Arts and Crafts: 3 Easy (and Kid-Friendly) Mother's Day DIY Gift Ideas
Attention chicks: Mother's Day is May 13th. That's this coming Sunday! Are you prepared? No? Running a little behind on the shopping? Hey, it's cool because I have three super easy, super inexpensive and super cute crafty ideas that also happen to be kid-friendly!
Each of these crafts uses only a few materials, all of which can be found in a quick trip to the dollar store. All take under 30 minutes as well. It isn't necessary to spend a fortune this Mother's Day, a sweet homemade gift made with love is all you need!
Craft 1: Paper Calla Lilies- perfect as a gift from a small one on their own or as an attachment for pretty presentation!
What you need:
Paper (lightweight, printed or coloured paper works best) cut out in leaf shape, long, thin rectangle (for the centre) and a rounded diamond shape
Scissors
Stapler
Hole Puncher
Ribbon, string or twine
Final Product
I decided to attach these all together with a ribbon and make a bouquet for an accent to a sweet little gift.
(via ohhappyday.com)
Craft 2: Framed Heart- a quickie in a pinch, also good for Valentine's Day! I love this craft because you can repurpose old items that you might lying around or, if you need to easily purchase these at a thrift or dollar store.
What you need:
Frame
Newspaper or old paperback novel
White paper
Scissors
Stapler
Tape
Pen
Prep: Take apart a frame, set aside. For this craft, we're not going to be using the glass portion of the frame.
Final Product
Measure out a piece of paper, making sure that it fits in the frame. Attach the heart and write a cute message as a token of love!
(via pinterest.com)
Craft 3: Pop-Up Card- a great, extra special version of an ordinary card! The pop-up card is deceptively easy. This is only a basic one but using the same method you can get more intricate and complex.
What you need:
Paper (cardstock works best)
Scissors
Markers
Glue or tape
Tip: In step 9, I used an accordion folded slip of paper to create a pop out, 3D effect!
Final Product
A fun way to wish mom a happy Mother's Day!
What will you be gifting mom this holiday?
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 | Wow you guy's did a great job with all of these. I really like the flowers. I haven't even thought about it this year because my moms in Jamaica right now where she’s being spoiled, but she deserves it. |
 | What great ideas! Something to do with my niece and nephew for sure! :) |
 | Did you actually make these!? They're each SO beautiful!! And so CUTE! I wouldn't mind receiving any of them for valentines myself! This reminds me of a gift I gave my mom way back when I had no money. I used cardboard wrapped in black garbage back as the cone, flowers cut out from shiny magazines and more coloured paper as stems and leaves, and made my mom a cute bouquet of flowers. To this day she has it, and now that I think about it, that was 13 years ago!! Really cute and cherished items! Thanks so much for sharing these ideas Alexjc! :-) |
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