37 Creative DIY Mother's Day Gift Basket Ideas
Mother's Day is around the corner, and what better way to show love and appreciation for your mom than with a DIY Mother's Day gift basket? I don't know about you, but my mom is pretty amazing! Each year I try to find the perfect gift to celebrate her. This year, I decided to make her a curated gift basket filled with some of her favorite things. The best part about gift baskets is that they can be personalized to each person's style, taste, hobbies, and more! Mother's Day baskets are a great way to make the moms in your life feel extra loved on their special day.
I've rounded up 37 unique Mother's Day gift basket ideas that are sure to make the perfect Mother's Day gifts. Whether you're celebrating a new mom, bonus mom, or even a grandma, you're sure to find something mom will love with these DIY Mother's Day basket ideas. Skip a traditional gift basket you can pick up at a store, and show the special mom in your life how much you care with a beautiful basket made just for them! Pair your personalized gift basket with a handmade card to really give a perfect Mother's Day gift this year!
How to Make a DIY Gift Basket for Mom
There are so many ways to make a gift basket for mom. Make a themed basket full of their favorite foods or hobbies like a movie night basket or coffee-themed basket. Or, if you're putting together a last-minute gift, some of the best gift baskets are simply filled with your mom's favorite things! Here are a few things you could use to make a last-minute gift basket:
Pretty basket (You'd be surprised at what you can find at the Dollar Store!)
Basket filler (tissue paper or crinkle paper work well)
Scented candle
Coffee mug
Bottle of wine
Sweet treats
Beauty products
Fuzzy socks
Favorite flowers
Special note
If you want to stick with a theme for your DIY Mother's Day gift basket, check out the gift ideas below.
Themed DIY Mother's Day Gift Basket Ideas
Pampering Gift Baskets
1. Mother/Daughter Spa Day Gift Basket
Give mom the gift of quality time with this mother/daughter spa day gift basket from Tonya Staab. What better to rewind and relax than by putting on face masks with your best friend - your mom!
2. Dollar Tree Spa Day
Special gifts don't have to be expensive - you can get everything you need for a relaxing spa basket full of shower gel, body lotion, and more from the Dollar Store! I love this one from Savvy Honey.
3. Pedicure Gift Basket
A DIY pedicure is one of the best gifts for a busy mom. A little pampering is just what she'll get with this gift basket idea from Stuffed Suitcase. Include her favorite color of nail polish for a little personalization!
4. Tropical Gift Basket
This fun gift idea from Make Life Lovely is perfect for the mom in your life that could use a tropical vacation! If you can't take her to an island, tropical themed hand cream, lip balm, and body scrub are the next best thing!
5. Pamper Me Gift Basket
This gift set from Modern Glam is one of the prettiest spa baskets I've ever seen! If your mom loves pink and could use some rest and relaxation, give her this spa gift basket!
6. Lavender Gift Basket
It doesn't get more relaxing than this lavender gift basket from The Blondielocks.
7. Lots of Love for Grandma Gift Basket
Don't forget about the grandmas this Mother's Day! This adorable gift set idea from Blesser House uses slippers as the basket - how cute is that?!
8. Flowers & Self Care Basket
I love this flowers and self-care basket idea from Through the Ivy Colored Window. Burt's Bees beauty supplies make great additions to any gift!
9. Bucket of Sunshine Basket
How cute is this "bucket of sunshine" idea from Domestic Doozie? Nothing says "Happy Mother's Day" like giving her a little more sunshine!
10. DIY Skincare Basket
Any mom is sure to appreciate this DIY skincare Mother's Day gift box from Francine's Place. Take a little bit of extra time to make your own bath salts, bath scrubs, and toner mist with essential oils! You could even add some DIY bath bombs.
11. Fresh Flowers Themed Gift Basket
Nothing says "Happy Mother's Day" like fresh flowers. Turn that idea into a theme with this gorgeous basket idea from The Modern Glam.
12. Natural and Organic Beauty Gift Basket
If your mom is health-conscious but still loves beauty products, make her a natural and organic beauty basket with items from this post from Essential Moves to Wellness.
13. "Take It Easy" Cozy Gift Basket
I love the idea of this cozy gift basket from Fantabulosity! Mom is sure to love a soft blanket and comfy slippers.
Hobby-Themed Gift Baskets
14. Gardening Gift Basket
Mother's Day is the perfect time of year to give this creative basket from That Lemonade Life to the gardening mom in your life! Give her the supplies she needs just in time for those spring blooms.
15. Baking Gift Basket
This cute baking gift basket from Giggles Galore is a great idea for the mom or grandma in your life that loves to bake but just has too little time! Large mason jars are perfect for holding the ingredients for your favorite cookie recipe!
