DIY Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Treat Mom to a special homemade gift for Mother's Day. Check out these 16 ideas for adorable, thoughtful and inexpensive gifts the kids will love making and she'll love receiving.

EGG CARTON FLOWERS


This fun spring craft is made using egg cartons for the flowers and a tin can and popsicle sticks for the vase. Perfect for displaying in a window. Get the details here.

CLAY FOOTPRINT RING DISH


Make a clay footprint ring dish in the shape of a butterfly! With this handmade keepsake or homemade gift, you can treasure a baby or toddler's little footprints forever. Older kids could even design and make their own clay dish! Get the tutorial here.

COOKIE MIX IN A JAR


A cookie mix jar is a low-cost and low-effort project, but it makes a beautiful and delicious gift! Get the tutorial here.

FLORAL HERB PERFUME


We love the idea of making this homemade “perfume” for Mother’s Day gifts. Kids can create these fragrant spray bottles using assorted flowers and herbs, water and essential oils. Get the tutorial here.

PRESSED FLOWERS


Does Mom love flowers? Gather some flowers (weeds look great too!) and turn them into an eye-catching display to hang in any part of her room. A fun craft for kids! Get the details here.

PHOTO FRAME


Check out these handmade photo frames you can make with a sweet picture. It is a perfect gift to give to Mom or Grandma. Get the tutorial here.

HANDPRINT ART FLOWERS


Here's an adorable (and treasured) kid-made gift. It can be made with hands from one kid, or from handprints from all siblings or all family members. Get the details here.

THUMBPRINT FLOWER CANDLE HOLDER


Mom and Grandma will forever cherish this lovely DIY keepsake that’s covered with little thumbprints! Get the tutorial here.

PHOTO FLOWERS


Giving Mom a photo flower is a special way of saying "Thanks for helping me grow!" Fill the center of just one flower with a picture or create a whole garden of them for Mom! Get the details here.

BATH BOMBS


These DIY Bath Bombs make great gifts that kids can make. They can add different scents and mold them into any shape they wish, like these adorable heart-shapes! Get the instructions here.

JAR OF LOVE


Give Mom 365 reminders that she is loved and appreciated. She will be encouraged each day of the year! Get the details here.

HANDMADE CARD


Create this Mother’s Day card using supplies you probably already have around the house (buttons, popsicle sticks, and cupcake liners). Mom will surely cherish this more than a store-bought card! Get the details here.

MASON JAR CANDLES


These easy DIY mason jar candles, decorated with a vinyl heart doily, take only 15 minutes to make, and they make a fantastic homemade gift idea! Get the details here.

LIP SCRUB


Give Mom a smooth kisser (for smooching, of course) with this all natural DIY lip scrub made with honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and coconut oil. Get the details here.

MOMMY SURVIVAL KIT


How’s a mom to survive? With this Mommy Survival Kit In A Jar that you’ll make for her this Mother’s Day. She will love it! Get the details here.

'WE LOVE YOU' PHOTO FRAME


Here's a simple gift idea that moms will adore: Take photos of the kids holding up hand-written signs that spell out "We Love You," then place the photos in a multi-paned frame. Wonderful for Father's Day too. Get the details here.