24 Homemade Gifts for Mom

Written by
Lily Kip
Updated 10/02/19
Mother's da present box and handmade bouquet of roses

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Find the perfect DIY gift for mom this year with one of our favorite homemade Mother's Day gifts. From soaps and salt scrubs to flower arrangements, paper crafts, and wall hangings, this craft collection has it all! We've got ideas for both kids and adults, so everyone can shower their mom with some love this holiday.

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    Mother's Day Flower Bouquet Wrap

    Mother's day bouquet
    Stephanie White

    Give mom some sweetly-wrapped fresh blooms with this perfect Mother's Day bouquet paper wrap DIY. This idea is perfect for last-minute gifters (we won't tell!) or anyone who always gift flowers on Mother's Day anyway.

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    DIY Gemstone Soaps

    Gemstone soap

    Bloglovin'

    Treat your mom like the queen she is with these easy DIY gemstone soaps. They're easy to customize in any color or scent.

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    Easy Tassle Flowers

    Tasslet flowers in mason jar

    Bren Did

    These sweet DIY flowers won't fade after Mother's Day! Easy to make and a great way to brighten up any space.

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    Mason Jar Votive Holders

    Mason jar candle holders

    I Heart Arts n Crafts

    These personalized votive holders make for an excellent and easy DIY gift! These are really easy for kids to make (with a bit of adult supervision).

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    Lavender Lemon Soap

    Lavendar lemon soap blocks tied together

    A Pumpkin and A Princess

    This sweet smelling soap is so good, Mom won't even know it's homemade!

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    Memory Jar

    Inside of a memory jar

    MomDot

    Use this printable to create a sentimental memory jar. Jot down all your favorite family memories or all the reasons you appreciate your mom.

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    Bumble Bee and Butterfly Hand Towel

    Butterfly and bee footprints on cooking towels

    Creative Green Living

    This cute craft is perfect for any cooking mama. Footprints and handprints can be transformed into cute butterflies and bees with a little creativity.

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    DIY Bath Salts

    Packaged homemade bath salts

    DIY Inspired

    Give mom the gift of relaxation this year with these easy DIY bath salts in a range of colors and scents!

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    Painted Terra Cotta Flower Pots

    Painted planting pots on shelf
    Caylin Harris

    Give some of mom's old planting pots a facelift or provide some new ones with a personal touch!

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    Love U! Handprint Frame

    Girl holding heart hand print in pink frame

    Lil' Luna

    This craft is easy, cute, and will remind mom of her little one's love all year round.

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    Cupcake Liner Flower Photos

    Cupcake liner flower photos in frame

    Paging Supermom

    This is a creative way to showcase extra school photos, and makes for a perfect Mother's Day gift!

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    Sugar Scrub Recipes

    Homemade raspberry and lemon sugar scrub in glass jars

    Reasons to Skip the Housework

    These sugar scrub recipes are good enough to eat! Turn Mom's favorite scent into an exfoliating scrub.

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    Coupon Bouquet

    Coupon flower bouquet

    I Can Teach My Child

    This is the gift that keeps on giving–an easy and personal coupon bouquet! Offer to clean the kitchen or walk the dog and make your mom's month with her own coupons.

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    Mother's Day in a Jar

    Mom's favorites in a jar

    Hello Splended

    This super creative idea from Hello Splendid includes everything your mom could possibly want for her special day.

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    Home Is Where The Mom Is Popsicle Card

    Home is where the mom is popsicle card

    Crafty Morning

    This easy popsicle stick card is a super cute way for kids to tell Mom how they feel.

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    Wood Slice Family Handprint

    Wood slice family handprint

    Made to Be A Momma

    Get the whole family involved with this craft and remind Mom of how much you all care.

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    Painted Tin Can

    Painted tin can with ribbon and M emblem holding roses

    House by Hoff

    A painted tin can is a perfect multi-purpose gift: perfect for flowers, cooking supplies, or just spare change!

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    Cute Paper Tulip Arrangement

    Paper tulips in pot
    Rita Sheehan

    Tulips are the ultimate spring flower! Give mom this adorable paper tulip arrangement for a bouquet that will last more than a week.

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    DIY Coffee Cup Candles

    Candles in coffee cups

    Sweet Cayenne

    A coffee cup candle is an easy and sweet gift that is functional even after all the wax has melted down (so Mom won't feel so guilty burning it all right away!).

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    DIY Fizzy Scented Bath Bombs

    Cupcake wrapper-like bath bombs

    Playdough to Plato

    Bath bombs at trendy soap stores can be so overpriced, so why not make your own? This recipe is easy, customizable, and DIYable!

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  • 21 of 24

    Home Sweet Home Vintage Handkerchief

    Mollie Johanson

    Turn a vintage handkerchief into a sweet home decoration for Mom with this easy embroidery tutorial!

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    Butterfly Handprint Card

    Paper butterlfy mother's day card

    Frankly Speaking Too

    This butterfly handprint card is super cute and perfectly personal. Write a sweet note with a cute butterfly and make Mom's day.

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    Spa in a Jar

    Mason jar full of spa items

    The Gunny Sack

    A spa right at home is a creative, cost-effective way to help mom relax on Mother's Day! Throw in some homemade soap and you've got a winning gift.

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    Photo Vase

    Photo vase made out of a mason jar

    Catch My Party

    Remind mom of what really matters this Mom's Day with a cute photo vase, using only a mason jar and any photo of the kids!