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Handmade gifts to give on Mother’s Day: a collection of heartfelt ideas

Handmade gifts to give on Mother’s Day: a collection of heartfelt ideas

Last updated:2026/3/24

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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

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When 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.

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Acrylic Plaque of Appreciation

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A Mother’s Day gift you’ll want to display 🥰 This Mother’s Day, let’s give a “handmade gift you’ll want to show off” 🎁 I only realized it after becoming a mother myself 💡 just how amazing moms are. I’m the youngest and I’ve always relied on my mom so much in life (still do, to be honest. lol). Giving birth and raising a child—how hard it is, and how precious… I want to gently shape my gratitude and send it to her. It’s kind of embarrassing to say it out loud, and my mom always says, “I don’t need anything—spend your money on the kids.” 🤱 It doesn’t have to be an over-the-top present—just something that makes her smile whenever it catches her eye 🥹 It’s compact, so it won’t get in the way when displayed 🥰 I’m going to put my heart into making that kind of gift ♡ What are you all planning to give?? Tell me in the comments 📝 By the way, I also gave her a hat 👒 (Already gifted 🎁) [Items used] ・Acrylic block (6×9.5 cm) ⇨ DAISO JAN 4550480 267258 ・Acrylic magnet frame ⇨ Watts 300-yen item JAN 4978929355944 This is the same item I used for the acrylic name plaque posted on 1/21. You can buy from Watts online too ♡ ※I made two template sizes: DAISO size and Watts size 🥰 If you want the template, check the comments ✏️#Mother'sDayGift Handmade Gifts Petit gift #Mother's Day #100-yen shop DIY #100-yen shop arrangement
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Mother’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.

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Stylish case with photo

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A Mother’s Day gift that will shine in your interior decor 🥰 Mother’s Day is finally this weekend! The post is last-minute, but it’s super easy, and you can get all the materials at the 100-yen shop, so there’s still plenty of time from now 🌸 How about gifting it with some sweets and putting in a photo of your mom or the grandkids? By the way, my mom loves Kaki no Tane 😅 I thought it’d be fun to put in her favorite snack, so I made it ✌️ [Items used] • Bought at DAISO ★ Perfume-shaped gift box JAN 4965534337311 I’ve seen this case at Seria too! [Template] I made a template sized to fit this!! If you want to use the template, please read the comments.Mother's Day Gift Handmade Gifts Petit gift #Mother's Day #100-yen shop DIY #100-yen shop arrangement
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Photos 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.

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herbarium

[100-Yen Shop DIY] How to Make a Herbarium / Mother’s Day Gift / Handmade Mother’s Day Present / 100-Yen Shop Herbarium / Herbarium / Mother’s Day Gifts

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.

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scrunchie

[Easy ✨ Handmade Gift] Cute and simple scrunchie made with 100-yen store materials 😍 #100yenShop #Daiso #Gift #Handmade @maa_chiiku_asobi

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!

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brooch

[Kiwa Recipe] Great for handmade Mother’s Day gifts too! How to make a “Pearl and Bijou Circle Brooch” with bead embroidery

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.

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Carnation wreath

[100-Yen Shop] Handmade Mother’s Day gift. Easy wreath and wrapping. No wreath base needed. Carnation wall-hanging arrangement. DIY Mother’s Day Wreath

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.

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