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Get a jump start on Mother’s Day crafting with ideas featured below and other Mother's Day step-by-step projects.
Printable Bag Patterns - Print, cut, and fold your own gift bags with free PDF templates in a variety of shapes and sizes. Choose from simple printable designs, then explore tutorials for custom sizing and no-pattern options to create packaging for gifts, party favors, and holiday treats.
Collapsible Mother’s Day Box - Create a keepsake gift box for Mom with the printable "Mom" Heart Cube pattern. Heart-filled designs and bonus stickers make it easy to decorate the box or craft a matching tag. This simple fold-and-gift box is perfect for a small surprise, and it folds flat so she can keep it as a memory long after Mother’s Day.
Fish and Animal Scales Papers - Colorful scale-inspired designs for fish and other animal crafts. Use them to add texture to the 3-D fish in the Fishing Game or the scaly animals in the Cardstock Animal Bookmarks. These playful patterns make it easy to turn a simple craft into a handmade gift for Mom.
Gifts Kids Can Make for Mom - Handmade gifts and cards created by kids are always cherished, especially for Mother’s Day. Whether children craft a keepsake booklet, a loving card, or a cute trinket, each project offers a thoughtful way to make something just for Mom. These easy ideas are perfect for helping kids create meaningful gifts she’ll treasure.
Mother's Day Pop-Up Card - Surprise Mom with a gift as unique as she is! Create a stunning Mother’s Day pop-up card featuring a delicate butterfly or a simple heart design. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-use printable patterns make the process simple for everyone—from first-time creators to experienced crafters. This year, give Mom a handmade keepsake she’ll truly cherish.
Cardstock Animal Bookmarks - From fish to armadillos, craft a menagerie of whimsical animal bookmarks from cardstock. These silly critters are easy to make and perfect for practicing fine motor skills and creativity. Kids can create one as a fun reading companion or make a handmade bookmark gift for Mom.
3D Refrigerator Magnets - Turn candy molds into colorful 3D refrigerator magnets using plaster of Paris and paint. This easy project invites kids to get creative while making small handmade gifts. Once finished, the magnets are perfect for brightening Mom’s fridge or sharing as thoughtful keepsakes.
This month’s collection highlights patterns, digital papers, quick printables, and easy crafts for handmade gifts. Explore designs for cards, packaging, decorations, and creative keepsakes.
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At Aunt Annie’s Crafts, we regularly feature step-by-step greeting card tutorials designed to inspire your creativity and teach new techniques. Each project builds on the last, making it feel like you're taking a fun and informative card-making class!
This month's featured card tutorial is Scalloped Edge Card Tutorial. Cut a scalloped edge and use paper punches to create a decorative border for handmade greeting cards. This quick and elegant design technique adds interest to card fronts along the right side or bottom edge.
If you are new to card making, the tutorials in the Card Class are a great place to learn many techniques for making beautiful cards. Then for more ideas and techniques, go on to Card Class 2.
