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[Handmade] A handmade birthday present for Mom
Here are some handmade gift ideas I’d love to recommend for anyone who wants to express everyday gratitude to their mom on her birthday and is thinking of making a DIY present.
Even if you feel clumsy and think crafting is hard, once you get the hang of it or watch a video, you might find yourself thinking, “Huh, maybe I can make this!” These are all ideas like that.
Some are such high quality you’ll be surprised they’re handmade.
Choose materials, colors, and patterns to match your mom’s tastes, and make her happy with a one-of-a-kind handmade gift just for her!
[Handmade] A Handmade Birthday Present for Mom (1–10)
Herbarium ballpoint pen
Moms often use ballpoint pens for filling out forms and communication notebooks, right? So why not make an adorable “herbarium ballpoint pen”? Part of the pen becomes a herbarium, and it looks super stylish! All you have to do is pour herbarium oil into a craft ballpoint pen (you can even find them at 100-yen shops) and add your favorite parts like beads or sequins—so even small children could probably make one.
If you stick alphabet stickers onto a clear film and put it in with the parts, you can even create a personalized name version!
present ticket
When you were a child, many of you probably gave your mom or dad a “shoulder-tapping ticket” as a present.
It’s a classic gift that doesn’t cost money but still makes them happy.
Here, we’ll introduce “present tickets,” which are similar to those shoulder-tapping coupons.
They work exactly the same way, but instead of just shoulder tapping, they can include various chores and services like cleaning, tidying up, or massages.
The contents are up to you, so write down things that you think would make your mom happy and give them as a gift!
bath bomb
On top of household chores like preparing meals, doing laundry, and cleaning, moms have so much to do—attending school events, driving kids to cram school and lessons, and more! They’re probably even busier every day than you realize, working hard for their families.
Why not give such moms a bath bomb they can use in the tub to unwind at the end of the day? You can buy bath bombs, but they’re also easy to make at home by simply mixing and molding baking soda, citric acid, and cornstarch.
Add food coloring or essential oils for color and fragrance—give it a try!
sweets
If your mom has a sweet tooth, why not try gifting her some homemade sweets? You might think baking is difficult, but if you use store-bought DIY kits, it’s hard to go wrong.
Plus, there are tons of beginner-friendly recipes online—like ones that are just mix-and-set or use only three ingredients.
To show your appreciation for all the meals and lunch boxes she makes every day, try giving her a handmade dessert.
She’ll surely be delighted!
brooch
A brooch is a handy item for celebrations like graduation and entrance ceremonies, or whenever you want to dress up a bit.
Here, we’re introducing handmade brooch ideas.
Brooches come in many styles, but the easiest to use in any setting might be bead brooches.
Simply sew beads and rhinestone parts onto a felt base and attach a brooch pin to the back—you’ll be done in no time, so it’s highly recommended.
There are also brooches you can make with embroidery or resin, so if you’re interested, be sure to look them up.
Message Card
How about giving the feelings you don’t usually express as words, like a gift? A “message card” is perfect for moments like that.
Fold a sheet of colored construction paper in half, attach white paper on the inside, and decorate the edges of the paper and the cover.
For decorations, try sparkly stickers or flower shapes cut with a craft punch.
On the white paper, write the words you want to share with your mother.
If you make a small card, you can tuck it in with a present.
Accessories
Accessories are one of those gifts that women are happy to receive.
They’re surprisingly easy to make, so why not give it a try? You can buy accessory parts online, but 100-yen shops also sell lots of findings for earrings and necklaces, as well as decorative parts, so check them out.
You could give a single, intricate piece, or make a matching set—like earrings and a necklace with the same design—which would also be well received.