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Handmade gift ideas recommended for Mother's Day

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The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day.

Have you decided on a gift for your mom?

This article introduces handmade gift ideas recommended for Mother’s Day.

We’ve gathered a wide range of ideas, including flower boxes and wreaths using artificial flowers, origami carnations, easy-to-make sweets, accessories, and more.

If you’d like to give your mom a handmade gift, please use this as a reference.

Even if it doesn’t turn out perfectly, your mom will surely be happy with the kindness behind wanting to make something by hand and give her a present!

Handmade gift ideas recommended for Mother's Day (11–20)

Pearl and bijou circle brooch

[Kiwa Recipe] Great for handmade Mother’s Day gifts too! How to make a “Pearl and Bijou Circle Brooch” with bead embroidery

Pearl and bijou circle brooch

Add a stylish touch to your everyday outfit with a single accent! How about a pearl-and-bijou circle brooch that looks wonderfully glamorous? It’s made by using a circular piece of felt as the base.

Set bijou—crystals that sparkle like gemstones—into settings called “ishiza,” then sew them onto the felt.

Use that as the anchor to arrange pearls and beads, attach a pin to the back, and your brooch is complete! It pairs beautifully with formal wear for small parties, or clipped onto simple-patterned bags.

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Carnation card

[Handmade Card] Mother’s Day Gift ♡ How to Make a Carnation Card

Carnation card

Try making a three-dimensional card with a carnation motif! Shape the base construction paper while cutting a circular slit like a small window.

The carnation flowers are made by combining small pieces of origami.

If you have scissors that cut with a zigzag edge, they’re recommended because they make the carnation petals look more realistic.

Attach the flowers so they pop out from the circular window, decorate with a ribbon, and you’re done! Inside the card, write a message or paste photos of your memories.

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Realistic-looking Origami Carnation

[Origami] How to Make a Carnation / Origami Carnation

Realistic-looking Origami Carnation

When it comes to Mother’s Day flowers, carnations are the classic choice.

How about making a three-dimensional carnation out of origami and giving it to your mom? Giving fresh flowers can be a bit ordinary, so this is also recommended if you’re looking for a gift that’s a little different from the usual! You’ll make one carnation using two sheets of origami paper.

The steps are a bit different from standard origami, so it might feel difficult at first.

You’ll also make the stem and leaves separately and attach them later.

If you make several, it will have more volume and look quite luxurious, even though it’s made from origami.

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Making a carnation brooch

[Origami Activity] Tissue-Paper Carnation Brooch — Perfect for Mother’s Day Events! Senior Recreation, Origami

Making a carnation brooch

This is a carnation brooch with a realistic, three-dimensional look created by layering multiple sheets of tissue paper.

Stack about five pieces of tissue paper cut to an appropriate size, accordion-fold them, and secure the center with a twist tie.

Trim the edges with craft zigzag scissors, then gently open the tissue paper one sheet at a time to complete the carnation piece.

Punch a hole in the center of a round piece of cardboard, thread the carnation’s twist tie through to secure it, and attach the cardboard to another piece with a safety pin.

You’ll have a brooch that adds a charming touch to your lapel or bag.

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cotton pearl necklace

Taught by a popular handmade artist! Cotton Pearl Necklace

cotton pearl necklace

If you want to give your mom a piece of jewelry, try a necklace made with cotton pearls—pearls formed by compressing cotton.

They’re lightweight, easy to handle, and inexpensive.

If you’re up for making handmade accessories, cotton pearls are a must-have item.

Just prepare several cotton pearls in different sizes and thread them onto a chain.

Be sure to adjust their positions so they hang in a well-balanced way when worn around the neck.

Have her wear it at the Mother’s Day home party!

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