Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to express your thanks with a meaningful gift made by you. DIY gifts are even better because they come straight from the heart — and let’s face it, they don’t have to cost a fortune!
Packed with gift ideas for young toddlers, older kids and projects for an adult to make, it is the perfect blend for anyone looking to DIY for Mother’s Day!
Scented Mason Jar Candles
Set the tone with handmade candles crafted from essential oils, soy wax, and mason jars. Pick scents Mom loves — lavender, vanilla, or citrus favorites. Then decorate your jars with lace, twine or a sweet note written by hand.
Tip: Include dried flowers or herbs in the wax for added love.
Personalized Scrapbook
Print favorite photographs, special memories, ticket stubs, handwritten notes into a mini scrapbook. Like the other suggested memorials, you can create the design yourself using printable templates or design it from the ground up using colorful paper and embellishments. A “10 Things I Love About You” page is guaranteed to tug at the heartstrings.
DIY Bath Bombs
Treat Mom to some R&R with DIY bath bombs. These are made from a mixture of baking soda, citric acid, and essential oils — all of which are scrumptiously smelling. Toss in some rose petals (dried) or lavender buds for an extra pamper time. You can package them in clear cellophane and tie with a lovely ribbon for a great presentation.
Decorated Photo Frame
Turn any basic wooden or cardboard photo frame into a customized beauty. Paint, glue buttons on, stick on dried flowers or sea shells — in other words, anything that reminds you of your mom. Slip in a beloved photo or a quote she adores.
Paper Flower Bouquet
Unlike fresh flowers to which you have to say goodbye eventually, paper blooms are forever! Make beautiful flowers in her favorite colors out of crepe paper or cardstock. Place them in a mason jar or tie them up in kraft paper for that ‘hand-picked’ look.
Custom Recipe Book
Does your mom rule the kitchen in your family? Make a custom cookbook of family favorites with pictures and illustrations. You can write it by hand, or employ a printable template for a slick, professional finish.
Hand-Painted Flower Pots
Purchase small terracotta pots and decorate them with floral designs or polka dots or sweet messages. Plant them with her favorite herbs or succulents — a truly great gift.
Memory Jar
Hand-craft a jar filled with rolled up notes with memories of special times, compliments and why you love her. Try to make at least 30 so she has one note to open each day. Tie a ribbon around the jar and name it “Mom’s Daily Dose of Love.”
DIY Spa Kit
Put together a spa kit in a gift basket with the homemade sugar scrubs, face masks, lip balm, and a warm fluffy towel or slippers. Toss in a candle or some bath salts if you want to complete the self-care mood.
Custom Handwritten Quote Art
Choose a quote about motherhood that speaks to you, and hand-letter it on a sheet of cardstock or watercolor paper. Frame it up or put it on a clipboard for a contemporary vibe. For those with an artistic bent, add floral details or watercolor accents.
🎀 Final Thoughts
Mother’s Day is about love and when it comes to saying “I appreciate you” with gifts, nothing is like handmade. Hang on with these fun, heartfelt and customizable DIY ideas for every skill level of crafter.
Pick up your glue gun, ribbons and a whole lot of creativity — and make Mom’s day all the more special. 💖
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