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Mother's Day Crafts Kids Can Make
"You Hold the Keys to My Heart!" Mother's Day Card Craft for Children
Is your class full of bubbly extroverts or shy little cinnamon buns? Want to inspire them to appreciate and express the special qualities others bring into their lives? Look no further! This Mother’s Day, invite your students to get creative with a delightful paper craft. They can pen heartfelt words about what they admire most about their moms on the keys of this charming project. Accompany it with a matching charm that reads, “You Hold the Keys to My Heart,” and watch as their loved ones heart melts with joy at the sweet and sincere sentiments they share! It’s a fabulous way to celebrate the love in your life!
The patterns for this craft are available to members on The Resource Room.
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To complete this craft you will need: Colorful Cardstock (Heavy Paper), Pipe Cleaners - Chenille Stems (Any Color) or Zip Ties, Pens or Markers, Scissors, and a Hole Punch
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"I Love You a Bunch!" Mother's Day Card Craft
Do you teach little ones who adore painting but often leave a trail of mess that makes you frazzled? Do you know a mom who loves showcasing their kids' artwork on the walls or fridge, but is tired of battling with paint stains on clothes and surfaces? We have the perfect solution! This no-fuss, easy-clean-up craft card is a fun way for your kids to express their creativity while keeping the mess to a minimum. Children use Do A Dot Markers to make grape shapes on the Mother's Day cards avoiding messy ink pads or paint. They just open the lid and press the top to the paper. To finish, the add happy faces to the grape shapes to make an adobable card with an endearing message to give to their loved ones this Mother's Day.
What you will need:
Cardstock (Heavy Weight Paper), Purple Do A Dot Markers, Ink Pad or Purple Paint, and Markers
How to make this Mother's Day Card:
1. Before class print out the card patterns. Patterns are available in 7.5" x 10" and 5" x 7.5", both Mom and Dad cards, and cards with no words.
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2. In class have your children use Do A Dot Dot Markers or their fingers to make the grape shapes. (You can also use a carrot that has the top cut off or a round sponge dipped in paint to make the grape shapes.)
3. To finish have your children draw little faces on each grape.
I used the lesson "In Celebration of Mothers Day" in my Wednesday night class. We made the "bunch of grapes" card and the children loved it. When I couldn't find bingo blotters, I was worried about the mess of using an ink pad, but it worked out really great. We are fortunate enough to have our class adjoin the kitchen at our church. We made a sink full of warm soapy water and let the children use the ink in groups of three. As soon as they were done, they were ushered to the sink, and the ink came right off (even though the ink pad was marked "permanent"). When they weren't stamping, the other children were busy coloring their leaves and writing a note to Mom on the back of their cards. This was definitely a "keeper" craft for us. Thanks.
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Spoonful of Love Craft for Mother’s Day
Do you want to shower a loved one in affection? Then treat them to a spoonful of delicious chocolate kisses to celebrate all their hard work and care this Mother's Day! Children attach a heart to the spoonful of kisses that says, "A spoonful of love and a couple of wishes, I hope you enjoy your Mother’s Day kisses. Happy Mother’s Day". It’s a simple yet thoughtful gesture, and children will enjoy painting, wrapping, and decorating this perfect gift for all the chocolate-loving moms out there.
What you will need:
Wooden or Plastic Spoons, Paint, Hershey Kisses, Netting Material, Cellophane or Colored Plastic Wrap, Silk Flowers, Ribbon,Cardstock (Heavy Weight Paper)
How to make:
1. Print out the pattern onto colored card stock. Cut out the hearts and punch a hole in the upper left side of the hearts.
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2. Paint the wooden spoons or use plastic spoons.
3. Place two or three kisses on the cup of the spoon and place the spoon cup in the middle of a square of of material or plastic wrap. Bring the material up and over the spoon and tie it with a ribbon or lace. Make sure you attach the heart card to the lace or ribbon before you tie it. Add some silk flowers.
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Potholder Craft for Mother’s Day
There's nothing quite like enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal made by mom! If you have a child or students looking for a fun way to show their appreciation, we’ve got the perfect idea! How about some personalized pot holders as a thoughtful Mother's Day gift? Kids of all ages will have a blast creating these for their parents, and they'll also help keep those family cooks safe while handling all that yummy food!
