{"id":37449,"date":"2024-04-15T23:32:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=37449"},"modified":"2024-07-02T01:21:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T01:21:25","slug":"mothers-day-crafts-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/mothers-day-crafts-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"4 Easy and Fun DIY Mother&#8217;s Day Crafts for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"37449\" class=\"elementor elementor-37449\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73b5dc5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73b5dc5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1568f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1568f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Origami Paper Purse<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fac1c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fac1c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This Mother&#8217;s Day, let creativity bloom in classrooms as children express their love through charming DIY crafts. From personalised handbags adorned with vibrant clay flowers to paddlepop stick frames embellished with an array of colourful buttons, these crafts not only serve as tokens of affection but also instil a sense of joy in creating something special for their beloved mums, grandmothers, or other maternal figures.<\/p><p>Below you&#8217;ll find step-by-step instructions for each craft project, ensuring that children can create a memorable and heartfelt Mother&#8217;s Day surprise for the special women who fill their lives with love and warmth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb51ffe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fb51ffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37750\" alt=\"Mother&#039;s day origami paper purse with clay flowers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-2-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-2-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-2.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-2-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-2-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae2663c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae2663c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Things you&#8217;ll need:<\/h3><ul><li><a title=\"Modelling clay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/modelling-and-sculpting\/Paper-Magiclay-Modelling-Clay-CLAY1250\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modelling craft clay<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Coloured copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=PAPE7922%7CPAPE7922%7CPAPE7941%7CPAPE7946%7CPAPE9719%7CCRAF6900%7CPAPE9730%7CPAPE9721%7CPAPE9720%7CPAPE9730%7CPAPE9731%7CPAPE9735%7CPAPE9736%7CPAPE9738%7CPAPE9742%7CPAPE9732%7CPAPE9740%7CPAPE9784%7CPAPE9787%7CPAPE9749%7CPAPE9727%7CPAPE9724%7CPAPE9722%7CPAPE9743%7CPAPE9783%7CPAPE9789%7CPAPE9718%7CPAPE9728%7CPAPE9783%7CPAPE9781%7CPAPE9782%7CPAPE9785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coloured copy paper<\/a><\/li><li>Circle-shaped object or a <a title=\"compass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=compass&amp;categories=252401%7C2524&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compass<\/a> to trace around<\/li><li><a title=\"Permanent Marker\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=fabric%20marker&amp;categories=7022&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Permanent Marker<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;categories=5076&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;categories=255169&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=drawing%20pencil&amp;categories=252545&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=cRULER&amp;categories=7078%7C70&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16aef5e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16aef5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04e7482 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04e7482\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Instructions:<\/h3><p>1. Begin by choosing an A3 copy paper of your mother&#8217;s favourite colour for adding a personal touch to the paper bag.<br \/>2. Take a round object, a compass or a plate to draw a circle marking from the centre of the copy paper.<br \/>3. Carefully cut out the drawn circle using a pair of scissors.<br \/>4. Once the circle is cut out, fold it from the centre, allowing the edges to overlap.<br \/>5. Fold approximately 3 cm from both sides of the circle, creating a triangular shape that adds depth and dimension to the design.<br \/>6. Carefully fold the triangles from both sides, creating a nice crease. Now, fold the triangle shape inward on both sides to create a bag structure.<br \/>7. Secure the folded triangle using a glue stick to keep the bag intact.<br \/>8. For the handles, cut two strips of paper, each measuring 2 cm in width and 15 cm in length. Stick both strips inside the bag on top using the glue stick.<br \/>9. Once it&#8217;s completed, take magic clay or any other craft clay to create flowers or any design. Mold the clay into cute floral designs and adorn the bag, adding a charming and personalised touch.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1041beb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1041beb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7c864b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7c864b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Popstick Box Display Frame\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e45854 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8e45854\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc5dc33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cc5dc33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37760\" alt=\"Mother&#039;s Day popstick display frame\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-1-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-1-1-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-1-1-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-1-1.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-1-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-1-1-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bc6e83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bc6e83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Things you&#8217;ll need:<\/h3><ul><li><a title=\"Coloured copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=board%20spectrum&amp;categories=&amp;brands=QUILL%7CRAINBOW&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coloured board<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Timber-Popsticks-Coloured-CRAF6200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rainbow timber popsticks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=ADHE3902%7CADHE3901%7CADHE4569%7CADHE3903%7CADHE3906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PVA Glue<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Adhesive tack\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=tack&amp;categories=500410&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adhesive tack<\/a><\/li><li>Decorations of your choice \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=CRAF6170%7CCRAF6180%7CCRAF6173%7CCRAF6176%7CCRAF6173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom poms<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=CRAF6250%7CCRAF6258%7CCRAF6259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequins<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Buttons-7--30mm-600g-Jar-CRAF7141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buttons<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Glitter-Glue-Pens-CRAF2620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glitter pens<\/a>!