71 Easy Adorable And Inexpensive Mothers Day Crafts December 15, 2018 By Bekki 2 Comments This content may contain affiliate links. Know someone this will bless? Share on Facebook Share Share on Pinterest Pin it Share on TwitterTweet Send To Devices Send Inside: A treasure for you to tuck away for your kids’ teenage years. She gave you heartburn while you were pregnant. photo by Inna Lesyk He ran you ragged for hours on end when he was three. photo by Annie Spratt She decided that you won’t sleep again for 27.3 months. photo by Amanda Jordan You thought, “If only I could bottle their energy”. photo by frank mckenna Kids. They have a knack for placing dirty hands on clean surfaces, those kids of yours. Those kids of mine. What is it with kids and dirt anyway? You learned early on that: If you wore white, they would find mud, fall down, skin a knee and NEED a hug. NOOOOWWWWWWW! If you happened to find the bottom of the laundry hamper, your son would have explosive diarrhea- guaranteed. If you mopped the floor, your precious baby girl would slather herself with your expensive face cream and empty the baby powder in the bathroom. After you recover from your heart attack, she will proudly tell you that she was “helping”. Children. Maybe your babies and toddlers are a handful. Maybe you are exhausted. Maybe you had to turn your shirt inside out because “sweetie-pie” puked on you as you were running out the door for a doctor appointment and all of your other shirts have been waiting to be transferred to the dryer for 48 hours. photo by Kristopher Roller Did you know there are women who wash, dry, fold and put away a load of clothing within 2-hours? Yeah, I was confused when I first learned about this too. Everyone knows you have to re-wash a load of laundry 4 times before transferring it to the dryer. I know: You think you’ll be wiping noses and smelling diapers forever. You are confident that “she” stole your diamond ring, but since she can’t talk yet you will never see it again. He will be your undoing. You do your best. You really do. You are hoping it will buy you a “get out of jail free card” for those adolescent years. You pray that when your little darlin’ breaks into all their teenager-glory, that they will still be gushing with praises, pride, and pleasantries for you, their precious, perfect, mama. You believe that when your little darlin’ will always adore you. “She will be different, he will defy the odds,” you hope. I hate to break it to you… Mother’s Day is a few weeks away. Sanity saver: While it may seem self-serving to have your kids make you a Mother’s Day Craft, you’re gonna want a reminder that your children love you some day. ‘Cause they will suddenly realize you are not perfect and you are, in fact, a flawed human… just like them. It will happen without warning. But you will be shocked too when you discover that they are no longer angels either. (Pop. Bubble burst) You will snap out of the “baby bliss” to be suddenly giving a lecture to an eye-rolling, snarky, 6-foot tall (dare I Say) teenager. This will be hard on you. This will be so hard for your kids. Them: “How can it be that their perfect mom is not-so-perfect?” You: “How can I survive my 12-year-old son, hormonal, weeping, angry son?” Sometimes I dream that parenting through those hormone valleys was like going under general anesthesia. “OK, mama. Breathe deeply and count backward from 10-1. You’ll be on the other side before you get to 5.” I wish! Unfortunately, you will fall hard from that pedestal you sit upon when your kiddos are little, just like I did. There may even be a shadow of the valley of adolescence for you both to travel through before your children “rise up and call you blessed again”. It’s ok. But today. Today, you are going to take advantage of their total adoration of you, their beloved mother, by helping them make this beautiful Mother’s Day Keepsake craft, right now. You are gonna have to trust me if your kids are still little. You will NEED this later. This is one of my very favorite creations. It always turns out great! It’s beautiful and allows your kids to customize it “Just for You”. Plus, it’s treasure-chest worthy. Pro Tip- As long as you don’t try to get your kids to finish it in one sitting, they really mean all the nice things they write about you. This booklet craft is easily modified for different age kids. Recommended Time for craft: 3 days- each with an hour block. (some children prefer to complete the project in one sitting. Younger children require smaller chunks of time spread out over a few days) Why do a Mother’s Day Keepsake? Your kids love you. Give them a chance to show it! They enjoy talking about you. Let them. Write it down while they still remember… You’ll want to capture the essence of where they are right now. Before you forget. Before they forget. Kids say the darn’dest things and it is precious to capture these funnies on paper. Plus, you will want to pull it out again when they are teenagers. You might need a reminder that they really do love you when he/she is temporarily insane. This craft uses scissor skills, helps fine motor development, and nurtures creativity. Buy now All you need: Printed packet, scissors, coloring thingy-ma-bobs, glue and a stapler. I know, your kids are perfect. They never misbehave, never tear a toy out of their brother’s hand and certainly never roll their eyes at you. You may not need this future reminder that they love you, and I pray you don’t! I pray you skip over the craziness of hormones and jump right into the “Wow! I really love the adult you’ve become” stage. I pray you even write a handbook for the rest of us. But Just in case, you’ll want to have your son or daughter make this for you this year. Then tuck it away in a very safe place. You won’t regret this one… If your kids are really, really, really actual angels… consider gifting this to a mom at a park. Or at church, or in your neighborhood. You’ll know she needs it because her shirt will be inside out. Buy Your Magic Wand Here Related: Sneak Peek Video Customer feedback “Made this last year and my kiddos loved it! Really like the writing aspect to it as well. Thanks!” ~Tracey L. “So cute. My kids loved it!”~ Leanne B. “My students loved making this craft, even the challenging flowers!”~ Latarsha W. “These came out great!! We actually layered the flowers on top of each other and it was a wonderful touch!” ~Laura M. 71 Easy and Adorable Mother’s Day Crafts and Gifts Yes, There’s a Mother’s/Father’s Day BUNDLE. Mother’s Day Crafts Mother’s Day Father’s Day Craft Bundle Quick and Easy DIY Flowers by Happiness is Homemade Mother’s Day Paper Plate Craft by Not Toy Gifts Fingerprint Art Glass Magnets by Rhythms of Play Pet Rock Tic Tac Toe by One Creative Mommy Handprint Mason Jars by Christina’s Adventures 65 DIY Mother’s Day Crafts by My DIY and Crafts Gifts for Mom <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Preview of the Heart of Homeschooling God’s Way Master Class. We need to STOP measuring success by grades, achievements, awards, and worksheets. Enroll in the sneak peek class here. Know someone this will bless? Share on Facebook Share Share on Pinterest Pin it Share on TwitterTweet Send To Devices Send
Nell says January 22, 2019 at 11:13 am What a great article! Thank you for including a link to our fingerprint heart magnets… moms LOVE them! Reply
Bekki says January 22, 2019 at 1:40 pm They are absolutely adorable!!! I made them with my kids before too:) A fun design is to get old maps or postage stamps. They make very vintage magnets… Reply