These aren't your everyday DIYs.
With Mother's Day fast approaching, we're sure you (hopefully) already have your mom's gifts wrapped and brunch planned, but that still leaves basically an entire day open for activities and quality time. If your mom's the creative type, you could always take her to paint pottery, book a cake decorating class together, or, better yet, bring the creativity home and work on some DIYs together.
Whether you're planning something for your mom or you're a spouse figuring out what to do since your little ones are too young to ideate, these Mother's Day craft ideas are sure to make the most important woman in your life very happy—even if it's just an excuse to slow down and spend quality time together.
The crafting ideas we have listed below cover everything from easy and quick DIYs to ones that are more mature and elevated, perfect for a range of age groups. Keep reading to check out the 17 fun Mother's Day craft ideas that your mom will surely enjoy and make her feel appreciated for all she does.
Additional copy by Alyssa Longobucco.
Combine your planning and DIY skills with Sugar and Charm's idea of crafting the perfect Mother's Day picnic for your mom. Make everything homemade, like sandwiches, cookies, fresh juices, and pack her a little bouquet while you're at it. She's sure to love it, and you'll get one meal out of the way all at once.
A glass terrarium is a beautiful seasonal decoration that lets you pretend you're a florist for a little while. Follow Sugar and Charm's tutorial and do this fun Mother's Day craft with your mom to give her something she can display on her desk or a table. Every time she looks at it, she'll think of you. This is something you can create together, or you can each have your own.
Air-dry clay is a wonderful resource for those who are just getting started in their ceramics journey or just want a fun activity for the day. You can mold trinket dishes, jewelry holders, chopstick rests, or whatever you want. And if you need some visual inspiration, look to Gathering Beauty's site.
It's surprisingly easy to make candles at home, and Sugar and Charm's essential oil candle tutorial is a perfect Mother's Day craft. You can easily buy a variety of essential oils online and research ahead of time what each scent is supposed to help with to share with your mom when it's time to make them. For instance, lavender is supposed to help relieve stress and anxiety.
This Mother's Day craft puts R&R at the forefront, encouraging Mom to take a little bit of time for herself with a premade breakfast-in-bed bundle. Dreamed up by the team at Style Me Pretty, this charming picnic basket packages up everything she needs for an indulgent Sunday morning lie-in, including berries, granola, and even some fresh blooms.
Calling all aspiring artists: This charming tea towel DIY from Craftberry Bush is the ideal way to show off your brush skills. Mom will love the cheer this pretty piece brings to her kitchen—you can even choose a fruit that best coordinates with her existing decor.
While this next Mother's Day craft idea calls for a bit of sewing experience, you won't find a better teacher than Emily Van Hoff. The artist and designer walks you step-by-step through this canvas tote bag upgrade, ensuring your end result looks like a professional piece mom would be proud to carry around.
If Mom is a bit of a neat freak—or just appreciates a well-scented home—then she'll love this DIY herbal room spring from The Well Co. Infused with notes of lavender and rosemary, it can easily be spritzed on curtains, bed linens, or in any other corner of her home that could use a relaxing refresh.
Has Mom gained a reputation for her avid green thumb? She'll love having these charming and rustic plant markers on hand to keep her little greenies in order. This Mother's Day craft idea from Sustain My Craft Habit could not be easier—it only takes a bit of self-hardening modeling clay and letter stamps—and the payoff is so pretty.
Chances are your mom is much more organized than you (sorry, but they always are!), so we're betting she'll appreciate yet another pretty pouch she can store things in; it's the ideal size for charger cables, makeup, and more. This easy sewing tutorial from Polkadot Chair will leave you with a roomy, flat-bottom bag in no time. Pack the finished product full of her favorite candy or new skincare for an added treat.
Maybe Mom is a take-out queen—or maybe she's on a mission to master every recipe Julia Child ever made. Whatever her chef personality is, she's sure to enjoy a homemade upgrade to her spice cabinet this Mother's Day. Boxwood Avenue has just the thing: a herbaceous, invigorating rosemary salt blend that will level up everything from focaccia to shortbread cookies (and give you yet another reason to raid Mom's kitchen).
This Mother's Day, skip the traditional bouquet in lieu of something a bit more creative—and a lot longer-lasting. This pressed flower art from Studio DIY is the perfect way to memorialize Mom's favorite blooms and bring a bit of colorful cheer to her home all year long. Want to really bring on the happy tears? Choose flowers from her wedding day bouquet or the official birth month flower for each of her children.
If self-care is your mom's favorite hobby, then this effective hair mask from Hello Glow will be the ideal Mother's Day treat for her. It relies on tons of hard-working ingredients (think: bentonite clay, neem oil, castor oil, and chamomile) to leave the scalp nourished and hair shiny. Translation: It's basically like gifting Mom a trip to the salon—just a lot more thoughtful.
If your mom is constantly lamenting over a lost earring or forever misplacing her wedding band, do her a favor and craft up this charming jewelry box from Anna Bode Interior Design for her this Mother's Day. Using a cigar box as its base, this clever holder can be personalized with the paper of your choice (peel-and-stick wallpaper would work, too!) for a totally custom design she will love to show off.
Want to really wow your favorite lady this Mother's Day? Give her front porch a major makeover complete with new blooms, fresh door numbers, and this custom monogram planter from Remodelaholic. You can choose the first letter of your family's last name or go all-out and spell "MOM" instead.
For a Mother's Day craft idea that is as fun as it is functional, look no further than this no-sew waist apron from Almost Makes Perfect. It's the ideal project if you consider yourself a DIY novice, but it looks professional, and will make Mom feel the same way.
Bath bombs are one of those beauty crafts that deliver a big payoff with very little effort. If you want to impress your mom with a Mother's Day craft this year, try your hand at this tutorial from Hello Glow. The end result—a soothing scented bath bomb packed with moisturizing coconut oil—will leave her feeling more relaxed than if she spent the day at the spa.
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