. Earrings are always a sweet option. Make DIY earrings quickly and easily (and make them pretty, too).
41. Or learn to carve wood to make small wooden bowls, ideal for jewelry.
42. And last but not least, these Cricut leather projects are some of my favorites if you have one of their cutting machines.
Which gift ideas from the list are your favorites? Thinking of making your own for Mother’s Day this year?
