We love Mom. We love celebrating Mom. But what we don’t love? Dropping $80 on a last-minute bouquet that wilts by Tuesday. 😅This year, skip the overpriced (and overdone) store-bought gifts and treat her to something handmade, meaningful, and totally Pinterest-worthy. Whether you’re planning ahead or need a creative idea on the fly, these DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas are sweet, simple, and seriously thoughtful.
And yes—many of them involve wine bottles and teacups. Because, obviously.
Let’s break them down by type so you can find the perfect gift based on what your mama loves.
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🌿DIY Gift Ideas for the Plant-Loving Mom
Customized Planters
Paint a simple terracotta pot in a color she’ll love, or wrap a cleaned-out can in scrapbook paper or twine. Fill it with her favorite herb or flower. Bonus points for a cute “Mom, you help me grow” tag.
Get the tutorial for transforming tin cans into gorgeous planters from Aimsy’s Antics.
DIY Air-Dry Clay Plant Markers
Use air-dry clay to make simple stamped labels for her garden. Write in plant names like “Mint,” “Basil,” or “Mom’s Favorite.”
Get the tutorial from Nourish and Nestle.
Seed Packet Gift Set
Bundle a few wildflower or herb seed packets with a mini trowel or gloves. Wrap it all in a reusable tote or basket. Add a tag: “Thanks for helping me grow.” Those air-dry clay markers would be a cute addition to this!
🍷 Wine & Relaxation DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
Customized Wine Bottles
Grab mom’s favorite bottle of wine or champagne and personalize it just for her! Paint it, use a Cricut decal, or decoupage using adorable printed napkins! Once she’s done enjoying it, she can repurpose the customized bottle as a sweet bud vase!
Wine Bottle Flower Arrangement
Use floral foam or a pool noodle over the top of the bottle and stick in faux or fresh florals to create a mini bouquet right on top.
Get the tutorial from Fifty Flowers
Customized Wine Glasses
Pair your custom wine bottle with custom wine glasses for the perfect “sip & chill” duo. Paint a pair in your mom’s favorite flowers, or modge podge a photo of the two of you under the base for a sweet surprise every time she takes a sip!
Get the tutorial for these photo wine glasses from Brit+Co
Wine Bottle Candles
Cut a wine bottle in half (safely—there are tutorials for that!) and turn the bottom into a gorgeous soy wax candle.
Learn how to make these in my DIY Wine Bottle Candle Guide
☕DIY Gifts For the Coffee & a Good Book Mom
Hand-Painted Coffee Mugs
Use paint or oil-based Sharpies and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Add her name, a quote, or a little flower doodle!
Get the tutorial from Princess Pinky Girl
Customized Bookmarks
Cricut cut-outs, hand-lettered quotes, or pressed flowers between laminating sheets make these extra special. I think the favorite idea I’ve seen though are these laminated photo bookmarks… how freaking CUTE!
Learn how to make these from Style me Pretty
DIY Coffee Sugar Scrub
Mix ½ cup used coffee grounds, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ cup coconut oil. Scoop into a jar and tie with twine. Add a tag: “Because you’re brewed-tiful.”
Get the tutorial from Boxwood Avenue
Upcycled Crystal Candles
Nothing is better than curling up with a good book and a lit candle. Make one that’s both chic and affordable by thrifting crystal jars and filling them with wax in your mom’s favorite scent! Check out my thrifted candle tutorial and repurpose a thrifted glass or crystal bowl as a candle and a planter once it’s done.
Learn how to make these in my DIY Crystal Candle Tutorial
🌸 Garden & Tea DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Teacup Bird Feeder
Glue a thrifted teacup at an angle to its saucer so it looks like it’s “pouring” bird seed. Tie a ribbon to the handle and hang from a tree—cottagecore perfection.
Thrifted Teacup Candle
Melt wax into a vintage teacup and add a calming essential oil blend.
Get the full tutorial from DIY Beautify
Mason Jar String Art Vase
Create wall art in her favorite dried flowers – much better than a bouquet that’ll wilt in a few days! She’ll be able to enjoy these forever.
Get the tutorial on Karen Kavett
Pressed Flower Coasters
Use resin or mod podge and clear tiles to create botanical coasters using dried flowers. Pairs so nicely with the tea theme and teacup gifts!
💌DIY Gift Ideas for the Sentimental Mom
Watercolor Paper Bouquets
Paint her favorite flowers, cut them out, and wrap the “bouquet” in recycled paper or a newspaper cone. No watering required.
Get the tutorial for making these on Amy Latta Creations
Photo Frame Centerpiece
Use thrifted frames to create a sweet photo centerpiece. Add dried flowers or hand-lettered notes to make it even more personal.
Learn how to make a picture frame centerpiece
“Open When” Letters Kit
Write a few sweet “Open When…” notes—“Open when you need a smile,” “Open when you miss me,” etc. Package in a little box tied with a bow. Sentimental gold.
✈️DIY Gifts for the “I need a vacation” Mom
Mini DIY Travel Kit
Fill a pouch or small basket with a few little luxuries for her next getaway (lip balm, a roll-on essential oil, sleep mask, or snack). Add a funny “Vacation Loading…” tag.
Bathtub Tray + Mini Spa Set
Thrift or DIY a wooden bath tray, then add mini bath salts, a candle, and your custom wine glass for the full soak-and-sip experience.
🍳DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Master Chef
Hand painted wooden spoons
Make her think of you everytime she picks up one of these spoons to whip something up. How sweet!
Check out the tutorial from @beee_kuhl!
DIY Wooden Cheese Board
This is such an adorable DIY mother’s day gift for the mom who spends a lot of time entertaining! Customize a plain wooden cheese board in her favorite colors, flowers, or a simple monogram.
Get the tutorial from Diary of a Debutante
No matter what you choose to make, these DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas all show Mom that you took the time and put your heart into it—and that’s really what she wants most. (Well, that and for you to remember to call her.)
Let me know if you make any of these ideas—or tag me on IG @SavvySwarey so I can see your creations!And if you’re hosting a brunch along with your gift? Don’t miss my Budget-Friendly Mother’s Day Brunch Guide, coming soon!