Hey, Dad: Here Are 10 Mother's Day Gifts To Make With The Kids

It's the same year after year: You take your kid shopping to find something special for Mom on Mother's Day, but nothing seems quite special enough.

This year, instead of going the store-bought route, sit down for a little quality crafting with your kid to create something totally unique. You'll get to spend one-on-one time with your kiddo, plus Mom will love the super special gift the two of you create together just for her.

1. Mom Coupon Book

Give Mom a gift that lasts beyond Mother's Day with these coupons she can redeem for anything from a car wash to a relaxing, uninterrupted bath.

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2. Hand Print Tote Bag

This accessory does double duty as both a durable tote and a sweet memory of little hands. Kids can also add their own freeform paintings alongside their hand prints, if they'd like.

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3. Sweet Hand Print Bowl

Even the tiniest hands work well for this precious bowl. Mom can use the bowl to hold anything from rings to keys and other tiny objects.

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4. Make Your Own Sugar Scrub

Mix up a custom sugar scrub using Mom's favorite scent. Here we've used lavender, a popular scent for relaxation, but you can substitute any essential oil you'd like.

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5. Felt Flower Bookmarks

Moms who love to read will adore this simple yet useful DIY gift to mark her pages.

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6. Easy Beaded Jewelry For Mom

Mom will be proud to wear and show off one of these sparkly accessories. Kids can make necklaces, bracelets or anklets — whatever they think Mom would like best.

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7. Thumbprint Flower Pots For Mom

This craft combines two of Mom's favorite things: flowers and keepsakes. Help kids use their painted thumbprints to create anything from a butterfly to a ladybug or bird.

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8. Mini Canvas Fridge Magnets

Help kids create works of art that Mom can hang on the fridge or on a filing cabinet at work.

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9. Glitter Luminaries

It only takes a few coats of pretty transparent glitter paint to help Mom create a soothing atmosphere in the bedroom, near the bathtub or anywhere else she likes to relax.

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10. Felt Brooch For Mom

Mom will be proud to wear this pretty brooch to Mother's Day brunch and other special occasions. You can add any kind of trim you'd like from ribbon to rhinestones, sequins and buttons.

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