Mother’s Day is coming up, which means it’s time to create a heartfelt DIY gift with the kids. There are so many cool things to make depending on your child’s age and ability. What mom doesn’t want a Mother’s Day craft made by their little one or teenager? You don’t have to spend a lot of money to express gratitude. It’s the thought that counts, right? Here’s 5 heartfelt DIY gift ideas for Mother’s Day your child will enjoy making. They are perfect for moms, grandmas and other mother figures in your life. A few of these crafts were featured during a Mother’s Day segment I did last year for Good Day Tampa Bay on Fox 13 News. Have fun creating one of these 5 heartfelt DIY gift with the kids!
DIY Photo Cube
Supplies:
wood block (3” or 4”), acrylic paint, paint brush (2), Mod Podge (matte finish), 5-6 photos of child, scissors, ruler, pencil
Directions:
Paint the wood block and allow it to dry.
Measure each photo so they are about half an inch smaller than each side of the block then cut.
Coat the back of each photo with a thin layer of Mod Podge then press onto the wood block.
Apply another coat over the images and wait for it to dry.
unfinished hinged wooden box, acrylic paint, decorative knob, paint brush, e6000 glue or hot glue gun with glue sticks
Directions:
Apply paint to the lid or entire jewelry box. You can keep it simple or add geometric designs. Allow paint to dry.
Apply glue to the decorative knob then attach it to the top of the lid.
DIY I Love You Footprint Mug
Supplies:
plain white mug, paint brush, non-toxic paint, oil-based Sharpie pen, acrylic sealer in gloss finish, oven, paper plate
Directions:
Put some paint on a paper plate. Dip the paint brush in the paint then evenly coat your baby’s foot with it.
You will need some extra help with this step. Place their foot on the mug to form one half of a heart. If you make a mistake, use rubbing alcohol to clean it. Hold it there for a few seconds. Remove foot then clean it off with wipes or wet washcloth.
Apply coat of paint to other foot then place on the mug to form the other half of the heart. Hold it there for a few seconds. Remove foot then clean it.
Let mug air dry for at least two hours.
Use the oil-based Sharpie to write “I” on the left side of the heart and “U” on the other side of the heart.
Place the mug in a cool oven, set the temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 min. This will cure the paint as well as the Sharpie.
Once it’s done baking, let it cool in the oven for a few hours.
Apply several light coats of acrylic sealer to the mug then allow it to dry.
craft sticks (10-11), acrylic paint, paint brush, e6000 glue or hot glue gun with glue sticks
Directions:
Paint all or only a few craft sticks using the paint brush and acrylic paint. Allow it to dry. You can also use colored craft sticks like the ones I purchased from Target.
Glue 4 or 5 sticks horizontally between two other vertical sticks.
Next, form a triangle on each side of the “grid” with two other craft sticks. Attach with glue.
8×10 or 11×14 white canvas, double-sided tape or painter’s tape, acrylic paint (3-6 colors), cotton balls (3-6), clothespin (3-6), paper plate, pre-cut heart from paper or foam sheet
Directions:
Use tape to stick the heart to the center of the canvas.
Pour each paint color on the paper plate.
Stick one cotton ball on the end of each clothespin. Dip each clothespin/cotton combo into a paint color.
Start adding dots of paint all over the canvas.
Remove the heart from the canvas and your project is complete.
