48 DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Aren’t At All Tacky

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what’s better than a mom? Nothing! If you want to show your momma you care for her in a special and unique way, then handmade is the way to go. We’ve rounded up 48 doable Mother’s Day ideas you could craft for your mom, or for the other mothers in your life. Maybe you’re a mom too, and you want to treat yourself – go wild. It’s your day. Mom will love the care and thought put into her homemade gifts, and not only that, but all these DIY Mother’s Day gifts are totally not-tacky. She might even think you picked her gift up at a store!

What do you do to celebrate Mother’s Day? Let us know in the comments!

HOMEMADE JEWELRY

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1. These simple wood hoop earrings totally look store bought!

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2. Does mom prefer more color? These fun fringed earrings should do the trick.

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3. These raw stone earrings make thoughtfully simple last minute DIY Mother’s Day gifts.

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4. You gotta hand it to ’em, moms are the best.

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5. If you told me you bought one of these cone ring holders at the store, I’d believe you. And so will mom.

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6. Nothing says “I’m a fun mom” quite like tassels!

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7. You’d have to be a prick to not appreciate getting this cactus ring holder as a gift!

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8. Does she love organization? Gift her a wooden ring display. It’s unique and helpful.

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9. Get ready, mom! It’s a lip balm locket! Have you ever seen a cooler combination?

HANDMADE BODY CARE

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10. Mix up some jasmine and aloe perfume body spray to keep mom feeling refreshed. You know it’s gotta smell amazing.

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11. This recipe for coconut lip scrub makes yummy and easy DIY Mother’s Day gifts (plus you can just make double and save some for yourself!).

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12. Gift a mini spa experience with a pampering grapefruit and thyme epsom salt bath soak. Ahh – relaxation.

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13. You know what this DIY Mother’s Day gift says?: “Mom – you rock.”

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14. Pamper her with a jar of this indulgent clay face mask.

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15. The great thing about giving grapefruit and rosemary bath salts as gifts for Mother’s Day is that you can make it in bulk and gift it to all the special moms in your life. Every mom needs a little me-time in their lives.

DIY HOUSEWARES

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16. Gorgeously gilded coasters made from precious stone? Don’t mine-d if we do.

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17. A little Dali mixed with minimalism, this marbled standing clock is so unique! Any mom would be pleased to be gifted this.

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18. Make your momma a classic, heartfelt wood cutting board. Mom will love the thought and time put in.

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19. Let your mom know what a positive influence she is on your life by making her these plus-sign minimal coasters.

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20. Nifty with the knitting needles? Try this Hudson Bay blanket – the pattern is for a baby blanket, but could easily be a comfy throw.

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21. Is your mom the bees knees? Try giving your mom some handmade beeswax candles.

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22. Homemade Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be complicated – try your hand at a set of minimal clay bowls.

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23. If you’re short on time, this floral ring dish can be crafted in just a few minutes with the help of temporary tattoos – making it totally personalized and last-minute-friendly.

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24. Terrazzo is making a major comeback. Your mom’s a trendy lady – gift her these terrazzo serving trays.

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25. She’s the light of your life, and she deserves some hand-poured concrete candles.

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26. It’s one of the more time-intensive Mother’s Day crafts, but how sweet is this rose petal tray?

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27. For the caffeine queens, a hand-painted mug makes a perky present.

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28. Or try a similar treatment on IKEA bowls.

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29. For the bookworm-mamas, hook her up with some glam amethyst bookends.

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30. Not satisfied yet with any of these other Mother’s Day ideas? How about this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind watercolor throw?

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31. Gift your mother some DIY watercolor coasters so she knows, yes, you heard her all those times she told you to get your drink off the coffee table.

PLANTS & POTS

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32. Gift a happy little face planter! Seriously, how adorable are these??

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33. Know a minimal mama? This balsa wood planter would make a sweet DIY Mother’s Day gift.

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34. Shoo, negative energy! Gift some good vibes with a simple crystal planter. When you’re giving your mom this present, don’t forget to include some air plant care instructions!

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35. With a little concrete and a lot of succulents, you have a gift for every mom on the block!

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36. Can’t get enough of concrete? These planters are mixed with copper (FYI, this tutorial is in German, but the images make it easy to follow along!).

HAND-CRAFTED ACCESSORIES

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37. Your mother will be so impressed you made this canvas bag! Seriously, how is this not store-bought?

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38. For those 80s mommies, a bleached denim clutch makes a great DIY Mother’s Day gift!

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39. Does mom have a touch of wanderlust? Get personal with this stamped leather luggage tag tutorial.

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40. A perfectly personalized DIY Mother’s Day gift for mom’s special day.

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41. Mom’s cooking is simply the best, there’s no argument against that! Compliment her culinary skills with a handmade half apron (this one can be sewn in just half an hour!).