These 15 Mother's Day Craft Ideas Will Bring Mom to Happy Tears
Spoil your favorite lady in style.
When it comes to making Mom feel special and appreciated this Mother's Day, nothing tugs on the heartstrings quite like a homemade craft. It's the perfect gift for moms who have everything or are difficult to shop for (that is, most moms!).
Crafting not your thing? Don't worry about a lack of DIY skills, whether the hands making said present are 4, 14, or 40 years old, the sentiment still stands—receiving a handmade gift is like getting a little peek into someone's heart. That said, the stylish and simple Mother's Day craft ideas below are all easy to make, regardless of your skill level. There are DIY plant markers to help her with her green thumb, breakfast-in-bed kits (a sweet solution if you won't be able to be with your mom on May 14), bath bombs to encourage relaxation, and a n0-sew apron that will make you both feel like total professionals around the house.
Don't forget to add a heartfelt, handmade card to go with it! Because while these Mother's Day craft ideas are the perfect way to show you care, all mom really wants is to know you are thinking of her.
Compile a Breakfast Basket
This Mother's Day craft puts R&R at the forefront, encouraging Mom to take a little bit of time to herself with a premade breakfast-in-bed bundle. Dreamed up by the team at Style Me Pretty, this charming picnic basket packages up everything she needs for an indulgent Sunday morning lie-in, including berries, granola, and even some fresh blooms.
Get the tutorial from Style Me Pretty >>
Bundle a Sweet Scent
Functional, pretty, and sentimental, these photo-printed lavender sachets hit the Mother's Day craft trifecta. If lavender isn't her scent of choice, you can pick another dried floral or tea leaf to stuff the linen fabric pockets with. We promise: She'll keep these for years—even if they are just stuffed in her sock drawer.
Paint a Pretty Towel
Calling all aspiring artists: This charming tea towel DIY from Craftberry Bush is the ideal way to show off your brush skills. Mom will love the cheer this pretty piece brings to her kitchen—you can even choose a fruit that best coordinates with her existing decor.
Get the tutorial at Craftberry Bush >>
Customize a Graphic Tote
While this next Mother's Day craft idea calls for a bit of sewing experience, you won't find a better teacher than Emily Van Hoff. The artist and designer walks you step-by-step through this canvas tote bag upgrade, ensuring your end result looks like a professional piece mom would be proud to carry around.
Mix Up an Herbal Spray
If Mom is a bit of a neat freak—or just appreciates a well-scented home—then she'll love this DIY herbal room spring from The Well Co. Infused with notes of lavender and rosemary, it can easily be spritzed on curtains, bed linens, or in any other corner of her home that could use a relaxing refresh.
Get the tutorial at The Well Co. >>
Mold a Plant Marker
Has Mom gained a reputation for her avid green thumb? Then she'll love having these charming and rustic plant markers on hand to keep her little greenies in order. This Mother's Day craft idea from Sustain My Craft Habit could not be easier—it only takes a bit of self-hardening modeling clay and letter stamps—and the payoff is so pretty.
Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit >>
Sew a Useful Pouch
Chances are your mom is much more organized than you (sorry, but they always are!), so we're betting she'll appreciate yet another pretty pouch she can store things in; it's the ideal size for charger cables, makeup, and more. This easy sewing tutorial from Polkadot Chair will leave you with a roomy, flat-bottom bag in no time. Pack the finished product full of her favorite candy or new skincare for an added treat.
Mix Up Some Custom Salt
Maybe Mom is a take-out queen—or maybe she's on a mission to master every recipe Julia Child ever made. Whatever her chef personality is, she's sure to enjoy a homemade upgrade to her spice cabinet this Mother's Day. Boxwood Avenue has just the thing: a herbaceous, invigorating rosemary salt blend that will level up everything from focaccia to shortbread cookies (and give you yet another reason to raid Mom's kitchen).
Press Some Petals Into Art
This Mother's Day, skip the traditional bouquet in lieu of something a bit more creative—and a lot longer-lasting. This pressed flower art from Studio DIY is the perfect way to memorialize Mom's favorite blooms and bring a bit of colorful cheer to her home all year long. Want to really bring on the happy tears? Choose flowers from her wedding day bouquet or the official birth month flower for each of her children.
Stir Up a Spa-Worthy Mask
If self-care is your mom's favorite hobby, then this effective hair mask from Hello Glow will be the ideal Mother's Day treat for her. It relies on tons of hard-working ingredients (think: bentonite clay, neem oil, castor oil, and chamomile) to leave the scalp nourished and hair shiny. Translation: It's basically like gifting Mom a trip to the salon—just a lot more thoughtful.
Upgrade a Basic Box
If your mom is constantly lamenting over a lost earring or forever misplacing her wedding band, do her a favor and craft up this charming jewelry box from Anna Bode Interior Design for her this Mother's Day. Using a cigar box as its base, this clever holder can be personalized with the paper of your choice (peel-and-stick wallpaper would work, too!) for a totally custom design she will love to show off.
Build a Bold Planter
Want to really wow your favorite lady this Mother's Day? Give her front porch a major makeover complete with new blooms, fresh door numbers, and this custom monogram planter from Remodelaholic. You can choose the first letter of your family's last name or go all-out and spell "MOM" instead.
Get the tutorial at Remodelaholic >>
Coil Some Curly Candle Holders
For a Mother's Day craft idea that's perfect for the hostess with the mostess, look no further than this creative (and oh-so-easy) clay DIY from Michelle Bablo. The creator used colorful polymer clay to twist up of-the-moment squiggly candle holders. Mom will feel very on-trend upon receiving these on May 14—and very ready to throw her next dinner party.
Nail a No-Sew Apron
For a Mother's Day craft idea that is as fun as it is functional, look no further than this no-sew waist apron from Almost Makes Perfect. It's the ideal project if you consider yourself a DIY novice, but it looks professional—and will make Mom feel the same way.
Craft Some Chic Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are one of those beauty crafts that deliver a big payoff with very little effort. If you want to impress your mom with a Mother's Day craft this year, try your hand at this tutorial from Hello Glow. The end result—a soothing scented bath bomb packed with moisturizing coconut oil—will leave her feeling more relaxed than if she spent the day at the spa.
Get the tutorial at Hello Glow >>
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