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Why Make Handmade Gifts For Mom
Homemade gifts can sometimes come with a negative and undeserved reputation. Some people may try to tell you that homemade gifts look “cheap” or “insincere,” but we know better. When you take time to find the perfect homemade gift that matches your Mom’s personality, she’s guaranteed to love it. And nothing pairs better with a meaningful Mother’s Day message than a handmade gift. So when you’re ready to find your perfect inspiration to make a heartfelt gift, start with our list below.Homemade Mother’s Day Ideas
Make one of our unique Mother’s Day ideas from the gallery of homemade gifts below. These Mother’s Day gifts are simple for all levels of crafting and allow you to unleash the creative bone in your body. It’s easier than ever to create a Mother’s Day gift with a handcrafted feel, and you can rest assured you’ll find something mom will truly love.1. Make Homemade Bath Bombs
Let Mom relax after a long day at the office or running errands with homemade bath bombs made of essential oils and moisturizers to help soften up her skin. She’ll appreciate kicking back in the bathtub, soaking in the scents of lavender, eucalyptus, or another favorite aroma to help her decompress and get rid of stress.2. Personalize Keepsake Boxes Mom Will Love
Get creative, and personalize a keepsake box that can be placed on a dresser, desk or decorative table. Your thoughtfulness will go a long way, because she can use this gift to conveniently organize, and store all her jewelry like her diamond rings, cuff bracelets, keepsakes and special mementos from her trips and loved ones.3. Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts That Spice Things Up
Who says Mother’s Day ideas can’t have a little spice? If your mom loves to cook and experiment with various ingredients in the kitchen, make your own hot pepper oil with jalapeños or hot chili peppers. She’ll be fired up! Bonus: Add your concoctions to cute bottles with labels for finishing touches Mom will absolutely love.4. Customize a Set of Home Dinner Plate
Personalize a dinner plate for a homemade Mother’s Day gift that will be sure to melt her heart. With a personal message expressing how much you love her and handcrafted image, she can proudly put it on display in the kitchen as wall art or use it to serve breakfast, snack mixes, or appetizers for the entire family.5. Personalize Pillows with Sweet Messages and Styles
Add extra flair to your patio or front porch with personalized outdoor pillows. These pillows are a great conversation starter and keepsake to liven up any spring, summer or fall party. With Shutterfly, you can choose from an array of unique designs to match your mother’s style and taste, or customize your own to bring a smile to her face.6. Fabric Flowers You Can Add to Anything
Fabric crafted flowers are not only vibrantly beautiful, but stay fresh throughout the whole year. Choose her favorite colors and add them to a barrette, headband, hat, or brooch for something Mom can wear in her hair, for special occasions.7. Make a Silhouette Brooch
Make brooches for mom with your very own personal touch. Use silhouette shapes of children or grandchildren so she can show them off at dinner parties and community events, or frame them so she can enjoy them in her home.8. Clean and Creative Gift Ideas for Mom
Add spark to the dining table with custom placemats to help keep everything clean. Mom will be grateful to see these as she’ll be able to easily wipe away any kind of mess. Include photos from fun family vacations, holiday celebrations or trips to the park to help tell your story with life’s most meaningful moments.9. Hand Molds Are a Heartfelt Memory
This plaster hand mold is the perfect homemade gift for the little ones to get involved in. Have your kids, nieces and nephews or grandchildren contribute to a gift that will leave mom touched and bring a tear to her eye.10. Fleece Blankets Are Wonderful Mother’s Day Gifts to Keep Her Warm
Cuddle up! Create a cozy fleece blankets for Mom that will surround her with your love and care and keep her warm on chilly days. Select family photos from a portrait session, family trip or everyday life. When your mom sees your creation, she’ll be thrilled to use it every day.11. So Fresh and So Clean
