Mother’s Day is the perfect time to spoil the main lady in your life, whether it’s with a bouquet of flowers or a sweet Mother’s Day card. For the main attraction, you’ll want a Mother’s Day gift that really tugs at her heartstrings. Remember the doodles she always hung on the fridge and your handmade macaroni necklace gifts she wore with pride? Throw it back this Mother’s Day with a DIY gift she’ll actually love, and not just because you made it. Between the faux marble coasters and a DIY spa-in-a-box, the gorgeous gift ideas below will have yo’ momma feelin’ the love. Scroll through to take a peek at our favorite DIY Mother’s Day gifts that will *definitely* win you the best child award this year.
1. DIY Sunglass Case: There’s no such thing as having too many pairs of sunglasses, and they all need a safe home when they’re not keeping your eyes stylishly covered. If your mom has a thing for sunnies, DIY this leather pouch to keep them scratch-free in style. (via Brit + Co)
2. DIY Statement Necklaces: Hello, beautiful neck party! Nothing says “I love you” like matching mother-daughter statement necklaces. Use leather and gold beads to make this set in a snap. (via Brit + Co)
3. DIY Printable Embroidery Gift: What mom doesn’t love bright, fun embroidery? DL this printable to add a flower pattern to cotton fabric. Then, add a few strands of embroidery floss to give it some extra texture. (via Sarah Hearts)
4. DIY Tie-Dye Watercolor Napkins: TBH, you can never have too many cloth napkins in your collection… especially when they’re watercolor. Get creative with your favorite colors and patterns to make this option for the mom who passed her A+ brunch-hosting skills to you. (via I Spy DIY)
5. DIY Spa-in-a-Box: Does mom’s beauty cabinet need an upgrade? Give her a box chock full of beauty and bath products that she can use all year long, and you’ll *totally* win the favorite child award. (via Brit + Co)
6. DIY Bath Bombs: Need a little somethin’ somethin’ to stick in your spa-in-a-box? These DIY bath bombs are the perfect way to add color to your already-epic gift. (via Brit + Co)
7. DIY No-Sew Apron: According to moms, there’s no such thing as too many aprons. Follow this tutorial to make a no-sew option that’s just as stylish as it is functional. (via Sugar + Cloth)
8. DIY Faux Marble Coasters: Chances are a cup of joe is part of your mom’s morning routine, and she needs a place to set it down when she’s getting ready. Make her a set of faux marble or granite coasters to chicify her tabletop. (via Brit + Co)
9. DIY Best Mom Ever Planter: When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with some flowers for your momma. Amp up a simple terra cotta pot with a stencil and a few swipes of paint to give it a little Mother’s Day flair. (via Brit + Co)
10. DIY Leather Tassel Keychain: Take your mom’s keys from drab to fab with this DIY leather tassel keychain. It’s easy, fun to make and it’ll ensure your mom’s keys won’t get mixed up with anyone else’s. You’ve always been helpful like that. (via Brit + Co)
11. DIY Brushstroke Glasses: If your mom is the queen of throwing dinner parties, then these DIY brushstroke glasses are a must-make. Use a vinyl cutter to create the brushstroke effect, stick ’em on and get ready for your mom to swoon. (via A Kailo Chic Life)
12. DIY Mini Zen Garden: TBH, the moms in our life need a little zen every now and then. Create this easy zen garden by adding decor sand and pebbles to a wood tray. As an added bonus, it’ll add some color to her space. (via Brit + Co)
13. DIY Travel Mug: Take a simple white travel mug to the next level so your mom can sip on her coffee in style. All it takes is gold vinyl or foil to make this adorable option. (via Studio DIY)
14. DIY Mini Polaroid Magnets: On the hunt for a sentimental gift? Make mini polaroid magnets using your favorite pics of you and your mom. DIY a set, wrap ’em up and get ready to hit your mom in the feels. (via POPSUGAR)
15. DIY Woven Wall Hanging: If your mom is up to date on all things trendy, then a woven wall hanging should be in her future. Pick out her favorite colors and get your weave on, because she’s going to want to hang this STAT. (via Gathering Beauty)
16. DIY Jewelry Box: Organizing all of your bling can be a hefty task. Give your momma a place to store all of her favorite pieces with this DIY geometric jewelry box. Who wouldn’t want this beauty sitting on their dresser? (via Brit + Co)
17. DIY Custom Prints: Too much wall art, said no one ever. To create a custom print like this one, pick out a cute frame and consider your Mother’s Day gift complete. (via Tell Love and Party)
18. DIY Clay Ring Bowls: Trinket dishes are the easiest way to give a drab tabletop some pizzazz. Use polymer clay and gold leaf to make this chic option. Want to kick it up an extra notch? Add a few pieces of gold jewelry to the gift. (via She Wears Many Hats)
19. DIY Stenciled Tea Towels: White tea towels are *so* yesterday. Break out your favorite stencil to make a set of patterned towels to give your mom’s kitchen a punch of color. Cleanup time just got tres chic. (via Lovely Indeed)
20. DIY No-Sew Sequin Camera Strap: It’s no secret that moms like to take as many pictures as possible. Make this no-sew sequin strap so she can have the most fashionable camera on the block. (via Sugar + Cloth)
21. DIY Grapefruit Mint Poppyseed Soap: The hints of nom-worthy grapefruit, mint and poppyseed in this soap will leave your mom thinking you gifted her a sweet treat for Mother’s Day. These are sure to give your mom’s guest bathroom a serious upgrade. (via A Beautiful Mess)
22. DIY Tissue Paper Candles: You’ll be thanking her for all of those little kid pictures she took when you go to make this DIY. Combine Mom’s love for candles and pictures to create these tissue paper picture candles. Print off your favorite pics and use this guide to create the most sentimental present of all time. (via Brit + Co)