Mom loves gifts from the heart! Sometimes simple is better, and these simple crafts are perfect for mom and require very little time to do them!

Clothes Pin Planter/Candle Holder

Clothes pin Planter/Candle Holder
Clothes pin Planter/Candle Holder

This cute craft is just so easy, it is crazy!  It reminds me of a picket fence!

What You Need:

  • Tuna fish can (or similar type of can), lid removed (and contents!) washed and dried thoroughly, label removed
  • Clothes Pins (I learned the hard way there are taller ones and shorter ones!)
  • Decorative washi tape or ribbons

Instructions:

Take clothes pins, and clip them onto the edge of the can, making sure they go all the way down to the bottom of can. Continue clipping until you have no more room.

Take a decorative ribbon or washi tape and tie/wrap it around the clothes pin-covered can.  Use your imagination to make it special looking!

Place a small plant inside the center or glass votive candle holder. Voila!

 

Glass Bead Photo Magnets

Glass Bead Photo Magnets, from SimpleSolutionsDiva.com.
Glass Bead Photo Magnets, from SimpleSolutionsDiva.com.

Besides using photos, you can create small messages or words of love in colorful type on a computer and print them out to use in this project.

What You Need:

  • Glass Beads – I used large sized glass beads (with flat bottom) from the dollar store.
  • Mod Podge sealer and craft glue (available at all crafts stores)
  • Foam applicator
  • Small magnets (also available at craft stores)
  • Hot glue gun
  • Various small sized photos (or words or phrases) printed out on printer paper. I used both printer paper and actual photos – I find the printer paper works best on this project!

Instructions:

Working on a clean, flat and protected work surface, cut the photos or words into circles slightly smaller that the glass beads.  You can use a glass bead to trace a circle around the photo you are using, then just trim it to fit the back of bead.

Using the sponge applicator, spread a thin amount of Mod Podge on the back of the bead. Place the photo circle, face down on the bead, pressing to eliminate any air bubbles. Turn bead over an make sure the photo is centered the way you want.  Allow to dry.

Once dry, take the hot glue gun and put a small dot of glue on the magnet. Place magnet on the back of the bead/photo (glue side down). Press to adhere to back of bead. Allow to cool/harden.

 

“I Love You” Photo Frame

"I Love You" Photo Frame
“I Love You” Photo Frame

Again, this one is so simple, but Mom will love it!! You can also create one for the “Pet Mom” in your life!

What You Need:

  • Photo Frame That has multiple openings – enough openings for each child, family member or pet
  • Photos of family, children or pets you plan to use (make sure they are the correct size for the frame) holding signs that send the message to Mom!

Instructions:

Not many instructions – Just insert the photos in the frame and give to Mom!

I chose to use black and white, but you can use color if you prefer!

 

Glass Bead Candle Holder

Glass Bead Votive Candle holder
Glass Bead Votive Candle holder

All elements of this, besides the Mod Podge and the glue, I got from the Dollar Store!  Plan to make this at least 24 hours prior to when you want to give it – it takes 24 hours to dry completely!

What You Need:

  • Large Glass Votive
  • Small Glass Beads – I used clear, but you can use colored beads as well.
  • Aleene’s Glass & Bead Glue – You can get this from any crafts store.

Optional:

  • Mod Podge
  • Colored Tissue Paper
  • Foam applicator

Instructions:

Place your votive on a clean, flat and protected work surface (& well ventilated!!). Using the glass glue, glue the beads onto the votive. Tip: I flip the votive upside down, so the lip is at the bottom, and started from the bottom up. This prevented beads from slipping down the votive!

Allow 24 hours to dry completely.

Optional: If you want to add color to your votive, affix colorful strips of tissue paper to the inside of the votive using the Mod Podge. Pick the colors that work for your room!  Note: If you use the Mod Podge and tissue paper on the inside, please ONLY use a battery-powered tea light. A real candle may set it on fire.

 

 A Cup Of Love Mug

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