37+ Handmade Gift Ideas For Mom That She’s Guaranteed To Love
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Whether you’re looking handmade gift ideas for mom for Mother’s Day, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Christmas or a “just because” gift, we’ve got you covered with over 37 handmade gift ideas women are sure to love! We are going to help you make the perfect gift for Mom! So pull out those DIY supplies, head into your craft room and get creating! Your mama will thank you!
Giving handmade gifts is kind of my jam! I love making handmade gifts, shopping on Etsy and craft fairs and even adding handmade elements to store bought gifts. I think handmade gifts are the best gifts because they are filled with love!
Whether it’s a hostess gift for the holiday season, the perfect Christmas gift, or unique birthday gifts ideas– I love coming up with ideas!
I don’t believe that there is such a thing as a one-size-fits all gift idea! Which is why I love how much you can personalize handmade gifts.
I love creating personalized, custom unique gifts so much that I wrote a book all about how to make handmade gifts using your Cricut!
Today I’m sharing with you over 37 of my favorite handmade gift ideas that the women in your life are going to love! From practical essentials, to gifts for the cool mom, to uncommon goods you would never think of– I’ve got you covered with a ton of special gift ideas! Pin or bookmark this post so that you’ll always have inspiration for handmade gift ideas for mom!
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Make sure to check out our post with 37+ Handmade Gift Ideas For Dads (many of which take 60 minutes or less to make for last-minute gifts!) You are going to love these personalized gifts for fathers!
Ready to get crafting? Continue reading below for over 37 thoughtful gifts for Mom’s special day!
37+ Beautiful Gift Ideas For Mom With A Handmade Personal Touch
The Easiest Way To Transfer Photos To Wood
Turn mom's favorite photo into a work of art with this fun and easy project.
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How To Make Gifts That Play Music When Scanned- Spotify Cricut Project
Learn how to make a DIY pillow and blanket that plays a special song when scanned using your Cricut and Spotify!
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DIY Ring Display from The Merry Thought
Give mom a beautiful place to display her sterling silver and gold jewelry with this thoughtful gift.
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Candy Heart Bath Bombs from Hello Creative Family
Help mom create a spa like environment and a place of tranquility at home with these beautiful handmade bath bombs! They look and smell good enough to eat!
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Child’s Handprint Clay Jewelry Holder from Simple As That
Turn the handprint of mom's favorite special person into a jewelry dish with this beautiful project idea!
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DIY Succulent Teacup Planter from Hello Creative Family
Turn a pretty teacup from the thrift store into a pretty planter. Succulents are a low maintenance plant that mom can put in a special place where she can look at it often– like her desk!
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DIY Geometric Wood Trivets from A Beautiful Mess
These beautiful handmade trivets make a great statement piece for on the family table or a beautiful art piece for hanging on the wall!
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DIY Loofah Soap from Hello Creative Family
This DIY Loofah Soap may look complicated but trust me… It couldn't be easier to make! A lovely gift that mom will love!
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DIY Polaroid Magnets from Sundae Sins
I love this thoughtful birthday gift idea so much. It's truly one from the heart. Turn photos of mom's favorite people, places and things into gorgeous polaroid style magnets to hang on the fridge or in her office.
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5 Minute Fabric Scrap Bookmark from Hello Creative Family
If your mom's favorite thing to do is curl up with a good book, then this is the gift for her. These 5 minute fabric scrap bookmarks are so easy to make. Pair them with a gift card to her favorite bookstore for the ultimate gift for a book worm.
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DIY Envelope Clutch from Alice and Lois
For the fashionista mom who is always on the go, these stunning DIY Envelope Clutches are the perfect gift!
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DIY Vanilla Agave Sugar Lip Scrub from Hello Creative Family
If your mom is anything like my own mom, she never goes anywhere without lip balm in her purse or pocket. This DIY Vanilla Agave Sugar Lip Scrub gives you the softest, exfoliated lips and it can really be used all over the entire body!
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DIY Braided Shirt Bracelets from Hello Glow
Bright, colorful, happy and fun– just like mom! These pretty bracelets are made from cut up t-shirts!
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Easy DIY Photo Coasters from Hello Creative Family
See that hairy faced guy in the coaster on near the top of the photo? The one with the little girl sitting on his lap? That's me and my dad. This coaster set was one of my parent's favorite gifts I ever gave to them. Make coasters with photos of favorite memories with all your family member!
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DIY Foldable Cookbook or iPad Stand from Cherished Bliss
Whether mom loves cooking with recipes from her ipad, or is more of a traditional cookbook kind of gal. She'll love this recipe stand! Have a Cricut? Customize it with mom's name or a cooking/kitchen quote!
