75 Easy Mother’s Day Crafts for a Handmade Gift
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Motherhood is all about multitasking, which is why a Mother’s Day craft that makes for both a fun Mother's Day activity and a unique Mother's Day gift just makes so much sense. You get quality time together and a one-of-a-kind handmade present that Mom can treasure after the day is over.
Below, you’ll find sweet and simple DIY gifts to make yourself, easy crafts for kids, and projects you can create together if Mom wants to join in. They're easy enough for the little ones to try their hand at, but pretty and practical enough for Mom to actually use and love. Pair them with DIY Mother's Day cards, and she'll be so touched! Nothing here is too over-the-top and would be lovely paired with a delicious Mother's Day brunch or breakfast in bed.
Whether your mom loves flowers or chocolate, swoons over long baths and relaxing sleep, or constantly misplaces her jewelry and keys, ahead you'll discover dozens of crafts and DIY ideas that will make her feel all warm and fuzzy inside. That's the best part about DIY Mother's Day gifts: They show how much thought you put into the gift and how willing you were to go the extra mile to make it feel truly special.
For more marvelous Mother's Day ideas:
Mother’s Day Birth Flower Wall Hanging
Why gift a bouquet when you can make this pretty flower holder instead? Each child or grandchild’s birth month is turned into a meaningful floral display, complete with name tags and a ribbon-tied embroidery hoop. It’s a thoughtful craft that doubles as keepsake decor.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Painted Bangles
Here’s a cheerful handmade gift Mom will love accessorizing with all spring and summer. With bright painted stripes, color-blocked details, and playful rainbow vibes, this easy bracelet craft is colorful, personal, and full of wearable joy.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
DIY Mini Colorful Cheese Boards
For the Mom who loves entertaining, these small serving boards will add a fun pop of color to her cheese, snack, fruit, or dessert spreads. They’re lightweight, portable, and will get plenty of use. And the craft starts with a simple cardboard box!
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
Block Print Tulip Napkin
Inspired by blooming tulip gardens, this project uses simple carved shapes and fabric paint to create custom floral napkins that feel both artistic and practical. The tulip design is classic and cheerful, making these napkins a lovely addition to brunch, tea, or any special Mother’s Day table.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Lip Gloss Charms
Instead of a traditional lip gloss gift, turn the beauty product into something Mom can clip onto her purse, tote, or keys, so it’s always within reach. With the added charms, it also makes for a playful accessory that can be tailored to her taste.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Mom Photo Holder
A simple wood plaque may look unassuming, but it can actually serve as a base for tons of fun crafts, like this personalized picture holder! With some wooden letters and paint, it becomes a lasting spot to hold sweet snapshots or notes.
Get the tutorial at Crafts By Amanda.
Pressed Flower Clay Dish
Not only is this gorgeous dish decorative, but it will also keep all her jewelry and trinkets organized! Kids will have so much fun gathering flowers to press into the clay, and it pairs perfectly with a new necklace or earrings for an extra thoughtful gift.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Fingerprint Butterfly Mug
Mom’s mornings will be even better with this adorable mug in hand. Little ones can dip their fingers in paint to help make the keepsake, and their thumbprints turn into the cutest little butterflies.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Picture Frame Vase
Mom needs a vase for all the flowers she’s sure to get on her special day, and this one is even sweeter than the rest because it also shows off a favorite family photo. Use an old mason jar to make this thoughtful craft quick and easy.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.
Pressed Flower Suncatcher
Since Mother's Day falls during the bright and sunny months, she'll be delighted to add this suncatcher to her windows. Better yet, it's made with love—and wildflowers! Help the kids press them or buy already pressed flowers that you can simply stick on laminating sheets.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Fingerprint Flower Pot
If your momma loves to garden, this is the homemade gift for her! The terra cotta pot is decorated with little fingerprints that form flowers thanks to paint and permanent marker. Kiddos can get creative with any design their tiny heart's desire.
Get the tutorial at Crafts By Amanda.
Pressed Flower Bookmark
Forget the typical Mother's Day bouquet! For the bookworm moms out there, this pressed flower bookmark is a unique way to give her flowers that will last beyond her special day. It's so easy to make using an assortment of dried flowers and Mod Podge.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Beaded Plant Hanger
Instead of just buying her a new plant, make Mom a beautiful beaded plant hanger to hold her new plant baby in! Although it may look intricate, this craft is an all-level project that anyone can do using a few supplies, such as wood beads and wax cords.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Photo Jar
This craft really is the ideal Mother's Day gift, as it's both practical and sentimental! Not only does the glass jar serve as a beautiful vessel to display a photo of Mom, but it also holds tons of pampering products, like a jade facial roller, bath bomb, body scrub, and more.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Felt Flowers
Ever wished you could give Mom flowers that last a lifetime? Thanks to this felt flower craft, now you can! This kid-friendly craft allows you to customize each flower using colorful felt and buttons of your choice for a fun and floral final product.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
Button Flower Pins
Your mom will think of you every time she wears one of these beautiful flower pins! They can adorn anything from jackets and hats to bags and lanyards. Who knew that bowl of old buttons could be so useful and chic?
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
Honey Lemon Soap
Momma can always use an extra bar of soap—especially when it features a cute bee imprint and a delicious honey-lemon scent. This craft is as simple as it is useful, as it comes together with honey glycerin soap, lemon essential oil, and an adorable bumble bee soap mold.
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and A Princess.
Painted Pot Holders
She can say goodbye to burnt fingers and hot handles! These sweet, painted pot holders are a simple way for the kids to get their creative juices flowing while providing mom with something she'll actually use every day.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Rose Sugar Scrub Cubes
Give her the gift of self-care by whipping up these homemade rose sugar scrub cubes made of sugar, almond oil, goat’s milk soap, rose petals, and essential oils. The sprinkle of rose petals on top makes it the perfect centerpiece for a much- needed Mother's Day pampering gift basket.
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and A Princess.
Butterfly Jewelry Box
Even if mom already has everything, she can always use a handmade jewelry box! It will safely hold her many trinkets in the cutest way. Using an unfinished wood box as a base, this craft is so customizable with scrapbook materials, clay accents, glitter, and paint.
Get the tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks.
Rebecca Norris is a full-time freelance writer living in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Over the past 10+ years, she’s heavily covered a range of lifestyle topics, including travel, home, beauty, style, wellness, and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University, where she earned a B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not writing, she can be found strolling with her Jack-Chi, Cash, sipping iced matcha lattes, indulging in delicious cuisine, perusing farmer’s markets and antique sales, collecting colored glass, getting lost within the pages of a book, and exploring new bucket-list cities.
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