Mother’s Day gifts are best when handmade! A collection of heartfelt ideas
If you’re not sure what to give on Mother’s Day, how about a handmade present?A one-of-a-kind gift, different from something store-bought, conveys your gratitude straight from the heart.That said, when it comes time to actually make something, you might hesitate, thinking, “I’m clumsy—can I really do this?” or “Gathering materials sounds tough.”In fact, you can make easy, great-looking gifts using only items from the 100-yen shop and tools you can find around the house.In this article, we’ll share plenty of handmade gift ideas perfect for Mother’s Day.We’ve gathered a wide range, including projects you can make with your kids, so be sure to use it as a reference!
Mother’s Day gifts are best when handmade! A collection of heartfelt ideas (1–10)
Tatting lace earringsNEW!
Delicate and beautiful tatting lace makes wonderful pierced earrings too.
Using a small boat-shaped shuttle and lace thread, you create a continuous series of knots.
If you want to add beads to the motif, thread the beads onto the thread before you begin.
Wrap the thread around your fingers and move your fingertips deftly as you work.
Besides pierced earrings, clip-on earrings are also nice, and turning them into bag charms is recommended as well.
It’s a lovely lace-patterned piece that your mother is sure to appreciate.
back-cross apronNEW!
A one-of-a-kind, handmade apron sounds like a wonderful gift that can carry the maker’s feelings, too.
As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s a time when you often see aprons displayed in clothing and variety stores.
Some of you may be thinking, “I’d like to give my mom, who always does the housework, a lovely handmade apron.” If it’s an apron you can make without a pattern, it might be easy to whip up.
A pull-over, back-cross style apron also seems easy to put on and take off.
Patchwork CoasterNEW!
These are patchwork coasters made by sewing together your favorite fabrics.
If you don’t have thick quilted fabric, try using fusible batting.
If you insert the fusible batting inside when sewing the fabrics together, it will feel like quilted fabric.
Patchwork made by combining fabrics with various moods, colors, and patterns can look completely different depending on the fabrics you choose.
You can also tailor the style to suit the person you’re giving the gift to.
Another great thing about patchwork is that it lets you make good use of leftover fabric from other crafts.
Flower Handprint ArtNEW!
This piece uses handprints as guides, adding decorations to their shapes so you can also get a sense of each hand’s size.
First, cut out the paper with the handprint, attach that handprint to the back of the item you want to decorate, and use it as a guide to embellish the front.
Your sense of style is tested by how you choose to express the handprint—such as decorating only the inside or outside, or focusing mainly on lines.
If you use transparent materials as the main element, you can make use of what shows through from behind and create a fresh, airy feel, which is also highly recommended.
Easy Origami Carnation
This is a carnation you can make with a single sheet of origami paper—easy enough for kids and those who aren’t very handy.
It’s also perfect as a Mother’s Day gift, so why not give it a try? Fold the origami paper and cut it with scissors to create the carnation’s distinctive petals.
Next, use green origami paper to make the stem, attach the pieces, and you’re done.
Make several to form a bouquet, add a ribbon, and have fun with different arrangements! A message card would make a lovely touch, too.
Resin accessoriesNEW!
A gift of sparkly accessories in various resin forms is likely to delight the recipient.
With resin, you can create accessories that have a unique, original touch.
Making resin pieces requires specialized tools such as a UV light and resin liquid.
Recently, resin tools have been available even at 100-yen shops and low-cost variety stores, so check them out.
Pour resin liquid, gold powder, or dried flowers into your favorite mold and cure it with the light.
It’s delicate work, but that’s why the finished pieces are so lovely.
Try making one for your beloved mom.
portrait (caricature)NEW!
A portrait drawing as a Mother’s Day gift is a fun idea, isn’t it? If it’s from beloved family members, it will likely bring even greater joy.
There are also tips for drawing a portrait that closely resembles the mother who’s the model.
If you understand and capture the subject’s charming features, the likeness will instantly feel more authentic.
By expressing not just the face but also the personality—using softer colors and expressions, or adding illustrations of hobbies and favorite items—you can highlight the person’s individuality even more.
Draw a lovely mother and give it to her as a gift.
Shaka-Shaka Pen StandNEW!
This is a pen stand with cute shaking beads and a rustling sound.
Prepare an empty plastic bottle with a smooth surface and no bumps.
Cut the plastic bottle and a kitchen paper roll to about the same length.
Apply double-sided tape to both ends of the kitchen paper roll and attach origami paper in your preferred colors or patterns.
Attach the kitchen paper roll to the plastic bottle, then pour beads into the gap between them.
For beads, we recommend using the contents of balloon fillers with foam beads, which are also sold at 100-yen shops.
To keep the beads from coming out of the gap, stick on small craft pom-poms, and you’re done.
When you shake the stand, the colorful beads sway and look beautiful.
Charm pouchNEW!
A charm pouch you can use to add a little customization to your everyday bag.
It’s easy to make even with an empty milk carton, so let’s give it a try.
After cutting the milk carton, peel off only the printed surface.
Once both sides are plain white board, pre-fold it into a bag shape.
Apply double-sided fabric tape to the milk carton and cut your fabric.
Punch holes in the flap that will be used for the snap, staple both ends to secure it, and attach the fabric using double-sided fabric tape for cloth.
Add lace to the edge of the flap and attach the snap to finish the bag.
Add a chain and clip it to your bag for a practical and stylish accessory.
triangle pot holderNEW!
This is a cute, hat-shaped triangular pot holder.
Mitt-style pot holders that fully cover your hand and reach the wrist are said to be ideal for oven dishes and heavy pots.
The compact, fingertip-only triangular pot holder is great for gripping small parts like pot-lid knobs.
And since it’s small, it shouldn’t take up much storage space either.
You can also make it with fabric and fusible quilt batting sold at 100-yen shops, so it should be easy to craft.
There aren’t many complicated stitches, so do give it a try.