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Here are tons of unique DIY 50th birthday gifts ideas for her, perfect for your mom/mum or adoptive mom, auntie, wife or girlfriend, best friend, grandma - anyone you are looking to spoil for their milestone birthday! These make great gifts if you have a limited budget and are looking for low cost 50th birthday gifts for women - we hope you enjoy these ideas!
No cost and lowest cost 50th birthday gifts ideas
1. Make her a novelty shaped cupcake pullapart
This looks amazing and is so much fun to eat! Simply arrange your plain cupcakes in a desired shape or formation - for example, a heart shape or the number representing their age - then ice them all together as one, creating one whole shape, like joining the dots.
2. DIY her some custom chocolates
You can have so much fun with this! Why not craft your own chocolates to make them perfectly match your recipient's tastes. You could make them heart shaped - or any novelty shape - and infuse them with popping candy and fun candy pieces.
3. Bake her a life size cookie face portrait
Nothing is cooler or more special! You could even try to make it life size, it's such a funny and creative gift idea they are sure to love!
4. DIY a sugar cookie flower bouquet
A bouquet of sugar cookie flowers! Bake the sticks in to the cookies in the oven, then ice them to look like flowers and arrange them in a beautiful bouquet formation, tied with a ribbon! Alternatively arrange them in an adorable jar - or if you are short on time, why not opt for these adorable gift ready sugar cookie blooms! You can keep them in the jar as an adorable gift, or use them to create your sugar cookie flower bouquet - gift them a whole bouquet of edible flowers!
Ready made jar of sugar cookie flowers 👈🏻
5. Bake her a huge cookie
Just like the giant 'Millie's Cookies' gifts that are all over social media, but it will mean so much more as you have made it yourself!
6. Bake her a bento cake 👈🏻
These are so cute! These mini scale cakes are perfect to gift your recipient and you can get so creative with the decor and message you choose to give.
7. Draw or paint her portrait
A unique, special and creative gift that you can have so much fun with, plus your recipient will love it! Try creating it out of tiny photos, or even magazine clippings or candy pieces! Even if it doesn't go to plan, it will be sure to make your recipient chuckle.
8. Make her a pet portrait
Create a beautiful portrait of their pet, a special gift they are sure to treasure always! You could use any medium or materials for this, opting for paint, magazine cutouts or even crafting it out of colourful sweets or candy!
9. Create a life size cookie pet face portrait
Create a beautiful portrait of their pet, the cookie version! You could ice it to look exactly like their furry friend. This is a low cost gift idea she will be sure to adore!
10. Write her a special poem or rap
So creative and special, this is the funniest way to honour your recipient and make them smile and chuckle!
11. Make a special scrapbook or book of memories for her
All you need is some papers and a needle and thread to create the binding - you could even craft a pretty cover from free wallpaper or fabric samples you can find at DIY stores. For photos to put inside, you can get 50 free prints from apps such as Snapfish or Photobox. This is an adorable gift idea that is very low cost to make but she will treasure!
12. A gift of macarons
There is nothing quite as special as a box of pretty macarons, they are such a beautiful and charming multisensory gift idea! You could bake some yourself, pertaining to a special theme for your recipient, or order some ready made if short on time.
13. A pretty box of hot chocolate bombs 👈🏻
These make beautiful and adorable gifts, plus are super low cost to make too! You could even decorate them however you like, to match any theme and experiment with different kinds of chocolate and fillings. You can even order these ready made if you are short on time!
14. Bake her a pretty box of baked goods
This is an especially amazing idea if your recipient is always hankering after your recent bakes; treat them with a whole box to themselves!
15. Create some kusudama origami decor to hang in her space
The most gorgeous home decor! It looks so beautiful and barely costs a thing - you only need some pretty patterned or coloured paper, or paper in her favourite colour!
These are so beautiful and feature an assortment of origami shapes formed together to make a ball like shape. There are so many different beautiful designs to try - our favourite cherry blossom style kusudama guide is here!
16. Make her a bouquet of realistic paper flowers
You could even create a little booklet or language of flowers guide, so you recipient can decode the meaning behind each flower - you could code a special message for them!
17. Make her some notebooks with pretty covers
Or a beautiful diary! To do this, you will need some paper, scissors, glue and a needle and thread. Make the blank notebooks by folding the paper in half and stitching them together, down the middle, to create the binding. To create a beautiful cover, head to a DIY store or similar and see if they offer free wallpaper samples or fabric samples. This is an adorable no cost gift idea that she can treasure!
