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Mother’s Day gifts are best when handmade! A collection of heartfelt ideas

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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)

Carnation card

[Handmade Card] Mother’s Day Gift ♡ How to Make a Carnation Card

Carnation card

Try making a three-dimensional card with a carnation motif! Shape the base construction paper while cutting a circular slit like a small window.

The carnation flowers are made by combining small pieces of origami.

If you have scissors that cut with a zigzag edge, they’re recommended because they make the carnation petals look more realistic.

Attach the flowers so they pop out from the circular window, decorate with a ribbon, and you’re done! Inside the card, write a message or paste photos of your memories.

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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

For a mom who loves flowers, how about gifting a handmade herbarium? Fresh flowers eventually wilt, but with a herbarium she can enjoy the blooms for a long time! Using dried or preserved flowers makes it easy to craft.

You can even buy the materials—flowers, bottles, oil, and more—at 100-yen shops! The basic method is simply to arrange the floral materials in a bottle and slowly pour in the oil.

Adding a ribbon or including a message card makes for a lovely personalized touch!

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flower box

[For Mother’s Day gifts] How to make a handmade flower box: a DIY using faux flowers from 100-yen shops.

flower box

A flower box is a perfect gift item, with flowers packed into a wooden box.

If you’re giving one for Mother’s Day, the key is to choose flowers that your mom likes or that match her image.

You can easily find artificial flowers and boxes at 100-yen shops, so it’s very simple! To make one, just cut the artificial flowers and arrange them snugly inside the box.

Try customizing it by painting the box or adding a ribbon to make it gift-ready.

With a one-of-a-kind flower box, your mom is sure to be delighted!

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Mother’s Day gifts are decided: Handmade! A collection of heartfelt ideas (11–20)

aroma wax sachet

Mother's Day Recommendation, Part 2! Aroma wax sachets!

aroma wax sachet

Let me introduce aromatic wax sachets that smell wonderful.

Prepare dried flowers, wax, a silicone mold, a bowl, aroma oil, and crayons, and let’s get started.

Add shaved crayon pieces to melted wax and mix.

Be very careful to avoid burns.

Pour the mixture into a silicone mold, add aroma oil, and combine, then place cut dried flowers to make it look vibrant and cute.

The key to when to add the dried flowers is checking how much the wax has set.

Once it’s fully hardened, it’s done.

Decorating with a message or ribbon is also recommended!

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Original album

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I made an album for my mom—she was happier than I expected, and it made me really happy!#Mother's Day Thank you always.Handmade #Mother's Day Present
Mom — Yui Yamaguchi

Here’s an album idea to express your gratitude to Mom.

Get a notebook, construction paper, glue, scissors, and colored pens, and let’s get started.

Once you’ve decided on the album’s content, create it page by page, incorporating things like Mom’s profile and interactive message sections.

It’s also a great idea to include a heartfelt letter to Mom on the final page.

Adding photos of Mom and family handprints inside the album is highly recommended too! Prepare it as a surprise for her, and making it together as a family might strengthen your bonds even more.

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Botanical candle

For a Mother’s Day gift! How to make a botanical candle

Botanical candle

I’d like to introduce botanical candles that would make delightful gifts.

Prepare a tall container, dried flowers, a pot, a thermometer, wax, and a candle wick.

Place the candle wick in the tall container and arrange your favorite dried flowers along the sides as you plan the design.

Melt the wax in a pot and slowly pour it into the container.

Be careful to avoid burns as you work.

Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour until it sets, and it’s done.

Imagine the person you’re gifting it to, and enjoy making a beautiful, festive candle.

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Glittery Shaka Charm

[Easy! Handmade Amulet 🌈] No resin needed 👏 Also great as a gift 💓 #educationalPlay #easy #handmade #gift @maa_chiiku_asobi

Glittery Shaka Charm

A “kira-shaka” charm that lets you enjoy shimmering sights and gentle rattling sounds as the inner pieces move each time you shake it.

By placing beads, glitter, stickers, and more inside a transparent material, you can feel the motion and shifting colors.

Its sparkle when it catches the light is striking, giving even simple shapes a strong presence.

The mood changes with the materials and color combinations you put inside, making it easy to tune the look from calm and subdued to bright and festive.

Its portable size is another plus, becoming something that conveys your feelings whenever it happens to catch your eye in daily life.

As a Mother’s Day gift, it’s an idea that delivers both visual delight and heartfelt sentiment.

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