20 Creative DIY Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love
The best DIY Mother’s Day gifts are thoughtful and crafted with love. We have over 20 Mother’s Day DIY ideas that are sure to make mom happy.
Thoughtful handmade DIY Mother’s Day gifts are the ultimate way to show mom how much you love and appreciate her. And it doesn’t have to cost a lot: we have over 20 creative DIY gifts for mom that are sure to make her happy.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and we all know that this is the most important day of the year (wink). Everyone is out there buying expensive flowers and candy for their moms. But is that what moms really want for Mother’s Day?
I have a different idea. I think it should be a day where we show our appreciation for everything our mother has done not by spending money but by doing something special. Maybe we can cook for her or serve her breakfast in bed. (Kids are you reading this?)
Aside from these gestures, there are so many easy DIY Mother’s Day gifts that you can make with mostly items you already have at home. From thoughtful art to personalized decor we think you’ll find the perfect handmade gift to give mom this year!
20+ Thoughtful DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
1. Handcrafted Flower Vases
If you have a couple tin cans and some fabric, make mom some cute vases to hold seasonal or faux flowers. My Sweet Things created a simple and very pretty vase for mom’s hand picked flowers.
Alternatively, paint and decoupage a larger coffee tin, and fill it with a pretty bouquet of flowers for mom.
2. Dressed up Kitchen Utensils
If your mom spends a lot of time in the kitchen like ours does, why not gift her some embellished utensils?
KreativK shows us how to spruce up kitchen utensils for a pretty look to keep mom happy while she’s in the kitchen.
Or try this variation for a more colorful option.
3. Cute Fridge Magnets
Because moms always need magnets to hold up their kids artwork on the fridge, Repurposing Junkie took some old tiles and turned them into cute magnets.
Or press some of her favorite flowers and turn them into magents with resin.
4. A One-of-a-Kind Jewelry Box
If some of you are feeling a bit ambitious, you can try your hand at upcycling mom’s old jewelry box as this one by The Interior Frugalista . I know I would love this from my kids!
Another option is to dress up a plain jewelry box from the craft store with a bit of paint!
5. Embellished Photo Frame
Take mom’s old tired picture frames and give them a refresh as I did here … you know she wants you to! And don’t forget to fill them with your lovely mug!
Or grab one of these beautiful free Mother’s Day printables and place it in a pretty frame.
6. DIY Trinket Tray
Another cool gift is this bowl which Bisozozo made with clay. It is perfect for my keys or spare change.
Or decoupage some seashells to make a little tray for her rings!
7. Handmade Coasters
I don’t like water marks on my furniture and these coasters from KreativK are so easy to personalize.
Or if you have a map from a special trip together, or someplace mom would love to travel to, use that to create these easy map coasters.
8. Repurposed Serving Tray
Create a trully stunning piece of art for mom with this simple decoupaged serving tray idea.
Repurpose an old tray into a frame and place a special keepsake inside for mom to think of you, as I did with my son’s painting.
9. Handy Tote Bag
If you have some simple sewing skills how about this personalized tote from Sum of Their Stories.
Or a handy gardening apron for a mom who likes to spend time outdoors!
10. Framed DIY Decor
You can create this pretty butterfly decor for mom with an old frame and cereal box! Just create a little butterfly tempalte and cut out the shapes from some cardboard then mount them in the frame. This is such a perfect idea if she’s a nature lover.
Or if mom loves flowers, created a little piece of paper flower art like these peonies made with a Cricut machine.
11. Upcycled Baskets
Got an old basket? No problem, nothing a little paint job from My Sweet Things couldn’t fix! Now it’s ready for tea time!
Or fill a wicker basket with her favorite faux florals that she can display on her mantle!
12. Repurposed Bottle Decor
Create a pretty arrangement of decoupaged bottles that you can fill with flowers from her garden or just group together for pretty decor.
Alternatively, spray some glass bottles with frosted spray and fill with twinkle lights for some pretty decor that she can update throughout the year with different seasonal flowers.
13. Simple DIY Jewelry Organizer
I would love to have this pretty earring hanger using a vintage doily and repurposed frame. It’s functional and beautiful!
If you have a piece of scrap wood, you can create this lovely jewelry organizer with little buttons.
