Needless to say, the choice of a gift for mom is always a very exciting and tremulous moment. The most dear person wants to choose by all means something the best and most unusual. And if the kids and schoolchildren may well present gifts made with their own hands, more adult children generally try to give the necessary and useful gifts for the home or personal needs of the mother. We will try to figure it out and give good advice on choosing gifts for March 8 for your beloved mothers.
Show fantasy
The stores offer a wide range of different gift options. But they do not always satisfy our desires. Therefore, from time to time the thought arises to do something for yourself. Also, this option is best for younger children. After all, they are not able to buy anything.
Such gifts are always pleased with their originality and uniqueness. It is also very pleasant to realize that the child has spent his strength and used imagination to make a gift. For any mother, this is one of the most valuable gifts.
Flowers remain the most popular gift, but little children are not able to buy even them. But they can make them independently from paper or other scrap materials.
Homemade postcards
Since kindergarten, children are taught to make postcards. March 8 is a great way to give a sign of attention to your grandmother, sister or mother. Do not think that it always looks childishly naive or even homely. Today you can find a lot of master classes in making truly unique cards with your own hands. One of them will be disassembled right now.
The most common decoration for postcards on March 8 are flowers. There are many ways to make them from colored paper. The main idea is to make a cardboard blank on the card itself and decorate its outer side with such flowers. Inside, the most sincere wishes can be located.
Therefore, we analyze how to make different types of flowers for the card. At your request, you can stick a bouquet of identical buds or use different flowers in the composition.
Tulips are very tender spring flowers. Unfortunately, they are not very long. But paper tulips will delight their owner very, very long time. The most beautiful options are obtained from corrugated paper.
For the manufacture of one tulip cut out of the corrugation 2 identical squares. Next, you need each of them folded in half and again in half. As a result, you should get a square, but smaller in size. Now we take scissors and cut out the petals. The middle is left uncut, so that the 4 petals are joined in the center. We perform the same manipulation with the second square.
Now we need to collect our tulips. We paste one blank into another, so that their center points coincide, and glue them. Unrevealed tulips look very tender, therefore it is necessary to collect all the petals and fix them in the form of a bud with glue.
Make sure that the petals of the upper and lower blanks are staggered, then the bud will look the most organic.
Daisies on a card - one of the easiest options. Take the white paper and draw a smooth circle of the desired diameter. Next, you need to draw the petals. To do this, draw a small arc along the circle diameter. In the center a small circle denotes the core.From the points where the arcs are in contact with the circle, draw straight lines to the center. Then you just have to cut the blanks, cut the petals along the drawn lines and glue the yellow circle to the center (you can draw it).
To make the daisy look more natural, we scroll the tips of the petals with scissors or a pencil with a pencil on the reverse side. Now you can arrange them in random order on our blank card. If you expect a bouquet of daisies, then from green paper, you can additionally cut the leaves and also stick.
The stalks, if necessary, are drawn with a felt-tip pen.
Rose - a great gift for March 8. Making it out of paper is a snap. Prepare colored paper shades you want. It can be both traditional pink and red tones, as well as unimaginable gold or blue. Cut out square squares from them. We will not give the exact size, since almost any square can be turned into a rose. Accordingly, the more will be his hand, the more will get a flower.
Next, we calculate its middle and begin to draw a spiral. Make sure that it is as smooth as possible, and not “leave” in one direction or the other. Armed with scissors and cut the square in a spiral. From the outside there should be no sharp corners. Now we have to twist our rosette. For this perfect needle, skewer or a simple rod from the handle. Twist to start with the middle, since that is where the smallest diameter circles.
On paper such a rosette is glued to the bottom of the base. It should give the impression that you are looking at a flower from above.
By the way, such roses can also be left on the leg, if you plan to make a bouquet of them, and not a postcard.
Paper can be made and layered flowers. Depending on what form of petals you make, the final result will depend. But the pattern of such colors is identical. First make the required number of blanks (squares or circles). The more of them there are, the bigger the flower will be.
Next, draw on the blanks petals. In the center they must be connected. In order for the petals to look more natural, they need to be bent down a little.
Smoothly rounding down, made with scissors or a pencil, will look most natural.
Even more original postcards can be made with the help of felt. This material is presented in a wide variety in handicraft shops. At the same time, the production scheme will not differ from that applicable to plain paper. But such a postcard will definitely remain in memory for a long time and will become a worthy decoration. We only note that for gluing parts it will be necessary to purchase a special glue. Masters use a glue gun, but it is quite expensive, so you can do with regular stationery glue.
