Handmade gifts to give on Mother’s Day: a collection of heartfelt ideas
If you’re wondering what to give for Mother’s Day, how about a handmade gift?Handmade gifts have a warmth that store-bought items don’t, and they let you convey the feelings you put into making them.That said, when it’s time to actually try, many people end up worrying: “What should I make?” “Is it okay if I’m not crafty?”In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of handmade gift ideas perfect for Mother’s Day.They’re all easy to try with materials you can find around you, so please use them as inspiration!
Handmade gifts to give on Mother's Day: a collection of heartfelt ideas (1–10)
Tissue Paper Flower Gift
https://www.tiktok.com/@user78296132195941/video/7602967981122931990When it comes to Mother’s Day, flowers like carnations are the classic choice! Their beauty and softness help express our gratitude.
Let’s create a soft and beautiful mascot inspired by those flowers to convey our feelings.
To make it, pack paper clay into a case, then insert tissue paper flowers into it.
It’s recommended to adjust the type of paper clay and decorations depending on the colors of tissue paper you use.
Keep a sense of unity as a mascot in mind while you create it.
Acrylic Plaque of Appreciation
https://www.tiktok.com/@miro_ouchiphoto.diy/video/7500180215549725960Mother’s Day is a time to express your everyday gratitude to your mom, so how about conveying your feelings with a three-dimensional thank-you certificate? With a simple process of sandwiching a photo or a thank-you template between acrylic blocks, you can create a beautiful, easy-to-display piece.
Since you’re essentially turning a flat design into a three-dimensional one with acrylic, making that flat design look beautiful is the most important part.
Adding a handwritten message to the printed piece may enhance the handmade feel and further emphasize your appreciation.
Stylish case with photo
https://www.tiktok.com/@miro_ouchiphoto.diy/video/7501196849726885138Photos are precious for preserving memories in a tangible form.
Let’s arrange photos in a case and display them so they look even more beautiful.
First, cut the photo to fit the size of the case and attach it to the inside.
Then, just add floral motifs or other decorations inside the case to finish.
If the surface of the case and the photo are exactly the same size, the back will be hidden, so it’s best to choose a photo size and case shape that allow the background to show through.
Instead of only filling it with floral motifs for decoration, arranging sweets as a gift could be an interesting option too.
herbarium
A herbarium is made by packing tiny, cute flowers into a small bottle.
Over the past few years, it’s even become a handmade and gift-giving staple.
How about making one yourself and giving it as a present? Start by choosing the size of the bottle and gathering dried flowers that will fit inside.
Line the bottom of the bottle with your choice of craft pieces or beads, then arrange the flower parts on top in a balanced way.
Use long tweezers to place them in, and adjust the positions with a bamboo skewer.
Once all the pieces are in, slowly pour herbarium oil along the side of the bottle, and seal it with a lid to finish.
Add decorations like ribbons or labels for an even more charming touch.
scrunchie
Here’s a recommended scrunchie to gift a mom who ties up her hair.
Get some cardboard, two hair elastics, ribbon, scissors, and beads ready, and let’s make it.
Stretch the two elastics over the cardboard as a base.
Take your favorite ribbon and weave it through one elastic, alternating right to left, then left to right.
Thread decorative beads partway through, then remove it from the cardboard and tie it off to finish! It’s best to choose ribbon and elastic in similar colors for a more cohesive look.
This sparkly, super-cute hair tie is easy to make—give it a try!
brooch
Even for those who don’t usually wear accessories, a brooch is an unobtrusive item that’s handy to have.
How about making a brooch with pearls, bijou, or Swarovski that can be used for both casual and formal outfits and giving it as a gift? The method varies depending on the materials you want to use—for example, you can attach parts directly to the base with a hot glue gun, or sew them onto a felt base and then add the brooch hardware.
Research the recipient—your mom’s favorite colors and style—and give it a try.
Carnation wreath
Here’s an idea for making a vibrant wreath using artificial carnations.
The main materials are ten artificial carnations—which you can buy even at 100-yen shops—and green garden zip ties.
Fold the flower heads of the artificial carnations and curve the stems so they bend smoothly.
Layer all ten flowers at equal intervals and secure them with the zip ties; it’s easy to assemble.
Tuck in any protruding stems by fastening them with zip ties, add a hanging loop, and decorate with a ribbon to finish.
You don’t even need a wreath base, so it’s simple to make.