For an even simpler necklace organizer, string some twine on the back of a frame, criss-crossing all the way down.
We hope you’re inspired to make something thoughtful for Mother’s Day and that we’ve convinced you it doesn’t have to cost a lot to let mom know you’re thinking of her!
We’re wishing a blessed and Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers out there! What would you like for your special day?
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Mary, this is such a great Roundup of Mother’s Day gifts. I like simple gifts, but ones that have some thought in them. And these are all perfect. I’m not sure which one I like best there are so many that I would love.
Thank you Nikki. We certainly can’t expect anyone to make something difficult at the last minute. I hope you had a great Mother’s Day!
Hi Mary, I think we are the only family that doesn’t acknowledge Mothers Day, it’s just not a big thing to me (although me and my sister always treated my Mum when we were growing up).
However saying that I love those magnets, very pretty and the ones on our fridge are looking dated now. I also wouldn’t turn my nose up at the picture frame… Although I’d probably prefer a picture of the dog in it!
xx
The magnets are lovely aren’t they. I have some very talented friends. Some of these are really easy and can be given as gifts at any time of the year. I have to agree about the dog pic. My sweet dog has a special place in my heart.
I love the old basket! My mom has a hard time carrying things so she would totally love this! Great ideas.
The basket looks so refined once Pili had painted it. And you can always use another basket.
I love the tray with your son’s painting! Too precious! All great heartfelt ideas. Thanks for linking up at Welcome Home Wednesdays! See you tomorrow!
Thank you Erin for your sweet comment. That is a very special tray.
Great round up Mary! I really like the coasters and the magnets 🙂
Sam I too like practical gifts that can be used around the house.
Hi Mary, I can’t believe I didn’t stop by last year and leave a comment to say thanks for including my embroidered bag project. Sorry about that.
This is a great collection of ideas, I agree, home made gifts are the best. My kids usually make a cake which is lovely and most years I get breakfast in bed. (though we have our mothers day in March so I’ve already had mine! )
Julie I thank you for allowing me to show your lovely bag on my blog. I know we are all super busy and running around all day and being a blogger is no walk in the park.
Happy Belated Mother’s Day, I’m sure you enjoyed the cake.
These are all great ideas. I love the tray with the child’s art. So sweet and a treasure.
Thanks for sharing at Monday Social.
Thanks Katie, anything homemade makes me happy as a gift.
Such a great ideas I found here! Mary I really love your blog. Thank you for sharing.
You very welcome to my blog DIY – it’s in polish language, but a lots of photo relation showing how to make something. Hope you will enjoy there. 😉
Regards
Magdalena
Magdalena thank you for visiting. Of course I will visit your blog too. It is always nice to meet new bloggers.
Cute ideas for Mother’s Day! I agree with the breakfast in bed . . . maybe the laundry done and the house cleaned?
Now that would be wishful thinking in my house Laurie! But we can always hope!
So many good ideas… I really liked the magnetic tile idea and can see lots of possibilities there… even for homeschool.
That is so true. A lot of these can be given to more than just mom.
You guys are so clever!! Pinned.
Nice ideas you all came up with.
Lovely gift ideas Mary. I hope you have a wonderful mothers day this year!
I always look forward to this special day Michelle.
these are some great ideas and I really like the repurposed tile magnets and the tins.
Simple ideas that when given will mean a lot to mom!
Love these ideas, Mary! I really like the repurposed tiles and the sweet burlap wrapped cups. <3
Happy Mother's Day coming soon to you,
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day sweet friend!
These are some really great ideas! I try to get my boys to make me breakfast or clean the house for me; I think that is the best idea for a Mother’s Day gift!
I have to agree with you there, we need all the pampering we can get!
Lovely ideas and diys, Mary! So glad you shared at Homestyle Gathering, sweet friend!
Thanks Julie, looking forward to visiting each week.
Yes – Mother’s Day IS the most important day of the year! Ha! Thanks for linking up to Best of the Weekend. You were one of my features this week. Have a great weekend and enjoy your Mother’s Day!
Shelley
Thank you so much Shelley!
This is a very beautiful and useful compilation Mary!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Maya. I hope your Mothers day was enjoyable.