10+ Mothers Day Homemade Gifts You Can Make

Check out these Mothers Day homemade gifts you can make this year. You’ll find more than 10 ideas for beautiful diy presents to show mom how much you and your family love her – from easy cosmetic pouches like this one to beautiful diy home decor just for her. All easy sewing projects – check them out now!

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What better way to show some appreciation than with a handmade gift you’ve made just for her? Just in case you ever run out of ideas for a homemade gift for your mom or grandma, I’ve collected a couple of quick and easy tutorials for gorgeous handmade gifts.

From fabric, paper, felt, flowers, garlands, to a new recipe, choose your favorite material and make something lovely. Make mom something extra special this year.

And don’t forget to check out this easy gift-wrapping tips post once you’ve got your diy gift ready!

Mother’s Day Homemade Gifts You Can Make

This cute diy jewelry holder could be a perfect gift for her:

What a perfect gift idea for Mother’s Day! Hop over to the tutorial and get the pattern for this cute jewelry holder – you can get it for free!

A BONUS IDEA: It can be a gift in itself, or you can add a little something inside. If you have kids, they can make little clay bracelets – these diy clay bracelets are super easy to make, and pretty popular right now!

Make a set of adorable fabric bins for your mom, in her favorite colors and prints. Floral? Polka-dot? Not just practical – these mini bins with unique fold-over scalloped top will make stylish jewelry storage, too! Pattern and instructions here.

More about the Pattern HERE.

Mia Pouch Pattern HERE.

I’m sure your mom would like a cute cosmetic pouch like this one? Sew a carryall snap pouch using the new Mia Pouch Pattern in 3 sizes! Totally beginner-friendly: this fun and practical pouch has a unique construction process, making it a perfect project if you’re new to sewing. Check it out at this link

Do you know how to sew a straight line? Make her this easy cosmetic zipper bag. If you use faux leather and matching colors, it will look gorgeous! Here’s an easy how-to with a free template for you – all beginner-friendly stuff!

Not so much a table bouquet type of person? What about making an adorable tulip wreath?

Any leftover fabric scraps? Make your mom a beautiful DIY gift, using a patchwork – or just frame a gorgeous print your mom will love. Easy how-to here.

You can make a set of these easy diy placemats really quickly, but will bring a smile to your mother’s face every single time she places them on her dining table. Choose her favorite prints and colors when selecting your fabric!

SUPER SWEET POTHOLDERS – make a set!

Or make a set of potholders, these are always a practical gift that will get a lot of use. potholder tutorial here. This free tutorial comes in two sizes – – make sure to sew a few for yourself, too.

Can’t decide between flowers or homemade goodies? Make a blooming cupcake bouquet, and you’ve got both. The photo is from the retired Craftsy platform, but if you want to make your own, here’s a tutorial that is live.

These mini cakes are surprisingly easy to make.

Have a sweet tooth but would like to stop you both from eating a whole bunch of desserts in one go? What about a (beginner-friendly) mini cake just for your mom (and one for you)? Looks gorgeous!

Turn plain terracotta pots into something beautiful that mom will just adore. Using fabric!

Try your hand at making your own tassel necklaces. Better yet, try multiple colors like these ombre tassels. Adorable!

Or make her a fancy purse, like this one. Fabulous! (Exactly this one in the photo was my gift to my mother)

Does your mom need a place on the hallway table to put away keys? Make this no-pattern felt box in no time, and she’ll never again need to search for her keys again. Super easy how-to – here.

Is she a book-lover? This one is a classic: make her an adorable appliqued bookmark. With a book in her favorite genre, it will make a great set.

And since you’re a maker, obviously, you can even make your own gift bag. You’ll be surprised how easy it is (no corner-boxing, I promise!) – This pattern comes with instructions and 6 versions for any size of your Mother’s Day gifts! 

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