Mother's Day

Make Mum feel extra special this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful handmade gift. Our craft ideas are sure to brighten Mum’s day and our step by step activities make it really easy to get crafty this Mother's day.

Surprise Gift Box

Give Mum a surprise this Mother's Day with our exciting Surprise Gift Box! Fill with all the things that your Mum loves.
  • Step 1On an A3 piece of cardboard, cut a square that is 27 x 27cm. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. Use a ruler and a pencil to divide the square into 9 smaller squares. Each smaller square should be 9 x 9cm. Cut out the 1st, 3rd, 7th and 9th squares as shown in the image. Fold each square flap you just created inwards.
  • Step 2Create 3 more cardboard inserts similar to the pink cardboard in step 1. Cut out the blue cardboard so that it is 26.4 x 26.4cm and draw lines to divide into 9 squares. Cut out the 1st, 3rd, 7th and 9th squares. Cut out the purple cardboard so that it is 25.8 x 25.8cm and draw lines to divide into 9 squares. Cut out the 1st, 3rd, 7th and 9th squares. Cut out the yellow cardboard so that it is 24.6 x 24.6cm and draw lines to divide into 9 squares. Cut out the 1st, 3rd, 7th and 9th squares.
  • Step 3Cut a square of pink cardboard measuring 14 x 14cm. This will be used to create the lid of your box. Measure inwards 2cm from each edge and draw a line. Where the lines overlap, cut 1 edge of each side and fold inwards like shown in the image. Use glue dots to attach the cut edges to each side to create the lid.
  • Step 4Use patterned & coloured paper to decorate the inserts you created in steps 1 & 2.
  • Step 5Use glue dots to secure the inserts together. Insert the yellow into the purple, the purple into the blue and the blue into the pink.
  • Step 6To create a mini envelope to place inside your surprise gift box, cut out a square measuring 7 x 7cm from white copy paper. Fold 3 of the corners inwards toward the centre, making sure the bottom corner overlaps as shown. Glue the folded edge opposite the unfold page to the sides (as shown). Write a message for mum and place inside the envelope. Use a pretty rhinestone to seal your envelope.
  • Step 7Decorate the inside of each insert using photos, markers, stickers and anything else that will make mum smile.
  • Step 8Create a bow with ribbon & stick to the lid of the box. Fold your inserts inwards to create a box & place the lid on top so that it is closed. Your surprise gift box is ready to give to Mum on Mother’s Day!

Materials used in this activity

Ribbon Pack - 65g Pack
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Product Code: 10897
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CleverPatch Glue Stick - 40g
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Product Code: 13974
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Stick On Jewels - Pack of 288
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Product Code: 14884
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CleverPatch Cardboard - Assorted Colours - A3 - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 14933
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Product Code: 15173
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CleverPatch Cover Paper - White - A4 - Pack of 250
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Product Code: 16142
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CleverPatch Triangular Coloured Markers - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 16232
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Foam Mother's Day Stickers - Pack of 120
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Product Code: 17181
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Pattern Paper - Arty - Pack of 40
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Product Code: 19146
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