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Homemade Gifts for Mom

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November 3, 2021 By Lisa Sharp 4 Comments

The moms in our lives do so much for us. Making homemade gifts for mom are such a great way to make a mom you love feel special. 

collage of handmade gifts for mom

I love making homemade Christmas gifts but often don’t think to make homemade gifts other times of the year. That’s pretty silly because homemade gifts are always great.

Homemade gifts are more meaningful and they can also save us money. Many gifts can be found with things you already have around the house, those are my favorites. It’s nice to be able to quickly make a gift someone will love.

If you are looking for great homemade gifts for moms in your life I’ve found some really great ones. They are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts, Christmas gifts, or any other time of the year that a mom in your life needs a gift to show her how much you care.

You can even make some of these to keep around for the next time you need a gift. It’s always nice to have some gifts on hand, just in case.

Homemade Gifts for Mom

Looking for the perfect gifts for mom? These homemade gifts for mom can help!

Homemade Mocha Lip Scrub

This lip scrub smells amazing and is very simple to make. Throw in some nice lip balm for a lovely gift.

Photo Credit: www.janinehuldie.com

Washi Tape Frame

This adorable project can be made by kids for mom or even a grandma.

Photo Credit: fivemarigolds.com

Cement Succulent Pots

Have a mom that loves plants? Make these adorable cement succulent pots.

Photo Credit: www.megseverydayindulgence.com

DIY Coffee Scrub

DIY Coffee Scrub makes a super easy and fun gift for your family and friends this holiday season. Using staple pantry ingredients, mix up this simple scrub in minutes. 

Lavender Bath Bombs

Bath bombs are actually very easy to make and make a lovely self-care gift!

Photo Credit: fivemarigolds.com

Kid's Artwork Tea Towels

These fun tea towels feature your kid's artwork and are perfect for moms and grandmas!

Lavender Fizzing Bath Salts

For the mom that loves baths a nice relaxing jar of lavender bath salts is the perfect gift. It's also very simple to make.

Photo Credit: www.supermomnocape.com

Tablet Pouch Tutorial

This is a great simple sewing project. Use a fabric your mom will love for a great personalized gift.

Photo Credit: thriftyjinxy.com

DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub

This Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe makes a great-smelling, rejuvenating sugar scrub that you can either use yourself or package in a pretty jar or mason jar to make a thoughtful and homemade gift.  

Photo Credit: brendid.com

Sharpie Mug Tutorial

Mom will love this beautiful mug that you can personalize just for her!

Self-Care Gift Basket

You can create mom a self-care gift basket using several of the items in this post or some of her other favorite things.

Photo Credit: threelittleferns.com

DIY Lavender Milk Bath

A milk bath is a lovely way to relax and your mom will love this thoughtful and relaxing gift.

Photo Credit: mypinterventures.com

DIY Frame Vanity Tray

This beautiful vanity tray is made using a frame and can be whipped up in no time and made to fit your mom's unique style.

Photo Credit: smallstuffcounts.com

 Instagram Picture Frame

Create this Instagram picture frame using a few basic supplies. This is a great beginner craft project and the perfect gift idea for moms, husbands, and grandparents. 

Photo Credit: momswhosave.com

Orange Honey Oat Bath Soak

This gentle oatmeal and honey bath soak with fragrant sweet orange essential oils is perfect for all the moms in your life.

Photo Credit: organized31.com

Japanese Tie Dye Shibori Napkins

These beautiful napkins are great for a mom that enjoys entertaining or is trying to cut down on waste.

Photo Credit: sustainmycrafthabit.com

DIY Birth Month Flower Pendants

Resin jewelry is very popular and this beautiful birth month flower pendant is a great piece moms are sure to love.

Create a Recipe Book for Mom

Christmas recipe book pages on white table with cookie cutters and spatula

Another great gift that is simple to make is a recipe book. You can create one using my Christmas recipe book printables or regular recipe book printables for a year around recipe book.

Add family favorites and some new recipes for mom to try! Be sure to leave space for her to add more over the years. It will end up being a gift the whole family will treasure.

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Comments

  1. Teresa says

    March 6, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    Thanks for including my Orange Honey Oat Bath Soak. It really is a great gift, and I like to make some extra for myself!

    Reply
  2. Kay says

    May 7, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    What a great round up! I always love ways to show you appreciate a loved one WITHOUT buying up from companies with poor reputations and hurting this planet we love. I will have to try some of this out!

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      May 10, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. giulia lombardo says

    November 4, 2021 at 4:54 am

    All great ideas, thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply

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