21 Budget-Friendly Mother’s Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday

By Brittni • posted on 02/13/2024

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 1: Cake Topper for Mom

If you’ve been eyeballing the calendar lately, you know that Mother’s Day is coming up real soon (this Sunday). So, I thought I’d roundup some of my favorite DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas, while you still actually have time to make them.

All of the projects are easy AND budget-friendly (nothing that costs over $20 to make). So let’s get to it…

1. (above) Bake Mom a cake and add a DIY message cake topper.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 2: Giant 'Flower Blocked' Bouquet

2. One of my favorites for any occasion…. a giant DIY flower blocked bouquet. Use Wildflowers to keep this giant bouquet under budget.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 3: Toasted Marshmallow Macarons

3. Try this simple hack for toasted marshmallow macaron sandwiches.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 4: Dip Dyed Decorative Baskets

4. Dip dye some woven decorative baskets in a color that your mom loves.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 5: Concrete Vase

5. Whip up a DIY concrete vase for the flowers you plan to buy for the occasion.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 6: Scented Soy Candles

6. These scented soy DIY candles would be the perfect gift.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 7: Watercolor Envelope Liners

7. Add a surprising piece of art to a card to Mom with these DIY watercolor envelope liners.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 8: Faux Copper Planters

8. Gift some succulents with these faux metal planters for less than $5 a piece.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 9: Candied Blood Oranges

9. Delve into these DIY candied blood oranges (you can use any seasonal citrus).

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 10: Fabric Wrapped Bouquet

10. Whip up a ‘make you day’ bouquet in a pinch.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 11: Votives

11. Try these easy DIY votives on a budget.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 12: Ombre Stationery Set

12. Spray a set of custom ombre stationery.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 13: Watercolor Meringues

13. Paint some watercolor meringues for a Mother’s Day brunch.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 14: DIY Bouquet Bombing

14. Try a DIY bouquet bombing. Hit the doorbell and run.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 15: Snail Mail Message

15. Create a Mother’s Day snail mail message with this painted envelope idea.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 16: Candy Cup Meringues

16. Toss together a quick treat for any occasion with these meringue candy cups.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 17: Inkblot Napkins Set

17. Does your mom like to entertain? Make a set of unique inkblot napkins for her. Or for the cook…switch the technique to tea towels.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 18: Mini DIY Ring Dishes

18. Make these mini DIY jewelry dishes and you’ll have enough money left over to buy a little jewelry to go inside.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 19: Fresh Floral Wreath

19. Bring a homemade fresh floral wreath to Mom that she can hang on her front door (on even indoors).

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 20: Color Blocked Chocolate Bark with Edible Flower Confetti

20. Make a batch of color blocked chocolate with edible flower sprinkles. This one is so easy! And delicious.

21 Budget-Friendly Mother's Day DIYs to Try Before Sunday // Idea No 21: Fresh Flower Bracelet DIY

21. Create a DIY fresh flower bracelet and then take Mom out for a little lunch.

What do you have planned for Mother’s Day? Are you gifting something handmade to your mama this year?

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Some great ideas! Definitely going to try some.
Though I’m a bit confused, it may sound a bit stupid but i thought mothers day was in March? Even so, definitely saving this post for future reference!

Arora

man girl! You are so prolific!

Brittany

These are all such sweet ideas! Great post 🙂

xo, Liz
http://lipstickandconfetti.com

Liz

Aw, thanks Kel. I would make those macaron marshmallow sandwiches for every occasion if people didn’t think I was crazy. 🙂

Brittni

You have so many awesome ideas for Mother’s Day, B! Holy moly. I especially love the flower ones and that macaron marshmallow situation. HELLO! Yum.

Kelly @ Studio DIY

Oh yes. You should totally make a batch of those Elise…even if it’s just with regular oranges.

Brittni

Those candied blood oranges – yes please!

Elise
http://coffeeandpine.blogspot.ca

Elise

Totally, Paige. I’d say that’s completely fair game. 🙂

Brittni

Those macron marshmallow sandwiches look amazing… your allowed to make treats just for yourself on Mother’s Day right?

Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com

Paige
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