10 Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make With Dad
While moms will certainly appreciate flowers, candy or a night off from cooking, on Mother's Day there is no greater gift than those made by her own children, even better if Dad has a role in the process as well.
Best gift from an infant
Don’t let baby’s size stop you from giving Mom a gift to remember for her first Mother’s Day. Honour mom while also preserving your child’s unique stage and delicate size. Take hand and footprints to create a special card for Mom.
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For the caffeine lover
Make Mom’s morning caffeine fix extra special by helping your kids create an extra special mug. Use their handprint, let them draw a picture, write her a poem or get extra fancy and Mod Podge her favourite family photo on it.
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Put your family on display
Put family photos to good use by making mom a homemade photo book, framing her favourite photos or crafting a family initial photo collage.
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Give her some bling!
What mother doesn’t love jewelry? Personalize her bauble by helping your kids make her a fingerprint necklace. Use clay to make the print, once set, allow your children to paint, decorate and choose the chain.
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Make her an eternal bouquet
Flowers are a great gift, however, they are generally short lived. Get creative and craft mom flowers out of construction paper, paint or lightly coloured tissue. For an even more permanent gift, consider decorating a clay pot so Mom can enjoy the gift each year.
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Cater to her interests
While homemade gifts are undeniably a mom’s favourite, earn bonus marks by creating a gift she can use! Buy fabric paint and let you kids create special tea towels, decorate unique knitting needles or craft a simple pin cushion.
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Extra! Extra! Read all about her!
Make a mock newspaper with Mom as the headline. Interview your kids about her favourite things, best memories and funny stories. Include photos and a note from the editor (Dad).
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Coupons she can actually use
Take the popular Valentine’s love coupons to another level by making coupons mom can redeem for a night off from cooking, help with the house cleaning, or a date night!
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Send her on a mission
Make the day interesting my sending Mom on a special scavenger hunt with homemade notes and clues. The kids will love hiding the clues as much as Mom will love finding them.
Ode to mommy
Is there a better way to celebrate Mom then by letting her know why you love her? Craft a story, poem, or your own top 10 list of all the reason she rocks! Don’t forget to include the little things, bonus points if Dad makes his own list also.
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