Thoughtful Homemade Gifts for Mom

“M is for the many things we've made her....”

Mother's Day is May 10th this year, and Mom likes nothing better than homemade gifts from the heart.

Here are three crafts that are flexible enough that small children, teens, or adults can make them.  And all are quite inexpensive as well. 

Shredded paper seed starters   Mom won't know whether to plant these small works of art or keep them. Either way, they're very easy for little ones to make with a little help, and all the supplies are easily obtained at the local dollar store.

Personalized candles   This craft is sure to inspire the artist inside anyone who tries it. Stumped for ideas? Recreate a child's drawing, write a poem or love letter, or simply doodle. While small children will need an adult to etch onto the candle, they can easily apply and wipe the paint themselves. Once again, the supplies are available at the dollar store.

Homemade Shrinky Dinks  Make your own Shrinky Dinks with recycled plastic (read the directions carefully, and children MUST be supervised while working on this craft). Make jewelry, bookmark charms, keychains, plant markers—you're only limited by your imagination! Again, if you need any extra supplies, you can find them at the dollar store. Along with markers, scissors, and a hole punch, you might want to purchase beads, elastic, etc. 

(The real Shrinky Dink sheets and kits are still available in craft stores and online, too.)

Happy Mother’s Day.