How to make a gift for mom on New Year’s hands?

A gift for mom on New Year's Day should express the attention and love of the person giving it. If money for something expensive is not available due to age or circumstances, it is quite reasonable to do something with your own hands to express your feelings. The range of New Year's presents is very wide - from decorations to goodies, so a child of any age will be able to choose the best option.

Paper crafts do not differ in durability and strength, therefore it is recommended to give them only as a decor or as an object that will not be subjected to active use. As an option, a useful gift is a stationery stand. For its manufacture, materials such as:

• thick cardboard;
• thin designer paper or decoupage napkins;
• scissors;
• foam sponge;
• silicone glue.

The manufacturing process of the stand is as follows:

1. need to cut 12 identical pentagons;
2. gluing the figures together, it is necessary to build a volumetric and even workpiece;
3. collecting the first row, you have to let it dry, and then dock with the second row;
4. with the help of the remaining blank, the required amount of coating is cut out of beautiful paper, which is then glued to the base;
5. as soon as everything dries, a gift can be given to the mother.

Another good present from paper is picture frame. In addition to the cardboard base in the form of the frame itself, the following materials and tools have to be prepared:

• thin designer paper;
• transparent glue;
• brush;
• scissors.

The manufacturing process is as follows:

1. thin sheets are cut into small triangles, after which the overlap and slightly randomly adhere to the cardboard base;
2. waiting for drying, the surface can be additionally treated with transparent nail polish;
3. figurines using the origami technique or a flower made using the quilling technique, volumetric stickers or decorative pebbles will look good as additional decor;
4. Before congratulation, the photograph necessarily takes its place inside the frame.

In addition, you can create from quality paper elegant garlands of various shapes, voluminous lanterns, corrugated table Christmas tree or a set for table setting. A large volumetric star located on the window is popular today - it looks very stylish and gives the room a festive mood. The origami technique allows you to craft a variety of figures, from snowmen to hearts and stars.

For the New Year it is very nice to receive a beautiful handmade Christmas tree gift. Such a souvenir will not gather dust somewhere on the shelf, but will immediately begin to please the new owners. The toy can be made in any technique, but to make the present personal, you should give preference to the ball with a commemorative photograph located inside. To create it, it will be enough to purchase a transparent glass figure and fasten the retrocard inside.

Decorative Christmas pillows also look very cool, creating coziness and mood in the house. First, the pillow itself can be sewn from an old plaid or sweater, and after that it can be decorated with themed decor.

A fashionable mom will probably like a necklace or bracelet made of multi-colored beads. They can be glass, wooden, metal or bright plastic - depending on the chosen style.

A leather bag or backpack will be decorated with a keychain made of colored yarn with pompons. In addition to the fact that the product in the actual boho style will look very creative, it will also cheer the parent on a cloudy day. If mom cares about the ecology of the environment and does not leave home without a special shopping bag for products, then you can present her a new bag made from an old T-shirt.

Women love to acquire various cosmetic things, pampering not only their body, but also their soul. Given that handmade cosmetics has a more useful composition, mom will definitely be delighted with such a gift. For example, it’s quite easy to create bath bombs, a scented soap, lip balm, an herbal wash mixture or a scrub made from sugar, almond and essential oils.

In addition to the jewelry itself, it is worth thinking about a special organizer for their storage. As a rule, the choice of this item in the store is quite limited, so it is much more convenient to use an individual design that accommodates all the available jewelry of different shapes and sizes. An unusual organizer can be made from an old book. The Internet contains enough instructions on how to turn an already unnecessary volume into a clutch bag for storing cosmetics.

It’s easiest for mom to make a card for New Year’s hands, especially if the age of the daughter or son is still small. It is logical to follow the execution methodology depending on your own preferences and skills. New Year's cards are made using decoupage technique, complemented with embroidery or appliqués, volumetric elements or retractable details. Of course, fill the gift should be kind and sincere words, if desired, in verse.

A great solution is to give mom a self-made cookie, packed in a beautiful package - a neat glass jar or craft paper decorated with New Year's decor made of cinnamon sticks, dried oranges and fir branches.

With great sympathy, handmade gifts designed to decorate the interior are perceived. If the daughter is able to draw a beautiful image, then it is better for her to present a drawing, maybe even a mother’s portrait. If the skills do not allow you to create a work of art with a pencil, then you can choose something easier, for example, a laconic tapestry. For the manufacture of decor, you will need woolen threads, an old picture frame, a hammer and nails - absolutely nothing complicated. A knitted cover on a mug looks very cute.

If mom is an avid cook, then she will definitely come in handy. stylish cans for cereals and spices. Glass basics can be purchased at any hardware store, and after each decorate with an unusual porcelain label with an inscription suspended on a tight lace.

Purchased sweets will become the basis for an interesting presentation, if you design any Christmas design from them. Of inedible materials you will need a glue gun, packing tape and a bow. In addition, you can not do without sweets, chocolate bars and caramel candies. The manufacturing process includes the following steps:

1. the caramel is arranged so that the sled runners are obtained;
2. on top of them stick the bars that form the base of the sleigh;
3. glue is used in small quantities so as not to melt the chocolate;
4. having placed the next layer of other sweets of a smaller size and a pyramid of sweets, it will turn out to form filled sledges of Santa Claus;
5. the whole structure is tied with a wide ribbon for packaging and decorated with a bow of the same color;
6. individual components are fixed again using a glue gun.

The parent, often working or relaxing with headphones, is useful special handmade holder. First you have to prepare two clothes pegs, silicone glue and decoupage napkins. So, it is worth doing the following:

1. the side of one of the clothespins is abundantly greased with glue, before that, in case of excessive smoothness of the surface, it will be necessary to use an emery cloth of fine abrasiveness;
2. two clothespins are interconnected so that the "top" is docked with the "bottom";
3. when the structure dries, it will be possible to glue it on all sides with decoupage napkins, following the basic instructions;
4. when you do not want to spend a lot of time on decoupage, it is recommended to use decorative tape.

Adult and talented children can do something large-scale and useful for household items. Alternatively, this may turn out to be a board for cutting products, a shelf in the kitchen, a hanger for jackets, a neat tray on the legs, or even a table. The ability to work with flowers allows you to create a beautiful thematic composition, for example, a Christmas wreath or a bouquet for the table.

An interesting solution could be creation of a New Year's topiary, a candlestick decorated with dried flowers and other natural materials, as well as a decorative Christmas tree. For the manufacture of New Year's topiary can not do without tinsel, sweets, sparkles, shreds, ribbons and Christmas toys. It is worth performing steps such as:

1. the finished tree is placed in a pot and is usually mounted on a stand;
2. the creation of a decorative element begins with the selection of a base, in the role of which a metal spoke, a stick or a pencil can play;
3. it will require materials such as glue, paints, a pencil, and component crowns — for example, polystyrene, papier-mâché, and thread;
4. first, with the help of a balloon, the crown itself is created - the easiest way is to inflate it, wrap it with a dense thread saturated with glue, and then, after it has dried, pierce it with a needle;
5. the rod, acting as a trunk, is inserted into the pot, and a round crown is fixed on it;
6. further, the tree is already being decorated with all possible materials.

For a few more interesting ideas for crafts for the New Year, see the video below.