60+ DIY Mother's Day Gift & Craft Ideas Mom Will Love

Find creative, easy-to-make Mother's Day crafts and gifts as unique as your own (very special) mom.

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Make Her Day With a DIY Gift

Nothing says thoughtful giving like a homemade gift, especially on Mother's Day. Anyone can buy a card and a fresh bouquet, so get a little crafty this year with these DIY Mother's Day gifts made just for her.

Whether your mom is into gardening and flowers or punny planters and funky earrings, we've got the perfect Mother's Day gift idea for any DIY skill level — from kid-friendly to last-minute.

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A Cozy Night In

Do you know a tired momma who could desperately use a quiet evening curled up with a good book or favorite TV show? Give them the gift of total relaxation this Mother's Day — cozy hot cocoa, warm fuzzy socks, healing bath soak, a cozy blanket, Netflix gift card and a strict edict to not leave the couch under any circumstances (except to refill their mug, of course).

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From: Chelsea Faulkner

Kid's Art Tea Towel

For the mom who has it all, what's better than a thoughtful, homemade gift from her little ones? This easy, inexpensive project turns children's artwork into a sweet memento that can be used and displayed all year long. Use artwork the kids have stockpiled or have them draw a new piece for Mother's Day.

Get the How-To: Mother's Day Gift Idea: DIY Kid's Art Tea Towels

Punny Indoor Garden

If your mom loves gardening and a good pun, this is the perfect gift for her. Simply stamp puns on small terra-cotta pots and fill with her favorite plants this Mother's Day.

Get the How-To: Punny Stamped Terra-Cotta Pots for Mother's Day

Mom's Happy Box

Create the ultimate, customized gift for Mother's Day with a DIY happy box. Fill a decorative box with some of Mom's favorite goodies, like lip balm, nail polish, sweets and a special card.

Get the How-To: DIY Happy Box

DIY Orchid Arrangement

Channel your inner florist to craft a gorgeous orchid arrangement — perfect for Mother's Day. To pull off this look, you'll need phalaenopsis orchids (the kind you find in the grocery store), a planter, moss, decorative stems and one or two small, low-light houseplants.

Get the How-To: How to Arrange Grocery Store Orchids Like a Pro (and Keep Them Alive)

Framed Child's Silhouette

A framed silhouette is a classic keepsake that Mom will cherish for years to come. A digital camera, computer and printer make this centuries-old craft a snap.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Framed Child's Silhouette

Oversized Recipe Wall Art

Put Mom or Grandma's cherished family recipe on display by transforming it into an inexpensive, farmhouse-inspired work of art.

Get the How-To: Turn Your Favorite Recipe Into Rustic-Chic Wall Art

From: Chelsea Faulkner

Hand-Painted Wooden Bracelets

These stylish bracelets are so easy to create and will make any mom smile. From fingerprints to polka dots and stripes, the kids can get creative making these especially for her.

Get the How-To: Mother's Day Kids' Craft: Hand-Painted Wooden Bracelets

Gardener's Toolbox

Does your mom love gardening? Give her a fresh new set of pretty-yet-practical tools and garden goodies packaged in a rustic, moss-filled toolbox. We're smitten with these copper hand tools, green glass plant mister and oh-so-sweet veggie gardening guide penned by HGTV Senior Editorial Director, Kelly Smith Trimble.

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From: Chelsea Faulkner

Wildflower Seed Paper

This kid-friendly craft will let them give the gift of flowers with a card made from seeds and recycled paper. To plant, simply dig a small hole and drop in the seed paper.

Get the How-To: How to Make DIY Wildflower Seed Paper for Spring

Strong Women Cross-Stitch

For all the strong mamas on Mother's Day, cross-stitch a sign that'll surely make her feel empowered. Get the free pattern, designed by Stephanie Rohr, and instructions here.

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Boxwood Flamingo

Add a tropical twist to Mom's front porch or back patio with this crafty flamingo topiary that needs no maintenance to keep its playful good looks.

Get the How-To: Kitschy-Cool: How to Craft a Faux Boxwood Flamingo

From: H. Camille Smith

Easy-Sew Outdoor Pillow

Stitching up an outdoor pillow to brighten up a porch or deck is a great project for a sewing novice. Select materials that are made to withstand bright sun and moisture to keep Mom's custom pillows looking great year after year.

Get the How-To: How to Sew a Simple Outdoor Pillow

From: Marian Parsons

Mailable Mother's Day Gifts

Whether you live far away or can't meet in person, these mailable Mother's Day gifts are sure to bring a smile. Make a gift box for the garden, kitchen or at-home spa.

