Want to make your gift for mom extra-special this Mother’s Day? Hack a custom tea caddy, a stylish vase, or a garden on wheels that will make her smile and appreciate the creative kid she’s raised.
These gift ideas start with IKEA products and end with a DIY treat that’s perfect for celebrating mom. Whether you’re working with a smaller budget or have money to burn, there are ideas for all price points.
One thing’s for sure, no matter what you spend, the personal touches you put into these Mother’s Day gift hacks will make your mom feel like a million bucks.
Budget-Friendly Gifts for Mom That Are Less Than $50
These ideas cost between $10 and $50, including the IKEA products and other supplies. Many also offer flexibility regarding budget constraints.
For example, if you decide to create the tea chest, you can include a pack of your mom’s favorite tea or load it up with a flavorful assortment. Start with the hack, then decide how to personalize it even more to your mom’s unique personality and interests.
Cute Earring Display That Doubles as Art
Does your mom have an impressive jewelry collection that could double as art? Replicate this fun hack! Reddit user Alien–Wolf created this cute earring display for his wife to show off her quirky collection. It makes it easy to see everything at once. Throw in a new pair of earrings while you’re at it!
Personalized Lantern to Light Up Her Smile
Create an inspiring, sentimental gift for mom with this personalized lantern hack. Include a picture of you and her together or write her a special poem (or both). The hack calls for gluing the pictures onto the outside of the glass. Alternatively, you could put them on the inside if you plan to use an LED tealight instead of a real flame.
Stylish Storage for the Mom Who Drinks Tea
I love a good cup of hot tea, so this is a gift I would personally love to receive on Mother’s Day. Anna used IKEA’s MOPPE drawers to create a cute storage chest for hot tea. Depending on your budget, you could give it as-is, or fill it with your mom’s favorite herbal teas, or include a sweet cup and saucer.
A Gift for Mom That the Kids Can Make
If you have young children who want to make their very own gift for mommy, consider this cute clock with art. Marleen K. shows off the idea, featuring an inexpensive $3 clock as a fun and functional gift for mom. If you have mad artist skills, you could also give the piece a more designer look.
Easy and Pretty Rope Jar Vases
TheThingsSheMakes uses rope and glass jars to create this simple yet stylish hack. A little time and glue are all you need to make a cute rope vase or lantern for mom. Add fresh flowers or a glowing tealight to complete the gift.
Have More Than $50 To Spend? Check Out These Mother’s Day Gift Hacks
If you’re working with a bigger budget, these hacks start around $50, with some reaching over $100. But, hey, moms are worth it, right? So if you have extra money for your Mother’s Day gift, consider making one of these clever DIY projects.
Pamper Mom With a Luxe Vanity
Give mom a place to primp and polish with this luxe dressing table and vanity setup that’s loaded with storage. Merve @interieurmerve uses the ALEX drawers, along with a few other items, to craft a simple yet effective and stylish vanity that is sure to make your mom feel beautiful.
Rolling Herb Garden to Freshen Up Your Space
Does your mom have a green thumb? Or maybe she loves cooking with fresh herbs? Give her an herb garden on wheels using this hack from ThisLittleStreet. The cart comes in different colors and is $39.99. But what pushes this gift over the $50 mark is adding a few plants to make it ready to go and grow for mom.
Storage and Seating for the Garden Loving Mom
This pretty and functional trellis and garden bench from Emily K. gives mom a place to rest and relax as she enjoys her outdoor oasis. Include a few colorful flowers or some of her favorite plants to make this the perfect gift for Mother’s Day.
Give her a Gorgeous Stained-Glass Greenhouse
This stained glass greenhouse hack from Rachel (Entertain the Idea) is so charming. It starts with the ÅKERBÄR greenhouse and ends with a work of art that looks good on its own, or you can fill it with a few small plants. Although I have to say, if your version looks as good as Rachel’s, let the artwork shine and skip the plants. It looks so good!
Create a Memory Table Mom Will Never Forget
When it comes to presents for mom, a Mother’s Day classic is a picture of the kids or a scrapbook. Well, this hack by Jess Chamberlain, a writer for Home by Sunset, takes things a step further by turning the larger LACK table and the SANNAHED frame (19 ¾” x 19 ¾”) into a memory table.
So which of these Mother’s Day gift hacks do you think your mom would appreciate the most? If you already have an idea in the works, share it with us and keep the inspiration going strong!