45 Creative DIY Mother’s Day Gifts Mom Will Love!
Mom does so much for the whole family, it’s time to spoil and pamper her today! These 45 DIY Mother’s Day gifts are extra special and memorable. You’ll find only the best hand-picked, hand-made gift ideas for mom. You’re guaranteed to find a keepsake or something useful she will love!
Why make DIY or Homemade Gifts for Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day gift ideas can sometimes be tricky. She spends all day every day giving, serving, and loving her family. We want to give her something special, and sometimes it feels impossible to give something appropriate that truly expresses how we feel about her.
That’s why DIY and homemade gift ideas are perfect for Mother’s Day. They are able to capture the essence of mom’s special-ness since they are so thoughtful and unique.
Plus, every mom loves a good keepsake or homemade gift directly from their kids that they can’t get anywhere else.
For example, one of my favorite Mother’s Day gifts is a hand-decorated tea towel my son made for me. He drew a picture of my favorite flower that we planted in the garden together. It was so special to me, I had it framed.
The BEST Handmade & DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
Because of how much moms love homemade gifts, I decided to round up the absolute BEST do-it-yourself gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Each of these ideas is unique, fun, pretty, and most of them are very easy to make.
These ideas are perfect for all the dads and kids who feel stumped, or for moms who want to find something cute and memorable for Grandma. Or, if you’re a mom, SHARE to remind all the people in your life so they won’t forget this special day!
There are FIVE gift lists below, for whatever mom loves most: Artwork & Keepsakes, Bath & Spa, Home & Garden, Fashion & Beauty, or Foodie & Kitchen
Make something mom will want to keep forever with these creative, heartwarming gift ideas. Mom will love this framed printable with quote from George Washington, “My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw.” Sweet and simple "scroll" notes to Mom from the heart! Easy enough for anyone, but so heart-felt. Mom will be so touched to receive a hand embroidered coin purse with "Mom" embroidered on the front and "is just another word for Love" stitched on the back. I don’t know any mom that would not like to receive this easy craft for kids, DIY Handprint Mother’s Day flowers. Use a fun photo transfer method to make this gorgeous DIY Photo Planter, perfect for Mother's Day! Give the perfect and easy gift of time for Mother’s Day! Show her how much you care with this “babysitting voucher” printable! Impress mom with this pretty and super easy flower card made out of layered cupcake liners. Kids will have fun making these cute cards! These printable crafts & Mother’s Day cards to color are great for children of all ages. There’s a wide variety of cards to pick from, bookmarks, Mother’s Day coupons, printable tea bag wrappers, and more. Printable wrapping paper makes even the simplest Mother’s Day gift more thoughtful! These homemade bath and spa items will help mom relax and feel pampered! Everything from bath salts to lotions to body scrubs! This silky DIY body lotion is super moisturizing and nourishing to the skin and feels exactly like store-bought lotion. While many types of homemade lotion are thick and greasy, this all natural body lotion is light and quick-absorbing. This Homemade Sugar Scrub is the Mother's Day Gift for making mom's skin smooth and soft! Use her favorite essential oils or blend to make her day extra special! Mom will love this Homemade Lip Scrub--it's super nourishing, smoothes your lips to perfection and is so healthy you can literally eat it! Homemade magnesium body butter is the easiest and most pleasant way to naturally increase your magnesium levels. It feels luxurious and moisturizing, plus it will help mom relax! Soothe mom's skin and help her relax in a luxurious bath using these homemade rose petal bath bombs (aka. bath fizzies). You only need 2 ingredients and about 30 minutes or less to make rose water for mom at home. This DIY Honey & Cinnamon Lip Balm makes an easy, healthy alternative to store-bought lip balms. With only a few, non-toxic, ingredients, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to whip up. Treat mom to a relaxing, beautiful bath soak that is easy to make, smells good, and smoothes skin. Making your own bath salts is an easy DIY gift idea that even the least crafty person can make! This yummy homemade Peppermint Matcha Whipped Body Butter is loaded up with ingredients that deliver moisture, antioxidants, and an energy boost every time you slather it on. With the healing ingredients of the rose milk herbal bath bombs, you are hugged by the warm embrace of coconut milk and the aromatherapy of roses, geranium, cardamom, and frankincense. Relax in a bath with the soothing scent of lavender! This DIY beauty recipe for Lavender Bath Melts is only three ingredients and makes a wonderful gift. This rose petal sugar scrub makes an easy DIY Mothers Day gift, and it smells wonderful. Mom will love these moisturizing lotion bars. You'll love them because they are so easy to make! These DIY home & garden themed gifts are perfect for the mom who is skilled in making her house a home. Want a new and cool way to display mom’s photos? Try making a wood block photo transfer. The image that it creates is faded, vintage, wispy and gorgeous! Upcycle old baby clothes into this thoughtful keepsake throw pillow. This DIY pressed flower frame instantly adds a very unique and personal touch to mom’s wall. Not only is this neck wrap microwaveable, but it can also be kept in the freezer for a cold neck or shoulder wrap as necessary. The addition of lavender makes this aromatherapy shoulder wrap all the more therapeutic. This gift is so simple, even kids can make it! These fun DIY flower buttons are adorable, and come with a free "Moms are Like Buttons" printable gift tag. Put together a simple self-care