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Handmade gifts for Mother's Day
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Mum… They have a thousand nicknames, but only one place (the biggest!) in their children's hearts. What if this year, for Mother's Day, we prepared a gift that truly comes from the heart? A slightly crooked drawing, a card covered in stickers, a little handprint on the back of a yogurt pot… Giving a homemade gift means saying "I love you" without filters, with your hands, your imagination, and a lot (a lot) of glue. Ready?
Easy gift ideas to make with the kids
The kiss jar
A little jar to dip into whenever mom needs a hug or a sweet word. Fill it with all the love you have, in mini form. The concept? Mom picks out a little note each day, to keep the celebration going a little longer… What you need: a small jar (yogurt or jam), stickers, ribbons, and colorful papers for writing or drawing little messages.
A few examples to slip inside:
- Actions: "Today, surprise attack of kisses!"
- Vouchers: "Good for breakfast in bed"
- Love declarations: "I love you more than chocolate!", "You're the strongest person in the whole world."
Little extra: What if you slipped all these sweet notes into a pretty personalized Petit Picotin pouch with "Super Maman"? Cosette the pouch is a little treasure she'll keep in her handbag afterwards, for sure!
Their most beautiful drawing of the whole family
A family portrait drawn in a quirky, imaginative style, full of creativity and warmth. What if this beloved drawing ended up embroidered on a Petit Picotin cushion? A gift for life, to place on her bed and cuddle without restraint. Marin the cushion is made for just that — it can be personalized with the child's drawing.
A "I love you because…" card
To let little hearts speak, make a surprise card to fill in with their own words. What you need:
- paper to fold accordion-style
- scissors
- glue
- colored pencils
Little extra: Start the sentences, let the child finish them. "I love you because you make the best…", "When I'm with you, I feel…". It's often funny. Always touching.
The most beautiful piece of jewelry
Whether it's a pasta necklace or a very colorful bracelet, she's going to love it! She even has a whole collection she never parts with. The great idea: slip it into Paulette the toiletry bag, and write "Super maman" or "You are the best" on it. A gift she can take everywhere, even on a weekend away!
A heart keyring to keep close to her
A little heart to hang on her keys or her bag. Homemade, of course. What you need:
- air-dry clay
- a heart-shaped cookie cutter
- a small hole for the attachment
- a keyring loop
- decorating supplies (paint, glitter, stamps)
Little extra: A fingerprint or the initial of her child makes the heart one of a kind. She can even hang it on her Petit Picotin weekend bag for her next adventure!
mom's favorite snack
What if we made her favorite dessert? Chocolate cake, cookies, or madeleines… everyone has their masterpiece.
Little extra: To turn the moment into a memory that will last a lifetime, give her a personalized Petit Picotin apron with "Best Mum". The recipes to come will only get better! And there's even one for kids — perfect for sharing special moments together in the kitchen!
a poem as soft as a hug
A poem invented by the child, in their own words, to express all their love. A few rhymes, a little song, or a declaration in their own way — it's always a gem.
What you need:
- a sheet of paper
- some pencils
- a little inspiration (how about an acrostic using the letters of MAMAN?)
Little extra: Slip the poem into a decorated envelope, or copy it out neatly to put in a frame. And for budding artists, you can even have it printed on a Petit Picotin cushion!
some gentle tips for supporting children
- suggest without directing too much, let them do it (even if it's a bit crooked).
- value the intention and the joy of making something together.
- set up a calm craft corner (and an apron can come in handy).
- don't aim for the perfect result: it's the love inside that counts.
Personalized gifts for Mother's Day
Things your little ones say
"Mommy, I love you to the moon! No, even better, I love you all the way to Uranus!"
– Ryan, 4 years old
"Mommy, you're my best friend for life!"
– Hugo, 2 years old
"How much do you love your Mommy? I love her super!"
– Marceau, 2 and a half years old
AUTHOR
Hello, moi c’est Capucine ! J’espère que cet article vous a plu. Passionnée par la rédaction et spécialisée dans les contenus autour de la petite enfance, je fais partie de l’équipe éditoriale de Petit Picotin. Au fil du blog, j’explore les questions du quotidien des familles pour vous partager conseils, idées et inspirations, en m’appuyant sur des recherches, des sources spécialisées et l’expertise de notre équipe.
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