Hello everyone, it's Megan from Homemade Ginger and I'm excited to share this easy garden craft with you all today! These seed bombs are so sweet and would make great gifts for Mother's Day or favors for a spring party! A few years ago, I decided to plant a vegetable garden. I had never grown a veggie in my life, but I figured it couldn't be that difficult! I did my best at tilling up a random patch of soil in the back yard and bought a bunch of seeds. After doing some quick Google searches … [Read more...]
Handprint Lilies | How to Make an Easy Paper Lily
These handprint lilies are so beautiful and surprisingly easy to make! They'd make such a thoughtful handmade gift idea for Mother's Day if you make a small bouquet and tie them together with a ribbon. Or you could make a bouquet of handprint Easter lilies if you use white paper. Can Easter lilies be pink? I think they're just white? Either way, they're adorable for spring and they're a wonderful low mess craft to make with the kids! I had such an awesome helper when I made these paper … [Read more...]
Cupcake Liner Flowers
Hi again! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger back with the easiest paper flowers you will ever make. I've tried different varieties of paper flowers but these are so simple, only require a few materials that you probably already have on hand and are virtually impossible to mess up! The best part is that kids can make them too! I posted a simple way to wrap a gift for Mothers Day awhile back. It's perfect for that small store bought gift. However, I do love a good DIY gift that kids can easily … [Read more...]
15 Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts
Coming up with thoughtful mother's day gift ideas can be tricky. There are so many things that just end up being tossed aside, or thrown away and it's kind of a bummer for the environment. But this list of eco-friendly Mother's Day gifts are thoughtful enough that moms will actually be happy to get them - and - they are also made up of upcycled materials, natural ingredients, or healthy ideas for the home - which is happier for both mom and mother nature! 1. All Natural Spa Kit Spa, … [Read more...]
Gift Wrapping with Tissue Paper Flowers
I absolutely love receiving gifts that are beautifully wrapped! There is something so special about knowing someone took the time to thoughtfully wrap a gift. And one of my very favourite things is pulling the ends of a long, silky ribbon to untie a simple bow on top of a gift box. Can't you feel it? Or am I the only one who thinks that is the most utterly enjoyable feeling? Gift wrapping with tissue paper flowers is a simple way to wrap gifts, but it ends up looking so beautiful! I … [Read more...]
25 DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Less than 2 weeks until Mother's Day! It's that time of the year when we all feel like children again. In this lovely way, Mother's Day seriously challenges Christmas... I've put together a list of DIY Mother's Day gift ideas that anyone can make and for every mother to enjoy. From delicate paper flowers to hardware jewelry, there's something here that would be perfect for your mom too. Make it festive! Before we get all crafty with handmade gifts, just remember the most precious thing you … [Read more...]
72 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, for any budget
A note on the word "thoughtful": Mom's work really hard! On Mother's Day, moms just want to feel appreciated and special. The absolute best thing you can do for her, is help her- whether it's with the kids or younger siblings, with the cooking or dishes, or just giving her a massage or a foot rub. When buying a gift for her, get something that she is actually interested in and enjoys in her spare time. Don't buy kitchen gadgets just because she spends most of her time in the kitchen … [Read more...]
