Mother’s Day is this Sunday and you have nothing to show for it. Never fear; DIY is here! Nothing really changes with a mom’s appreciation of homemade gifts; from the time you’re a toddler until you’re a fully grown, self sufficient (hopefully), full fledged adult, most mom’s are delighted by the extra care that goes into making something. Today, I’m presenting you with last minute DIY Mother’s Day gifts that are easy and affordable.
All of these DIYs require one stop to either the craft store (Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, etc) or the hardware store (Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc). They take less than 30 minutes to complete, and are bound to impress even the most discerning tastes. These last minute DIY Mother’s Day gifts are creative, colorful, and oozing with LOVE. You’ll come out looking like a super hero. Bonus points if you make a set so you and your mom have the same thing. How’s that for bonding?
16 Last Minute DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
1. DIY Terrazzo Coasters
DIY Network
2. Marbled Clay Ring Dish
A Beautiful Mess
3. DIY Clay Necklace
Lia Griffith
Here’s the video as well:
4. Fabric Decoupaged Plant Pot
Tell Love & Party
5. Stamped Clay Succulent Pot
Damask Love
6. Salt Cellar & Spoon
Mollie Makes
Here’s the video for how to make the pinch pot salt cellar.
Not sure what color palette or design to choose? Here’s some inspiration for your salt cellars, pulled from my favorites:
- color block pastels
- dip dyed indigo
- beachy horizon
- gray and white speckled
- wabi sabi polka dots
- dotty blue and turquoise
- abstract pastels
- easy texture with etching tool
- black beauty
- sideways speckled cellar
7. 5 Minute Macrame Hanging Planter
What’s Up Moms
8. DIY Incense Holder
Curbly
Here’s the how to video
Pair this with…
- Matchstick holder DIY #9
- Nippon Kodo incense on Amazon
9. Easy Matchstick Holder
Sugar & Cloth
Pair this with…
- a candle
- incense
- an outdoor lantern
10. Easy Foliage Wreath
Makers Society
11. DIY Potato Stamp Art
BHG
You can even check out Rebecca Atwood’s potato print!
Pair this with…
- A frame
12. Color Block Chopsticks
Story Piece
Pair this with…
- an Asian cookbook
- noodle bowl from thriftstore
- fancy soy sauce bottle
13. Sharpie Mug (with easy option)
A Piece of Rainbow
Pair this with…
- favorite coffee or tea
- marbled mason jar DIY #14
14. Marbled Mason Jar (for coffee/tea storage)
Positively Splendid
Pair this with…
- favorite coffee or tea
15. Lavender Lemon Sugar Scrub
One Little Project
*I recommend using a food coloring with no artificial dyes, such as Watkins.
Pair this with…
- rosemary mint soap DIY #16
16. Rosemary Mint Soap
Vitacost
Pair this with…
- lavender lemon sugar scrub #15
There you have it! These DIY Mother’s Day gifts are creative, thoughtful, fun, and best of all, they are quick and affordable! Which one will you choose?
-Kristen
More inspiration
- 2 Home DIYs with Big Impact
- DIY Natural Fabric Refresher Spray
- Update Your Home Without Buying Anything
- Using Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year