<\/li><li><a title=\"Permanent Marker\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=fabric%20marker&amp;categories=7022&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Permanent Marker<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;categories=5076&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;categories=255169&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=drawing%20pencil&amp;categories=252545&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Twine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=twine&amp;categories=&amp;brands=GENERIC%7CHEAPSGOOD&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twine<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b7ad48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b7ad48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e410b42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e410b42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Instructions:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>1. To construct a frame, begin by arranging popsticks into a square shape on a flat surface.<br>2. Use PVA glue or adhesive tack to carefully bond the popsicle sticks, ensuring secure connections at the corners for the base of the frame.<br>3. Once the base is set, glue additional popsicle sticks around the edges to create a border. This will add a decorative touch to your frame.&nbsp;<br>4. Allow the glue to dry completely before moving on to this step.&nbsp;<br>5. Cut a piece of cardboard or thick paper to fit the back of your frame. This will serve as the backing. Paint or decorate the backing if desired.<br>6. Attach the cardboard backing using the PVA glue. This will create a sturdy structure for your frame.<br>7. Place photos or handwritten Mother&#8217;s Day messages inside the frame. If you&#8217;d like, you can put some buttons, pom-poms, or pictures directly on the backing or use small clips to hold them in place.<br>8. To prevent items from falling out, place a transparent sheet over the frame and affix it securely using PVA glue.<br>9. If you want to hang the frame, attach a ribbon or twine to the back. Simply glue each end of the ribbon or twine to the top corners of the frame.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-887c85d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"887c85d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6986850 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6986850\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paper Cup Flower Bouquet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50d7538 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50d7538\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-3.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37764\" alt=\"Paper cup flower bouquet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-3.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-3-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-3-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-3.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-3-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-3-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73aa50a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73aa50a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4533f6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4533f6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Things you&#8217;ll need:<\/h3><ul><li><a title=\"Coloured copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=PAPE7922%7CPAPE7922%7CPAPE7941%7CPAPE7946%7CPAPE9719%7CCRAF6900%7CPAPE9730%7CPAPE9721%7CPAPE9720%7CPAPE9730%7CPAPE9731%7CPAPE9735%7CPAPE9736%7CPAPE9738%7CPAPE9742%7CPAPE9732%7CPAPE9740%7CPAPE9784%7CPAPE9787%7CPAPE9749%7CPAPE9727%7CPAPE9724%7CPAPE9722%7CPAPE9743%7CPAPE9783%7CPAPE9789%7CPAPE9718%7CPAPE9728%7CPAPE9783%7CPAPE9781%7CPAPE9782%7CPAPE9785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coloured copy paper<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Paper cup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=paper%20cup&amp;categories=10&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=refsymb_pf&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper cup<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Crepe paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=crepe%20paper&amp;categories=251025&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crepe paper<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Chenille stems\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pipe%20cleaners&amp;categories=252915&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chenille stems (Pipe cleaners)<\/a><\/li><li>Decorations of your choice \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=CRAF6170%7CCRAF6180%7CCRAF6173%7CCRAF6176%7CCRAF6173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom poms<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=CRAF6250%7CCRAF6258%7CCRAF6259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequins<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Buttons-7--30mm-600g-Jar-CRAF7141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buttons<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Permanent Marker\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=fabric%20marker&amp;categories=7022&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Permanent Marker<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;categories=5076&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;categories=255169&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=drawing%20pencil&amp;categories=252545&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4172220 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4172220\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5877810 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5877810\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Instructions:<\/h3><p>1. To begin with, draw flowers on coloured paper. You can choose various colours to make the flowers vibrant.<br \/>2. Now, take one paper cup, if your paper cup is not already coloured, you can decorate it by glueing or wrapping coloured paper around the outside. You can make some cute drawings or can add some buttons, pom-poms, or rhinestones.<br \/>3. Take a green coloured crepe paper and cut strips using scissors and place them inside the cup to create a grass-like appearance.