Mother’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make
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Nothing says “I love you” quite like a homemade gift. Just ask my mom whose walk down memory lane is filled with more paste-encrusted cards and popsickle stick creations than you can shake a stick at. Over the years, I’ve encouraged (ok, begged) her to give the lot a toss but cling to them she does. That says to me–DIY gifts fashioned by kids still rule. So as Mother’s Day nears, here are two terrific projects (from those clever craft editors at Better Homes & Gardens) worth pointing your kids toward.
•Clothespin Easel
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How cute is this? An ideal project for young kids, this clothespin easel stands above the rest!
What You Need:
Oversize wooden clothespins
Stickers
Colored markers
Assorted craft embellishments like small flowers, butterflies and faux gems
Craft glue
Directions:
Embellish each side of clothespin, then clip mini artwork or photos to pin.
•Pretty Posy Pins
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These sweet corsages are throwbacks to more simple times, yet, hit on today’s trend of wardrobe accessorizing with decorative brooches. This is a perfect project for older kids.
What You Need:
Bunches of tiny fabric flowers
Fabric leaves on wire stems
Utility scissors; ruler
Green florist’s tape
2-inch piece of 1/4-inch-wide balsa wood
1-1/2-inch-long pin back
Thick white crafts glue
Directions:
1. Separate flower bunches. Choose a few favorite flowers to make the corsage. Arrange two or three leaves with the flowers. Trim the flower and leaf stems to measure approximately 2 inches long. Wrap the stems with florist’s tape. After wrapping the bottom of the stems, wrap back up to the top. Trim the tape.
2. Wrap the tiny piece of balsa wood with florist’s tape.
3. Using florist’s tape, wrap the wood piece to the flower bunch.
4. Glue the back of the pin to the back side of the wrapped stems and balsa wood. Let glue dry.
FYI–If you’re a scout leader, 4H instructor or Sunday School teacher, these projects are easily managed with groups of kids, too!
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