gift basket that you can gift to the mother figures in your life to make them feel appreciated and encourage them to slow down, breathe, and take a moment to themselves. Candles are a great gift idea, and buying a scent you know she will love makes it even more special. These printable candle labels take ordinary store-bought candles and turn them into special, personalized gifts just for your Mama. I’d love to receive this adorable Mother’s Day Flower Pot from my littles on Mother’s Day! The free printable tag makes it an easy gift for Dad to help with and a great gift for Mom too! Learn how to hand colour glasses with paint, and create lovely painted glass bud vases in a display tray for mom’s spring mantle. If mom loves greenery and a freshly scented home, this is the perfect DIY for you. It’s so easy! Is your mom a fashion-ista? Then she is sure to love these thoughtful, hand-made fashion pieces like jewelry and more! Go tassel crazy! If your mom loves tassels, you must make these Easy DIY Tassel Earrings! This DIY paper flower corsage is a fun, unique spin on the traditional Mother's Day corsage. Plus, she can keep it forever! Kids of all ages will have fun creating this useful gift for mom using Sculpty. If your mom loves wearing rings, this is the perfect gift! This Bird’s Nest Wire Necklace Tutorial will help you create a beautiful necklace to give as a gift to a beloved Mother in your life for Mother’s Day. This is an adorable and easy craft that any mother would love - a thumbprint keychain! It's practical and it can also be adapted to a necklace! Need a gift for a makeup or jewelry lover? How about making this simple DIY wooden box for her to store her collection. Is the kitchen your mom's happy place? Does she spend hours cooking, baking, or entertaining? Then she is sure to love these kitchen and food-lover gifts! Help mom keep her sanity and ditch those plastic lids that don’t have a match. Make her own custom reusable bowl covers. This tutorial shows you how to use a stencil and a wood-burning tool to create a one-of-a-kind gift for mom. Help your mom to swap toxic plastic and foil wraps to a natural eco-friendly beeswax wrap. DIY tutorial using non-toxic beeswax and castor oil. These wraps will keep all her snacks, veggies and fruits fresh for a long time. Make mom an easy custom monogramed mug with Sharpie markers! Add in moms' favorite tea bags and/or coffee and you've got yourself a thoughtful and handmade gift! These DIY hand stamped kitchen towels are simple and fun for kids to make and will be a useful gift for mom and/or grandma! They include a free printable tag. Tell mom to take a break and enjoy some tea with these handmade tea bags. Make them and include as a gift her favorite loose leaf tea.Artwork, Keepsake, & Unique Gifts
Free Mother’s Day Printable George Washington Quote
Sweet Scroll Notes to Mom
"Mom is Just Another Word for Love" Embroidery Pattern
Kids' Handprint Mother's Day Flowers
DIY Mother’s Day Photo Planter
"Babysitting Voucher" Gift Printable
Cupcake Liner Flower Cards {Kids, Teens and Adults Craft}
Free Printable Mother's Day Cards & Crafts Assortment
Free Printable Wrapping Paper for Mother’s Day
Bath & Spa Gifts
Silky Aloe DIY Body Lotion (non-greasy)
Homemade Nourishing Sugar Scrub
Homemade Honey Lip Scrub
Easy DIY Magnesium Body Butter
Rose Petal Bath Bomb Fizzies
2-Ingredient Rose Water
DIY Honey & Cinnamon Lip Balm
DIY Post-Travel Lavender Bath Soak
Homemade Bath Salts
Peppermint Matcha Green Tea Body Butter
Rose Milk Herbal Bath Bombs
Lavender Bath Melts
Rose Petal Sugar Scrub is an easy DIY Mothers Day Gift
Homemade Lotion Bars
Home & Garden Gifts
Wood Block Photo Transfer
"Little Me" Upcycled Throw Pillow
Pressed Flower Framed Art
DIY Buckwheat Heated Neck Wrap
Button Flowers & "Moms Are Like Buttons" Printable Tag
DIY Self Care Gift Basket
Mother's Day Candles with Free Printable Labels
Mother's Day Flower Pot with Free Printable Tag
Hand Painted Glass Bud Vases
Dried Flower Candles
Fashion & Beauty Gifts
How to Make Easy DIY Tassel Earrings
Paper Flower Corsage
Marble Clay Ring Holder
Bird’s Nest Wire Necklace Tutorial
Clay Thumbprint Heart Keychain
Wooden Makeup Box
Foodie & Kitchen Gifts
Reusable Bowl Covers
Personalized Wood Burned Spoon
Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps
Cute Sharpie Mug
Kid-Crafted Dish Towels
DIY Reusable Tea Bags
If you aren’t ready to DIY-it this year, here are some cute store-bought items mom is sure to love!
Mom T-Shirt
I love this Mama Bear t-shirt… your mom will too!
And… I’m definitely going to have to get this “Support Wildlife, Raise Boys” shirt for myself.
Bend Soap Company Goat Milk Soap
This might be my favorite discovery of the year, no joke. This soap… I have no words to express my love. It’s perfect for face, body, even hair if you have soft water. It moisturizes and cleans leaving an indescribable softness.
Even better, it has the most natural and pure ingredients. From their website: “Every bar of our goat milk soap is handcrafted from just 4 main ingredients: raw goat’s milk from our very own goats, coconut oil, olive oil, and palm oil.”
It comes in loads of yummy scents – my favorites are the Essential Oil Soaps. So far, the Tangerine Spice is my favorite.
Massage or Spa Day
Please, get mom a massage. Just do it. This was my mother’s day gift last year – BEST. GIFT. EVER.
Or, any type of spa treatment is perfect – manicure, pedicure, etc. If your the home-spa type, mothers and daughters can even do this fun at-home, all natural spa day routine together!
Himalayan Salt Lamp
I love my himalayan salt lamp, it makes me feel so cozy on my bedside table. Not only are they beautiful, but himalayan salt lamps help to clean the air and give off negative ions, which helps to improve mood. Read this article by Wellness Mama to find out more. Get your lamp here!
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Get mom any one of these gifts, and she’ll be thrilled. Moms – what’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
With Joy,
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