Most moms love handmade gifts. It shows you’ve taken time to care. Let’s explore different types of handmade gifts you can create for this holiday.
Steps
1. Cards.
You can find free printable cards online, make your own from a sheet of paper or purchase blank ones. You can personalize your chosen card as well. Make a card for mom. Write your own sentiment or find one online that conveys your feelings.
2. Handprints.
With kids, handprints are a great item to incorporate into your art project. If you have really small children, you can do footprints instead. A few ways include:
- Use handprints for “petals” on a large paper flower or as a flower
- Use handprints on a t-shirt or quilt square
- Plaster plaque with handprint
- Handprint on a tile
- Heart made of two handprints
You might want to add a name, year or sentiment. Discuss this with your kids. What other ideas do they come up with? Try one or more.
3. Photos.
Adding a photo to a bookmark, drawing or anything else not only makes a great gift for mom, it is also an item that will keep memories alive. Explore the Enrichment Project badge program “Photo Crafts” for ideas or search online. Make a photo crafted item for your mom.
4. Frames.
The easiest way to give a photo is to frame it. Make a frame for your photo out of popsicle sticks, fusible beads, scrapbook paper or decorate a purchased flat acrylic frame. Do it digitally by adding a frame to your photo before printing it. If none of these sound like a good idea, search online for other frame ideas to try.
5. Recycled.
Recycling items into your gift allows kids to express themselves with items around their home. Not only that, the gift will be truly from the hand and heart of the giver. Start with simple items like paper plates, toilet paper rolls and magazines. Look around your house. What do you have that you can recycle / reuse to make a gift?
6. Flowers.
Flowers are a traditional gift, whether purchased, picked or handmade. Explore the Enrichment Project badge program “Paper Flowers” or explore different ways to make flowers with paper, fabric, foam or other materials.
7. Holders.
Don’t stop at the flowers. A handful of wildflowers in a specially decorated (and recycled) bottle or jar is a great gift. The holder can be used for a long time. Explore different ways you can make a flower holder. Try one.
8. Hearts.
Another traditional gift for Mother’s Day is a heart, symbolizing the love you have for your mother. Explore different ways to make and share hearts with your favorite mom.
9. Living.
If you plan on giving a gift of a living plant, be sure to have enough time to allow it to grow. For a large group, purchasing seeds can be an economical gift. Explore different plants you can grow for Mother’s Day. Are you too late for this year? Put a note to yourself in your calendar to remind you next year with enough time to do this . . . or use this idea for a “just because I love you” gift.
10. Wearable.
From paper crowns to necklaces and even decorated t-shirts, wearable art is a way to personalize a gift for mom with her favorite color, to compliment her wardrobe, etc. Brainstorm things you can make mom that she will wear.
11. World’s Best.
Of course, your mom is the best! From coloring sheets to mugs, there are slews of ways to let her know. Look through the ideas presented in this badge program. Can you incorporate this idea in your handmade gift?
12. Draw.
Drawing or painting a picture for mom is a great gift. Try your hand at creating a unique picture for your mom.
13. Coupons.
Make your own coupons for mom or find printable ones online. You’ll find a printable with instructions in the supplement list below to show one type you might want to make. This might be so she can collect kisses, ask you to do jobs, etc. Be sure they benefit mom, not you!
14. Themed.
Does your mom have a favorite hobby or sport? Is there an event you do every year? Does she have a collection you can add to? Don’t go to the store, though. You can check out thrift shops for something you can incorporate or create something unique. You can also create a themed card, drawing or other item.
15. Look back.
List the gifts mom has received over the years. Can you use one of those as a way to make a new gift? A favorite bowl for pocket items might need to be replaced or she used all her coupons and needs more!
Supplements
SUPP_MD Crafts_2in_12up_larajla
- Avery 2” round label printable, 12 up
SUPP_ MD Crafts_Checklist_larajla
- Badge checklist
SUPP_Color Fun_WB Grandma_larajla
- Color Fun: Mother’s Day sheet for World’s Best Grandma
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- Color Fun: Mother’s Day sheet for World’s Best Mom
SUPP_Printable_Coupon Kiss_larajla
- Printable: Kiss coupon book for mom
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- Printable: My Grandma frame for customized gift
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- Printable: My Mom frame for customized gift
SUPP_Printable_WB Grandma Circle_larajla
- Printable: My Grandma circle frame for customized gift
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- Printable: World’s Best Grandma frame for customized gift
SUPP_Printable_WB Mom Circle_larajla
- Printable: My Mom circle frame for customized gift
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- Printable: World’s Best Mother frame for customized gift
Sites to Explore
- www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/mothersday
- www.parents.com/holiday/mothers-day/crafts
- www.bhg.com/holidays/mothers-day/crafts
- www.kidactivities.net/post/Mothers-Day-Ideas.aspx
- www.mykidsadventures.com/mothers-day-gift-ideas
- www.pinterest.com/craftymorning0/mothers-day-ideas
- www.pinterest.com/anightowlblog/celebrate-mothers-day
- www.pinterest.com/diamondkandace/crafts-for-mother-s-day
- www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/easy-emergency-mothers-day-crafts-for-kids#.tl8BRBwxB
- www.daniellesplace.com/html/mothersday.html
- www.easypeasyandfun.com/mothers-day-crafts-for-kids
- www.personalcreations.com/blog/mothers-day-kids-craft-ideas
- www.teachjunkie.com/holidays/simple-mothers-day-crafts-gifts
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