Sometimes it can be difficult to find gifts for your parents.
Even though you are so familiar with them, it can sometimes seem like they don’t really have anything.
If you’re in this situation, hand-crafting a gift and making it by hand might be the best option. We have a list of the top DIY gifts for parents that we’ve come across.
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1. Family Recipe Book
Many families pass down family recipes from generation to generation. This will allow you to keep all your favorite recipes together and make it more meaningful for your parents. You can find the directions at 36th Avenue.
2. DIY Mid-Century Wall Clock
3. Personalized Mugs
These mugs were personalized by Emma and Elsie. They would make wonderful gifts for parents. The idea of writing on the mug what the person likes to drink is a great idea. It’s a cute idea. Here’s a tutorial.
4. DIY Photo Transfer To Wood
DIY Joy shows how to transfer any photograph onto wood for home decor. This will be a treasured keepsake for mom and dad. These are sure to be a hit with grandkids. Here’s how it can be done.
5.DIY Welcome Mat
This adorable welcome mat is by Rachel Mae Smith. This is a wonderful idea to give your parents as a spring gift, or as a home gift. Find out what you’ll need.
6. DIY Aromatherapy Neck Pillow
Megan, from A Moms Take, created this neck pillow to help her escape stressors. This is a creative and easy gift idea you could make for your parents. Everybody can benefit from a stress-relief.
7. DIY Photo Coasters
These coasters make a great gift for parents. You can put the photos of your children on the coasters and wrap them with a bow to make them their own gift. Heidi’s tutorial is here.
8. Sofa Remote Caddy
This gift is perfect for dad, the master of remote control. This is a great gift for dad. You can find the tutorial here.
9. DIY Etched Mirror
Virginia created this stunning DIY etched mirror. This mirror would make a great gift for your parents. You could also make it yourself. You can find out how it is done here.
10. DIY Wine Rack
This Instructables post is a great gift idea. This wine rack is DIY and holds your favorite wine as well as 2 wine glasses. This is a great gift idea for your parents. Check out the tutorial.
11. Vintage Photo Pillow
Are there vintage photos stored in boxes around your house by your parents? This pillow will allow you to keep a favorite photo. This pillow makes a great gift for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day. Melissa Mortenson demonstrates how to make this tutorial.
12. Vertical Chess Board
Gabrielle Taylor demonstrates how to make this vertical wall-mounted chessboard. This new take on an old game is great for gifting and decorating your home.
13. PVC And DIY Mother’s Day Vase
This DIY vase gift idea is perfect for moms of all ages. David’s tutorial is here.
14. DIY Lamps With Images
Claire Chauvin enjoys to play with Ikea’s cheap materials and make new things. After creating a masterpiece using photos from her family, the lamps look great. This is a great gift idea! Check out her tutorial.
15. 12 Date Ideas For Parents
Shannon came up with the idea for her husband. This would make a great gift for parents. Divide the money among the children in the family and have fun. You can plan 12 outings or dates for your parents, one per month. Shannon’s tutorial.
16. Make A Mother’s Day Gift In A Jar
Jillian Warner filled the jar with gifts that her mom would love for Mother’s Day. This is a great idea because you can personalize it for your mom. This is Jillian’s take on it.
17. Grill Set Holder And Sign
This grill set and sign makes a great dad gift. This sign displays and organizes the grilling tools. Kristyn demonstrates how to do this.
18. The Mom Binder
This was the best gift for mom, according to Dating Divas Becca. She can keep all her sweet notes, and even her kids’ love notes in this simple binder. You can download the template to make your own.
19. DIY Wedding Gifts For Parents
Sarah Landrum created this tie for her father on her wedding day. It’s so sweet to gift your dad a gift he loved the most. You can see how she did it.
20. Personalized Cutting Board
This gift will be treasured by your parents forever. You only need two materials. Karen walks you through this simple process.
21. DIY Canvas Portrait
A Beautiful Mess shows us how to create beautiful photos on canvas and use them to decorate your home. This is a great way to keep those memories alive for our parents. This is how you can do it.
22. Inside Jokes Scrabble Coasters
Gabriela thought it was a great idea. Every family has its inside jokes. These jokes can be recited by your parents every time they use a coaster. See Gabrielas tutorial.
