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!
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Handmade is the way to go for Mother’s Day gifts! A collection of heartfelt ideas (41–50)
Canvas flower
Canvas Flowers: create a bouquet by pasting flowers onto a backing sheet! On a sheet printed with an outline of a bouquet, attach your choice of flowers, leaves, and seed pod pieces that you can find at 100-yen shops, and more.
Add decorations like ribbons, and you’ll have a gorgeous piece perfect for Mother’s Day! A project made together with staff or family will surely become a cherished Mother’s Day memory.
After you’re done, prop it against the wall or add a string to hang it as a wall decoration, and display it somewhere you can enjoy it anytime.
pass case
How about making a pass case for commuting and the like? You might wonder, “How do I make one?” but you can actually craft it using materials you can get at a 100-yen shop: faux leather in your favorite color, lining fabric, a clear file, a D-ring, and so on.
What’s more, since faux leather doesn’t need edge finishing and you don’t have to finish the fabric edges either, you can make it with a simple, craft-like approach.
You’ll use a sewing machine a little, but it’s relatively easy to make, so even those who aren’t good at sewing can handle it without stress.
Be sure to make an original pass case in your mom’s favorite colors and fabrics.
Photo Cube
If you want to give a stylish gift featuring your favorite photos, this photo cube is highly recommended.
Amazingly, you can make it easily using only items from the 100-yen shop! Simply stick three craft cubes together with masking tape, then cut and attach construction paper, photos, stickers, and more to fit each face of the cubes—and you’re done! It looks adorable as interior decor, too.
You can also increase the number of cubes to your liking.
Try making one as a way to express your everyday gratitude.
mask strap
How about giving a subtly cute mask strap for Mother’s Day to lift her spirits? Compared to bracelets or necklaces, it uses fewer beads, so it’s easy for beginners to try.
Of course you’ll need the parts, but tools like nippers, round-nose pliers, and flat-nose pliers also play a very important role, so be sure to have them ready before you start.
One of the joys of handmade items is being able to freely change the design by choosing your favorite bead colors and combining different parts.
It’s a simple project that looks stylish and more expensive than it is, so definitely give it a try.
Wiring
Introducing a simple and stylish wire ring.
Prepare flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, wire cutters, wire, a plastic hammer, and a felt-tip pen, and let’s get started.
Cut the wire to about 10 cm and add a curve.
Wrap it around something rounded and shape it to your ring size.
Trim any excess length with round-nose pliers, file the tip, and curl it with the round-nose pliers.
Finally, gently tap the ring with a hammer to refine the shape, and you’re done! If you wrap a pearl threaded onto the wire around the ring, it becomes even more fashionable.
Choosing whether to use silver or gold wire is part of the fun too!
drawstring pouch
How about handmaking a drawstring pouch to give as a gift? You can never have too many of them.
There are many ways to make one, but if you add a lining on the inside, the seam allowances won’t show, it will look nicer, and it’ll be more practical—highly recommended.
If you make it to fit the size of the bag your mom usually uses, or to match the size of the small items she always carries, she’ll surely be delighted! It’s easy if you have a sewing machine, but even without one you can sew it by hand, so definitely give it a try.
folding mirror
Let’s customize a 100-yen shop mirror! I’ll share an idea for a folding mirror.
A folding mirror that you can quickly take out on the go can really lift your mood when it looks cute! The charm of this idea is that you can arrange it in any design you like.
What you’ll need: a folding mirror, outer fabric, lining fabric, double-sided craft tape, scissors, ribbon, a creasing tool, a ruler, a 20 cm zipper, and a ballpoint pen.
It makes a one-of-a-kind, special gift.