Mother's Day Gift Ideas

I confess, I'm tired.
I'm fed up.
I'm mentally drained.
Yes, this Covid-19 lockdown/self isolation is really hard and it's extra hard if you're at home with kids.
Now, Mother's Day is approaching and normally that would mean I would receive a handmade item from one of my kids that they made in school ...but they won't be at school for Mother's Day this year because we're "schooling from home" ......so this blog is here for everyone to tag their loved ones in for those big "Hint, Hint, Hint" reminders that they'll need because we all deserve to receive an treat this upcoming Mother's Day.

In no particular order, I'm going to list some really cool ideas that you may like receive or maybe even buy for yourself or your own Mum this Mother's Day.

One of the many gorgeous basket bags by Sea and Grass 

A creative rainbow macrame kit by LB Art & Design

A personlised recipe book by Fabulous Favours Gifts 

A gorgeous necklace by Delezen 

Stunning yarn pack from Zyzuline Design.

A fun personlised family graphic by Paw Print Illustration.

A luxury spa pack by Birchan Bay Apothecary

Personilised Infinity Bangle by GRS Jewelry 

Bee embroidery kit by Hoop Embroidery Co.

Or you can check out the Mother's Day Gift Guide on Etsy here..
Which one is your favourite?

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Coping with self isolation & social distancing due to Covid-19

Hey there!  How are you?  How is your self isolating going?
I'm at home with two primary school age kids and my husband, who has taken over the kitchen table to work.  Life is umm... unusual, weird, hectic, annoying, frantic, slow, messy, chaotic but we're home & we're safe.

I thought I'd share some fun ideas that you can do at home, I've been using my printer to keep us all occupied and have found some great links for you & your family too.

If you have younger kids, then you might like these:

Printable Kids Worksheet for Mindfulness, Gratitude & Curiosity by MakeSunShineCo

Homeschool worksheets from LilyGirlPaper 

If you have older kids, then these printable might be fun for them:

My Body by GrammasLittleShop - this is so neat, you print out the pdf, 

then you cut out all the individual body organs then assemble then!

For little kids, big kids and grownups:

Flying Squirrel Paper Puppet from ArtistInLaLaLand, it was so incredibly hard to choose only one to show you as they have a shop full of awesome stuff!

Rhino mask from LPobjects and other gorgeous 3d diy pdf projects including a unicorn, bears & koala just to name a few.

Cute puppets from Aniushop like this Poppycat DIY puppet

For you:

Take the time to write up some of your favourite recipes up onto cards for either yourself, your children, neighbours or penpals using this personalised template from TheLittleBride.

Write your loved ones or penpals some letters to cheer them up in this time of self isolation using either this gorgeous print from BreezyColorsDesign.

Now that you've done something for everyone else, why not take some time to do something for you.
Here's some suggestions on some patterns to print & create something for you:

Devon Pouch by SotakCo 

this is actually already printed & sitting next to my sewing machine already!

Wavy C2C by BrightBag  

I've got this one printed too, just waiting for the kids to be fully distracted before I start it!

Christmas Diorama Ball by HandMadeAwards 

yes, I know it's months until Christmas but this year, we've been given this opportunity to be really organised!

#standwithsmall

Ok, that's my suggestions for this week, do you have any printable/pdf suggestions that you'd care to share as well?
Covid-19 really sucks doesn't it.

I utilise affiliate links throughout my blog as a way to help me keep crafting. If you click on an aff link, I receive a very small amount from it at NO cost to you.   So please help me to keep CraftyRie up and running by clicking on my aff links! Many thanks, Rie