Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I’ve got 20 engaging and fun Mother’s day crafts for seniors!
Whether you are seeking crafts that can be made during a private or group session, or something you can hand off to the kids to help out with at home, there is sure to be something here that suits your needs!
Check out these great Mother’s Day crafts for seniors!
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20 Exciting Mother’s Day Crafts for Seniors
Nothing says “I love you” like a handcrafted gift that has been lovingly prepared with care. To demonstrate your love for your grandkids, there are hundreds, of Mother’s Day crafts you may do.
Here are some of my favorite senior craft ideas.
#1 Drip Paint Pots
Firstly, how much fun! Everyone will enjoy creating without the need for any painting experience or ability.
#2 Easy Hand Shaped Flower Bouquet
This hand-shaped flower bouquet is a simple Mother’s Day project and a bouquet of flowers that will not wilt!
#3 DIY Mother’s Day Herb Garden Kit
This Herb Garden Kit is ideal since it requires only a few supplies and a lots of love to create.
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#4 No-Mess Glittered Tea Light Luminaries
These tea light luminaries are beautiful and sparkling, and they’d make a lovely handcrafted gift for someone special. Best news? Its mess-free
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#5 Lavender Candles
If you love the smell of dried lavender as much I do, you’ll love how simple it is to make these gorgeous DIY lavender candles.
#6 Floral Herb Perfume
Aren’t these Floral Herb Perfume stunning? They’re not really perfume but flower and herb-scented water, but they smell amazing when sprayed and are a thoughtful gift.
#7 How to Make a Custom Photo Puzzle
A personalized picture puzzle is an excellent mother’s day gift, and it’s really simple to create!
#8 Mother’s Day Flower Fortune Teller
This Mother’s Day Flower Fortune Telleris an easy and fun craft.
#9 Mother’s Day DIY Coloring Cards
It won’t be mother’s day without mother’s day cards.
#10 Mother’s Day Mason Jar Votives
How about this mother’s day mason jar votive coupled with a cute message.
#11 Duct Tape Rose
Try out a mother’s day bouquet with these duct tape roses.
#12 Bright And Cheerful Mother’s Day Card
With only cupcake liners and buttons make these adorable mother’s day cards.
#13 Mother’s Day Fingerprint Flower Bouquet
Want mother’s day flowers that will last forever? I absolutely love these bright and cheerful bouquets.
#14 Kid Made Jewelry Dishes Mother’s Day Craft
I love how simple it is to personalize this project. You may select the sort of ornamental paper you like, as well as the colors and sizes of the plant saucers.
#15 Duct Tape Rose Pens
With just duct tape, scissors, and a pen you can make these cute rose pens.
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#16 Mother’s Day Flower Pot Craft
This Mother’s Day flower pot project is unbeatable if you’re hunting for a beautiful Mother’s Day gift for seniors to make this year.
#17 Painted Rock Photo Holder Craft
This is a great keepsake gift. It’s easy and super fun to make.
#18 Mother’s Day Flower Craft
Looking for an easy inexpensive mother’s day craft for seniors to try? This flower craft is one everyone will enjoy.
#19 Mother’s Day Bird House Craft
This charming Mother’s Day Bird House Craft is an ideal homemade card for mums who adore birds and all things nature. Seniors will have a lot of fun designing this adorable Mother’s Day card.
#20 Mother’s Day Painted Rock Craft with Fingerprint Art
An easy painted rock activity that uses fingerprint art to create a lovely Mother’s Day craft and memento.
In Conclusion
According to research [1], art therapy can help elderly folks communicate more effectively. It can also help with depression and anxiety symptoms.
Individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease have been known to improve by participating in art and craft activities [2].
So grab this opportunity and engage them in fun mother’s day crafts for seniors.
What are your favorite Mother’s day crafts for seniors? Please share below!
Resources
- 1. Arts, Crafts, Socializing May Buoy the Aging Brain [Internet]. WebMD. [cited 2022 Jan 26]. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20150408/arts-crafts-socializing-may-buoy-the-aging-brain
- 2. Schneider J. The Arts as a Medium for Care and Self-Care in Dementia: Arguments and Evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018;15:1151.
