25 DIY Mother’s Day Gifts to Make for Mom

These DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas are modern, cool, and fun to make! Handmade gifts for mom are a great way to celebrate.

I love Mother’s Day, and not just because I’m a mom!

In fact, the thing that I love most about Mother’s Day is celebrating other moms or mother figures in my life.

If you have a mom, sister, friend, grandmother, aunt, mentor, or just a female figure in your life who has helped you become the person you are, they deserve to be celebrated and it’s so fun to do just that.

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DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

I scoured the web for the most unique, modern, colorful, and cool DIY Mother’s Day gifts and brought them all together for you here!

There’s something for every mom and every woman in your life who has made a difference.

Have fun making! xoxo

DIY Incense Holder

The groovy, crunchy moms will love a DIY incense holder to infuse their garden or home with great vibes and amazing scents. I love that you can make these incense holders in large batches to give to all of your mom friends.

DIY Seersucker Towels

Especially now that I have kids, we go through kitchen towels incredibly fast. Make mom a set of fresh towels with a colorful DIY twist.

Image and project from Sugar & Cloth

DIY Beaded Plant Hanger

Hanging plants bring so much life to a space, and this DIY beaded plant hanger is a gorgeous way to display them! It’s simple to make with this tutorial and looks great in any room.

DIY Marble and Copper Jewelry Stand

I made this DIY copper jewelry stand about 5 years ago and it’s still in my closet today, organizing all of my necklaces! Can’t recommend this one enough for longevity and function (not to mention the fact that it’s beautiful to boot!).

DIY Scrunchies

If you have a scrunchie mom in your life, consider this tutorial the definitive guide on how to make the perfect scrunchie every time! I love the idea of making a batch of scrunchies in a complementary palette.

Image and project from The Proper Blog

DIY Floral Arrangements

For a mom who already has everything she needs, take Mother’s Day as an opportunity to brighten her house with some beautiful flowers! Here’s how to make a beautiful arrangement using florals from the grocery store.

DIY Rose Infused Honey

DIY rose infused honey is such a beautiful and unexpected Mother’s Day gift! This would be great for a mom who loves drinking tea or loves to cook.

DIY Acrylic Coasters

Acrylic coasters look so fab on a counter or side table, and you can customize with so many materials! I love this version using sea glass.

Image and project from A Beautiful Mess

Printable Puzzle History Stickers

This DIY Mother’s Day gift idea is so simple! Get mom a beautiful new puzzle and print out this downloadable puzzle history sticker to go with it. Great for a nostalgic mom.

Make a Bestie Beaded Bracelet

Is your mom also your bestie? Make matching beaded bracelets! Or you can make this DIY Mother’s Day gift say just about anything you like.

DIY Lavender Candles

A poured candle is such a cool DIY gift! You can customize scent, vessel, and even add pretty extras like these lavender candles.

Image and project from The Crafted Life

DIY Leather Checkbook Holder

A practical (but chic) mom will love this one! A DIY leather checkbook holder is so useful and adds a bit of beauty to the everyday — which we’re all about around here.

DIY Fresh Flower Bracelet

Take mom to brunch and bring along a fresh flower bracelet to grace her wrist while she’s sipping mimosas. There’s also a beautiful, printable card to download and honor your mom with a sweet messge.

DIY Stenciled Market Tote

For the color lovers, create a bright and cheery tote bag stenciled with mom’s favorite patterns. I love the bright yellow tote!

Image and project from Sarah Hearts

DIY Pressed Flower Bookmarks

This one is a perfect DIY Mother’s Day gift to create for mom or grandma with young kids. Have them pick flowers from the yard and preserve them in a DIY bookmark for mom.

DIY Leather Tassel Keychain

I once made myself one of these gorgeous leather tassel keychains and it lasted on my key ring for years! I love DIYs that are highly funcitonal, and this one fits the bill. Use real leather or a faux leather in a fun color.

Make Pretty Patterned Vases

These vases are absolutely flawless, especially for a mom who loves to arrange florals! I love the idea of giving three of these in a set.

Image and project from Paper & Stitch

DIY Leather Mousepad

If mom spends lots of time on the computer, make her work hours more beautiful with a sleek, modern DIY leather mousepad. This one with gold leaf is such a stunner.

DIY Leather Envelope Clutch

So easy to make and so chic! And if mom doesn’t usually carry a clutch purse, she could use it to organize her larger bag, or to store photos or receipts in — anything!

Image and project from Alice and Lois

DIY Rose Sugar Scrub

Encourage mom to show herself a little self care with this three-ingredient sugar scrub! It smells phenomenal and leaves skin smooth and soft.

DIY Floral Coffee Mugs

You’ll never guess the material you can use to make these floral coffee cups! It’s easy enough for even a DIY newbie to execute perfectly.

Image and project from Sarah Hearts

DIY Monogrammed Resin Keychain

These monogrammed keychains are another perfect DIY Mother’s Day gift idea that you can make in a batch for your moms, your friends, and your neighbors. Celebrate everyone!

DIY Scandinavian Hoop Necklace

A unique, wearable DIY Mother’s Day gift that’s perfect for a creative mom who loves to accessorize! Try making these Scandinavian hoop necklaces in all different color combos.

DIY Wine of the Month Basket

This idea is brilliant! Instead of signing mom up for a wine of the month club, make one yourself. Choose a different wine that she’ll love for every month of the year, wrap them, and give them in one big beautiful basket.

Image and project from The Creative Bite

DIY Needlepunch Wall Hanging

A piece of handmade home decor is such a thoughtful gift idea! This punch needle tutorial is meant for total beginners, and will yield a very cool gift to give to mom.