Creative and Affordable DIY Mother’s Day Gifts That Show Your Mom You Care

No, I will never turn down a spa day or gift certificate, but I really do enjoy the handmade gifts the kids make for me on Mother’s Day.  I love knowing that they thought about me and took pride in their creations.

Some of the crafts have been better than others, but I still appreciate them all.  If you are looking for some DIY Mother’s Day gifts and crafts ideas, then you’ll want to bookmark this post.  

Here is a big roundup of Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts.

DIY Mother’s Day Gifts and Crafts Ideas

Mother’s Day is more than just a gift-giving holiday. On this day, we show mom how much we appreciate her.

But, why stop at moms?  Let’s celebrate the mother-like mentors in your life, aunts, grandmothers, sisters, and so on.  You can even show gratitude to moms of fur babies on this day.

Roundup of Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts and Crafts – DIY Ideas

To inspire your creative side, here are some marvelous Mother’s Day gift ideas you can make at home.  

These crafts range in difficulty.  Some of these DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas are geared more towards children while others may require adult supervision.

DIY Elegant Floral Lace Necklace for Mother’s Day

This DIY elegant floral lace necklace craft idea from Fancy Shanty would go well with any outfit. Using Martha Stewart Crafts, it’s easy to make lace and jewelry pieces. Cut the lace, style, and connect with jewelry chains and accessories.

Heart Scribble Mug, a DIY Mother’s Day Gift

If you are looking for a DIY Mother’s Day gift for toddlers or preschoolers, then check out this Heart Scribble Mug from Messy Little Monster.  First, get your discounted mugs from Amazon.

Fun Craft – Personalized Decorated Boxes for Mother’s Day

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to give a heartfelt gift. These decorated boxes help Mom organize, but they are sentimental too.  For added fun, you can fill these boxes with goodies and use your homemade box as a gift box.

Button Bookmarks for DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

For those on a budget, this simple button bookmarks craft from Claire’s Little Tots would be a great Mother’s Day gift. You only need a few items and you most likely already have them around your house.

DIY Wine Cork Coasters Craft

Does Mama love wine? Then she would love it if you made her these DIY Wine Cork Coasters from Save MN.  You don’t even need to be a wine lover to appreciate how fun these homemade coasters are!  

I love this idea.  Start saving those wine corks and get your cork board here.

DIY Gifts – Decorated Herbal or Flower Pot Homemade Gift Idea for Mother’s Day

If Mom likes to garden or work outside,  then here’s a last-minute Mother’s Day gift idea.  It’s an easy DIY gift craft that can take as little or much time as you’d like. 

Decorate a flower pot for Mother’s Day and fill it with either flowers, herbs, or other gifts she might enjoy.  Or, you can fill the decorated pots with gardening tools, her favorite foods, or beauty supplies.

DIY Whipped Body Butter

This amazing homemade body butter gift idea from Horseshoes and Handgrenades is inexpensive.  Since it yields quite a lot of body butter, you can even keep some for yourself!

Hand Painted Reusable Shopping Bags

If you want to help the environment and make Mom smile, then take a look at these hand-painted reusable shopping bags from Kitchen Floor Crafts.  

Get some plain white canvas bags and a few acrylic paints and you’re good to go.   She found her totes at JoAnn Fabrics for just $5.99 each.

DIY: Canning Jar Soap Dispenser Gift Idea

This easy canning jar soap dispenser would be a great DIY gift idea for Mother’s Day too.  Frazzled and Frugal has a great tutorial with easy to follow directions and lots of photos.  

Before you get started, gather your Mason jars or buy some new canning jars here.

Celery Rose Stamp Tea Towels

I never realized a cut celery stalk looks like a rose.  These celery rose stamp tea towels from Do it Your Freaking Self (love the blog name) would be a nice addition to Mom’s kitchen.

How to Make a Spiral Chain Bracelet

This Mother’s Day DIY Spiral Chain Bracelet gift idea from a Dish of Daily Life looks so elegant.  This a Mother’s Day craft idea for adults or big kids since it requires some patience and fine motor skills.  

For this craft, you’ll need some flat nose pliers, jump rings, and a lobster clasp for this jewelry craft.

