Craft a Mother's Day gift for your mum: tips and inspiration!

Whether you are an adult or a child, it is always fun to make something with your hands. It gives a sense of accomplishment and you can let your creativity run wild. In this blog, you will find several ideas so you can get started making a unique gift for Mother's Day.

Before we reveal the fun craft ideas for Mother's Day, we first share a few general DIY tips with you. So that you start your crafting gift for Mother's Day well prepared. Think in advance what kind of gift you want to make and what materials you will need to make it. Is your house full of chalk, painting materials, pencils, glitter, glue, scissors, balloons and coloured paper, or do you need to buy everything? By having this in mind, you can avoid discovering halfway through the crafting process that you are missing something essential and will not be able to finish the gift. Also make sure the materials are of good quality, so the gift will last a long time and your mother can enjoy it for a long time. For example, choose sturdy paper and good glue so that the gift does not fall apart easily.

Craft Mother's Day gifts from paper

Craft your own Mother's Day card - DIY

One idea is to make a personalised card. Use different colours of paper and cut and paste them into a beautiful design. You can also make a drawing or painting on the card, put a sweet message on the card or get creative with stamps. It is also an option to decorate the card with other materials, such as pieces of fabric, glitter or feathers. The possibilities are endless! One thing is for sure, it will be a unique card.

A nice idea to present the card: in a wooden card holder with engraved tea light. This will give your card an instant stage and give your mum a nice place to keep your card.

Bunch of paper flowers

You can make your own paper flowers by cutting out the shape of petals and then stacking them and sticking them together with glue. You can make the flowers as simple or complicated as you like. You use chenille wire for the stems and possibly the leaves on the stems. This coloured wire can be bent into any shape you like.

What better way to showcase flowers than in a vase? Let a engraving vase for your mother and present your homemade bouquet in the vase. How fun is that!

Looking for a gift for a brand-new mother's first Mother's Day? Then read our most personalised gifts for a first Mother's Day blog, to really surprise her.

Garland

Another option is to make a paper garland with a personal message written on it. Cut out the letters from coloured paper and staple them to a string or ribbon to make a festive garland. Of course, you can decorate the letters to your heart's content. And you can also cut out other embellishments and add them to your garland, such as a star, hearts or flags.

To wrap your garland in a fun way, give them in a memory box. You can have this wooden box engraved with a beautiful design and a personal text for your mother. This makes the gift complete!

Storage box craft for Mother's Day

Want to make something pretty for your mum in which she can store precious items? Then make a storage box for her. All you need is a shoe box, coloured paper, pencils or markers and decorations of your choice. You cover the shoe box with coloured paper and then the decorating party can begin. Tip: decorate the box with things that suit her, maybe shells if she likes the sea or feathers if she likes them.

How nice is it to put a nice present for your mother in the box as a surprise? For example, a tea glass engraved with her name And a nice design if your mother is a real tea lover.

Craft Mother's Day gifts from papier-mâché

If you are looking for a creative DIY Mother's Day gift, papier-mâché is also a very fun and easy option. All you need is newspaper, wallpaper glue and a mould for what you want to make.

Paper-mâché dish

Making a bowl out of papier-mâché is not difficult at all.Supplies:

• Newsprint
• Wallpaper glue
• Bowl / plastic bowl or a balloon
• Oil or Vaseline

First, look for a mould for your bowl. You can use a bowl made of plastic that you already have. Instead of a plastic bowl, you can also use a balloon, half of which you glue on. Also useful: grease the balloon or bowl with oil or vaseline to make it easier to remove it from your artwork without it sticking.

1. You cover the mould with plenty of pieces of papier-mâché. Cover the mould with up to three layers. Then you let the bowl dry, which takes between 1 and 2 days depending on the weather.
2. When the dish is completely dry, you can decide whether it is thick enough for you. If not, reapply up to three layers.
3. When the dish is completely dry, you can paint it or decorate it in another way. What you can also do is use coloured paper, which will give the dish an instant colour.

Still looking for something fun to put in the dish for your mum? Leave chocolates for her with your cutest photo on it and serve them in the dish. Bet they'll be gone in no time!

Paper-mâché flower potRequirements:

• Newsprint
• Wallpaper glue
• Plastic flowerpot
• Oil or Vaseline

Does your mother have green fingers? Then it's a good idea to make her a flower pot! Making a flower pot out of papier-mâché is just as easy as making a bowl. As a mould this time, use a plastic flower pot which you stick with the papier-mâché mixture.

If you don't need the pot afterwards, there is no need to remove it and you can stick it inside and out.

Again, let the pot dry after three layers of papier-mâché and apply additional layers if necessary when the pot is completely dry. You can also start painting, drawing or decorating when the pot is completely dry.

Remember to put a plastic pot in the pot if you really want to grow a plant in it, as the material cannot withstand water.

How nice is it if you also give your mum something she can plant in the pot? Think about seed bombs From which the most beautiful sea of flowers appears!

Craft Mother's Day gifts from fabric

Are you good with the sewing machine? Then fabric is definitely also a versatile material to make beautiful and practical Mother's Day gifts from.

Making a cushion cover for Mother's Day

A simple idea is to make a cushion cover with a personal touch. Choose a fabric that suits your mother's taste and cut it to the desired size. Then you can decorate the fabric with appliqués, embroidery or paint. Sew the fabric together and fill the cover with a soft cushion. Your mother will love this unique gift you made yourself.

Want to make the gift complete? Then have a fleece blanket making with your cutest photo on it. This will guarantee your mum countless evenings relaxing on the couch!

Mother's day bag crafting

Another idea is to make a tote bag for your mother. This is a handy bag she can use for shopping or taking things to work or an outing. Choose a nice and sturdy fabric and cut it into the desired size and shape. Decorate the fabric to your taste and sew the bag together. Add handles and you have a practical and personalised gift!

Want to put something fun for the road in your bag? Then leave a thermos mug with your best photo printed together and put it in the bag as a surprise. How surprised your mother will be!

Tea Hat

If you are really a pro with the sewing machine, you can also make a pretty tea cosy hat for your mum. Choose a fabric she likes and cut it to the desired size and shape. Add an insulating lining and sew the fabric together. You can also decorate the tea cosy hat with embroidery to make the gift even more special. Your mum will be delighted with this unique gift.

It's extra nice to also a tea set with as a gift. In this set you will find tea, two glasses and an engraved box. You choose the message and design on the box for your mum all by yourself!

With all these creative ideas, there is bound to be something among them that suits your mother and that you have the skills to make. Get cracking and create a unique DIY Mother's Day gift for her!