14 Personalised Mother's Day Presents and Custom-Made Gifts
Personalised Mother's Day presents she will keep for life. 14 custom-made gift ideas with names, dates, handwriting and photos, plus when to order so they arrive in time.
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Quick answer
The best personalised Mother's Day presents carry something only your family has: names, dates, handwriting or photos. Top picks: a name necklace with the children's names, a custom family portrait and a photo book with handwritten notes. Order at least two weeks ahead.
A personalised present tells her one thing before she even reads the card: this was made for you and nobody else.
That is why custom-made gifts are among the most kept, most worn and most shown-off presents a mum receives. Here are fourteen ideas, from quick-to-order to truly handmade.
Personalised jewellery
A name necklace with the children's names
Our top pick
Small discs or bars stamped with each child's name or initial. Light enough for everyday wear and endlessly meaningful.
See name necklacesA birthstone ring or bracelet
One stone per child, set in a simple band. Easy to add to as the family grows.
See birthstone braceletsA handwriting bracelet
A note in your child's handwriting, engraved on a cuff. Tissues advised.
Custom-made home gifts
A custom family portrait
Send a photo to an illustrator and receive a warm, painted or cartoon-style portrait of the whole family.
See custom portraitsA house portrait
A watercolour of the family home or the house she grew up in. Beautiful above a mantel.
An engraved recipe chopping board
Her handwritten recipe, engraved for keeps. It might be the most practical heirloom there is.
See recipe boardsA personalised mug or cup set
Go beyond "World's Best Mum": print a childhood drawing, a family photo or an inside joke.
See custom mugsA personalised plant pot
Her name or the kids' handprints on a pot, with a plant she will love tucked inside.
Photo and memory gifts
A photo book with handwritten notes
The photos are lovely. The notes beside them are what she rereads. See our sentimental gift guide for more.
A family photo calendar
Twelve months of family photos with birthdays already marked. Useful and sweet all year.
A star map of a special night
The sky on the night she became a mum, with names and the date beneath.
See star mapsHandmade by you
Handprint art, dated
Paint, canvas, little hands. Our DIY guide shows you how.
A letter book from the family
Collect letters from everyone who loves her and bind them together.
A playlist with a printed track list
Songs that remind you of her, with one line explaining each choice.
When to order personalised gifts
| Gift type | Order this far ahead |
|---|---|
| Engraved jewellery | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Custom illustrations and portraits | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Photo books | 2 weeks |
| Printed mugs, calendars, prints | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Handmade at home | A weekend |
Want gifts to personalise any time of year? See engravable and monogrammed gifts for mom.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good personalised Mother's Day gift?
A name necklace with the children's names, a custom family portrait or a photo book with handwritten notes are all reliable favourites.
How early should I order custom-made Mother's Day gifts?
Two to four weeks before. Custom items need time for proofs, making and delivery, and makers get busy in the run-up.
When is Mothering Sunday in the UK?
Mothering Sunday falls three weeks before Easter Sunday, so the date changes each year. In 2027 it is on March 7.