Giving a homemade gift is a great way to show your mom that you love her. You don't need to be a DIY expert or spend hours on it! With a little imagination and a few supplies, you can create a unique, touching and personalized gift.
Here are 5 quick and easy ideas for a handmade gift for mom that is sure to please.
1. A handmade piece of jewelry: a personalized bracelet or necklace
DIY jewelry is easy to make and always appreciated. It brings a personal and sentimental touch that you don't find in commercial jewelry.
How to do it?
- Thread colored or wooden beads onto elastic thread.
- Add letters to write a sweet word like "mom" , "love" or her first name.
- Tie a strong knot and you're done!
📌 Material : Elastic thread, box of beads , letters to thread.
🕒 Estimated time : 20 minutes.
💡 Tip : For a bohemian effect, opt for wooden beads or heishi beads and add a heart or star-shaped charm.
2. A personalized mug: an endearing touch for morning coffee
A customized insulated water bottle is a useful, fun and easy to make gift. It will accompany your mother every morning with a thought for you.
How to do it?
- Take a white mug and draw a pattern or write a message with a special porcelain marker.
- Let it dry for a few minutes, then fix the design by putting the mug in the oven (according to the marker instructions).
📌 Material : White mug, ceramic markers, oven or a Les Artistes Paris insulated water bottle ready to be customized!
🕒 Estimated time : 20 minutes.
✨ Bonus : Fill the mug with chocolates, tea bags or a small chocolate spoon for an even more gourmet effect.
3. A handmade painting: offer a handmade work!
If your mom loves decorating, why not give her a painting you made? With a numbered painting kit , creating a pretty painting becomes child's play.
How to do it?
- Choose a painting kit with a design she will like (flowers, landscape, abstract...).
- Follow the numbers to paint each part with the corresponding color.
- Let dry and frame if necessary.
📌 Material : Numbered canvas, acrylic paint, brushes.
🕒 Estimated time : 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on complexity.
🖌️ Tip : Opt for soft and soothing colors for an elegant decor.
4. A homemade soap: a natural and fragrant gift
A DIY soap is a gift that is both aesthetic and useful. Easy to personalize with essential oils, dried flowers or natural dyes, it will bring a touch of softness to your well-being routine.
How to do it?
- Melt a glycerin soap base in a double boiler.
- Add a few drops of essential oil (lavender, rose, citrus, etc.).
- Pour into a mold and let cool until hardened.
📌 Material : Soap base, essential oil, molds, natural dyes.
🕒 Estimated time : 15 minutes + drying time.
🌿 Tip : Add dried flower petals for an even more refined touch.
5. A box of sweet words: messages to brighten up your days 💌
A simple, but terribly touching gift! A box filled with sweet little words is perfect for bringing a smile to your face every day.
Heart storage box - DOIY
How to do it?
- Cut out small colored pieces of paper and write messages on them:
- "I love you ❤️"
- "Thank you for everything you do"
- "A funny memory we shared"
- Fold them up and slip them into a pretty decorated box.
📌 Material : Colored papers, markers, box.
🕒 Estimated time : 30 minutes.
❤️ Extra idea : Add quotes about love, motherhood or memories for an even more moving effect.