Adorable DIY Sharpie Mug Gift (Plus Free All-Occasion Gift Tags)

Learn the right way to make the popular, inexpensive sharpie mugs.  With a ceramic mug and an oil-based Sharpie marker, you can make these adorable DIY Sharpie Mug Mother’s Day Gifts from Your Vibrant Family.

Kids Artwork Throw Pillows DIY Mother’s Day Gift

Turn your kids’ artwork into throw pillows with this Unique Gifts Made with Kid’s Artwork by Cupcakes and Cutlery.  Using Spoonflower, you can turn art into fabric.  

You scan the image and follow the directions on the site.  Then, follow this tutorial to make a throw pillow made from your kid’s artwork.

Peppermint Foot Soak DIY Craft Idea for DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

Help Mom relax with a little foot TLC.  For another gift idea, check out this DIY rejuvenating peppermint foot soak by Eat Thrive Glow that only has three ingredients – Epsom salt, peppermint oil, and coconut oil.

If you want to give a unique and meaningful gift for Mother’s Day, consider a DIY gift. Giving a DIY gift to your mother is a great way to show how much you care for her.

Read on to learn why DIY gifts are a great choice and for ideas on what you can make. 

DIY Gifts Show You Care

A DIY gift shows that you put extra thought and effort into making the gift. It conveys to the recipient that they hold a special place in your life.

Unlike ordinary store-bought gifts, you are in charge of creating a memorable gift for your mother, so you have complete freedom in what you can make.

As an added advantage, making a DIY gift can be an enjoyable and relaxing experience.

Mason Jar Candle

Does your mom love to place scented candles around the house? Then why not get her a mason jar with a scented candle?

Mason jars are easy to decorate, so don’t just get your mom her favorite scented candle but also personalize the jar to make it unique. 

You can cut out cute shapes, such as small hearts, and paste them on the jar for jar decoration. You can also use ribbons and some paint to add a little color and make Mother’s Day more memorable.  

Materials needed: Soy wax, candle wicks, essential oils, jars

Instructions:

1. Melt the soy wax in a double boiler.
2. Stick the candle wick to the bottom of the jar.
3. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the wax.
4. Pour the melted wax into the jar and let it cool.
5. Trim the wick to the desired length.

Bath Bombs

A bath bomb makes a great Mother’s Day gift for several reasons. First, it’s an easy way to give your mom much-needed relaxation.

Moms often have a lot on their plate, and a bath bomb provides a simple and budget-friendly way to help them unwind and destress.

Bath bombs are customizable with different scents and colors, allowing you to personalize the gift to your mom’s preferences. 

See our post on how to make bath bombs.

Photo Coasters

One great Mother’s Day gift idea is a photo coaster. The coasters are decorative to remind your mother how much you love her.

Collect your mom’s favorite photos and get them printed on a customized coaster. You can also color and decorate the coaster to give it a personal touch.

Materials needed: Ceramic tiles, Mod Podge, sponge brush, felt pads, photos

Instructions:

1. Cut your photos to the size of the ceramic tiles.
2. Apply a layer of Mod Podge to the tile with the sponge brush.
3. Carefully place the photo on top and smooth out any bubbles.
4. Apply another layer of Mod Podge on top of the photo.

Once dry, add felt pads to the bottom of the tile to avoid scratching your table.

Outdoor Decor

Another exciting gift idea for Mother’s Day is the outdoor decor. If your mom loves gardening, customized garden stones are an excellent gift.

You can paint these stones and add a meaningful quote or message to bring extra love to your mom’s garden. You can customize pillows or add a wind chime to the patio or garden.

You can also decorate flower pots to bring more color to your mom’s garden.

Picture Frames

What better gift for your mom than to frame her favorite memories? She can keep the frame on her bedside, take it to her office, or hang it on the wall.

You can personalize an elegant glass frame and add memorable family photos. 

Creative Photo Display

A creative photo display is another easy DIY gift you can make for your mom. Just take a square piece of wood, print photos of the two of you together to attach to the wood, and add a card beside the images with an inspirational or heartfelt message.

Your mom can put this creative photo display around her room as a reminder of your love for her.   

Hand Painted Flower Pots 

If you want to add some sentimental flair to a bouquet for your mom on Mother’s Day, you can place the flowers in a hand-painted pot.

