37 DIY Home Gifts That Only Look Expensive

While some people live for the thrill of the hunt, others dread navigating crowded malls to find the perfect gift for Mother's Day. If you're one of the latter, keep your gift shopping simple by heading to the craft store for DIY supplies! There are tons of amazing options for homemade gifts that will blow your mom away — especially when she finds out that you made it yourself. Forget any ideas about macaroni art and Pinterest fails, because these 37 projects are simple and impressive.

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Decorative Clay Bells

Whether your loved ones hang these DIY bells on their porch or near

a kitchen window, they're sure to love the eclectic look of your crafty

project.

2

 

Gilded Wastebasket

This gold wastebasket DIY is perfect for gifting a design-oriented gift

basket!

3

 

Marquee Light

Your loved ones simply won't believe that you made this marquee

light yourself.

4

 

Gilded Modern Art

This DIY modern art is so pretty, nobody will believe that it wasn't

bought from a gallery!

5

 

Colorful Homegrown Crystals

Crystals and geodes are all the rage right now, so help your loved

ones get in on the accessory trend with some homegrown crystals.

6

 

Marbled-Clay Trinket Dish

These chic DIY dishes are perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or coins

and look absolutely incredible.

7

 

Copper Arrows

Your gift recipient can hang these copper arrows as a wall decoration,

stand them upright in a vase, or go full Katniss Everdeen.

8

 

Linen Quote Pillow

The rustic look of this linen quote pillow DIY is sure to please.

9

 

Upcycled Map Coasters

These DIY map coasters are perfect for any homesick friend.

10

 

Herb-Garden Pots

Don't worry if you don't have a green thumb — all you need to do for

this gift is create the herb-garden pots, leaving your loved ones to

care for the greens!

11

 

Wooden Wall Art

All this DIY wall art requires is wood, felt, paint, and a bit of fun.

12

 

Gold-Leaf Checkerboard

Give the gift of game night with this gorgeous gilded

checkerboard DIY from A Beautiful Mess.

13

 

Watercolor Makeup-Brush Jars

Beautify your girlfriend's "battle station" with DIY watercolor jars for

her makeup brushes.

14

 

Succulent Wine-Cork Magnets

Fridge magnets don't have to be tacky! Make some cute succulent

corks for your loved ones this Christmas.

15

 

Framed Jewelry Organizer

Your friends will thank you for ridding their closet of clutter with

this DIY organizer.

16

 

Bud Vases

You'll love this easy bud-vase project!

17

 

Painted Woodcut Platter

This serving platter DIY is too adorable for words.

18

 

Gilded Agate Coasters

With only a bit of nail polish and some agate slices, you can create

a gorgeous set of coasters on the cheap.

19

 

Tassel Baby Mobile

Learn how to create this tassel mobile for the little ones in your life.

20

 

Cute Bulletin Board

This fun DIY bulletin board is an awesomely functional statement

piece.

21

 

Macramé Hanging Planter

These DIY macramé planters are simple to construct and look

beautiful in any room.

22

 

Calligraphy Pillows

Get your message across in style by gifting these DIY calligraphy

pillows to your friends and family.

23

 

Chalkboard Snack Platter

If your loved ones enjoy entertaining, they're sure to love

this chalkboard platter for serving snacks.

24

 

Copper Hanging Plants

Beware, you may just want to keep these DIY copper hanging

planters for yourself!

25

 

Polaroid Magnets

Allow your loved ones to show off memories in a fun way with

these DIY Polaroid magnets.

26

 

Two-Tone Coffee Table Tray

Create this simple coffee table tray in your loved ones' favorite colors

for a surefire hit.

27

 

Gold and Marble Cheeseboard

This supersimple DIY cheeseboard costs less than the cheese that's

served on it!

28

 

Succulent Garden

Arranging a succulent garden for your loved ones this holiday is an

easy way to impress.

29

 

Copper-Dipped Shot Glasses

Bring the party to your holiday gift exchange with these copper shot

glasses.

30

 

Tree Stump Chalkboard

Anybody with rustic taste would love this tree stump DIY as a gift!

31

 

Gilded Mouse Pad

The simple gold polka dots on this DIY mousepad are absolutely

lovely.

32

 

Gold-Dipped Coffee Cup

Your gift recipients will love this luxurious coffee mug for the home or

office.

33

 

Papel Picado Coasters

Winter doesn't mean leaving festivity behind — rather, bring color to

Christmas with these bright DIY coasters!

34

 

Jewelry Tray

This DIY jewelry tray looks like a pricey Anthropologie find!

35

 

Hanging Wall Banner

There's something sweet about the simplicity of this DIY wall

hanging!

36

 

Gold Vinyl-Wrapped Candles

These festive votives are perfect for the holiday season and so easy to

make.

37

 

Woven Wall Hanging

This piece of art is so gorgeous, your loved ones will never know it

was made from a bath mat.