Watch the Video: 3 Mailable Gifts for Mom

Kitchen Shadow Box

Mom's perfect pie now has the trophy it deserves. Put her (or her mom's) picture, the recipe and prized kitchen tools inside a shadow box frame for a heartwarming gift.

Get the How-To: Handmade Heirlooms: Two Gift Ideas To Showcase Your Family's Favorite Recipes

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Surprise a special mom with a box full of their favorite blooms this Mother's Day. They'll appreciate the time, creativity and love put into this gorgeous gift.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Cane Serving Tray

This DIY serving tray is the perfect way to add a touch of trend to Mom's entertaining style. Serve her breakfast in bed on the tray as an added bonus gift for her.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Stylish, Cane-Back Serving Tray

Gift With a Twist

When life gives you lemons ... make a gift basket! This pretty present of sweet tea straws, a fresh lemon candle, cheery kitchen towels and more fresh picks is a surefire way to squeeze a smile out of even the sourest lemon.

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From: Chelsea Faulkner

Wooden Cookbook Stand

Everyone could use an extra hand in the kitchen — especially when they're whipping up a new recipe. Beginner woodworking skills and our step-by-step instructions, below, will help you turn lumber into a useful kitchen assistant for Mom.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Modern Tablet or Cookbook Stand

From: Marian Parsons

Heart-Shaped Tea Bags

These DIY heart-shaped tea bags from HonestlyYUM are sure to warm your mom up this Mother's Day. Inexpensive, inventive and useful, the coffee filter tea sachets are hand-cut and sewn and filled with your choice of loose tea.

Fingerprint-Embellished Frames

The kids will have a great time making these one-of-a-kind keepsake frames that Mom will love, especially when a favorite photo is included.

Get the How-To: Mother's Day Kids' Craft: Fingerprint Picture Frames

Sunburst-Style Dogwood Wreath

If Mom loves outdoor decor, brighten up her front door with this easy-to-craft wreath that's abloom with dogwood branches.

Get the How-To: Craft a Sunburst-Style Dogwood Wreath for Spring

From: H. Camille Smith

Easy Paper Flowers

Brighten a loved one's day with a bouquet of colorful flowers — handmade paper flowers, that is. All you need is a roll of party streamers and a few supplies to craft these beautiful, long-lasting blooms.

Get the How-To: Three Ways to Make Easy Paper Flowers

From: Marianne Canada

Frame a Favorite Family Recipe

Preserve a treasured family recipe card (and Grandmother's handwriting) from future decades of kitchen mishaps by framing it. It only takes a few easy steps to turn that go-to family recipe into treasured kitchen decor.

Get the How-To: How to Frame a Favorite Family Recipe

From: H. Camille Smith

Or a Vintage Tea Towel

Vintage tea towels and other small hand-embroidered linens are not only beautiful, they're often a sentimental reminder of a beloved ancestor. Honor your family's history by framing the linen's embroidered details.

Get the How-To: How to Frame a Vintage Tea Towel

From: H. Camille Smith

DIY Cork Planter

Craft this useful planter to decorate Mom's desk for Mother's Day. Add a houseplant and card to the inside, and attach a favorite photo to the outside for a thoughtful touch.

Get the How-To: Mother's Day Gift Idea: DIY Cork Planter

Spring Tulip Wreath

With an easy ombre pattern and just a 30-minute build time, this lush DIY wreath is a perfect gift idea for the spring-loving mom.

Get the How-To: Make a Fresh, Faux Tulip Wreath to Welcome Spring

Rose Body Scrub

Homemade beauty products are a great gift idea for Mother's Day. Make your own rose body scrub by mixing together equal parts coarse sea salt and almond oil. Stir in 2 tablespoons of dried rose petals and a few drops of essential oil.

From: Michelle Edgemont

For the Dog Mom

This one's for all the dog moms. Easily turn pics of their pup(s) into eye-catching art that they can display on their walls.

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From: H. Camille Smith

For the Cat Mom

Save the furniture from claws by turning a side table into the purr-fect cat hammock for the fur mom in your life.

Get the How-To: How to Craft a Cute + Cozy DIY Cat Hammock

Stamped Napkins

Serve Mom breakfast in bed and surprise her with these custom-stamped napkins. Turn basic household items into simple stamps, then create your own custom-stamped artwork just for her.

