Fun Easy Crafts to Do for Your Mom
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65 DIY Mother's Day Gifts That Are Easy, Thoughtful and Full of Love
You can even have your kids join in on the homemade fun.
Sarah Hearts/ Crafts by Amanda
Your mom is your hero (and we have loving quotes to prove it). While you can purchase a unique gift or make her mouth-watering desserts in light of the day, another special way to showcase your love is with a handmade gift specifically designed for her (DIY cards included).
If you're unsure what to gift your mom on May 8, browse through our list of DIY Mother's Day gifts that are fun, easy and creative ways to tell her "I love you." Some of our ideas are great for your kids to join in on (for more kid-friendly options check out our Mother's Day crafts), and others only require beginner-level skills and at-times intermediate crocheting abilities (you can join the GH Stitch Club for crocheting ideas). From bubble candles and photo flower pots to soothing body scrubs and lovely-scented bath bombs, our ideas are great if you want to make beautiful last-minute gifts your mom, step mom, grandmother, or any other important woman in your life.
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Handkerchief Wreath
If your mother is a handkerchief lover, tie an assortment of colorful designs around a wire wreath form to create a unique display for her front door or bedroom wall.
SHOP HANDKERCHIEFS
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Daisy Granny Square Crochet
Your mom will love using this crochet square as a table decoration or a place to rest her drinks.
Get the tutorial »
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Chunky Waffle Crochet Pillow
YARNSPIRATIONS + GH STITCH CLUB
This pillow is fun to DIY and the perfect accent to dress up your mother's sofa. For help creating this piece, join the GH Stitch Club.
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Ribbon and Chain Wrap Bracelet
This bracelet is an adorable gift for your mother and easy for any beginner jewelry makers. It's wrapped with a gold chain and vintage style ribbon, plus you can use pearls for extra flair.
Get the tutorial at Flamingo Toes »
SHOP RIBBON
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Mother's Day Cookies Bouquet
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Temporary Tattoo Mugs
You mom's morning coffee will seem so much sweeter when she uses a mug designed especially for her. Choose any color you'd like and find temporary floral tattoos to spruce up the front. Sealing it with Mod Podge will keep the design intact.
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Pressed Flowers
If your mother loves flowers, gather your wilted blooms and turn them into an eye-catching display to hang in any part of her room.
Get the tutorial at Lily Ardor »
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Tea Towel Apron
This tea towel apron is a simple sewing project—it takes just 20 minutes to make and only requires a few materials. What's more, it's machine-washable for continuous use.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts »
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Woven Flower Vase
Spruce up a plain glass vase to make your mom's fresh flowers really stand out. To make, cut a piece of cane webbing to fit around a glass hurricane vase. Thread a needle with contrasting yarn or embroidery thread and stitch a line or criss-cross pattern along the edges of the cane webbing. Wrap the webbing around the vase and adhere with hot glue.
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Salt Gift Set
Add even more flavor to your mom's kitchen by bottling up six different salt flavors — curry salt, celery salt, to name a few — and placing them in a gift box. If she tends to use more aromatic spices, you can always trade salt for just about anything else her spice cabinet is lacking.
SHOP SPICE JARS
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Bulky Crochet Basket
YARNSPIRATIONS + GH STITCH CLUB
If you need more guidance, pick up this crochet basket kit and follow along with step-by-step instructions and videos provided by the GH Stitch Club. Just give yourself plenty of time to finish this DIY if you're still a beginner.
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Customizable Reed Diffuser
Fill your mom's home with a scent that she's guaranteed to love by mixing different essential oils until you create her new signature blend.
Get the tutorial »
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Bobble Knit Pillow
YARNSPIRATIONS + GH STITCH CLUB
Cozy up her space with this textured knit pillow, crocheted with love by her favorite child (we're just assuming here). The kit comes with written and video instructions, making it super easy to follow along, no matter your skill level.
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Wallpapered Recipe Box
It may be what's on the inside that counts (decades of family recipes), but make the exterior of your mom's recipe box just as statement-worthy with peel-and-stick wallpaper.
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted »
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Photo Flower Pots
Moms help their kids every step of the way — from seeds to full blooms — and this gift symbolizes just that. Fill the center of each flower with a picture, so it serves as a timestamp of this year's holiday.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised »
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Instagram Calendar
Put your Instagram sleuthing skills to work by browsing through your siblings' profiles until you find a dozen photos that mom will love for this desk-friendly calendar.
Get the tutorial at Kristi Murphy »
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Geometric Mother's Day Surprise
All you need is an array of colored card stock to make this sentimental gift. Brainstorm all the reasons why you love mom — her award-winning apple crumble, for example — and hide them in geometric boxes.
Get the tutorial at Kristi Murphy »
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Fingerprint Butterfly Mugs
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Floral Monogram Door Hanger
Amanda Garrity Editor Amanda Garrity has over seven years of experience writing lifestyle content, including almost five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion.
Mariah Thomas Assistant Editor Mariah Thomas is an Assistant Editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers home decorating ideas, gift guides and DIY projects.
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