Crafts For Grandmothers

How aptly said, "They say genes skip generations. Maybe that's why grandparents find their grandchildren so likeable." - Joan McIntosh. The bond between grandchildren and grandparents is unique. When you think of grandmother, she reminds you of short stature, long white hair, chubby wrinkled cheeks, those droopy twinkling eyes, arms several times heavier, and those heavy antique gold bracelets that she wears. It reminds you of untold stories, those dreams that never fulfilled the joy of watching her grandchildren grow and the energy behind her laugh. On this mother's day why not thank your favorite grandmother by gifting her craft made by you and see her eyes dazzle. Any presents from a grandchild to grandmother is a prized treasure, especially when it is handmade. Tell your grandmother how much you miss her and appreciate her love, affection, and care. Given below are few ideas for crafts, which are simple and elegant to make, and remind you of the family bonding that you cherish.

Craft Ideas for Grandmothers.

Handmade Greeting Card

Materials Needed:

Fresh, delicate flowers

Tweezers

A brush

Glue

Coffee filters (optional)

Good quality paper (to make the card or stationery)

Scissors

How To Make It:

Take few delicate leaves and flowers like the buttercups, daisies, ferns, pansies, roses and thin – petal blooms.

Press the leaves and the flowers in a thick book. It takes at least a week to dry out the leaves and flowers.

When the plants are dry, remove them from the book. Take scissors and trim the stems. Arrange them in a paper in a creative style.

Apply a thin layer of glue on the paper, and carefully stick the plants on it. Let the glue dry completely.

Your greeting card for grandmother is ready.

Twig Frame

Materials Needed

Twigs

A photo for framing

Twine or string

Glue (hot glue works well)

How To Make It:

Gather 2 bunches of dried branches or twigs.

One of the bunches should be 2 inches longer than your photo. The other bunch of branches should be 2 inches wider than your photo.

Arrange the twigs in a pattern that they surround the photo. The twigs should extend outward about an inch in all the directions.

Tie the twigs using a string or a twine in a cross pattern at each corners.

Now stick the photo on the back of your frame of twigs. Use hot glue for best results.

Lastly make a small loop of string and stick to the top side of twigs for hanging the photo.

Plastic And Yarn Picture Frame

Materials Required:

Thick, flexible, clear plastic

Scissors

Stickers (optional)

Thick needle (optional)

Yarn, twine, or other thick thread

Glue

How To Make It:

First, choose a photo that you want to frame. Write all the information like the location, occasion, date, or the people. When the frame is done, you will be able to read it.

Now select a shape for your frame. You will have to cut 2 pieces of plastic, one for the back and one for the front of the frame. Make sure the plastic is about 1 inch longer than the frame from all the sides.

You can use a template first to cut the shape of your choice like the heart shape. Use this template for cutting plastic.

Next, put the 2 pieces of plastic together without adding the photo.

Use a hole punch for punching a series of holes around the edges of the plate.

Apply glue, and place the photo on one piece of the plastic and position it where it looks best. If needed, trim the edges of the photo.

Make it more decorative by sticking some fancy items like stickers and labels.

Now place the second piece of plastic over the first one matching the holes precisely.

Using a thread, yarn, twine or floss, sew up the edges of the frame.

Finally, attach a small loop of yarn for hanging the photo frame.