I’m delighted to share a collection of 15 DIY Gifts for Mom from some talented bloggers. Many of these can be made using items you might have on hand.
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In this time of all of us doing more “use what you have on hand” projects, we could all use some inspiration for gifts for Mom. I’ve gathered some great ideas from some of my blogging friends, as well as some of my own diy gift ideas.
DIY Gifts for Mother’s Day
I hope you’ll find some ideas you can use from these 15 Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas! Check your craft stash and see what you have on hand.
Across the Blvd
These No Sew Fabric Bookmarks are easy to make using scrap fabric and felt. They would be a fun addition to a Mother’s Day Gift Basket.
Michelle James Designs
This fun gift idea is perfect for those Moms who love to garden. Michelle provides a great tutorial for the design on the watering can.
Sum of Their Stories
Julie’s cross stitch lavender bag is a wonderful gift idea. You’ll find a pdf for the pattern on the post.
Across the Blvd
Did you know that you can purchase beeswax sheets and easily make your own sets of candles? These only take minutes to make.
Mother’s Day Woven Ribbon Frame & Bow
Purple Hues and Me
Choose a special family photo and dress it up with a DIY woven ribbon frame. Gail provides a detailed tutorial for making one of your own.
Create a Teapot Topiary for Mother’s Day
Our Crafty Mom
Make a lovely topiary using mostly items from the dollar store. Michelle used a tea pot as a base for this fun project.
Dollar Store Coasters Makeover for Mom
Across the Blvd
Start with dollar store coasters and give them a simple makeover with paint. Add a decorative accent to match your mother’s decor for a pretty and practical gift.
Chas’ Crazy Creations
Make a wreath that is personalized for your mom’s tastes. Chas used scarves and individual packs of tea and seeds to create a fun one of a kind gift idea.
Mother’s Day Dollar Tree Craft
Daily DIY Life
Heather used dollar store items and her Cricut to create a cute sign for Mother’s Day. I love the quote!
Photo Holder for a Mother’s Day Gift
Across the Blvd
The dollar store always has lots of decorative signs, but they usually don’t fit my decor. The solution? Just give the signs a paint makeover. Add a clip, and you’ll have a photo stand that your mother can use to display family photos.
Our Crafty Mom
Wreaths are always a great go to gift idea. Michelle used dollar store items to create this colorful, lovely sunflower wreath.
Personalized Gift Basket for Mom
Michelle James Designs
If your mom likes cooking and coffee, this gift basket idea that Michelle put together would be a perfect gift! She used her Cricut to dress up the pot holders with fun quotes.
Across the Blvd
Making your own candles is a budget friendly diy project. Using a candle making kit keeps it simple. I used a thrift store find tea cup, but if you’re making one for your mother, choosing a cup that has a special design on it would be fun, too.
Sum of Their Stories
Every mother I know could always use a tote bag. Julie gives a great tutorial on how to use tea towels to create a one of a kind tote.
Upcycled Candle Holder to Zen Garden
Chas’ Crazy Creations
This zen garden created by Chas might just be the perfect gift for this time. Most mothers could use a little stress relief!
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15 DIY Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas
I hope you’ve spotted a few ideas from these 15 DIY Gifts for Mom that you can use!
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Gail @Purple Hues and Me says
So many creative and inspiring ideas here, Beverly! Thanks for putting this together and including my ribbon woven frame! You’re awesome!
Beverly says
I love seeing ideas like this. I was happy to include your frame, Gail.
Julie says
What a lovely collection, Hopefully there will be some lucky mum’s this year who get gorgeous handmade gifts:-)
Thank you so much for including my projects.
Beverly says
Lots of great ideas, for sure. I’m delighted to include a couple of yours, Julie!
Joanne says
Lots of cute ideas! I had forgotten all about a ribbon woven frame I had made in high school… this post reminded me of that project. I should give it another try; it would make a great gift idea for my mother in law with a photo of all my guys. Pinned.
Beverly says
The frame is so pretty. I’m glad you enjoyed the round up, Joanne. Thanks for pinning!