22 Cute Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts That’ll Make You Her Favorite (Viral DIY Gift Ideas!)

This post is all about cute homemade mothers day gifts.

Happy Mother’s Day is coming up fast, and if you’re anything like me, you want to give your mom something that screams “I put actual thought and love into this” without breaking the bank. That’s where cute homemade mothers day gifts come in!

Whether you’re a crafting queen or can barely use a glue gun (no judgment!), these DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas that are trending ALL over Pinterest right now will make your mom think you’re literally the best daughter ever. From sentimental handmade Mother’s Day gifts ideas to easy Mothers Day gifts crafts that look expensive, you’re sure to find the perfect way to say “I love you” to all the moms in your life.

Just so we’re clear, I’m not taking credit for these genius diy gifts for mom! I’m basically your Pinterest curator, finding the most popular and trending DIYs so you can skip the endless scrolling and get straight to the good stuff.

This post is all about cute homemade mothers day gifts.

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22 cute homemade mothers day gifts

1. Mother’s Day Gift Baskets

Okay, mother’s day gift baskets are HAVING A MOMENT on Pinterest right now, and I totally get it. There’s just something about a beautifully curated basket that says, “I know exactly what you like, mom.” Like a cute basket full of her favorite goodies, fancy champagne, good cheese, cookies, her favorite coffee or tea, and a cute mug. Add a handwritten note and chef’s kiss! 🤌

2. Spa Day Gift Basket

The best part? You can customize these cute gift baskets based on what YOUR mom actually loves!

Fill a cute basket with bath bombs, face masks, a cozy candle, and maybe a new lip balm. Your mom deserves a spa day, and this DIY gift basket makes it happen at home.

3. Clay Flower Bouquet

These clay flowers are GORGEOUS and one of the most trending diy mother’s day gift ideas right now! They look like they came from an Etsy shop but you made them yourself.

4. Mothers Day Cards

I’m gonna be honest, sometimes the card means more than the actual gift. These mothers day cards DIYs are SO cute and way more meaningful than anything you can buy at Hallmark.

Need some inspiration for what to write? These happy mothers day quotes are perfect for cards or gift tags. You’ll find sentimental and funny quotes to make her day.

• “Everything I am, you helped me to be.”
• “Mom, thank you for always believing in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself.”
• “Home is wherever mom is.”
• “A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.”
• “Thanks for not selling me to the circus when I was younger. I know I gave you plenty of reasons to.”
• “Mom, I turned out awesome. You’re welcome.”
• “Thanks for putting up with all my crap. Literally, when I was a baby.”

5. Crochet Mothers Day Gifts

Practical AND cute! Crochet coasters are a thoughtful, homemade gift that she’ll actually use. Make them in colors that match her kitchen or living room for bonus points. If you know how to crochet, these crochet mothers day gift are going to be your MOMENT. Tutorial here

6. Polaroid Card

There’s something special about mothers day gift ideas from daughter that just hit different, you know? This DIY gift is perfect for showing your mom that you actually pay attention to those special moments you had together.

7. Dollar Tree Mother’s Day Gifts

Okay budget girlies, this section is for YOU! These dollar tree mother’s day gifts look way more expensive than they actually are. We love a good hack! Pinterest is full of Dollar Tree transformations and honestly, no one will know you spent less than $20. 🤫

8. Mother’s Day Photoshoot

A mother’s day photoshoot at home doesn’t have to be fancy, it’s about capturing the memories! This is one of those mother’s day gift ideas that costs almost nothing but means EVERYTHING. If your phone has a great camera or you have a professional one, this can be a memorable gift.

9. DIY Photo Collage

This is SO popular on Pinterest right now! Print out your favorite photos from the photoshoot you did together (no. 8 on the list), arrange them in a cool float frame, and add some personal touches like handwritten notes or flowers. She’ll treasure this cute homemade mothers day gift forever.

10. Mother’s Day Treats

The way to any mom’s heart is through her stomach (sorry, I don’t make the rules!). These mother’s day treats are the perfect cute homemade mothers day gifts for moms who love sweets. Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic for a reason! They look fancy but are kinda easy to make. Melt some chocolate, dip, decorate, done. You can add sprinkles or white chocolate drizzle. Pro tip: Place them in a cute box for a fancier look.

