DIY Mother's Day Canvas

When it comes to Mother's Day, there is nothing better than receiving gifts and cards crafted by little hands. I always love getting homemade goodies from my boys on Mother's Day, and today I am sharing a wonderful DIY Mother's Day art project you are going to have your kids make for you.

Start with an inexpensive canvas. (I got this one at the dollar store.)

Place a paper or sticker heart in the middle of the canvas.

Use paint to cover the canvas with bright and beautiful colours. I used straight lines, but the canvas can be painted any way the artists likes.

Keep painting until the entire canvas is covered.

Then, remove the heart from the centre of the canvas.

At this point, the canvas can be left as it is, or the child can write "mom" (or something else) in the centre of the heart.

Isn't it cute?

This is such a lovely art project for kids, and it makes a great gift for kids to share with their moms.

I have more ideas for handmade Mother's Day celebrations and gifts here.

What is your favourite way to celebrate Mother's Day? If you love simple homemade gifts and treats, I hope you give this little project a try!

♥
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Find more simple ways to celebrate Mother's Day here.

Edible DIY Mother's Day Bouquets

Flowers are great, but what could be better than a bouquet your "sweet" mom can eat? Below, I am sharing tutorials on how to make you special lady a bouquet made from her favourite treats. Who wouldn't love a Mother's Day Bouquet made from cupcakes, chocolate bars, or donuts?

To make a cupcake bouquet, you'll need to gather a few basic supplies. I used a dollar store mug, a styrofoam ball, toothpicks, tissue paper, and cupcakes (store bought or homemade).

Then:

1) Insert a styrofoam ball into a container.
2) Use toothpicks to secure the cupcakes to the styrofoam ball.
3) Glue tissue paper squares to toothpicks, and insert them into the blank spaces between the cupcakes.

Isn't this an adorable bouquet? It would make a wonderful Mother's Day centrepiece too.

If cupcakes aren't your favourite, a tasty donut bouquet is super easy to make. Simple insert donut holes into skewers, secure the bottoms of the skewers with an elastic, and wrap the bouquet in tissue paper.

A yummy chocolate bar bouquet is another fun options. Use hot glue to secure mini chocolate bars to skewers, use an elastic to secure the skewers together, and wrap the bouquet in tissue paper. Easy peasy!

What could be sweeter than edible Mother's Day bouquet crafted and delivered by my sweet boys?

What type of edible bouquet would you like to receive on Mother's Day? I'm secretly hoping to receive a donut and coffee breakfast in bed. If you see my boys, can you please remind them that apple fritters are my favourite? ;-)

Happy Mother's Day!

♥ 
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Find more Mother's Day DIYs, tips, and tricks here.

Mother's Day Gift (skin care products)... with free printable tags

I love a Mother's Day gift that is actually useful, don't you? And skincare products are a fantastic choice... especially when you add one of the cute tags I designed. Keep reading for a simple Mother's Day gift idea, including adorable free downloadable tags.

Start by purchasing bath bombs or lip balms. 

Then, download and print the tag I designed: click on the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like regular 4x6 photo.

Use the "You are the BALM" tag to package lip balm.

And use the "You are the BOMB!" tags to package bath balms.

I love the way this unique packaging makes these little gifts extra special. And to make mom feel even more pampered, you could also add a gift card for a spa or to her favourite restaurant. Cute, right?
Happy Mother's Day!

♥
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Simple Mother's Day Brunch

What does every mother want for Mother's Day? I'm willing to bet that most mother's want hugs, kisses... and a well deserved day off! So, why not treat mom to a simple Mother's Day brunch at home? Today I am sharing a simple idea for Mother's Day that is sure to bring a smile to the face of your special lady.

The key to this simple Mother's Day brunch is the presentation. All the elements come together to spell out the word "LOVE". Cute, right?

For this special meal, the "L" is made from bacon, the "O" can be made from a donut or a bagel, the "V" can be made with a pancake or a piece of french toast cut out with a heart-shaped cookie cutter, and the "E" is made from fruit. Older kids can help prepare the food, and younger kids can help with spelling out the word. (And don't forget to add tea/coffee and juice!)

And the best part of this meal is that it is prepared and served with love. How cute are my darling boys?

I hope all the hard-working mothers out there get pampered on Mother's Day... and that they are lucky enough to get a served a lovely brunch (like this one) by the darling kids they love!