16. Movie Night Basket
Do you have a mom in your life that's a movie lover? Grab her favorite movie, snacks, and sweets to make this DIY Movie Night basket from The Scrap Shoppe.
17. Baking Kit Gift Basket
The gift that keeps on giving - a baking gift basket from Blesser House. If you're lucky, maybe Mom will make you some delicious cookies with the supplies from her basket!
18. S'mores Kit Gift Basket
Help Mom enjoy the beautiful spring weather with this s'mores kit from Blesser House. This one even includes a table-top firepit!
19. Makeup Bouquet
Put a twist on a traditional gift basket with this makeup bouquet idea from HubPages. This is the perfect gift idea for the mom that loves glam!
20. Summer Tote Bag
Summer is just around the corner from Mother's Day. Help your mom prepare for some fun in the sun with this summer tote bag idea from Reuse Grow Enjoy. Plus, she can use the tote bag to go to the pool or the beach all summer long!
21. Kitchen Themed Gift Basket
If your mom loves to cook, this kitchen themed gift basket from The Love Notes is a great gift! Add some personalized potholders or kitchen towels to make it extra special.
22. Book Lover's Gift Basket
Have a book-loving mom in your life? Grab their favorite author's latest relief and some comfy socks to make this book lover's basket idea from Pretty Providence.
23. Health & Wellness Gift Basket
This one from A Hundred Affections for the health conscious moms! Fill up a basket with some of their favorite healthy snacks, supplements, and a new water bottle to support their health and wellness journey!
Gourmet Gift Baskets
24. Mother's Day Brunch Gift Basket
This farmhouse brunch idea from Giggles Galore takes the cake of Mother's Day breakfast gift baskets! Include mom's favorite breakfast foods like eggs, fruit, and English muffins. Bonus points if you actually make mom brunch too!
25. Wine and Chocolate Gift Basket
Is your mom a wine lover? Grab some quality wine, a dark chocolate bar (or two), and some milk chocolate truffles for a chocolate and wine gift basket like this one from Happiness is Homemade.
26. Coffee-Themed Gift Basket
You'll be hard pressed to find a mom that's not a coffee lover. This coffee-themed gift basket makes a great gift! Include a cute mug and maybe even a gift card to her favorite coffee shop and you'll make mom's day!
27. Mother's Day Picnic Basket
If you love shopping at World Market, this Mother's Day picnic basket from The Crafted Sparrow is for you! The best Mother's Day gifts are the ones that help mom make more memories with her kids - and that's exactly what she'll get as you share a picnic together!
28. Time for Tea Basket
This DIY basket from Happy Happy Nester was made with tea lovers in mind! Pack it full of herbal tea, luxury teas, and a cute mug with mom's initial for a personal touch.
29. Homemade Sweet Treats Basket
Make mom smile with these mini-baskets full of homemade cookies. This tutorial from Polkadot Chair includes free printable gift tags!
30. Favorite Foods Gift Basket
This DIY favorite foods gift basket idea from Get Your Holiday On is so simple, but it's a great way to show the moms in your life how well you know them! Fill a pretty basket with their favorite foods for their special day.
31. Pancake Breakfast Gift Basket
Who doesn't love pancakes? Grab some pancake mix, maple syrup, and baking supplies to make this breakfast gift basket from Bellewood Cottage.
32. Banana Bread Breakfast Gift Basket
This simple yet gorgeous breakfast basket from The Love Notes is a great gift for the minimalist mom in your life. It's so simple that it would make a great last-minute gift too!
33. Pasta Dinner Gift Basket
Give Mom a night off from planning dinner with this pasta gift basket idea from Blesser House. Add some gourmet olive oil to really step it up a notch!
34. Cheese Gift Basket
Wow the mom in your life with this wine and cheese gift basket from Life is a Party. Who doesn't love cheese baskets? I would add some white wine and sweet hot mustard to really make this one delicious!
35. Edible Gift Basket
If you really want to give a gourmet gift basket for Mom’s special day, why not make an editable cookie basket full of her favorite sweet treats? This tutorial from Cake Whiz is so easy to follow!
36. Ice Cream Gift Basket
This ice cream gift basket from Kendra John is the perfect Mother's Day gift. It's so cute and it even includes free printable tags!
37. Gourmet Sweets Gift Basket
For those moms with a sweet tooth, try this gourmet sweets gift basket from A Helicopter Mom. It's so easy to put together plus it looks (and tastes) fantastic!
Do you have a favorite basket idea? Whether your mom is a coffee lover, gardener, or avid baker, you're sure to find the perfect gift in this list of 37 Mother's Day gift basket ideas.
Want to see more DIY Mother's Day gift ideas? Check out this post for handmade gifts mom will love!