12 DIY Gift Basket Ideas for Mother’s Day that Mom Will Love

Mother’s Day is coming up, so it’s time to figure out what to get the special moms in your life. Gift baskets are always fun! There are several reasons why I love to give and get gift baskets. For one, a gift basket is several gifts in one. You have to admit, everyone loves that idea! Also, besides the items inside of the basket, the basket itself is a practical and nice gift on its own. Lastly, a gift basket shows that a lot of thought and care was put into making one which means a lot to the person receiving it. If you’re not sure where to start, then keep reading! Here are 12 DIY gift basket ideas for Mother’s Day that Mom will love. You will see, you can make these yourself!

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1. Gift Basket for the Fashionable Mom on the Go

This popular Stanley tumbler is perfect for on the go. For one, it fits in a cup holder. It also has a handle that makes carrying it so comfortable. It can also be tossed into a bag like this cute straw one!

1. straw tote bag
2. jean jacket
3. Stanley tumbler
4. sunglasses
5. basket
6. shredded paper filler
7. curled bow

2. Gift Basket for the Fashionable Mom on the Go (second option)

Rifle Paper Co. has the cutest patterns! For example, check out these great pens and journal.

These sunglasses are my favorites at the moment and a steal at $15.

The “basket” used here is actually a straw tote handbag! I think any mom would love it! If she is fashionable and often on the go, this is for her.

1. set of gel pens (Rifle Paper Co)
2. journal
3. Stanley tumbler
4. sunglasses
5. straw tote handbag
6. shredded paper filler
7. curled bow

3. Gift Basket for the Mom Who Needs to Be Pampered

The colors and pattern on these towels are adorable!! Every mom needs a little pampering, so she would love receiving this gift basket.

1. bath pillow
2. bath towel (Anthopologie)
3. mama candle (Anthropologie)
4. bath mitt
5. bathtub tray (Hearth and Hand)
6. basket
7. shredded paper fill
8. curled bow

4. Gift Basket for the Mom Who Needs to Be Pampered (second option)

For the mom who loves crisp whites and neutrals, this is the perfect combo! You can also always add some pretty bars of soap or some lotion.

1. waffle bath towels (Casaluna)
2. bath brush
3. slippers (Pottery Barn)
4. bath bomb (Pottery Barn)
5. basket
6. shredded paper fill
7. curled bow

5. Gift Basket for the Mom Who Travels

This travel neck pillow is highly rated and looks so comfy. Because of that, I’m looking forward to using it on my next trip! It comes in solid colors as well, but this leopard print is great! Also, every mom would love this super popular belt bag by Lululemon.

1. travel neck pillow (highly rated!)
2. belt bag (Lululemon)
3. hanging toiletry bag
4. sun visor hat
5. basket
6. shredded paper fill
7. curled bow

6. Gift Basket for the Cozy Mom

Moms usually have pretty busy days, and therefore they would love a basket of cozy goodies to relax with. This devotional book is pretty enough to put out on a coffee table to enjoy, and it would look so nice in this gift basket.

1. faux fur slippers
2. devotional book (beautiful illustrations!)
3. mom mug
4. jar candle (Anthropologie)
5. basket
6. shredded paper fill
7. curled bow

7. Gift Basket for the Tea Loving Mom

If you consider the special mom in your life to be a super mom, then she needs this cute mug for her tea! Include some tea bags in the basket. Also, you may want to add some cookies!

1. tea canister
2. tea bags
3. super mom mug
4. tea bag squeezer
5. basket
6. shredded paper fill
7. curled bow

8. Gift Basket for the Home Decorating Mom

A mom who loves to decorate would love to add these items to her home. They are some of my favorites. A live plant would be a great addition to the basket! However, a faux one would work as well. Place either one in the pot.

1. coffee table book
2. watering can (Hearth and Hand)
3. planter/pot
4. marble dish
5. basket
6. shredded paper fill
7. curled bow

9. Gift Basket for the Coffee Loving Mom

Here’s a thoughtful collection of cute things a coffee drinking mom would love! How cute is this mama mug?

1. mom journal book
2. mama mug (Anthropologie)
3. coffee
4. belt bag (Lululemon)
5. basket
6. shredded paper fill
7. curled bow

10. Gift Basket for the Mom Gardener

The illustrations in this book are gorgeous! I think a gardening mom would love this collection of goodies. Also, getting all of this for Mother’s Day would come just in time to get the garden ready for a lot of us!

1. flower garden book
2. leather garden gloves
3. garden tool set
4. garden kneel mat
5. basket
6. shredded paper fill
7. curled bow

11. Gift Basket for the Mom Who Loves to Cook

Anything marble adds so much to a gift basket, so I couldn’t resist adding this gorgeous salt and pepper set! I love this dishcloth set, too.

1. dishcloth set
2. cookbook
3. marble salt and pepper (Crate and Barrel)
4. measuring cups
5. basket
6. shredded paper fill
7. curled bow

12. Gift Basket for the Mom Who Loves to Cook (second option)

I have a never seen a prettier spatula before, have you? Here’s a cute collection for the mom who loves pretty things in her kitchen. If she loves to cook, then this gift basket is for her.

1. cookbook
2. floral spatula (Williams Sonoma)
3. dish towels
4. marble and wood board
5. basket
6. shredded paper fill
7. curled bow

As a final thought, you can always add a gift card to a gift basket and sprinkle in some candies for a little extra fun! Also, you can wrap them up in cellophane, but you can also just present them as is with a bow on the basket. Happy Mother’s Day!

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