Handmade soap
It is unlikely that ordinary soap would be able to claim the title of a worthy gift on March 8. But if you make this object of hygiene yourself, then the situation changes dramatically. At the same time it will be possible to decorate it at your own will, reflecting the symbolism of the holiday.
If you think that you can’t do it, you can ask for help from the masters. Such products are easy to find at fairs. Also, often masters offer their products through social networks.
You can easily find such pages or groups in your city by asking the appropriate query.
Another option would be to buy a soap making kit. They can be found in specialty handicraft stores. The instructions describe in detail the entire process of manufacturing bars. And all the necessary ingredients will already be part of. Therefore, even a guy will be able to cope with such a task. Do not think that handicraft is the lot of only the weaker sex. ATeat in preschool and school age in educational institutions we all did crafts regardless of our gender.
Picture
Most of us think that only a professional can paint a good picture. There is a deal of truth in it. But after all, the mother will evaluate not professionalism, but the love and care with which the work was performed. In addition, even if you do not have a special art education, you can cope with some simple techniques of making these paintings.
If the children are already adults and they have their own child, then you can make a unique picture with handprints. To do this, select the background.
If the sheet is white, then it can be pre-decorated with gouache or pastel in any order, making beautiful smooth color transitions.
Next, you should collect all family members and engage in joint work. Decorate the palm of each of the participants in different colors and make prints on the future picture. The originality of this gift lies in the fact that the mother will have to guess where the prints of her beloved daughter, and where the son-in-law or grandson.
Looking at some of the recognized masterpieces of world painting, one can involuntarily become convinced that “I could do that, too.” One has only to recall the famous "Black Square" by Malevich. So why not create your own masterpiece! For this perfect oil paints. Pour into a wide plate or dish of water. Start dripping paint of different colors from above. You can create intricate patterns and interweaving tones with a thin pussy-tongue or knitting needle.
Now we need a sheet of cardboard. Gently lean it against the surface of the water. All colors will settle on the canvas. It remains only to dry the picture well and make a decent frame.
It can be bought or made independently from scrap materials.
What to present to the remarkable hostess?
Hand-made gifts are a good option for congratulations. They are original, beautiful, but often completely impractical. Good hostesses will always appreciate the gifts that will be useful to them in everyday life.
Many believe that it is trite. But with the help of such a gift you can show your respect and care. Look at your mom's kitchen equipment. Perhaps she has long been going to buy any item, but all "do not reach the hands." Or old items are already in indecent state. March 8 is a great reason to please Mommy with necessary and convenient instruments and accessories.
And do not think that this category includes only expensive equipment in the form of a robot vacuum cleaner or a coffee machine. You can choose the right gift without spending big money on it. After all, who, if not the mother, knows about your financial opportunities. That is why you can often hear from her the phrase: “No need to spend money!”, “It is very expensive, why spend such money!”.
This is a manifestation of their care for their own children.
Kitchenware
One of the universal gifts are sets of towels and clutches for the kitchen. On the eve of the holiday, you can easily find thematic options. But, as a rule, good hostesses always have these accessories. Therefore, giving another set of towels, knowing that mom has them in stock, is impractical.
In this case, it is better to look at other trifles. For example, maybe the old grater has already become obsolete, or the chopping boards are cracked and darkened. But here you need to be careful enough - if the mother (or you) is a superstitious person, then you should not give a set of knives. Some believe this is a quarrel.
It is also worth paying attention to the dishes. She often beats, and therefore it is necessary to periodically re-buy it. It is better if it is combined in style with that which is already in the house.
Especially if the plates, saucers and mugs are made in the same style. Today it is most often sets of tinted glass.
Ceramics
Any hostess will confirm the rule that there is no extra dishes. This is especially true for those who are accustomed to celebrate holidays in a large family circle. After all, in order to prepare treats, for all the guests, one or even two containers is sometimes not enough.
It is necessary to take into account the fact that non-stick coatings often become unusable.
And to operate the dishes with scratches and other flaws is not advised not only by manufacturers, but also by independent experts.
If you think that mom has enough universal ceramic pots and pans, pay attention to more original options. For example, it can be utyatnits, bouillas, bakeware or a frying pan with an unusual square shape.
It is worth noting that it is important to pay great attention to the quality of the product. It is better to choose one good item than several cheaper and lower quality ones for the same price. Moms are very kind to the gift of children and will try to keep it as long as possible. So let it be the thing that really makes sense to keep.
