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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)

Mother’s Day Photo Frame

A photo frame adorned with carnations—an essential flower for Mother’s Day.

The carnations are simply made by crumpling tissue paper, so be sure to emphasize softness and a three-dimensional look.

Then decorate the center of a paper plate with finely cut design paper, and arrange the carnations while considering color balance to complete the piece.

It’s also recommended to add leaf decorations that highlight the carnations, and to trim the photo to match the person so that the base decorations remain visible.

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Original album

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I made an album for my mom—she was happier than I expected, and it made me really happy!#Mother's Day Thank you always.Handmade #Mother's Day Present
Mom — Yui Yamaguchi

Here’s an album idea to express your gratitude to Mom.

Get a notebook, construction paper, glue, scissors, and colored pens, and let’s get started.

Once you’ve decided on the album’s content, create it page by page, incorporating things like Mom’s profile and interactive message sections.

It’s also a great idea to include a heartfelt letter to Mom on the final page.

Adding photos of Mom and family handprints inside the album is highly recommended too! Prepare it as a surprise for her, and making it together as a family might strengthen your bonds even more.

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Flower arrangement

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Flower arrangement

Flower arrangements are a classic Mother’s Day gift.

Beautifully decorated flowers can become the perfect interior accent for any room.

You can get all the materials—artificial flowers, dry foam, and a basket—at a 100-yen shop.

To make them easier to handle, trim the stems and leaves of the artificial flowers to some extent.

Then simply arrange them as you like, imagining how happy your mom will be.

If you search online, you’ll find plenty of sites with helpful flower arrangement ideas, so be sure to check them out.

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bottle flower

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bottle flower

How about a handmade bottle flower arrangement using only items from a 100-yen shop? All you need are a clear container, dry floral foam to secure the flowers, and your choice of artificial flowers—then you’re set! Cut the dry foam so it fits comfortably inside the container.

Trim the artificial flowers so you use just the blossom portions.

Arrange the flowers to fill the foam, place everything into the container, and secure it.

With just one of these in your room, you’ll have a wonderfully eye-catching decoration! It’s a good idea to research your mom’s favorite flowers in advance.

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Bouquet of Handprints

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Bouquet of Handprints

Here’s a Mother’s Day gift idea that also lets you appreciate your child’s growth.

Prepare construction paper, a handprint ink pad, ribbon, colored pens, glue, and zigzag scissors.

Take your child’s handprint, let it dry, and cut it out along the hand shape.

Use the zigzag scissors to cut the wrapping paper that will “wrap” the handprint.

Glue a stem onto the cut wrapping paper, then attach the handprint so it looks like a flower.

Be careful not to paste the handprint in the wrong orientation.

Finally, add a ribbon and write a message, and it’s done! Adding stickers for decoration is also recommended!

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