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Let Mum get creative this Mother's Day 2026 with our round-up of the best crafty gift boxes, the perfect gifts for Mum in Sydney and all around the country. By surprising Mum with a DIY craft kit, you can celebrate all that Mum does for you by letting her creativity shine without even leaving home. From painting to cooking to hand building ceramics, there's bound to be a DIY craft box to suit every type of crafty Mum.
These craft boxes make great Mother's Day presents if you can't visit Mum on her special day or even if you just simply want to encourage her to spend more time on self-care and try out a new fun hobby. You can even pick DIY presents for Mums that come with live streaming or on-demand classes or simply just have them on their own. An online class will allow your mum to have a bit more guided support as she navigates this new skill. If she would prefer to work solo though, a DIY craft kit will include written instructions that set her up for a successful and ultra-relaxing crafternoon.
So, what are you waiting for? Mother's Day 2026 is the perfect time to take your gifts for Mum in Sydney from same-old to fresh and exciting, so dive into our top craft kit picks this year.
DIY bath bomb kits
If your mum is a relaxing soul who loves nothing more than a long soak in the tub, then why not give her our DIY bath bomb kits? These gift boxes come with everything she needs to make her very own bath bombs to pamper herself. Your mum will learn how to add fragrance oils and colour to create interesting products that will bring some zen into her life.
With these kits, your mum can discover the benefits of making her own natural body products. Choose from our online DIY bath bomb classes or offline kits, that include all the materials for her to make her own fun and fragrant creations. From using essential oils to creating fun shapes, these kits are a great way to get Mum feeling more excited about having a relaxing and pampering bath!
Mother’s Day cooking classes
Our cooking kits are easy to follow and have everything your mum needs to make a real feast. Choose from our online cooking classes or craft kits, which each come with all the ingredients required as well as recipes. Our Mother’s Day gift boxes are the perfect way to pamper Mum with some yummy treats and delicious home-cooked meals.
It doesn’t get more personal than giving your mum a Mother's Day gift that will fuel her inner chef! With easy-to-follow recipes and expert tips, your mum can learn how to cook anything from Asian street food to Greek food. She can learn how to make pasta or gnocchi from scratch or can even have a go at a cooking basics class if she is not too familiar with the kitchen. There’s something for every taste bud in these kits.
Pottery craft boxes
Show your mum how much you care by bringing the beauty of handmade ceramics into her home with our Mother’s Day pottery kits. Our online pottery classes and kits are easy to follow and will have Mum forming funky pots in no time. From basic starter kits to more advanced DIY boxes, there’s something here for everyone, whether you want to make clay hanging planters, unique mugs or even polymer clay earrings! The kits come with all the materials you need including clay, tools and glazes. You can help your mum craft something beautiful that can be fired at home in her very own oven!
These pottery craft boxes can be a real stress reliever, so they’re great for Mum to get some much needed ‘me-time’. Our DIY kits are also perfect if you are looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas for mums who are geographically distant!
Watercolour painting for beginners kits
Indulge your mum’s artistic side and introduce her to a world of relaxation with our watercolour painting kits for beginners. Our online watercolour classes are easy to follow and Mum will gain the skills to continue painting with this fun art medium. She can try painting with watercolours in one of our botanical or insect-themed classes or even try her hand at brush lettering. Our watercolour kits will have mum painting masterpieces long after the virtual workshop.
These classes will cover the basics of watercolour painting techniques, how to mix and use colours, and how to accurately paint flora, fauna and more. All you need to do is buy your mum her favourite bottle of wine to enjoy with the workshop, and you’ve achieved maximum Mother’s Day 2026 points!
Cocktail making gift boxes
Get mum shaking and stirring this Mother's Day with one of our cocktail making kits. In our online classes, Mum can learn how to make her favourite drinks, from mojitos to margaritas, give your mum the gift of an unforgettable boozy experience. If Mum loves nothing more than sipping a gorgeous beverage by the pool, then we have a huge range of cocktails for her to try. Her cocktail kit will come with all the ingredients needed and either an online class or recipe to follow.
Your mother deserves a special treat for Mother’s Day and what could be better than a class that combines alcohol with creativity. In our cocktail making classes, she can learn how to mix, muddle and shake her way through new recipes and discover important tips and tricks to celebrate this very special occasion.
DIY soy candle making classes
Swap the flowers for a fragrant candle gift box and surprise your mum this Mother’s Day with a soy candle making kit. These easy-to-follow classes are great for beginners and will teach her how to make gorgeous candles with unique colour designs or beautiful crystal and flower decorations.
Not only can your mum personalise her home with these soy candle kits, but she can get creative too. With an array of different scents to choose from, Mum will be able to create candles that smell just as good as they look. From fruit and flower scents to chocolate and vanilla fragrances, in no time Mum’s home will smell heavenly!
Dried flower bouquet kits
Looking for Mother's Day gifts that break the flowers stereotype? Well, it doesn't mean you can't still get Mum a bunch of gorgeous blooms in some form! With one of our DIY flower arranging craft kits, your mum can design and arrange her own floral bouquet using dried and preserved flowers, so it's completely customised to match her style and space. Not only is this one of the most fun Mother's Day activities, but it also offers Mum the chance to learn a new skill, flex her creative muscles and switch off for an hour or so. Who knows? It might even become her new favourite creative hobby in 2026!
Showing your mum how much you care on this special day is easy with our Mother’s Day gift box ideas. Whether you still live with her, or are on the other side of the country, we’ll deliver your gifts for Mum directly to her door.
