Want to make a gift for your mom this year? Here are a ton of ideas for woodworking gifts for mom – that will blow her away with your thoughtfulness and effort!
Shopping for moms is hard – in reality, most moms have everything that they “need” and there isn’t much that they want that is super-giftable.
As a mom myself and someone who has bought a lot of gifts for other moms I can say – the best gifts really do come from the heart. They are either sentimental or handmade with love.
Today we are going to focus on the second option – handmade gift ideas.
Specifically, we are focusing on DIY woodworking gifts for moms.
These gift ideas are all made from wood and all super beginner friendly.
If you are new to woodworking, be sure to check out our guide on how to buy wood for woodworking projects and our tips on how to get tools for free and cheap!
Without further ado, here are the best woodworking gifts that you can make for your mom!
Woodworking gifts for moms
Here are our best tutorials for gifts that you can make for your mom using basic woodworking skills and tools!
Woodworking gifts for mom
Want to build a gift to give to your mom? Here are a ton of ideas for woodworking gifts to make for the mom in your life!
This watch and accessory holder is just a few pieces of wood but really looks high end!
It's easy to make a good looking wooden tray - no fancy tools needed - for mom! Serve her breakfast in bed on it for bonus points!
This wooden box would work for jewelry or makeup!
People who love to cook have a lot of spices! Make this tiered spice organizer drawer insert! A super simple build.
These lanterns are BIG and dramatic and make beautiful home decor.
Nothing is funnier than looking out the window and seeing a squirrel eating at a picnic table! Mom will love one of these creative, handmade bird feeders.
Give mom a seat in her garden or yard by building her a beautiful wooden garden bench.
Take her gardening to the next level with this elevated garden bed. Perfect for anyone who has trouble getting on the ground to dig or with poor draining soil.
These wooden tomato cages are a great upgrade for anyone who loves gardening!
Upgrade her fruit bowl with this simpel 2 tiered serving tray.
This long planter is perfect for mom's dining table. She can swap out the decor seasonally or to match her room!
Nothing says fun like playing a game of darts for mom! Upgrade a simple dartboard with a custom cabinet!
If your mom loves plants, she will love this tabletop planter which can hold 3 pots!
This tiered plant stand has TONS of places for potted house plants and a hanging rod for additional hanging basket plant storage!
This is a smaller lantern that is still really cute and has a modern touch to it.
This console table is a big build = but it's pretty simple to make. It could work behind a sofa, in an entryway, or in a hallway. Help mom get organized!
This bed swing is a big build but how psyched would your mom be to open this on Christmas!
This plant holder looks like a little lawn chair!
Use scrap wood to make this wooden framed "canvas" and then add any symbol, word, or design with paint!
This potting bench is my favorite thing that Sean ever built for me! It has hidden storage and tons of space for pot storage underneath. This is a large build, but a fantastic gift idea.
If mom loves plants, she will really love this wooden plant stand. Sean made this for my mom a few years ago!
If her shower is big enough, this shower stool is an excellent edition!
This tub bench is great for sitting in a tub style shower, resting your leg, or resting candles and books during a bath!
Build this awesome crate today to use for storage. It's great on display in the living room for blankets or in the garage for gardening supplies. Anything you need to store, a nice crate is perfect for it. Instead of buying an expensive one at the store, build one yourself!
Love grilling or outdoor entertaining? This grill cart is sure to be a hit!
Does she complain about needing a spot to set her drink? Make her a couch arm cup holder!
If mom has a lot of papers, help her get organized with this plywood desk organizer.
This is half plant holder, half lantern and could work either way. The house shape is super charming!
Back this beautiful and impactful plant stand for your front porch out of just 2x4 lumber!
Make a wooden wreath - of any size - that she can decorate seasonally!
This outdoor rolling plant stand is perfect for your porch to keep small potted plants and be able to roll them into the rain or inside if it's too hot or cold.
If you have a little bit of nice live edge wood laying around, you can make an easy tea light candle holder. Just route a river through the wood and fill with colored epoxy, then drill tea light holes!
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