How to make a do-it-yourself gift for mom for the New Year?

A gift for mom for the New Year should express the attention and love of the person giving it. If money is not available for something expensive 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 gifts is very extensive - 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 decoration or as an item that will not be actively used. Alternatively, a stationery stand is a useful gift. For its manufacture, you will need materials such as:

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

The manufacturing process of the stand is carried out as follows:

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

Another good paper present 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 design paper;
• transparent glue;
• brush;
• scissors.

The manufacturing process is as follows:

1. thin sheets are cut into small triangles, after which they are overlapped and slightly chaotically glued to a cardboard base;
2. after waiting for it to dry, the surface can be additionally treated with transparent nail polish;
3. figurines made using the origami technique or a flower made using the quilling technique, volumetric stickers or decorative stones will look good as an additional decor;
4. before congratulations, the photo must take its place inside the frame.

In addition, it will be possible to create from high-quality paper graceful garlands of different shapes, volumetric lanterns, a corrugated table herringbone 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 various figures, from snowmen to hearts and stars.

For the New Year it is very pleasant to receive a beautiful handmade Christmas tree toy as a gift. Such a souvenir will not gather dust somewhere on the shelf, but will immediately start to delight the new owner. The toy can be made in any technique, but to make the present personal, you should give preference to the balloon with a commemorative photo placed inside. To create it, it will be enough to purchase a transparent glass figurine and fix a retro card inside.

Decorative New Year's pillows, which create coziness and mood in the house, also look very cool. First, the pillow itself can be sewn from an old blanket or jumper, and then you can decorate it with themed decor.

A fashionista mom will most likely like it a necklace or bracelet made of multi-colored beads. They can be glass, wood, metal or bright plastic, depending on the style chosen.

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

Women love to buy various cosmetic items, pampering not only their body, but also their soul. Considering that handmade cosmetics have a more useful composition, mom will definitely be delighted with such a gift. For example, it's pretty easy to create bath bombs, scented soaps, lip balm, herbal wash mix, or a sugar, almond, and essential oil scrub.

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

The easiest way for a New Year's mom to make a postcard with her own hands, especially if the age of the daughter or son is still young. The execution technique is logical to befit, depending on your own preferences and skills. New Year's cards are decorated using decoupage technique, supplemented with embroidery or appliqués, volumetric elements or retractable details. Of course, the gift should be filled with kind and sincere words, if desired, in verse.

An excellent solution would be to give your mom homemade cookies packed in a beautiful package. - a neat glass jar or craft paper, decorated with New Year's decor of cinnamon sticks, dried oranges and spruce branches.

Handmade gifts intended for interior decoration are perceived with great sympathy. 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 your 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. To make the decor, you will need woolen threads, an old picture frame, a hammer and nails - nothing complicated at all. A knitted cover for a mug looks very cute.

If mom is an avid cook, then she will definitely come in handy stylish jars for cereals and spices... Glass bases can be purchased at any hardware store, and then decorate each with an unusual porcelain tag with an inscription, suspended from a tight cord.

Purchased sweets will become the basis for an interesting present, if you construct any New Year's design out of them. For inedible materials, you will need a glue gun, packing tape and a bow. In addition, you cannot do without sweets, chocolate bars and caramel candies. The manufacturing process includes the following steps:

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

A parent who often works or rests with headphones will come in handy special handmade holder... You will first have to prepare two clothespins, silicone glue and decoupage napkins. So, it is worth following these steps:

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 fine abrasive sandpaper;
2. two clothespins are connected to each other so that the "top" is joined with the "bottom";
3. when the structure dries up, it will be possible to glue it with decoupage napkins on all sides, 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.

Adults and talented kids can do something big and useful for the household. Alternatively, it may turn out to be a cutting board, a shelf in the kitchen, a hanger for jackets, a neat tray with legs or even a side table. The ability to work with flowers allows you to create a beautiful themed composition, for example, a Christmas wreath or a bouquet for the table.

An interesting solution might be creation of a New Year's topiary, a candlestick decorated with dried flowers and other natural materials, as well as a decorative herringbone. For the manufacture of New Year's topiary, you cannot do without tinsel, candies, sparkles, scraps, ribbons and Christmas tree decorations. It is worth following steps such as:

1. the finished tree is placed in a pot and is usually installed on a stand;
2. the creation of a decorative element begins with the choice of a base, which can be a metal knitting needle, stick or pencil;
3. work will require materials such as glue, paints, pencil and crown components - for example, polystyrene, papier-mâché and threads;
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 soaked in glue, and then, after waiting for it to dry, pierce it with a needle;
5. a stick, which acts as a trunk, is inserted into the pot, and a round crown is fixed on it;
6. further, the tree is already decorated with all possible materials.

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