These Dollar Store DIY Gifts for Mom are not only inexpensive to make but they’re also super easy to make, adorable, and filled with love.

Looking for cheap DIY gifts for mom? Try these creative Dollar Tree gift ideas that are simple, beautiful, and heartfelt.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and finding the perfect gift for mom can be both exciting and challenging. If you’re looking to show your appreciation without breaking the bank, dollar store DIY gifts can be a fantastic option. These gifts are not only budget-friendly but also heartfelt and unique.
In this roundup, I’m sharing some of my favorite creative DIY gift ideas that you can make using items from your local dollar store. Let’s get making!
Why You’ll Love These DIY Gifts for Mom
- Budget-friendly (most under $10!)
- Easy beginner-friendly crafts
- Perfect for Mother’s Day or birthdays
- Handmade + meaningful
Common Dollar Store Supplies Used
- Glass vases & jars
- Bamboo cutting boards
- Picture frames
- Wall decals
- Jute rope
- Chalk paint & acrylic paint
Dollar Store DIY Gifts For Mom
Looking for meaningful gifts that don’t cost a fortune? These Dollar Store DIY gifts for mom are the perfect way to create something beautiful, personal, and budget-friendly. Whether you need a last-minute Mother’s Day gift or just want a handmade idea she’ll treasure, these easy Dollar Tree crafts are simple to make and full of charm.
Wildflower Cutting Board Hanging Sign
Transform a plain cutting board with paint, stencils, and a wood bead garland - to make this spring wildflower cutting board sign.
Dollar Store Cutting Mat Bookmarks
Learn how to create custom bookmarks from Dollar Tree cutting mats and floral rub-on transfers. A simple, affordable DIY gift idea with tassels!
Confetti DIY Dollar Store Vase
I just love a good dollar store craft and this DIY dollar store vase makeover is such an easy way to add a punch of color to your decor!
Vinyl Floral Wrap Vase
Follow this tutorial to learn how to layer adhesive vinyl with your Cricut and make this vinyl floral wrap vase from Dollar Store supplies. Crafts like these don't need an oven, hot glue gun, or anything high end. Handmade gifts like this make the most of Dollar Tree items!
Dollar Store Flower Decal Tray
Transform an ordinary Dollar Tree serving tray into a blooming work of art with this dollar store flower decal tray embellished with wall stickers. Shop Dollar Tree for a variety of other decals you can use for this season and beyond!
Spring Flower Crate Craft
Make a delightful dollar store flower crate craft to decorate for spring, using a Dollar Tree bamboo cutting board, wood crate, and flowers. This DIY gift idea is better than a craft organizer bag and uses items you can find at the Dollar Tree store.
DIY Farmhouse Style Faux Tin Tile Serving Tray
Elevate your home decor with a thrifty and creative makeover – use chalk paint to distress a faux tin tile serving tray. Turn fun ideas like this into something that can hold a basket, chocolate, something for the kids, or more.
DIY Wood Bead Riser
Grab two wooden bamboo cutting boards from the dollar store - we're making a DIY Wood Bead Riser, customized with chalk paint and a stencil.
Watercolor Flower DIY Sharpie Mug
Have you wondered how to make a DIY Sharpie mug without baking, and how to make sharpie stay on a mug? Inspired by the arrival of spring I decided to recreate a watercolor flower painting onto this DIY Sharpie mug!
Jenga Block Magnets
The supplies used to make these Jenga block magnets may surprise you. With a few Dollar Tree finds and craft supply staples, you'll have a craft that is too cute to not share!
Dollar Store Wallpaper Notebook Cover
Give your plain notebooks a quick and stylish makeover with this Dollar Store Wallpaper Cover DIY! It’s a fun and affordable way to personalize your school or office supplies.
DIY Dollar Tree Candle Holder
This Dollar Tree candle holder DIY is such a creative way to turn basic supplies into a charming, rustic-style gift. Using a simple galvanized bucket and cake pan, you can create a raised candle stand that looks totally custom and high-end. Paint it to match your décor and add embellishments like ribbon or seasonal accents to personalize it, making it a thoughtful handmade gift that doubles as beautiful home décor.