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30 Minute Passport Sewing Tutorial from Hello Creative Family
Have a mom who loves to travel? These passport holders are the perfect gift. Pick a fabric that suits her style and she'll think of you on all of her vacations!
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DIY Face Planters from Delineate Your Dwellings
Have a mom with a green thumb and an eye for stylish decor? How adorable are these face planters?
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5 Minute Floral Cabochon Rings from Hello Creative Family
I love fun florals, bright colors and signature jewelry pieces! If your mom is the same way she'll love these DIY Cabochon rings!
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DIY Mom Blooming Floral Letters from Urbanic Paper
This idea is simply stunning! Perfect for table centerpieces or hanging on the wall. Use fresh flowers or faux florals for a piece that will last!
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DIY 4D Greeting Card From Hello Creative Family
This project is super fun to get your little ones involved making! Grab the sculpey clay and make a 4d card that can later be used as a piece of wall art!
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DIY Cork Coasters from The 36th Avenue
For the mama who loves her merlot, pinot and moscato– these DIY cork coasters are super fun! Pair them with a customized wine glass and a bottle of mom's favorite wine for the perfect gift for a wine loving mama.
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Fabric Scrap Mug Rug Sewing Tutorial from Hello Creative Family
For the mama who is constantly eating at her desk (can we say me?!?!) this gift is a must. These adorable mug rugs are the perfect size for a cup of tea and a cookie plus they are so easy to make!
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DIY Gemstone Soap from Honestly WTF
I am OBSESSED with these pretty soaps! Perfect for the earth mamas out there who love collecting gemstones and know what each one does for their mood and mental clarity.
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DIY Body Positivity Hashtags Leggings From Hello Creative Family
Show mom that you love her just the way she is with a set of body positivity workout gear!
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DIY No Sew Pineapple and Cactus Kitchen Towels from Lydi Out Loud
I love having pretty towels in my kitchen and bathroom. I get it from my mama! Whip up a set of DIY towels that is one of a kind.
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Polymer Clay Fingerprint Charm Bracelet from Hello Creative Family
Capture those itty bitty fingerprints forever and ever with this beautiful DIY fingerprint charm bracelet.
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Faux Patina Vase from The Happie Housie
Make mom a beautiful statement piece for the center of her table with this faux copper patina vase tutorial.
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5 Minute Kleenex Holder from Hello Creative Family
I think a prerequisite of being a mom is that they always have kleenex in their pocket! Help keep mom's kleenex fresh and clean until it's time to use it with these pretty pocket sized kleenex holders!
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DIY Laptop Skin from Persia Lou
Make mom's laptop a statement piece with pretty DIY laptop decals!
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No Sewing Machine Required Fabric Flower from Hello Creative Family
Make mom feel like the diva she is with a set of these pretty fabric flower brooches!
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DIY Rainbow Pallet Garden from Hello Creative Family
For the mom who loves to garden, give her the gift of a pretty colorful rainbow with this rainbow pallet flower garden!
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DIY Photo Magnets from It Happens In A Blink
Printable magnet sheets make creating personalized magnets easy peasy lemon squeezy!
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DIY Etched Glass Casserole Dish from Hello Creative Family
This is the perfect gift for the mom who never shows up to someone's house empty handed! Make her a pretty etched glass casserole dish so that her dish never gets left behind!
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DIY Confetti Placemats from A Kailo Chic Life
For the mom who loves rainbows, glitter and all things that sparkle these confetti placemats make every meal a celebration!
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DIY Loves Lives Here Canvas Wall Banner from Hello Creative Family
We're a family that has a giant photo/statement wall with all kinds of photos and art pieces that remind us of our family. If your mom is the same, then this Love This Here banner makes a great addition.
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DIY Macaron Soap from Happiness Is Handmade
Let mom travel to the bakeries of Paris from her own bathroom with these stunning DIY Macaron Soaps!
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DIY Wood Word Signs from Printable Crush
If your mom loves picking an intention word each year, these hand lettered wood signs make the perfect gift.
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DIY 20 Minute Makeup Bag from Hello Creative Family
Help mom keep her makeup organized in a gorgeous makeup bag with this easy sewing project!
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10 Minute DIY Leather Heart Mom Keychain
Give mom the key to your heart when you gift her one of these pretty leather Mom keychains!
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I hope that this post helped you come up with the perfect present idea for your mom! Whether it’s your mother’s birthday, Mother’s Day or any other special occasion we hope you’ll continue coming back to this post again and again for some great ideas!
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So many amazing ideas here! Thanks so much for including my towels! xo
I love these ideas! Saving them to use later!!