Get the How-To: How to Block-Print Napkins With Simple DIY Stamps

Easy-Sew Lined Tote Bag

A straightforward sewing project for tweens, teens or anyone new to sewing, this lined fabric tote bag is perfect for moms on the go.

Get the How-To: Make an Easy-to-Sew Lined Tote Bag

Hanging Herb Garden

We can't think of a single dish that isn't instantly boosted by adding fresh herbs from your own garden. Even better, what if the herb garden resided right in the kitchen and took up zero counter space? Oh my! Say hello to the hanging herb garden of Mom's dreams.

Get the How-To: Upcycled + Upside Down: Hanging Herb Garden

DIY Tabletop Fire Pit

Give Mom's outdoor space a little ambiance (fast!) by transforming a large ceramic planter into a tabletop fire pit in under 15 minutes. Learn how to light up the night with our tutorial, below.

DIY Cupcake Bouquet

Make Mom's day with a beautiful arrangement of cupcake roses in a terra-cotta pot. Create it by securing unfrosted cupcakes to a foam ball using toothpicks. Then, use a piping bag with a star-shaped tip to create rose-like frosting swirls on the cupcakes.

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DIY Memory Box

It's easy to forget those little moments. Show your sentimental side by painting a wooden box and filling it with memories you've made with your mom. Collect photos, movie ticket stubs or small trinkets to fill the box.

Watercolor Flower Painting

Paint a colorful, floral picture for your mom with bright watercolors, or — better yet — paint a picture together on her special day for a fun craft project that will hold special memories.

Get the How-To: Painting Watercolor Flowers

Personalized Tea Bags

Surprise Mom this Mother’s Day with handmade tea bags featuring her favorite photos and favorite tea. This thoughtful gift is inexpensive and easy to make.

Get the How-To: Make Personalized Tea Bags for Mother's Day

House Number Planter

For a fresh alternative to traditional house numbers, stack colorful pots and plants to create an eye-catching planter that will bring loads of curb appeal to Mom's front porch.

Get the How-To: Terra-Cotta Tower: A Unique House Number Display

Modern Cutting Boards

Update Mom's kitchen by creating and gifting her this trio of modern cutting boards featuring leather accents.

Get the How-To: Make These Chic (Yes, Chic) Cutting Boards

From: Sam Henderson

Easy Handmade Cards

Need a cute card in a hurry? Make Mom an adorable, handmade card with materials you likely already have on hand.

Get the How-To: 5 Cute + Easy Mother's Day Cards to Make

Macramé Plant Hanger

By using basic supplies from the hardware store, you can make this easy macramé hanger to display Mom's favorite houseplant. This project can be adjusted to fit any planter, and since the rope is polyester, this project can also be hung outdoors.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Macrame Plant Hanger

From: Michelle Edgemont

Printable Mother's Day Cards

Show her you care with one of these easy-to-make printable cards, then add ribbon embellishments to make it special and one-of-a-kind. The inside is blank and ready for your heartfelt note.

Get the How-To: Free, Printable Flower Garden Mother's Day Card

Colorful Dipped Utensils

Give Mom something practical, beautiful and handmade this Mother's Day by dressing up wooden utensils with a splash of her favorite hue. Trendy dip-dye looks even fresher when you paint each one with gradually lighter paint, creating an ombre effect.

Get the How-To: DIY Paint-Dipped Wooden Utensils

From: Kayla Kitts

Garden Hose Storage

This decorative garden hose holder and planter is a DIY that is sure to keep your mom's garden looking nice and tidy.

Get the How-To: Wrap It Up: DIY Garden Hose Storage

Easy Wine Trivet

If your mom loves wine, make a trivet with collected corks from some of her favorites places, moments and wines.

"Mom" Centerpiece

Create a special centerpiece as a tribute to Mom this Mother's Day. The kids will love getting involved in this simple, family-friendly project.

Get the How-To: Kids' Craft: "Mom" Centerpiece for Mother's Day

From: Katie Meyers

Tiny Mason Jar Terrarium

For moms with limited outdoor space or a limited green thumb, this office or windowsill terrarium is the perfect way to create a little low-maintenance green.

Get the How-To: How to Create a Terrarium

Kids' Artwork Candleholder

Personalize simple glass hurricanes with kids' artwork as a sweet handmade gift for Mother's Day. This easy project can be made by children of all ages.

Get the How-To: Kids' Craft: Artwork Candleholder for Mother's Day

From: Marian Parsons

Clay Terrazzo Earrings

Make your mom a pair of stylish, '70s-inspired earrings with polymer clay that bring back the terrazzo tile trend.

