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Mother’s Day crafts

How to Show Mum How Much She’s Appreciated

Posted on April 19, 2025 by jenny

Mums often wear many hats. They can be caregivers, chefs, chauffeurs, cheerleaders, and confidantes, all rolled into one. They do so much, often without expecting anything in return. While Mother’s Day is a lovely reminder to celebrate them, showing appreciation shouldn’t be limited to just one day a year. Our mums deserve to know how…

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Cricut DIY Mother's Day gift idea

Cricut DIY Mother’s Day gift idea

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by jenny

I really like this time of year as there is so much to look forward to celebrating. We will be celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday 14th March this year. I love receiving the cards my children make at school (although I’m not sure that will be happening this year). We usually go out for lunch…

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{Free printable} Print and Colour Your Own Gift Box

{Free printable} Print and Colour Your Own Gift Box

Posted on May 3, 2020February 27, 2025 by jenny

We love giving handmade gifts, and seem to have been posting more care packages to loved ones now we’re unable to see them for a while. We have a lot of time on our hands and making things helps to keep our hands and hearts busy. We’ve been thinking a lot about friends and family…

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Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos

Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos

Posted on May 17, 2019May 15, 2020 by jenny

Mother’s Day may be over for another year but my Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos are perfect for bringing out on Mother’s Day or any Spring day when you want a sweet treat. I used Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies as the base of these but any delicious packs of Oreo will do! Mother’s Day…

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Free Mother's Day colouring page for kids from the gingerbread house

Free Mother’s Day colouring page for kids

Posted on March 21, 2019August 20, 2019 by jenny

What do you think of my Mother’s Day colouring page? My children just love colouring, especially after a busy day at school. As today is the first day of Spring I couldn’t wait to share my free colouring page with you. I love floral and hearts and this Mother’s Day colouring page is great all…

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DIY photo fridge magnets

DIY photo fridge magnets for a personalised Mother’s Day gift

Posted on March 8, 2018May 10, 2018 by jenny

We have a lot of photos on display in our house. We have a lovely photo wall where we like to display some of our favourite family photos. I love to use photos in my craft projects too, and with Mother’s Day coming up, I thought it would be fun to create fridge magnets as…

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easy Mother's Day crafts for kids

10 easy Mother’s Day crafts for kids to make

Posted on March 4, 2018 by jenny

Can you believe this time next week we’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day? Now that the snow has melted my thoughts have been turning to Mother’s Day. It’s a fun day to honour the women in our lives. I can’t resist making a handmade card with the kids and I have to admit that we made…

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Mothers Day craft for kids

Fingerprint flower bag for a kid-made Mother’s Day gift

Posted on February 27, 2018February 28, 2018 by jenny

This is a busy time of year. Following a long Winter we now seem to have lots of special days to enjoy. We’ve already made a start on our handmade Mother’s Day cards and after school today we had fun with a fingerprint craft for a kid-made Mother’s Day gift. Let me tell you more…

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Mother's Day haul from Orla Kiely Covent Garden

Mother’s Day haul from Orla Kiely Covent Garden

Posted on March 26, 2017March 26, 2017 by jenny

Happy Mother’s Day to all you mum’s out there. Mother’s Day always comes so close to my son’s birthday and my own birthday that we don’t usually make a fuss about it. I love handmade cards and this year my children spoilt me with cards made at school. I was a pretty lucky lady because…

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