♥ 
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Simple Homemade Mother's Day Gift Idea... with free printable tags

Mother's work hard, and they deserve a break on Mother's Day... and a treat! It doesn't take a lot of time or money to make moms feel special, and today I am sharing a simple homemade Mother's Day gift that moms are going to love. I'm even including free printable gift tags.

To make a treat box for the special mom in your life:

1) Purchase a plastic box (used to organize screws, nuts and bolts) from the dollar store.

2) Clean the box well in soap and water.

3) Fill the box with mom's favourite treats.

4) Add a colourful tag to the top of the box.

I designed a few different tags for you to use. 

To download the tags: click on one of the pictures below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

These are perfect gifts for Mother's Day, and they are cute for a "new mom" too.

What do you think of this simple homemade Mother's Day gift? I would definitely like to receive these treats from my boys!

♥ 
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

10+ Simple Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day

Mother’s Day provides the perfect opportunity to pay tribute to the wonderful woman in our lives, and it is important to put some effort into the details of the day. Today, I am sharing some simple ways that kids can make Mother's Day special.

Of course, mom is going to need a gift. Store bought options (including flowers) are great, but no mom can resist the beautiful handmade treasures lovingly crafted by her children. Check out these fantastic craft, card, treat, and decor ideas that dads can help little ones make and bake for their moms. Older children can make things independently, or they can write heartfelt notes.

1) Edible Mother's Day Bouquets - Turn mom's favourite treats into edible bouquets with the simple tutorials you can find here.

2) Sharpie pendant - Any mom would be proud to wear one of these lovely pendants made from tin foil and sharpies. 

3) Popsicle stick frame - Popsicle stick frames can be made for a special photo, drawing, or button heart. 

4) Hockey mom artwork - Any hockey mom would love this artwork that you can download here for FREE. There is a version for the mom of multiple kids too. 

5) Custom coffee mug - There are countless options for making moms custom coffee mugs (including this cheeky option). Find out how to create your own version here.

6) Photo Flower - No mom can resist a handmade treasure featuring a photo of their little one. This simple vase and photo flower card are sure to make her smile.

These are cute too....

7) Card and Handmade Flower Pen - This simple card comes with a cheerful, handmade flower pen. Cute, right?

8) "Love you to Pieces" Card - Handmade cards are always special, and this one is perfect for little crafters. If a child can rip paper, they can make this simple keepsake. 

9) Handprint Calendar - Give your mom a year's worth of love by making her a special handprint calendar. No mom can resist adorable handprint artwork.

10) Mason Jar Vase - This beautiful mason jar vase is perfect for children of all ages. It can be filled with real flowers or handcrafted paper ones.

11) Mother's Day Banner - Kids can easily transform an old book into festive Mother's Day decor that their special lady will love.

12) Sweet Treat - Serving mom a sweet treat for Mother's Day is always a great option. She'll enjoy a few minutes to herself with a cup of coffee/tea and a delicious, freshly baked goodie!

13) Mother's Day Photo - Moms are often behind the camera documenting her family's special moments. Why not take a minute on Mother's Day to snap a photo of your special lady with her tribe?

14) Mother's Day Treat Box - Every mom needs a treat to help her through the day, and these treat boxes are easy to make... and adorable. All you need to create this sweet treat is some dollar store supplies and the special tags I designed (that you can download for FREE here).

15) Breakfast in Bed - Every mom deserves breakfast in bed, and this one is full of love... literally. Check out the details here.

16) Punny Mother's Day gift ideas... with free printable tags that you can download here.

17) Mother's Day Painting - This simple painting is the perfect art project for kids. This colourful canvas is sure to brighten Mom's day. Fin the full instructions here.

18) Mother's Day Pom Pom Bouquet - How cheerful is this yarn pom pom bouquet? It's colourful and fun... and pom pom flowers will never die. 😀 Find the full "how to" here.

19) Button picture frame with FREE download - Moms really are the buttons that hold everything together. Decorate a dollar store frame with buttons, and download the free quote/print here.

However you decide to spend Mother’s Day, I hope you pamper the special mother in your life… because she deserves it. Happy Mother’s Day to all the lovely, hardworking ladies doing their best every day to make the world a better place.

♥
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Find more easy and inexpensive ideas for DIYs and family fun here.