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Special "Mom" Banner

Moms everywhere will love being presented with this handmade paper banner. Little ones' handwritten messages on the back will make this a keepsake to cherish.

Get the How-To: Kids' Craft: Make a "Mom" Banner for Mother's Day

From: Marian Parsons

Cookie Tin Planters

Houseplants have never been more in style. Give your mom a living wall art display with this simple planter project made from upcycled cookie tins.

Get the How-To: DIY Hanging Cookie Tin Planters

Fingerprint Table Runner

This darling, colorful table runner is so easy to create. Kids can personalize a plain white table runner with colorful fingerprints to be used at Mother's Day brunch.

Get the How-To: Mother's Day Kids' Craft: Fingerprint Table Runner

Colorful Wind Chimes

Transform tiny terra-cotta pots into cheery music for your mom's garden. These chimes are constructed entirely by knotting and gluing — no drilling required.

Get the How-To: Create Colorful Wind Chimes

Paper Teacup Gift Box

Say those three magic words by crafting a teacup gift box for your mom's present. Especially great for gift cards, simply fill the cup with basket filler and add a small gift inside.

Get the How-To: Make Paper Teacup Gift Boxes With This Free Pattern

Geo Suncatcher

Up your crafting game by crafting a faux stained glass suncatcher for Mother's Day. Every time the sun shines through this cool suncatcher, she'll be reminded of you.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Colorful Geo Suncatcher

Painted Market Basket

Send Mom to the farmers market in style this season with a vibrant basket painted with a trendy pattern. This craft would look equally at home storing blankets, pillows and magazines beside the sofa.

Get the How-To: Dress Up a Plain Basket With Paint

From: Kayla Kitts

Kids' Garden Steppingstone

Shiny, sparkly finds instantly become artwork for Mom when turned into a found object steppingstone.

Get the How-To: Kid's Garden Steppingstone

Floral Monogram Letter

Make Mom a special faux floral monogram letter by attaching flowers to a chipboard or paper mache letter. Add a hanger to make it a wreath.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Monogram Faux Floral Wreath

Vintage Book Planter

Does your mom love reading? Turn a book into an unexpected planter by cutting open the inside of an old book and adding a small succulent.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Vintage Book Planter

Pom-Pom Letters

Colorful pom-poms and 3D cardboard letters combine to form a festive party banner or fun bookshelf decor mom will cherish for years to come. Spell out "Mom," "Love" or another fitting phrase to make it extra special.

Get the How-To: Pom-Pom Banner and Letters

60+ DIY Mother's Day Gift & Craft Ideas Mom Will Love

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Make Her Day With a DIY Gift

A Cozy Night In

Kid's Art Tea Towel

Punny Indoor Garden

Mom's Happy Box

DIY Orchid Arrangement

Framed Child's Silhouette

Oversized Recipe Wall Art

Hand-Painted Wooden Bracelets

Gardener's Toolbox

Wildflower Seed Paper

Strong Women Cross-Stitch

Boxwood Flamingo

Easy-Sew Outdoor Pillow

Mailable Mother's Day Gifts

Kitchen Shadow Box

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Cane Serving Tray

Gift With a Twist

Wooden Cookbook Stand

Heart-Shaped Tea Bags

Fingerprint-Embellished Frames

Sunburst-Style Dogwood Wreath

Easy Paper Flowers

Frame a Favorite Family Recipe

Or a Vintage Tea Towel

DIY Cork Planter

Spring Tulip Wreath

Rose Body Scrub

For the Dog Mom

For the Cat Mom

Stamped Napkins

Easy-Sew Lined Tote Bag

Hanging Herb Garden

DIY Tabletop Fire Pit

DIY Cupcake Bouquet

DIY Memory Box

Watercolor Flower Painting

Personalized Tea Bags

House Number Planter

Modern Cutting Boards

Easy Handmade Cards

Macramé Plant Hanger

Printable Mother's Day Cards

Colorful Dipped Utensils

Garden Hose Storage

Easy Wine Trivet

"Mom" Centerpiece

Tiny Mason Jar Terrarium

Kids' Artwork Candleholder

Clay Terrazzo Earrings

Special "Mom" Banner

Cookie Tin Planters

Fingerprint Table Runner

Colorful Wind Chimes

Paper Teacup Gift Box

Geo Suncatcher

Painted Market Basket

Kids' Garden Steppingstone

Floral Monogram Letter

Vintage Book Planter

Pom-Pom Letters

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