Household helpers
Manufacturers of kitchen appliances each year produce new gadgets that can facilitate the daily work of hostesses. But not each of them can claim to be a gift for mom. For example, if a woman is in her old age, then it will be difficult for her to deal with complex devices with many settings and functions.
Choosing an assistant for the kitchen, pay attention to the ease of operation. In addition, do not forget about the personal preferences of your beloved mom. You should not spend money on an expensive coffee machine, if it prefers tea or cocoa more. Also, not all women are accustomed to using devices such as double boilers. They may be convenient, and the food they get more healthy and proper, but what good is that if it is not used.
Remember that mother cooks with great pleasure. Maybe she really lacks a good meat grinder, or it became very difficult to handle the preparation of meat manually, then you should think about purchasing an electrical version of the device.
For those mothers who like to please home baking, a planetary mixer will be an excellent option. Such are the use of chefs and pastry chefs for kneading dough. It will be very convenient to whip cream or whites for cream and dough.
And maybe it will not be necessary to invent an original gift, if you know for sure that the kettle or toaster, which is often used, has failed.
Then it would be more expedient to purchase this particular item.
Choosing a gift for a good girl and a beauty
On a beautiful spring day on March 8, I want to emphasize that mother is not only an excellent hostess, but also simply a beautiful and beloved woman. Therefore, gifts for personal care will be most welcome.
The choice of one or another option should be based on personal preferences of the bestowed. If mother has long wanted to go to a concert of any group or musical, then give her the opportunity. Or maybe she is not generous enough to herself and instead of going to a beauty salon she prefers to buy things for her husband, children and grandchildren. Let her pamper yourself.
Subscription for massage or spa
The title indicates only one of the gift options. But nobody knows your mom better than you. Therefore, choose the option that is most suitable for her. For example, if you know that a mother visits a cosmetologist, then you can purchase a gift certificate for his services.
A universal gift will be just a certificate for a certain amount in one of the beauty salons. Most good firms provide this service. Even if a woman does not resort to the services of makeup artists, cosmetologists, eyebrows, even she will not refuse a good manicure and pedicure.
Salon specialists can also choose a hair restoration program.After all, their condition is daily affected by bad ecology, stress and other factors.
Therefore, it will be very useful to treat and improve their appearance and structure.
Cosmetics
A great gift will be a set of high-quality cosmetics. But it is worth knowing in advance if she has any allergies to certain components. If in doubt, pay attention to the hypoallergenic line. Like any other high-quality thing, good cosmetics is not cheap. But do not choose very expensive options. Perhaps mom will really like this product, but she will not be able to purchase it in the future.
Pay special attention to the design of the gift. In stores you can offer ready-made options for festive packaging, but you can make it yourself.
Show imagination, and then even ordinary tubes of cream will look elegant and beautiful.
Theater ticket
Remember when in the bustle of everyday worries mom allowed herself to go to the theater. Aim at the theater or opera in your city. Perhaps the arrival of a famous troupe or an interesting production is expected in the near future. Think about the fact that mom did not go there all alone. To do this, you must purchase a ticket for yourself or for your spouse.
Photo album
Today, less and less people began to print photos. And remember how nice it is to turn the pages of photo albums and relive the pleasant moments. Digital media is very convenient. But there is a huge emotional difference between viewing frames on a computer and in a photo album.
You can donate and fully filled photo album. After all, your parents did not often begin to print photos. Collect a good selection of where you are in the photo with them. You can also put there and shared photos with grandchildren and relatives.
If you do not have such a number of joint photos (this happens often when you do not live together), then just visit your mom in advance and transfer all the photos from her computer to the USB flash drive.
We share interests
Do not forget about the individual characteristics and preferences of the mother. Perhaps she will be very interesting to attend some master class. Such options you can easily find even in a small city, as recently they are very popular.
For a woman who is interested in art, you can buy a ticket to an exhibition or any cultural event. Remember that it is your mom who loves.
It can be knitting, and sports or embroidery. such themed gifts always hit the mark.
But you should not offer your mother too extravagant or extreme options. This is especially true for older women. A gym membership may not be necessary due to a medical condition. Also a blunder may be buying a ticket to an exhibition of contemporary art. Everyone interprets it in his own way. And whether such an original improvisation of classical values to the older generation is a big question.
Choosing a gift for mom is not an easy task. Beloved and most dear person wants to give all the best, but it does not always have the means. Remember that your attention and care is the best reward for any mother. Show imagination and make sure that a smile appears on her face. And this can be done with a minimum of funds in the wallet.
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