Mother's Day is quickly approaching! Here are 20 super simple handmade gift ideas. These projects are quick and easy builds to make this year's Mother's Day extra special. You still have time!
1. Tongue and Groove Wood Tray
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Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Drill for handles, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | (1) tongue and groove board, (1) 1x2 board, handles, stain |
This super fun and easy to build project creates a gorgeous wood tray, perfect for ottomans and breakfast in bed! The base is tongue and groove boards, pieced together perfectly to make this beautiful tray. Free plans include step by step diagrams, shopping and cut lists!
2. Wall Mount Jewelry Cabinet
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x3 boards, 1x2 boards, 1/4" plywood or other backing panel, hardware cloth, hinges |
Keep beautiful favorite jewelry within easy reach and on display with this gorgeous wall mount organizer! Earrings can hang on the hardware cloth, inside necklaces and bracelets can hang from hooks. This also works as a key holder or for sunglasses or accessories.
3. Barnwood Frame
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Skill Level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x2s, brad nails |
Add an easy and inexpensive frame to just about anything with this 1x2 layered barn wood frame! Whether you are building a piece of artwork or framing up something new or a photo, this easy to build project is a perfect Mother's Day gift!
4. Leaning Vanity
Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio with Ana White
Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x boards, brad nailer, wood stain |
Give mom a vanity anywhere with this easy to make standing vanity center! Add a mirror and her favorite items for the perfect get ready spot! Use it as a drop zone or in the bedroom.
5. Stackable Wine Caddy
Image Credit: Reader photo from Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x boards, wood stain, handles |
Does mom enjoy a glass of wine on occasion? Fill this with her favorites, it's also a great way to store bottles of wine.
6. Stacking Produce Storage
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nails, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x2s, wood lath, brad nails |
For the mom that loves produce and Farmer's Markets, this wood stacking bins system is a great gift! Fill with all her favorite produce.
7. Small Workbench
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 2x4 boards, precut plywood panel |
If mom is wanting to get into building projects, make her her own workstation and fill with all the tools! She'll love this simple and compact workbench that can help her make all the projects.
8. Front Porch Planters
Image Credit: Shanty2Chic for Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x3, 1x2, Cedar Fence Pickets |
Mom wants flowers, in a gorgeous wood planter! This tall wood planter is easy to build and great option for adding plants at a taller height on decks, patios or anywhere you might need some more greenery!
9. Sliding Mirror Wall Cabinet
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | wall mirror, 1x2 and 1x4 boards, full extension drawer slide |
Turn a $6 wall mirror into this fabulous vanity center! The mirror slides out of the way for the shelving, to keep vanity essential all within easy reach! This is one of my favorite projects every, any mom will love this and it takes up so little space!
10. Cup Tree
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | scrap wood pieces, hooks |
For mom that loves coffee and tea, this cup tree creates storage on the countertop for mugs, displaying beautifully!
11. Breakfast in Bed Tray
Image Credit: Ana White with Jaime Costiglio
Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw Saw, Circular Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses, Brad Nailer |
Materials: | 1x2s, 1/4" plywood panel, bolts with nuts and washers |
Serve mom breakfast in bed with this folding tray! She can fold it up and use the tray for use anytime, it's lightweight and easy to store. You'll love this inexpensive project, made from 1x2 boards and scrap 1/4" plywood.
12. Nesting Tree Family Sign
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses, Sponge, Paint Brush |
Materials: | Pine wood boards, brad nails, paint and stain |
What mom wouldn't love this custom homemade family sign, showing off her nest? This is a perfect art piece for any family!
13. Rotating Photo Display
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x boards, brad nails, lazy Susan hardware |
This three dimensional photo album stands tall and holds all the photos! Perfect for mom who loves photos, to display family photos, commemorate trips or events, or just to add decor to a space.
14. Folding Wood Bath Tray
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x6, 1x2 board, brad nails, wood stain, polyurethane |
Simple board can be set against a wall or on a windowsill, very useful for taking baths, can support a book or a phone!
15. Countertop Egg Shelf
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses, Brad Nailer |
Materials: | 1x Boards, Brad Nails |
Is mom a crazy chicken lady who needs a place to display and store all the eggs? Here's an easy and functional solution that mom will love!
16. Sofa Table
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x boards, caster wheels |
This simple little C table makes a modern nightstand or a quick snack table. Rolls under the couch to put a laptop in your lap.
17. Tiered Planter
Image Credit: Reader Submitted Photo for Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
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Bring the fresh aroma of flowers to the yard, or plant with moms favorite herbs for easy access.
18. Cake Stand
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x boards, brad nails, wood stain |
Make Mom a cake that she deserves, with a tall cake stand to appear as more layers (without having to eat all the layers of cake!). Build different variations to suit your style.
19. Linear Floral Centerpiece
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | Fence pickets, recycled bottles |
Mom will love this DIY linear floral center piece holder that you can make from scrap wood and recycled jars! It's easy to fill with fresh cut or picked wildflowers, always looks amazing without being a florist! We love that this linear centerpiece works well on rectangular tables, on window sills, against backsplashes or on shelves or console tables - the rectangle shape great!
20. Wood Tray
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x boards, brad nails |
This simple wood tray can be used for a variety of uses, and you can build it in all different sizes! What mom wouldn't love a pretty wood box, full of her favorite items? Build uses 1x boards and is quick and easy to make!
21. Rotating Calendar Wall Shelf
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x Boards, Square Dry Erase Calendars, Key Hooks, Brad Nails |
For busy mom with lots going on, a calendar might be a great idea to keep time organized and everyone's schedule in plain view! We love this calendar system as you can plan a month out easily, and rotate calendars between months with ease.
22. Simple Wood Frames
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x2s, photo mats, 1-1/4" brad nails, wood stain, picture hanging cleats |
Frame up pretty artwork or precious photos with this easy 1x2 frame! No mitered corners, no fancy joinery - easy to modify in size. This is a great gift for Mom!
23. Mother's Day Bird Feeder
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x Boards, brad nails or screws, wood glue, exterior finish |
Make mom a bird feeder for Mother's Day! This simple to build project is a great project that kids can make for mom! Very simple and inexpensive to build.
24. Beverage Dispensers Risers
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | Cedar fence pickets or 1x boards, 1x2 inner frame, brad nails, wood stain |
If Mom loves to entertain and have parties, build her this beverage holder that doubles as a drink stand!
25. Hidden Chess Board
Image Credit: Ana White
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
Materials: | 1x2s, scrap plywood, brad nails, paint or stain, chess piece set |
Does Mom love playing games? This art piece flips to a chess board on the back! Keep the chess pieces in a vase so it's easy to play chess (and put it away!)
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