Ya’ll know I’m passionate about the story of a home… well, I feel similarly about gift-giving. Practical, beautiful handmade gifts share the story of the maker. The hands that went into creating the gift… the time that the creator dedicated to making the gift… the special way in which the gift was personalized for the recipient. As you’re contemplating what to get mom for Mother’s Day this year, consider putting your own hands to work and creating instead of simply buying.
As a bonus, most of these handmade Mother’s Day gifts are simple enough to involve the kids.
Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts
#1. A chemical-free, peppermint body wash packaged in a simple mason jar.
#2. Durable pot holders that the kids can help create in mom’s favorite colors.
#3. A personalized mug for the mom who loves her morning coffee.
#4. Treat mom to homemade hand lotion bars.
#5. Create a ring dish from clay with a sweet, thumbprint heart by the kids.
#6. Pamper mom with homemade and sweet-smelling bath bombs.
#7 Celebrate memories with special photos attached to a letter with mod-podge.
#8. Make spring-inspired wall art, such as her initial covered in moss.
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Ashley
Friday 29th of April 2016
Such cute ideas! I love it when mothers day's gifts are made from heart!!!
craftivitydesigns@gmail.com
Monday 2nd of May 2016
Thanks, Ashley!
Emily
Tuesday 26th of April 2016
These are all great ideas! Thanks for including my personalized mug :)
craftivitydesigns@gmail.com
Wednesday 27th of April 2016
You're welcome, Emily! It's a great gift idea.
Jennifer L | Modern Chic
Tuesday 26th of April 2016
I just love all these ideas, especially the body wash and homemade lotion bars. I definitely need to try making some for my mom. She'll just love them.
craftivitydesigns@gmail.com
Wednesday 27th of April 2016
Thanks, Jennifer! So glad you stopped by!
momwithfive
Tuesday 26th of April 2016
My favorite is the personalized mug. I wish I would get such a surprise from my five kids.
craftivitydesigns@gmail.com
Tuesday 26th of April 2016
I like that one a lot, too -- personalized gifts are a great idea.
All Things Big and Small Blog
Monday 25th of April 2016
These are such great ideas! I love the idea of a cut out with the flowers! So creative!
craftivitydesigns@gmail.com
Tuesday 26th of April 2016
I know -- she did a great job, it turned out so pretty!