<br \/>4. Once your cup and flowers are ready, cut chenille stems to your desired length for the flower stems. Twist and shape the chenille stems to create a realistic-looking flower stem.<br \/>5. Apply glue to the end of the chenille stem and insert it into the bottom of the paper cup, securing the flower head in place.<br \/>6. You can also tie a ribbon around the bouquet for an extra decorative touch. This step is optional but can enhance the overall presentation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52eb1b6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52eb1b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aea43f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4aea43f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paper Cup Decoration Hat<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad0f73c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad0f73c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5450bb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5450bb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-4.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37771\" alt=\"Paper cup decorative hat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-4.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-4-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/02\/Mothers-Day-Craft-4-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-4.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-4-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Mothers-Day-Craft-4-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c79bda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c79bda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Things you&#8217;ll need:<\/h3><ul><li><a title=\"Paper cup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=paper%20cup&amp;categories=10&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=refsymb_pf&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper cup<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Water colours\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=water%20colour&amp;categories=256101%7C256066&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water colours<\/a>, <a title=\"crayons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=crayons&amp;categories=252517%7C252518&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\">crayons<\/a>, or <a title=\"slick colour sticks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=PAIN0101%7CPAIN0100%7CPAIN0105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slick colour sticks<\/a><\/li><li>Decorations of your choice \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=CRAF6170%7CCRAF6180%7CCRAF6173%7CCRAF6176%7CCRAF6173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom poms<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=CRAF6250%7CCRAF6258%7CCRAF6259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequins<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Buttons-7--30mm-600g-Jar-CRAF7141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buttons<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Permanent Marker\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=fabric%20marker&amp;categories=7022&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Permanent Marker<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;categories=5076&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;categories=255169&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=drawing%20pencil&amp;categories=252545&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac64aef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ac64aef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0938d2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0938d2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Instructions:<\/h3><div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jabzo-79elbk h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jabzo-1n7m0yu\"><div 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After colouring, measure and mark 2.5cm from the top of the cup, then make another mark 2.5cm further down. Draw 0.5cm lines at these markings for making strips.<br \/>3. Carefully cut along the rim of the cup to remove it, creating a flat, circular shape.<br \/>4. Next, cut along the 0.5cm markings up to the 2.5cm marking to create strips.<br \/>5. After cutting the strips, flatten the cup from top.<br \/>6. Take one strip and fold it upwards, then take another strip on top of it and repeat the process until you achieve a structure resembling image 8.<br \/>7. Once completed, take coloured marker and write your message.<br \/>8. Feel free to add embellishments such as a bow or other decorations to enhance the hat&#8217;s appearance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mt-1 flex justify-start gap-3 empty:hidden\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\"><form class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\"><div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\"><div class=\"flex w-full items-center\"><div class=\"overflow-hidden [&amp;:has(textarea:focus)]:border-token-border-xheavy [&amp;:has(textarea:focus)]:shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,.05)] flex flex-col w-full dark:border-token-border-heavy flex-grow relative border border-token-border-heavy dark:text-white rounded-2xl bg-token-main-surface-primary\"><div data-grammarly-part=\"button\"><div><div><div class=\"amkYk\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb30138 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cb30138\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-37449 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='37449' data-nonce='c8f6a4d98d' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-37449 lc'>+3<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-37449 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='37449' data-nonce='c8f6a4d98d' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-37449 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-37449 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Mother&#8217;s Day, let creativity bloom in classrooms as children express their love through charming DIY crafts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":37731,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2121],"tags":[2346,666,1594,669,1107,1629,2920,1034,1035,1113],"class_list":["post-37449","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-education","tag-art-activities","tag-art-and-craft","tag-art-and-craft-supplies","tag-arts-and-crafts-tutorials","tag-celebrate-mum","tag-craft-for-kids","tag-gift-for-mum","tag-mothers-day-craft","tag-mothers-day-gift","tag-mothers-day"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37449"}],"version-history":[{"count":204,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37449\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38651,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37449\/revisions\/38651"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37449"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}