Home-made Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
May 1, 2009 by Loretta
Filed under General Crafts, Project Ideas & Articles
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Let’s face it, unless a child is taken to the store to pick out a gift for Mom for Mother’s Day, the only hope they have of giving a gift is to make it themselves. The following are gift ideas that children can make this Mother’s Day:
Mothers love cards from their children, especially if they’re handmade. It doesn’t matter if the card is a simple piece of paper folded and colored, as long as it’s from her child. Any mother will cherish it. There are places you can go online to find a Mother’s Day card template, but that won’t matter as much as a mother knowing that her child has spent the time and effort to create the card just for her.
Of course, she’ll want to display the card for some time after her day has passed. What better way to help her do that than by making a seashell magnet for her to post the card on the refrigerator. Make a couple so that she can hang several items at once. All it takes is a dad willing to help with the hot glue gun, a few seashells, some small pieces of ribbon or dried flowers, and some round magnets. Glue the magnets and ribbon onto the seashells and allow them to cool. Pack them in a small basket and they’re ready to give to Mom.
Moms enjoy displaying photos of their kids, so what could be better than finding a favorite photo and creating a home-made frame to place it in? Find a CD case and cut two pieces of scrapbook or construction paper large enough to fit snugly on the inside of the CD case. Carefully cut a shape out of the center of the square to place the photo. Decorate the paper before gluing the photo in place. Put each piece of paper into the case and cover the back of the photo to keep it from falling out. Glue the back of the paper into the case. You can also put decorations on the frame itself.
What mom wouldn’t love a coupon book for Mother’s Day? Write out coupons for “One free hug”, “Good for one foot massage”, “Control of the remote for one evening”, or “One undisturbed afternoon nap”. Your child can come up with ideas of their own. Make the coupons about 3” x 8 1/2” with a pretty cover and staple them together. This gift is meant to be returned, so don’t be surprised if she redeems them quickly.
Bookmarks are another item that most moms would probably enjoy. All this gift takes is some ribbon a little larger than a standard book, some fabric pens, and a little bit of patience. Personalize them and Mom will like them even more.
The ultimate home-made gift a child can give their mom, with help from Dad, is breakfast in bed complete with a flower in a vase. This gift may take a little more time than some of the other suggestions, but Mom is sure to love it and those that prepared it for making her feel so special.
The gifts a child can make for Mother’s Day are really limited by their own imagination, creativity, and ability. Having Dad or an older sibling help will ensure the younger child is being safe during the creation process. Whatever your child chooses to make and give, as long as it is made with love, it’s sure to be a big hit.
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Hmm, breakfast in bed. I’ll get the hubby to make it I think.