18. Craft her a 3D photo collage
This looks amazing and you can craft it from cardboard plus some pva or craft glue and some printed photos. Try crafting a 3D heart shape from cardboard, then papering it with your favourite photos to create a 3D collage that she can keep and treasure forever!
3D Ready made acrylic photo college heart 👈🏻
Creative and unique 50th birthday gifts ideas
1. A gorgeous box of wax melts 👈🏻
They are presented beautifully like a box of chocolates and make the most luxurious and fun gift to open!
2. A personalised photo car freshener 👈🏻
These are absolutely brilliant and so affordable! You could personalise one with a hilarious photo or special memory for your recipient. This would also be so cute as part of a 50th birthday hamper gift!
3. Put together a 'sip and paint' box for her 👈🏻
4. Matching outfits for her and her pet
This gift idea is perfect for a pet lover, you could opt for matching jumpers or even cute matching costumes they can wear for Halloween! You could also DIY this gift idea if you are handy at knitting, it's bound to be a gift they will never forget!
5. A surprise message mug 👈🏻
This is such an amazing gift to give! You could present the gift with hot drink inside and wait until they finish it to reveal the surprise at the bottom of the mug. This would make the most perfect 'just because' gift or reveal gift idea for your mom or mum!
6. DIY her a set of beautiful magnets
You could use clay or fimo to make them and paint them yourself, then attach to magnet backings with some strong invisible glue. Arrange them in a beautiful box with tissue paper and voila!
7. A realistic chocolate gift
This makes such a cool, unique and thoughtful gift as you can show her how well you know her and her interests by choosing a realistic chocolate replica of an object that makes her happy - it could match her hobbies, her work, the things she loves and her personality - she'll be totally fooled at first but get the best surprise when she goes to use her new gift and realises it is made entirely out of chocolate!
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Realistic chocolate 'biscuits' selection 👈🏻
Realistic chocolate 'cheese' selection 👈🏻
8. A funny sequin cushion of her favourite people 👈🏻
Everyone's got an idol, whether it is a character from The Office, a guilty pleasure boyband, a girl crush celebrity or even Nicholas Cage, celebrate the fandom and show how well you know her with a funny sequin cushion. It's a hilarious gift as, simply by changing the sequin direction, it's possible to create all manner of scary and funny facial expressions on the celebrity cushion! You could also personalise it with funny family photos to make something she will treasure and cherish always.
9. A cardboard cut out of her favourite person
Whether it's her favourite celeb or fictional character, this is such a fun surprise idea that will be sure to make her laugh!
10. Make her a snack bouquet gift
Why not put together a selection of their favourite sweets or snacks, arranged in bouquet formation! You could even arrange them in a letter or number shaped gift box, for a standout display and gorgeous looking gift!
Letter or number gift box (the most affordable!) 👈🏻
11. Gift her a funny photoshopped picture
Make them a funny photoshopped picture with all their favourite things, you could set it in a place they have always dreamed of visiting! Add in all their favourite things and people - even fictional characters! This is such a unique and creative gift idea and they are sure to love it. You could print and frame the final result for them to keep safely in their room or space, it will be sure to make them smile whenever they see it!
12. A pet themed gift
There is nothing more special than a gift from their pet! This could be a beautiful framed photo portrait of their pet (a super affordable gift!), a life size biscuit or cookie decorated to look just like their pet (you could DIY this yourself!) or a gift featuring their pet's paw print. You could even gift her a pair of matching sweaters for her and her dog!
13. Share a special message using flowers only
Create a custom bouquet for your recipient! You could also gift a language of flowers book alongside the blooms, so your recipient can figure out the secret message!
14. Bake a set of cupcakes with special photo edible toppers 👈🏻
This is such a great inexpensive gift for your recipient and ticks all the boxes... something delicious they can eat, check! Something you can DIY for your recipient, check! Something inexpensive, yet stands out and makes them chuckle at the same time, check! This is the best way to share memories and cake with your recipient.
Colourful special photo edible toppers 👈🏻
15. Gift her some stunning realistic chocolate peonies 👈🏻
Where chocolates meet flowers... these are magical and the best way to combine flowers and chocolate in one - why not get her both in one gift! These are visually stunning and are so realistic, they are almost too pretty to eat!
16. A cushion version of their pet
This could be a cute cushion, keyring or a plushie! This is such a special, cute and funny gift idea for your recipient they will treasure and always remember.
