20 Easy DIY Gifts for Her
Last-minute rush? Make one of these easy, thoughtful DIY gifts for her in half a day! She will love to receive them all this Mother’s Day!
Nothing says you care more than a handmade gift.
Especially moms… they always treasure anything handmade – even that little piece of paper you scribbled on as a baby, or a little rock you picked up at the park for her as a toddler…
Now that you are older, you don’t need to buy expensive gifts to make her feel special!
You can still make amazing and fun DIY gifts that she will treasure!
Last Minute DIY Gifts for Her
Did you wait until the last minute?
Or maybe you don’t have a whole bunch of supplies and time…
I have collected 20 easy DIY gifts for mom, or really, any girl in your life.
These are quick to make with easy-to-find, minimal supplies, and are guaranteed to be super awesome.
They also make perfect birthday gift ideas for mom or any other occasion – Christmas or just because.
1. DIY Jewelry Display Stand
This jewelry display stand is a quick and easy project made using scrap wood and extremely customizable and easy to personalize too!
2. DIY table top jewelry holder
Another easy jewelry display made from scrap wood, this quick and easy table top jewelry is the perfect little gift for anyone!
3. DIY Tabletop Jewelry Holder
Make this easy modern tabletop jewelry organizer using scrap wood and dowels. It will hold necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. She will think of you every time she sees it sitting on her dresser.
4. Footrest for Under Desk
If she works at a desk, this footrest will be life-changing for her, and she will use it every day! Pssst – you can make it out of scrap wood too!
5. Rotating Spice Rack
This DIY rotating spice rack is a total win that you can build in a single afternoon. Itโs an easy-to-make project that holds 16 spices, giving her kitchen a custom look with minimal effort. Itโs the perfect last-minute gift sheโll actually use every day.
6. DIY Lap desk
For Breakfast in bed or for when she wants to work from bed. This is a simple project that needs only a couple of boards, which you might just have in your scrap wood pile!
7. Tool Box Organizer
This beginner friendly DIY toolbox organizer can be used in so many different ways. They can organize desk supplies, kitchen utensils and of course tools. You can build this DIY gift in just an hour using scrap wood!
8. Cutting Board Stand
Turn her countertop clutter into a custom display with this easy DIY cutting board stand. Itโs a perfect last-minute gift that you can quickly whip up using just scrap wood and a few basic tools. Itโs the simplest way to help her organize and show off her collection while keeping everything within reach!
9. Rotating Picture Frame
Picture frames with photo memories make a great gift she will cherish. This unique, rotating picture frame lets her display two photos at once and makes switching them out super easy.
10. House-Shaped Lantern
Surprise her with a charming, handmade touch for her home with these DIY house-shaped lanterns. This project is incredibly easy to customize and can be built three different ways using just scrap wood and basic tools. Itโs a quick, thoughtful gift that adds a cozy glow to any space
11. DIY Tea Storage Box with Mug Holder from Woodshop Diaries
For the woman who loves tea, give her a place to store her favorites along with mugs. This easy-to-make tea storage box can be made with scrap wood for a quick DIY gift idea she will use and appreciate.
12. Tabletop Book Rack
She is going to love this modern book rack! It can be used in her home office, a reading nook, or in the kitchen to organize cookbooks. It’s a quick and simple DIY gift idea you can make in 30 minutes or less using scrap wood.
13. DIY Wood Slice Cake Stand
This cake stand is simple and quick – buy a wood slice, attach mini hairpin legs and customize if desired. You can never have too many cake stands… or cake for that matter!
14. Lazy Susan
A Lazy Susan makes the perfect centerpiece. Make her this Lazy Susan using patterned plywood. The patterned plywood gives it a unique look that no one else will have and you can use scrap plywood to make it. Donโt be afraid to use different types of plywood, thatโs what gives the pattern character.
15. DIY Wall-Mounted Jewelry Organizer
One more jewelry organizer, but this one is made using a simple corkboard with a decorative metallic sheet and a dowel. It can hold everything ranging from bracelets to earrings to necklaces.
16. Cutting Board with Brass Inlay
Handmade cutting boards are not just special, they make wonderful gifts any time of the year. Add a custom touch to their cutting board by adding brass inlay. It’s an easy DIY that can be done with simple tools and they will love it!
17. DIY Personalized Cork Coasters
This handmade gift idea does need a Cricut or another cutting machine to make cork coasters using iron-on vinyl. But it makes a great gift for her to set her tea, coffee, or wine on!
See more personalized gifts you can make with a Cricut
18. DIY Cheese Slicer from Houseful of Handmade
Make this wood cheese slicer using hardwood, and if you have it, you can make it with scrap wood. A handmade gift she will use and appreciate.
19. DIY Tiered Planter
If she loves gardening or growing her own herbs, this is a great, easy DIY Planter that can be built with about $15 worth of lumber. It is perfect for the front porch, filled with flowers, or the backyard, filled with herbs!
20. DIY Device Charging Station
A simple and quick project that can be made out of scrap wood and will solve the spaghetti of cords on the countertop problem! This DIY device family charging station even includes a built-in wireless charger!
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Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"
Wow- so many fantastic ideas, I found a few for my mom that I will have to remember. The dipped spoons are so pretty! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday
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