Freshen up her wardrobe and closets with a homemade linen spray recipe she’ll love. Choose from a variety of scents including lavender, mint, or eucalyptus for a magically clean and relaxing smell that’ll help keep her relaxed on the days when she may be feeling a bit stressed.12. Chic Canvas Pouches to Store Her Favorite Items
Excite Mom with her own personalized canvas pouch where she can store and organize all her makeup, chapstick, and lotion when she gets ready for the day. Because of its stylish design, she can even use this gift as a hand clutch when running errands or meeting up with a friend so there is less of her belongings to carry.13. Eco-Friendly Bags for Mom on the Move
These eco-friendly reusable shopping bags are bound to be Mom’s new favorite go-to. She’ll use it often for bagging up her groceries, the farmers’ market or picking up supplies for work. With her favorite photos on hand, she’ll be reminded of your fun times together, even on the busiest of days. Plus, she will be environmentally conscious.14. Make Mom Keychains She’ll Love
Create personalized keychains that she’ll always have by her side. Personalize her gift with photos of the two of you together or the family pet. And with these bright colors, she’ll never have trouble spotting her keys whether it be for the house, her car, or her office at work.15. Painted Prints That Brighten Up a Space
Commemorate your year with Mom by gifting her a footprint or handprint painted art she can hang proudly in her bedroom or living room from her kids or grandkids. When the grandkids help make these, be sure to list their ages so she can recall the special year she’s shared with them.16. Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts Like Ceramic Mugs
Give a gift that will be used daily: a ceramic mug just for Mom she can fill her favorite beverage with. Choose a memorable photo of the two of you together and a design that matches her personality. Every time she sips her iced chai latte or morning orange juice, she’ll think of you and your thoughtfulness.17. Sweet Popcorn Makes a Tasty Treat
Choose Mother’s Day ideas that are sweet and sincere. If mom has a sweet tooth, stir up a batch of caramel corn or cheesy popcorn and present it in a fun gift bag. She’ll appreciate this easy-to-grab, delicious snack she can enjoy at home or during her break at work.18. Personalized Notepads
Take note! Personalize a notepad for Mom to write cards, notes and special messages to friends and family. Because your photo rests on the page, she’ll smile every time her pen hits the pad. With your special notepad, never again will she need to worry about missing an important appointment or completing a task. Read our step-by-step guide on making personalized notepads.19. Treat Yo’ Self (or Mom)
Allow mom to treat herself, and spoil her with a spa and pampering kit. For all the work she’s done and continues to do, this is a gift that recognizes the love and care she’s given to you throughout the years. Include the essential self-care items like bath salts, hand moisturizers, shampoo and bubble bath to help keep her feeling fresh all day.20. Simple Hairclips for Mom
This cute homemade Mother’s Day gift can be worn on many occasions, both casual and formal—like running errands, grabbing coffee with a friend or attending a charity fundraiser. A simple flower hairclip is something she can use time and time again.21. Make Custom Hanging Artwork
Create a decorative wall piece out felt, scissors, glue and a wooden dowell. Use your imagination to design a unique pattern that will go in your Mom’s dining room, back hall or guest bathroom.22. Paper Flowers That Add Whimsy
Paper flowers last forever and make a cute homemade Mother’s Day gift idea. Arrange different colors like pink, white and purple. Find inexpensive vases for your paper flowers at local shops and second-hand stores.23. Homemade Stamp and Card
Craft a special card or keepsake with okra and an ink-pad. Use a range of colors like black, pink or orange. Let Mom know you care by adding these simple touches to your Mother’s Day gift, card or wrapping paper.24. Write Heartfelt Letters to Mom
Create a gift from the heart with a portrait and personalized message. Take time to write a note that includes stories along with heartfelt words about why your Mom is special to you. She’ll recognize the love and thoughtfulness you put into every word.25. Flowers for Mom
Go personal with pressed flowers, a handwritten note and other homemade goodies like cookies or chocolates. The best Mother’s Day gifts are straight from the heart, the hands and sometimes the kitchen.Shop Related Product