What you will need:
Bold Tip Brilliant Color Fabric Marker Set or Sharpie Fine Felt Point Markers
Pencils
How to Make the Potholders:
1. Decide on a design for the potholder. Trace your potholder onto a sheet of blank paper and draw out your design for both the front and back of the potholder. Be sure to leave a place to write a message to your mother and the date.
2. Use fabric markers or permanent markers such as Sharpie markers to draw the picture onto the potholder.
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Recycled Can Spoon and Recipe Card Holder Craft for Mother's Day
Do you have a bunch of empty soup cans lying around? Some old wire that’s been collecting dust? More clothespins than you know what to do with? Does your child enjoy cooking with their mom? Are you looking for a way to motivate your class to learn an essential life skill? If so, you can achieve multiple goals at once by having them create a spoon and recipe card holder using a recycled can. This project not only helps repurpose some of your clutter, but your kids will also make something both beautiful and functional while having fun!
What you will need:
Decorative Paper Such as Scrap Booking Paper
Large 26 oz. Can
Spring Clothes Pin
Bobby Pin or Wire
Old Rusted Wire
Hot Melt Glue Gun
Blank Recipe Cards
How to Make the Spoon and Recipe Card Holder:
1. Clean, remove the label, and dry the can you will be using. Make sure large spoons and other kitchen utensils will fit in the can.
2. Decide what paper you would like to use to decorate your can. Cut the paper to fit and glue it to the can. Spray a clear coat of Acrylic Finish over the paper to make it last longer.
3. Glue a butterfly or other decorate item to the clothespin. I used and origami butterfly made from a sheet of newspaper. You can find directions on Todolwen Old and New Blog. (I made the butterfly a little rounder by cutting the edges.) You can also use silk flowers, or anything else that would go well with the decoration on your can. Open a bobby pin slightly and glued it to the head of the butterfly for feelers.
4. Spray the butterfly with a clear coat of Acrylic Finish.
5. I bent a piece of rusted wire around the can and glued the end to the can. Then glued the clothes pin to the outside of the can.
6. To finish write your favorite recipe on a recipe card and place it on the clothespin.
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Melted Straws Gift Boxes for Mom Using Cut Drinking Straws as Perler Beads
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to package your gifts? Do you struggle with bad handwriting and find traditional gift tags boring? Why not combine the two ideas? Follow the steps in this craft to learn how to use colorful plastic straws as ironing beads. You'll have a great time impressing your heartfelt messages onto gift boxes, creating packages that won’t be discarded and forgotten once the gifts inside are taken out. The box itself becomes a lovely gift, perfect for use as a desktop decoration or a charming paperweight, reminding moms how much they are loved.
What you will need:
Plastic Drinking Straws, Tacky Glue,Scissors, Small Boxes, Waxed Paper or Parchment Paper, and Iron
What to do:
See the General Directions on How to Make Drinking Straw Perler Beads on the Valentine's Day Crafts Page 3.
1. Cover the top of your box with tacky glue.
2. Place your straw beads on the glue using the end of a paint brush.
3. When the glue has dried and all the beads are in place iron the beads so they stick together.
4. Place small gifts for Mom inside the boxes.
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Card Fan Craft
Is summer right around the corner, or has hot weather already arrived? Do you have a stash of old birthday or greeting cards sitting around that you’re not sure what to do with? Perhaps you know an amazing mom who deserves a little pampering this Mother’s Day? If that sounds like you, gather up some popsicle sticks, those greeting cards, and any pretty lace or sparkly bits you have lying around. Follow these fun directions to create a lovely fan craft that will help your loved ones feel extra special as they cool off! Let's get crafting and make some beautiful memories together!
What you will need:
Old Cards
Things to Decorate Card with Such as Rick Rack, Buttons, Sequins, Ribbon, Beads, etc.
Colored Craft Sticks
Hot Melt Glue
How to Make:
1. Paint four crafts sticks and let dry. When dry, glue together to form the bottom of the fan, then glue to the bottom, inside of the card. Glue the card closed. Decorate.
Other ideas to recycle old cards:
1. Use old cards or parts of old cards to make little notebooks. Just cut out the part of the card you want. Then cut paper to fit inside the card cover. Staple to form a book. Children love these little notebooks.
Do you have any other ideas to use old cards? We would love to hear from you.
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