Fabulous Nail Polish Marble Mugs
This is a super easy DIY and it also happens to be shockingly inexpensive. All you need are some plain white mugs from your local Dollar Store and some bright colored nail polish – making this project a grand total of $2!! This is one of the easiest but most impressive craft projects that you can do!
Button Picture Frame
Whip up this button picture frame craft with just few easy supplies. This is such a fun and easy craft, and it makes a perfect Mother's Day gift!
Dollar Store DIY Terrarium
While this homemade terrarium cost me less than $10 to make, the end result is such a fun and beautiful way to put some decor on display. Here’s how you can make your own Dollar Store DIY Terrarium!
Hobnail Milk Glass
Flea markets, yard sales, thrift stores and auctions are great places to find deals on Hobnail milk glass, but if you like the look, consider making your own faux milk glass. A couple Dollar Tree supplies and common household materials are all you need to make affordable DIY Hobnail milk glass for cheap!
Paint Stir Stick Vase Set
Grab some paint sticks, a couple of glass vases, and get ready to make this super cute Paint Stir Stick Vase Set.
Dollar Store Wall Decal Candle Craft
Turn Dollar Store wall decals into a beautiful Candle Craft in just a few minutes.
DIY Farmhouse Style Stacked Tiered Trays
This DIY Farmhouse Style Stacked Tiered Trays is made from a set of burner covers and clothes hangers from, you guessed the Dollar Tree.
DIY Jewelry Storage
You'd be surprised by what you can make with a handful of dishes and candlesticks!
Picture Frame Lanterns
These farmhouse-inspired accessories are as easy to make as they are pretty to look at.
Faux Wood Cutting Board Picture Hanger
Recreate a white Dollar Tree cutting board into a Faux Wood Cutting Board. Then, take that Faux Wood Cutting Board and add a metal clip to it so it becomes a bonafide Picture Hanger.
Dollar Store Gardening Gift Idea
This super easy and sweet little Dollar Store gardening gift idea makes such a great little gift for a neighbor, or mom etc.
DIY Trinket Tray using a Dollar Store Wood Panel
You can also turn a simple Dollar Store wood panel into a beautiful and functional trinket tray, perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or small keepsakes. With just a little paint, vinyl, or decorative transfers, this easy DIY transforms an inexpensive surface into a thoughtful handmade gift. Add small handles for a finished look, and you’ve got a budget-friendly gift that feels personal and high-end.
Dollar Store Clipboard Craft
Hey there everyone! I’ve got a craft to share, and it may even help you get organized. What?!? Crafting and organizing all at once? Sign me up!
Dollar Tree Farmhouse Vase Makeover
Turn these ugly Dollar Tree jars into adorable Farmhouse vases! They are so easy and only cost $3 to make!
Shabby Chic Dangly Earring Display
This fun little shabby chic earring stand, made from an altered picture frame, is a great way to hang and display all your beautiful, dangling earrings.
DIY Mirror Jewelry Wall Hangers
Turn hexagon mirrors into functional wall hangers with an extra accessory and hot glue.
Hand Painted Wooden Spoons
I have another super easy 5 minute Dollar Store craft for you today. This time, I made these adorable hand painted wooden spoons. I think their dainty little hearts makes them so cute.
Bamboo Skewer Vase Craft
Head to your local Dollar Tree and pick up a few supplies to make this super cute (and easy) Bamboo Skewer Vase Craft. Perfect for Mother's Day or Teacher Appreciation!
More Crafts for Mom and Roundups
- Give mom (or grandma) a meaningful gift this year with one of these handmade mother’s day gifts from kids. Perfect kids crafts for Mother’s Day!
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- Make one of these special gifts for mom. These are my favorite handmade gift ideas for mom on Mother’s Day, birthday, Christmas, or just because!
- Find the perfect gift for grandma and grandpa this year with these Favorite Grandparent Gifts. Thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas from the grand kids.
- Give a gorgeous handmade gift with one of these DIY farmhouse gifts. 10 beautiful homemade gift ideas with farmhouse style.
- Gifts for Crafty People and Creatives. This is the ultimate gift guide and shopping list for the crafter in your life.