Custom personalised pet pillow plushie 👈🏻
17. Make her a set of some shower steamers 👈🏻
These are really fun and easy to make! These are so affordable and you can even DIY them from ingredients such as essential oils, baking soda and constarch. There are so many varieties and scents to choose from and they make your shower smell amazing, the shower equivalent of bath bombs for the busy person on the go!
18. Gift her a five senses gift
These make some of the most special and memorable gifts, plus you can get super creative with them!
19. Try a special message plate surprise
This is such a good trick! Arrange for your recipient to go out and only come back at tea time, when you'll have a meal prepared for both of you. Then get your hands on some plain white plates and some plate decorating pens or paint - even the kinds kids often use to decorate a plate for Grandma. You can create a really cute design - and then be sure to follow the instructions to let the paint or ink set - it is often recommended to pop in the oven for a certain time. Once it is completely dry and safe to eat from, you can set about preparing the meal and dish it out on to the newly decorated plate. You could even cleverly cover each section of the plate with a different food - just make sure every bit is covered with food so that they would never guess. Wait til your recipient starts eating to reveal the cute surprise! They get to keep the memory and relive it every time they use the plate for a meal! It's such a cute surprise idea and you can get really creative with the design and message you choose to give.
20. Set up a home movies night
Why not create an indoor 'drive thru' set up to show home movies! Watching home movies and videos together is a wonderful way to celebrate her birthday and will be bound to result in hilarity and smiles all round! The drive thru element brings a retro feel, ten points if you also have popcorn, milkshakes and delicious snacks on hand!
21. A Lotus Biscoff scented candle 👈🏻
There are no words for how amazing this is! Definitely a must have for any Biscoff fan or lover.
22. A birth flower jewellery gift 👈🏻
This is such a creative, thoughtful and special gift idea for your mum or mom, these are so stunning and something she'll treasure always.
Flower Petal Resin Pendants (SO Stunning!) 👈🏻
23. A perfume sample set
A set of mini perfumes makes for the perfect gift as it means she can try out a whole new range of scents - there is nothing like the gift of novelty and giving someone a chance to try new things.
24. A heat transforming mug 👈🏻
A mug is an oldie but a goodie! Even better, a heat transforming mug means your recipient will get an extra surprise when they go to make a hot drink in their new mug!
25. Rose quartz coasters
Coasters make amazing practical gifts and rose quartz ones bring such a feeling of opulence and glamour to the home, as well as carrying special and calming meanings and energies.
Heart shaped rose quartz coasters 👈🏻
Stylish rough edge rose quartz coasters 👈🏻
26. A chocolate room spray 👈🏻
There is nothing better than making your home smell like chocolate!
27. A bluetooth iphone printer
This is such a special gift as it will allow her to print all her favourite memories quickly and easily, there's nothing like being able to hold your memories as physical items.
28. A photo album
You could design it yourself or even order a blank one to decorate by hand as a wonderful DIY gift to your mom or mum, also perfect to accompany the bluetooth printer gift idea!
29. A silk pillowcase
Always a luxurious gift to receive, this will make such a special gift that is super practical too!
30. A silk sleepmask
Another luxurious looking but super practical gift that is surprisingly affordable and will be sure to delight your recipient!
31. A game to play
Give her the gift of an opportunity to bond with all the family, one of the best mom gifts of all!
32. Make her a pretty wreath
This is one of the cutest DIY gifts ideas and are perfect for every season or occasion, you could even make her a new one with every changing season, or every upcoming holiday, to make it a cute little tradition! You could use different flowers, leaves and foliage and even add some glitter to finish.
33. A funny colouring book
You could personalise your own colouring pages for her, based on your own photos, which makes such a fun and special surprise gift.
Funny personalised colouring pages from photos (so cool!) 👈🏻
34. A custom embroidered hoop hanging 👈🏻
Home decor gifts are always an adorable idea, especially personalised ones for your loved ones! You can find kits such as this to complete as a special and unique gift for the mother figure in your life.
35. A pamper box
You can get super creative with this gift idea and show how well you know your recipient by perfectly tailoring it to her!
36. A 'sleep well' box
Full of items to help her to unwind and sleep well at night! This is something everyone will appreciate, especially moms, mums, dads and parents in general, as they probably have some sleep to catch up on! You could fill it with a pillow mist, facial spray, dreamy crystals and gemstones, a relaxing diffuser or candle and a dreamy bath and body care set.
37. An assortment of lots of different types of tea
For her to try! These gifts are always so special as it means giving them the gift of trying something new, you might just introduce her to her all new favourite kind of tea. This gift is the most perfect thing ever for tea lovers!
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