We know that every Mother’s Day gift from our kids is a special gift, whatever it is, whatever the cost. But, from experience, the gifts with the longest shelf-life and that tend to tug a little more at mum’s heart-strings are the gifts that our little ones have made with their own little hands.

A handmade or do-it-yourself (DIY) gift is a sure-fire way to put a smile on mum’s face this Mother’s Day – Sunday, 8th May.

We’re collected our favourite DIY gift ideas to share and inspire you this Mother’s Day 2022.

Sharpie Dyed Coasters

These Sharpie Dyed Coasters from One Little Project are hard to beat in the fun-to-make and gift category! Think of all the potential! Each one turns into a unique piece of artwork that looks shockingly good on the coffee table!

Here’s what you need:

• Sharpie Fine Tip Markers (in bold colours)
• Small White Ceramic Tiles
• Isopropyl Alcohol (91% or 99%)
• Eye Dropper
• Polyurethane top coat
• Peel and Stick Black Felt Stickers

Instructions:

1. Wipe the tile clean with a damp cloth.
2. Colour the tile with Sharpies with bold and contrasting colours. Don’t worry if it’s messy, if the colours overlap or if there’s white space showing.
3. Using an eye dropper, carefully drop the rubbing alcohol onto the coloured tile.
4. Allow the tile to dry for at least 40 minutes.
5. Using a small paintbrush, gently cover the top of the tile with a polyurethane top coat to seal in the colour. Allow to set for 24 hours.
6. Use the felt stickers to stick to the bottom of the tile.

Mother’s Day DIY Terrarium

For those mums with a green thumb, a DIY terrarium is a fantastic gift option this Mother’s Day. They are easy to make and look beautiful. Thanks Style Curator for the awesome idea!

Here’s what you need:

• Pot, glass vase or large glass cups
• Plants (a mix of cactus and succulents)
• Soil
• Small pebbles
• Gloves
• Decorations (optional)

Instructions:

• Create a base layer of pebbles to assist with drainage.
• Add a layer of dry soil.
• Pot your plans, starting with the larger ones and arrange them to your liking.
• Add some more pebble to cover the soil.
• Finish by adding any decorations you like.

Flowerpot Wind Chime

Your mum will love sitting in her garden listening to the sweet sounds of her very own Flowerpot Wind Chime. An easy DIY idea from Thimble & Twig, this unique craft for kids is a sweet way to decorate your garden.

What you’ll need:

• Terracotta pots
• Paints (preferably acrylic as it’s more hard wearing outside)
• Paintbrushes
• String or ribbon
• Beads, buttons, and bells

Instructions:

• Paint your pots as you wish.
• Whilst the paint is drying, cut your string or ribbon into lengths of around 30cm – 40cm.
• Thread a mixture of beads, buttons and bells onto your string or ribbon leaving about 10cm at the end for tying.
• Pop your pot upside down and pull each strand through the hole and tie together in one big knot, leaving it poking out the top.
• Tie a very large knot in an additional piece of string or ribbon and thread the opposite way through your pot so the loose end is at the top and the big knot is underneath the flowerpot.
• You’re now ready to hang your beautiful windchime in your garden and listen out for your very own chimes in the breeze!

Mother’s Day Cookie Mix in a Jar

Cookie Mix in a Jar is a DIY gift that is perfect for all mums! Premeasured dry ingredients make it easy for mums to simply add wet ingredients and have delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies in minutes! Thanks to The Happier Homemaker for this great easy to use recipe.

What you’ll need:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 quart size mason jar

Instructions:

• Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl.
• Place mixture in 1-quart jar. Now for the tip to getting your mix to look “pretty,” use the back of a spoon to pack the flour mixture down around the outside of the jar.
• Add the brown sugar next using the same method to pack it down in the jar.
• Finish by adding the sugar and top with the chocolate chips.
• Make sure you print out this recipe to include with your DIY gift for mum!

DIY Mother’s Day gifts for your kids to make

What would you love most for Mother’s Day?

We hope these DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas have inspired you to get crafty in 2022.

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