In fact, it is one of the most celebrated holidays worldwide. You will find that when Mother's Day rolls around, kids want to show their mums just how special they are.
For that, they will try to make anything in their capacity in order to show their love for their mums.
Special Mother's Day Cards
I remember I used to get Special Mother's Day Cards every year from my kids which they used to make at school. These cards were handmade ones as you will either find painted flowers or even flowers collage in these cards.
So, handmade cards are amazing but this doesn't mean that store-bought gifts and cards are not nice. The fact here is that they lack that personal touch. Something made just for Mum has much more sentimental value, and kids don't have to spend much money on it either.
Do you know that even toddlers can make Mother's Day crafts with a little help? Yes, definitely they can. So, here you will find a sampling of things kids can make for their Mums.
Best Framed Photos For Mother's Day
This is a fact that every mother loves to look at pictures of their kids. So, it's very easy to take a pic with your mother and create a beautiful frame for it. In fact, there are many ways you can go about making photo frames.
If you want to know what are the cheapest and simplest ways to make a picture frame, then let me give you one of them here.
How To Make Framed Photos
- You just have to cut out a piece of paper. In fact, construction paper, card stock and thick scrapbooking paper are very good choices. But, if you want to make the frame even sturdier, then you must use corrugated cardboard.
- First, you just make sure that the opening in the middle is large enough to show the part of the photo you want to display, and you can make the frame any shape you like too.
- You can then decorate with paint, glitter and stickers. Nowadays you can get Mother's Day Stickers too. So, it will be easier for your task.
- You can also add a magnet to the back for easy display on the refrigerator.
Do you know that you can also make frames out of craft sticks? Yes, of course, you can.
What you have to do is:
What you have to do is:
- You just have to glue the ends of four sticks together to make a square.
- Then. decorate with markers or paint.
- Or if you want, you can buy a plain photo frame and decorate it as it pleases you.
Candle Holders For Mother's Day
The second option as Mother's Day gift that you can give to your mum is a candle holder. In fact, it is very easy to make a lovely candle holder out of a small jar. You will find that larger baby food jars work well for tealights and votives. Pint jars can hold votives or small pillar candles.
How To Decorate Candle Holders
- In order to decorate candle holders, you can use tissue paper.
- Mix equal parts white glue and water.
- Stick the paper onto the outside of the jar, stopping below the rim.
- You then use pieces of different colours to create a stained glass look.
- Cut some shapes out of the paper if you like.
- Then, arrange them in a pretty pattern.
- Glue on top of the larger pieces.
- Finally, coat with the glue mixture to seal, and leave to dry.
Bath Salts For Mother's Day
Do you want to help your Mum pamper herself on her special day? Then, you can make her some homemade bath salts. These are very important for your mum as they will help her relax and leave her skin feeling great.
How To Make Bath Salts
- Just mix 3 cups of Epsom salts, 2 cups of baking soda, and 1 cup of table salt.
- Add about twenty drops of fragrant essential oil. Lavender, sandalwood and chamomile are good choices.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Present the bath salts to Mum in a pretty jar tied with a ribbon.
Decorative Flowerpot For Mother's Day
There's not a single mum who doesn't adore flowers, right? So, creating a unique flowerpot along with a plant that you have grown for her is sure to bring a smile to her face.
How To Make A Decorative Flowerpot
- Take small unglazed terra cotta flowerpots as they are easy to paint on.
- Use acrylic paint to make a pretty scene or design.
- If you don't have a flowerpot, a styrofoam cup will do.
- You can decorate it with markers, glitter glue and stickers.
- When your creation is dry, fill it with potting soil and plant a few seeds.
- Try to do this a week or two before Mother's Day so the plant will have time to start growing.
- Don't forget to give it plenty of sun and water.
Your mum is sure to appreciate these simple yet beautiful crafts. In fact, these special gifts will give her fond Mother's Day memories for years to come! So, get yourself at work and enjoy.
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