Mother’s Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating the hard work, love, and dedication of mothers all around the world. We know the work of mothers can often be invisible–we see you! On this day, and it varies from country to country, people honor their mothers and motherly figures in various ways, including giving gifts. While there are many store-bought gifts you can give to your mom, you might guess that we’re all about a handmade gift here. It’s a great way way to show your love and appreciation. Handmade gifts have a personal touch that makes them more meaningful and sentimental. Here are some handmade gift ideas that you can give to your mom on Mother’s Day.
Personally, I love the idea of receiving a handmade gift from my child–it’s a great way to mark their skills as they get older too! Here are some great handmade gift ideas for Mother’s Day.
Handmade Cards
A handmade card is a classic gift that never gets old. Making a card yourself allows you to express your creativity and personalize the card to your mom’s liking. You can use various materials such as construction paper, glitter, markers, and stickers to create a beautiful card. You can also add a heartfelt message or quote to express your love and gratitude.
We have a variety of printable Mother’s Day cards as well as printable cards that are perfect for adding in a gift card. Our printable Mother’s Day collection, above, can be found here. Our printable gift card can be found here.
And this gift card one can be found here.
DIY Jewelry
If your mom loves jewelry, a handmade piece would be an excellent gift idea. You can make a necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings using beads, wire, and other materials. You can also customize the jewelry by incorporating her favorite colors or birthstone.
This DIY handmade clay bead necklace is an easy one for all ages and looks great too!
Or try this DIY knot necklace. You can make it in any color too!
Printable Coloring pages for Mother’s Day
We have the cutest Mother’s Day Activity Pack to give as a gift. It includes a coloring page, certificate, prize ribbon, build-a-bouquet, and a few other fun fill outs. You can see more about it here.
As well as this beautiful Mother’s Day Coloring page here.
Personalized Photo Album
A personalized photo album is a great gift to give your mom to showcase your special moments together. You can select your favorite pictures and arrange them in a scrapbook. You can also add captions or decorations to make it more personal. We did this collaboration with Mixbook for a wedding book, but it could be customized to any holiday and the flowers would be so so beautiful for Mother’s Day!
DIY Candles
Candles are a popular gift idea, and making them yourself would make them more special. You can make candles using natural ingredients such as beeswax, essential oils, and dried flowers. You can also choose a scent that your mom would love and personalize the candle’s label.
We made these DIY twisted candles, which are a fun twist, pun intended, for a gift.
Handmade paper flower
Flowers always remind me of mother. We love a good paper flower around here and there are so many to choose from.
Paper flower hydrangeas
These paper flower hydrangeas are so stunning. Can you guess what they are made from? So clever!
Paper flower foxgloves
These paper flower foxgloves are my favorite. And I love the colors too! Put them in a stunning pot to keep them forever!
Paper flower peony
You can never go wrong with a peony. They are so lush and beautiful–they’re everyone’s favorites! Here’s how to make a paper flower peony.
We have a lot more paper flower options. Try here for more!
Pillows of your children
These small pillows were inspired by our family heirloom photo ornaments and I love them in a slightly bigger shape. My kids love having them too! Here’s how to make the photo heirloom dolls.
Embroidered brooch
If your mom loves sweets, homemade cookies would be a great gift. You can make cookies using your mom’s favorite recipe or try something new. You can also package the cookies in a personalized container or wrap them in a decorative ribbon.
DIY apron
If your mom loves to keep her home smelling fresh, DIY potpourri would be a great gift idea. You can make potpourri using dried flowers, herbs, and essential oils. You can also customize the scent to your mom’s liking and package it in a personalized container.
Handmade Pillow Cover
If your mom loves to decorate her home, a handmade pillow cover would be a great gift idea. You can use fabric and sewing supplies to create a unique design. You can also customize the pillow cover by adding a personalized message or quote.
This DIY bias tape pillow cover is a very cute one to try.
Or turn a scarf into a pillow case! Here’s how!
Or try a pillow in a fun shape like our flower shaped pillow!
Handmade gifts are a great way to show your mom how much you love and appreciate her on Mother’s Day. These gifts are personal, sentimental, and can be tailored to your mom’s preferences. Feel free to nonchalantly forward this post on to someone who might benefit from seeing it ;). Ha!