11. Mother’s Day Cookies

Let’s keep it sweet. These mother’s day cookies are everywhere on Pinterest and TikTok and I am OBSESSED. If you have even basic baking skills, you can make these following the recipe!

And if baking isn’t your thing, you can buy plain sugar cookies and just decorate them – it still counts as homemade! 😏

12. Mother’s Day Cakes

This tiramisu recipe is SO good, and my mom LOVES it. Trust me, if I can do it, you can too. Mother’s Day cakes don’t have to be hard, and this cake is the proof.

13. Clay Flower Mirror

A flower mirror is a beautiful mothers day diy gift that she can hang on her wall or nightstand. It takes some time to make all the flowers, but the result is absolutely stunning, and she’ll have it for years!

14. Pop-Up Flower Card

Okay this DIY Mother’s Day card is literally everywhere on Pinterest and TikTok and I can see why! It looks SO impressive when she opens it, but it’s actually not that hard to make. The video tutorial makes it super easy to follow.

15. Creative Flower Arrangement

Yes, mothers day flowers are classic, but let’s make them NOT boring! These creative flower gift idea is perfect if you want to give flowers but also want it to feel like a cute homemade gift. You can get the wrapping on their website or this similar one on Amazon.

17. DIY Scratch Card

Create a cute scratch card for her to pick a present, similar to the scratch card version for boyfriends, but on this one write: “spa services” you’ll provide, a massage, doing her nails, giving her a face mask, make dinner for her, get her flowers and chocolates, etc. She can scratch whenever she wants. It’s the gift of quality time AND pampering!

18. Paper Flower Bouquet

I am OBSESSED with these diy flower bouquets! They look absolutely stunning and you can make them in her favorite colors. This is one of those cute homemade mothers day gifts that she’ll display forever. Plus, no watering required! 😅

19. Paper Lily Bouquet

Real talk: flowers are beautiful but they die in like a week. These paper lilies? They last FOREVER.

And Pinterest is going feral over these paper flower right now, they look SO real! Follow this paper lilies tutorial I found.

20. Paper Rose Bouquet

Who doesn’t like roses, and moms are not the exception, they love them! Now, paper roses that you made yourselft, they’ll make you daughter of the year! 🌹

20. Homemade Candle

Make homemade candles in her favorite scents! If she is one of those mom obsessed with candles, and have one in every room, she’ll love this gift, trust me. Pinterest has SO many tutorials!

21. Embroidered Bookmark

Does she loves reading? I got the best handmade gift for her! A handmade bookmark that will make her think of you everytime she is enjoying a book. Follow the tutorial and make sure you get a good thick paper so she can tresure it FOREVER!

22. Dog Mom Gift

For all my dog mom girlies out there, this one’s for you! 🐾 These dog mom gift is perfect for the mom who treats her pup like an actual child (guilty as charged!). Make her this cute pipe cleaner dog, that look like her dog (or close enough) that she can use as a bag charm, or a keychain.

I found the tutorial part.2 for us to easily follow the steps. Pinterest is full of more pipe cleaner dog tutorials like this. Good luck!

More Cute Homemade Mothers Day Gifts Ideas:

If you’re still looking for inspiration, here are a few more quick ideas that are trending on Pinterest:

• Homemade sugar scrub – mix sugar, coconut oil, and essential oils
• Painted rocks – decorate with flowers, hearts, or sweet messages
• DIY jewelry – beaded bracelets or necklaces with her initials
• Customized tote bag – fabric paint or iron-on designs
• Recipe book – compile family recipes in a cute notebook

Whether you went all out with the mother’s day gift basket or kept it simple with a last minute mothers day card, what matters most is that it came from the heart. These mothers day gifts crafts are proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune to show your mom (and the moms in your life) how much she means to you.

If you try any of these mother’s day diy gift ideas, I’d LOVE to see them! Tag me on Pinterest or leave a comment below, nothing makes me happier than seeing these ideas come to life!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! 💐

This post was all about cute homemade mothers day gifts.