Last Minute DIY Gifts for Mom

Mother’s Day comes around just once a year, but in reality, we should honor our moms each and every day! The holiday is a great way to stop and appreciate all moms do for us, and to let them know that we’re so thankful to have all their help. Some people have no problem getting gifts for their moms for Mother’s Day, while others find it getting harder and harder each year. A Mother’s Day present should be something that your mom will love, whether it’s for a hobby she’s into, music she likes, or going to her favorite restaurant. If you’ve done all that before, you may be looking for another option: last minute DIY gifts for mom! DIY gifts are some of the most cherished ones for mom, because they take time to create and they come from the heart. 

But you don’t have to worry if you want to do a DIY gift and it’s the last minute, because there are still plenty of projects you can whip together and your mom is going to love it. So if this sounds like your situation, you’ve come to the right place because we have:

• Last minute DIY gifts for mom that won’t break the bank
• A gift card idea that she’s going to love
• Gifts that will make her smile each time she sees them

Use GiftYa to send mom a last minute gift!

Sometimes it’s easy to forget someone’s birthday, anniversary, or a graduation, but thankfully you have last minute options like GiftYa! No matter what occasion you need to send a gift for GiftYa has over 190,000 merchants that range from national brands, to city-specific local businesses. That means you’re guaranteed to find them something they’ll absolutely adore. And if you need to send a gift at the last minute, no problem, because it’s super easy to send a GiftYa. Just choose the merchant, pick the amount (up to $250), customize it with a photo, video, or special message, and then send! You can choose to text or email it to the recipient, so they’ll have access to it in seconds.

Customized GiftYa gift card

It’s easy to send a DIY gift to your mom in seconds with GiftYa!

Text a GiftYa gift card!

If you’re looking for a truly unique way to get your mom a gift at the last minute, that still technically counts as DIY, then you’ve got to send her a GiftYa gift card! GiftYa has all kinds of vendors available that she’s sure to love, whether it’s her favorite restaurant, a relaxing spa day, flowers, or even to her favorite clothing store. All GiftYas can be customized with a photo of you two together, or better yet, include a video for a fantastic personalized experience. 

All you need to do is choose the merchant, pick an amount, personalize it, and then send it. She’ll receive it immediately and the best part is that it can never be lost because the funds are entirely electronic. She’ll always have access to it because it’s digital, and you won’t have to worry about it getting lost or stolen.

• Need help picking out a specific GiftYa for mom? You can’t go wrong with these last minute top DIY gifts for your mom! 
  
  • Ulta Beauty
  • Macy’s
  • Olive Garden

Not sure what merchant to pick? Consider going with a GiftYa Select then! This is a highly customized gift card that lets your mom choose how she wants her gift. She can pick out a vendor of her choice, have the funds activated to a Visa, MasterCard, or Amex, get a Visa gift card in the mail, or transfer to Zelle. 

Text a GiftYa gift card!

Chic gift basket

Put together a gift basket that she’s going to love

One easy DIY way to make a Mother’s Day gift for mom is to put together a basket with some of her favorite things in it. If you know she loves to have good bread, olive oil, cheese, etc., you could grab some of her favorite brands or flavors and put them together in a cute basket. You could purchase a loaf of French or Italian bread, or even make it yourself! There are loads of bread recipes available, and you don’t even have to have a breadmaker to do it. Otherwise, additional items to include:

• Vinegar to complement the oil, think something balsamic or with herbs in it
• Her favorite types of cheese, or ones that you think she’d like to try
• A bottle of her favorite wine
• Cured meats like salami, prosciutto, or jamon serrano
• Chutney or jelly that would go with bread and cheese like pepper jelly 

Put everything in the basket, add a bow if you want, and there you have a great DIY gift for your mom.

Rose petal infused honey

This is such an easy last minute DIY gift that your mother will really appreciate

While there is some wait time with this gift idea, hear us out. Since you likely know that Mother’s Day is coming up, you can easily mark on your calendar two weeks out to start this project. When the time comes, you only need a few supplies and a few minutes to make this special DIY gift that your mother is sure to love. First, start with a cute glass jar with a lid. You can find these almost anywhere, but if you want this to be a little extra, hunt around for an interesting looking one (ideally at garage sales for even more quirkiness!). It could be plain or patterned, and even colored glass to work. Then, go get some local, fresh honey and pour it into your jar. Next add your dried rose petals, which you can purchase, or dry out yourself. Give it a good stir, and let sit for two weeks.