You can also add cute phrases to hand-painted pots, which your mom would love.

See how to make Decorated Flower Pots

Personalized Coupon Book

Create a coupon book with things like “One Free Hug” or “A Day Off Chores.” Decorate with drawings or stickers for an extra touch.

Materials needed: Construction paper, markers, stickers, scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut the construction paper into small rectangles.
2. Read our post on How To Find Great Coupons
3. Write a coupon on each one with the marker.
4. Punch a hole in the corner of each coupon and tie them all together with a ribbon. 
5. Decorate with stickers or drawings.

DIY Terrarium

A terrarium is a small indoor garden created in a glass container. It typically contains small plants or succulents, potting soil, and rocks and requires minimal watering.

They’re a great way to bring a touch of nature indoors.

Create a small indoor garden with a DIY terrarium.

Materials needed: Glass container, small plants or succulents, potting soil, rocks

Instructions: Layer the bottom of the glass container with rocks. Add a layer of potting soil on top. Plant the small plants or succulents throughout the container. Water sparingly.

Homemade Sugar Scrub

Help your mom achieve soft and smooth skin with a DIY sugar scrub.

Materials needed: Sugar, coconut oil, essential oils, jar

Instructions:

1. Mix 1/2 cup of sugar with 1/4 cup of coconut oil until well combined.
2. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
3. Scoop the mixture into a jar and seal tightly.

DIY Flower Crown

For the mom who loves to be outdoors, make a floral crown.

Materials needed: Floral wire, floral tape, flowers, ribbon

Instructions:

1. Measure the floral wire to fit your head and twist the ends together to create a circular crown shape.
2. Wrap floral tape around the wire.
3. Trim the flowers into small clusters with stems.
4. Secure the flowers onto the crown with floral tape.
5. Tie the ribbon to the ends to create a bow.

Homemade Devotional Journal

DIY a personal journal to help your mom keep her thoughts in check.

Materials Needed: Blank notebook, stickers, washi tape, pen, favorite bible verses

Instructions: 

1. Decorate your blank notebook with stickers and washi tape.
2. Go through her favorite bible passages and select verses that are meaningful to her.
3. Write each verse down on a separate page.
4. Make it pretty by adding colored markers, frames, etc.

Watercolor Card

Rather than buying an expensive card from the store, challenge your painting skills this Mother’s Day and do something special for your mom.

Take a plain card and use your creative mind to paint exquisite patterns, shapes, or flowers. Then, design it from the outside and add Mother’s Day wishes.

If you have writer’s block, checkout our blog post on What to Write on Mother’s Day Cards

For additional Mother’s Day gift ideas, you can find more here.

Breakfast in Bed

One of the best ways to make your mom happy is by preparing her favorite breakfast in bed.

Seeing that she doesn’t have to wake up early to prepare breakfast while enjoying her favorite meal will make her smile.

You can make the breakfast simple with her favorite coffee and pastry or go all-out with homemade crepes or pancakes. Whatever it is, the idea is to do it with love and care for her.

Just Make Mom Happy

Another way to make Mom happy on her special day is by spending quality time together. You could plan a fun family day out or organize a special activity that would interest your mom.

Simple activities like a picnic in the park or a hiking trip could create lovely memories that will last a lifetime.

What Mom Really Wants On Mother’s Day

When it comes to making your mom happy on Mother’s Day, it’s not just about physical gifts or grand gestures.

Sometimes, the best way to show your love and appreciation is simply being nice and getting along with everyone in the house.

Think about it – your mom is the person who takes care of everyone and keeps things running smoothly. She may have to deal with daily arguments, messy rooms, and other stressors.

So, imagine how much it would mean to her if everyone in the house made an extra effort to be kind, considerate, and helpful on her special day.

This could mean helping with household chores, offering to cook dinner, or just taking the time to listen to her and chat about her day.

Showing your mom that you care about her feelings and well-being will create a positive and uplifting atmosphere that can make all the difference.

Treating each other with kindness and respect creates a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated.

So, this Mother’s Day, make it a goal to be extra nice and get along with everyone in the house. It doesn’t have to be anything grand or complicated – sometimes, the simplest acts of kindness can make the most significant impact. 

Let’s celebrate our moms by showing them we love and appreciate them daily.

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