Want to give mom something extra special and one of a kind for Mother’s Day? Here are 27 homemade Mother’s Day gift ideas that you don’t need to be a pro to create. I compiled a list of crafts that I’ve created as well as some crafts from my HGTV Family. There’s a craft for every mom.
DIY Custom Perfume
What mom wouldn’t love her own personalized fragrance using her favorite scents.
What you’ll need for this craft:
1 Tbsp fractionated coconut oil
Perfume rollers
Her favorite essential oils (for this craft scents used are orange, patchouli, and vanilla)
Eyedropper
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
Chic Cube Photo Holder
What happens when mom has too many pictures but not enough holders to go around? You make her some custom holders!
What you’ll need for this craft:
2” inch birch wood cubes (2 cubes)
Painter’s tape
Minwax wood finish in “Espresso” (8 oz. can)
Lint-free cloth (2 cloths)
Paint
1” foam paint brushes (2)
Drill
1/16 twist drill bit
E6000 craft glue
1/16 brass rods (two rods)
Arrow paper clips (or decorative paper clips of your choice)
Metallic gold spray paint (small can)
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
Stamped Bracelet
You can’t get any more personalized than nameplate jewelry. What’s great about this craft is that you can make more than one. It can be one for each child or grandchildren. The possibilities are endless.
What you’ll need for this craft:
Permanent marker
Bracelet blank
Stamping block
Bracelet bender
Tape
Rubbing alcohol
Small hammer
Jewelry stamp
Protective surface
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
Tassel Loop Earrings
I created these earrings at my very first Create & Chat event. Everyone had so much fun making them I just had to include them here cause I know your mom will love them too. They are so fun and using the right color combo she can wear them with her favorite outfits.
What you’ll need for this craft:
Cotton Perle Embroidery String – 3 colors or more if you’re feeling fancy
Scissors – Fiskars Easy Action RazorEdge
Needle Nose Pliers
Liquid Glue – Bead Fix
Set of Ear Wires
Ruler
Cardboard Cut Out 3′ x 8′
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
Jewelry Holders
Is the mom in your life constantly misplacing her jewelry? Create her a custom-made jewelry holder so that she can keep all of her precious pieces all in one spot. For this project, you’ll be making a personalized pendant necklace, monogrammed jewelry dish, and a ring holder.
What you’ll need for all three crafts:
Personalized Pendant
Blank pendant
Chain, jump rings, and lobster clasp
Stamping tool
Hammer
Tape
MonogrammJewelryrly Dish
Plain ceramic dish
Monogram stencil punch
Tissue paper
Tape
Spray paint
Nail polish remover
Ring Holder
Plain ceramic dish
An animal with a tail, trunk or tentacle
Spray paint
Super glue
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
Spa Gift Basket
Moms love the spa so bring the spa to her by creating some luxurious bath products. For this project, you’ll be making a vanilla coffee body scrub, a lemon salt bath soak, and a shower scrub.
What you’ll need for all three crafts:
Salt Scrub
Epsom salt
Olive oil
Lavender oil
Rose petals
Spoon
Jar
Body Scrub
Cup
Coffee Grounds
Epsom salt
Vanilla
Coconut oil
Spoon
Jar
Bath Soak
Bowl
Epsom salt
Baking soda
Sea salt
Himalayan salt
Lemongrass essential oil
Jar
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
Your spa gift won’t be complete until you add bath bombs.
What you’ll need for this craft:
Baking soda
Citric acid
Epsom salt
Corn starch
Coconut oil
Measuring spoon
Essential oils
Color additive
Spray bottle with water
Molds
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
Watercolor Silhouette Artwork
Everyone loves custom artwork. Create some using images featuring those in moms life. Just remember to do this you’re going to make a copy of the photo onto paper. Don’t cut the original photo. I know some of you may already know this but it’s just my way of reminding you.
What you’ll need for this craft:
Watercolor paper
Paint
Photo used for silhouette
Scissors
Decoupage glue
Paintbrushes
Frame
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
Slouchy Clutch
Make mom a clutch that can hold everything she holds dear. She can use it as an everyday purse or hold her makeup or if you make it small enough it could be used as her wallet. You can make two different sizes so she could have a matching set.
What you’ll need for this craft:
Metallic Silver leather – use any soft but heavy fabric (denim, faux fur, etc) cut 16 inches x 24 inches
I used a “blanket” type fabric for the lining use what you like. Cut 16 inches x 24 inches
Zipper
Rotary Cutter & Board
Brother Sewing Machine
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
Marbelizing Stationery & Box
If you know a mom who is a stationery lover then she is gonna love these customized marbelized envelopes and box. The box can be any size. You can get it to fit all the items you’ve created for her or you can get it larger to hold the things she already has. The choice is yours.
What you’ll need for this craft:
Aluminum trays
Acrylic paint
Food coloring
Shaving cream
Painters tape
Stirrers
Ruler
Parchment paper
Paper & envelopes to marble
Box
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
Leaf Stamped Paper with Heart Paperclips and Floral Push Pins
If marbled paper isn’t her thing, she’ll definitely love leaf stamped paper with heart paperclips and floral tacks.
What you’ll need for this craft:
Acrylic paint
Rollers
Leaves (real or fake)
Stationery in the color of your choosing
Parchment paper
Paperclips
Push pins
Small flowers
Now that you have all your items let’s get crafting!
9 BONUS CRAFTS
What are your thoughts these homemade Mother’s Day gift ideas? Did you see a gift your mom or a mom figure in your life might like? Share in the comments below. Tag me in your completed crafts on social at #TMABlog.
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