Once it’s ready, tie a bow around it or make a cute tag, and present it to your mom! She can use it on toast, oatmeal, in tea or anywhere you’d use regular honey. 

Sugar bath rub

The perfect sugar scrub for those relaxing spa days at home

We all deserve a little pampering once in a while, especially our moms. And if your mom is always dealing with dried, cracked skin on her hands or feet, then you’ll definitely want to check out this easy sugar scrub. This one is scented for autumn, but you can always leave the pumpkin pie spice out and it’s still a great softening scrub.

First find a size jar that’s appropriate with the amount you want to make. Then measure out about one cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup olive or coconut oil, 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice, ½ tsp of vanilla extract, and ½ tsp of vitamin E oil (optional). Then mix all the ingredients together and pack them in your jar or jars. You can add decor like bows or ribbons or create a label for the jar. Your mom can use a spoonful of this whenever she wants, and all she’ll need to do is rub it on, let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse off!

Bubble candles

If your mom loves having candles all around her space, then consider DIYing some for her!

It’s no secret that lots of moms love candles. And for good reason! After all, candles can really change the mood of your space for the better, and can bring a welcoming scent that feels cozy and comfortable. No matter if she’s a fan of bright, crisp scents like lemon, honeydew, or cotton, or she prefers the warmer scents of pine, cinnamon, and vanilla, it’s really hard to go wrong with giving the gift of a candle. And while you can always purchase a candle for her (or get a Yankee Candle GiftYa for her!) you came here looking for DIY gifts. While you may have never made a candle before, don’t let that stop you. Once you see how easy this recipe is, you’ll be making them for friends and family all the time.

All you need is:

• Soy wax
• Silicon bubble cube candle mold
• Metal pouring pot
• Sauce pan
• Wicks 
• Bamboo skewers
• Mason jar

Just melt the wax, pour into the mold, insert the wick, and allow the mold to dry. You can make a few for your mom and bundle them together in a basket.

Bake her favorite treat or cook a meal

It’s always nice to receive your favorite meal or a sweet treat

Does your mom have a favorite dessert that she just doesn’t know how to bake? Or perhaps she has a meal she always gets from her favorite restaurant? If so, consider making either one for her! Both can be made ahead of time and you can bring it over to give it to her. Alternatively, you could make a date to cook it for her either at your space or hers. Don’t worry if you’re not the most experienced cook or baker, we’re sure whatever you decide to put on the menu will be one of her all time favorite meals. Some ideas to try out that aren’t too difficult:

• Spaghetti with homemade meatballs
• Brownies
• Cookies
• Asian stir fry with chicken

Temporary tattoo mugs (that will actually last!)

Just a few ingredients can make an extra special mug for your mom

This would be a great last minute DIY gift for your mom because you only need to wait until the Mod Podge is dry and then you can give it to her! If your mom appreciates pretty mugs, then instead of buying one to hold her daily coffee and tea, why not make one especially for her? All you need is a clean, plain colored mug to start. Then choose a temporary tattoo that she’d love (there are all kinds of options from florals, hearts, animals, geometric, quotes, and more!) and cut it out so that it’s easy to manage. Then, apply the tattoo to the mug following the instructions, and press a wet cloth or sponge on top and hold for 30 seconds. Peel away the top layer so that the tattoo is now on the mug, and wipe it down with a wet cloth. Once it’s dry, brush one layer of Mod Podge over the design and let it dry completely. 

Once dried, you can wrap it or make a few more so she has a set! Just note that these mugs will be hand-wash only. 

Digital photo frame

Ensure she’s always close to her favorite people

And finally, why not gift your mother with a digital photo frame with all the photos already uploaded? While you don’t create the actual frame (thanks Aura for taking care of that!), you can easily upload all kinds of wonderful photos for her to enjoy. And the best part is you can always add more, and additional people can be invited to her account to keep the photo stream feeling fresh. 

Which last minute DIY gift for mom will you choose?

DIY gifts are always appreciated by recipients for all kinds of occasions, because they’re so thoughtful and come from the heart! Mother’s Day is no different, and no matter which of the gifts on this list you choose to give, she’s going to love it. So don’t be afraid to try something new this year, and try any one of these last minute gifts for mom!