Remember when you made a pencil holder for mom out of clay in 3rd grade? That thing looked terrible, but boy did mom love it. This Mother's Day, make up for all those bad drawings mom's been saving and give her something handmade and fabulous.
Make a Cassette Tape Wallet
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Show mom just how funny it is that she still likes The Bangles and Genesis. This cassette tape wallet is easy to make and has so much personality. Almost as much as mom.
Photo Frame Bracelet
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Capture all those memories of you and mom in this very personal photo frame bracelet. It's inexpensive and easy to make.
Melt a Record Album Tray
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I'm not saying she's old or anything, but mom is probably familiar with vinyl records. Score one for pennies at a thrift store and make her this nostalgic jewelry tray.
Easy Bead Earrings
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These easy earrings can be made with just a couple beads and some craft wire. Take a look at mom's existing jewelry collection before you choose your beads. She may have a bracelet or necklace that you can match these earrings with.
Mother's Day Jewelry Projects
Tammy Powley
Our Guide to Jewelry has put together this special list of jewelry projects that will make mom dazzle. Projects include:
- Rose quartz pendant
- Mother's Day bracelets
- Elastic & pearl Grandmother bracelet
- Family bracelet
- List of birthstones
Quick Knits for Mom
Sarah E. White
Our Guide to Knitting has put together a few quick projects, including:
- Make a pair of socks
- Small gift bag
- Cabled pillow
- Loopy washcloth
- Soap Sack
- Graceful shawl
Crochet for Mother's Day
Sandi Marshall
These are some little gifts that take just a few minutes to make and reap big points with mom. Projects include:
- Hearts hot pad
- Towel hangers
- Dishcloth sets
- Chartered image patterns
- Long shawl
Stitch Mom Something Sweet
Debbie Colgrove
Mom stitched up the holes in your jeans, so stitching her a little something is the least you can do. Here are more than 20 sewing projects from our Guide to Sewing.
Crafts for the Kids
Sherri Osborn
"Try these free Mother's Day craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of holiday crafts related to Mother's Day." From our Guide to Family Crafts. Projects include:
- Printable Mother's Day coupons
- Printable Mother's Day cards
- Scrapbook Templates
- Safety pin crafts
- Coloring Book Pages
Free Mother's Day Stencils
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Show mom you care with these free and easy stencils for your screen printed creations. Print shirts for you and all your siblings this Mother's Day.
More Projects for Moms
Easy Clothes to Make:
How-To Pants . How-To Skirts . How-To Dresses . Recycle Your Clothes . 10 Clothing Repairs You Should Know . Beginner Sewing Projects . T-Shirt Surgery . Top 10 Hippie Clothes . Punk Clothes to Make
Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and More:
Junk Drawer Jewelry . Decoupage Jewelry . Make Bracelets . Jewelry Making . Hemp Jewelry
Bags, Hats, and More Accessores:
Free Hat Patterns . How-To Bags . Make Scarves . College Student Accessories . Index of Accessory Projects . Gloves and Wristbands
