Handmade gift ideas recommended for Mother's Day

Easy Origami Carnation

For Mother’s Day: How to fold an easy carnation using a single sheet of origami paper

This is a carnation you can make with a single sheet of origami paper—easy enough for kids and those who aren’t very handy.

It’s also perfect as a Mother’s Day gift, so why not give it a try? Fold the origami paper and cut it with scissors to create the carnation’s distinctive petals.

Next, use green origami paper to make the stem, attach the pieces, and you’re done.

Make several to form a bouquet, add a ribbon, and have fun with different arrangements! A message card would make a lovely touch, too.

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flower box

[For Mother’s Day gifts] How to make a handmade flower box: a DIY using faux flowers from 100-yen shops.

A flower box is a perfect gift item, with flowers packed into a wooden box.

If you’re giving one for Mother’s Day, the key is to choose flowers that your mom likes or that match her image.

You can easily find artificial flowers and boxes at 100-yen shops, so it’s very simple! To make one, just cut the artificial flowers and arrange them snugly inside the box.

Try customizing it by painting the box or adding a ribbon to make it gift-ready.

With a one-of-a-kind flower box, your mom is sure to be delighted!

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crochet bag

[Autumn/Winter 2022] A simple crochet tote bag for beginners

Let me introduce a crochet bag that’s perfect as a gift.

Prepare pale gray, pink, and dark beige yarn, along with a size 8 crochet hook, and let’s get started.

Crochet the base by working the pink and pale gray together.

Then crochet the sides of the bag using single crochet in rows back and forth.

For the top portion of the bag, changing the color for about four rounds adds visual interest and boosts the style.

Crochet the handles and finish with slip stitches, and you’re done! This bag is perfect as a handmade, heartwarming Mother’s Day gift—give it a try!

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Botanical candle

For a Mother’s Day gift! How to make a botanical candle

I’d like to introduce botanical candles that would make delightful gifts.

Prepare a tall container, dried flowers, a pot, a thermometer, wax, and a candle wick.

Place the candle wick in the tall container and arrange your favorite dried flowers along the sides as you plan the design.

Melt the wax in a pot and slowly pour it into the container.

Be careful to avoid burns as you work.

Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour until it sets, and it’s done.

Imagine the person you’re gifting it to, and enjoy making a beautiful, festive candle.

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makeup pouch

To accompany a Mother’s Day gift... How to make a round cosmetic pouch with lots of pockets

Let’s make a round handmade cosmetic pouch.

Prepare one piece each of outer fabric and lining, quilt batting, a zipper, and the pattern.

Place the pattern on the outer fabric, lining, and batting, and cut the fabric to the pouch shape.

Sew the lining pieces together and make the inner pocket.

Make small snips on the outer side where the zipper will go, then sew it together with the batting and fabric.

It’s best to pin or clip everything in place to prevent shifting as you sew.

Be sure to keep the lining with the pocket oriented correctly as you fix and sew it in place.

Trim any excess zipper, shape the inside neatly, and you’re done.

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