Especially when parents seem to already have everything they need or can afford it themselves, it can be difficult to find the right gift. It doesn't have to be something bought. Instead, get creative and you can make a beautiful Christmas gift yourself that is unique and unique. But if you want to make Christmas presents for parents, you obviously need a few more ideas.
And this is where we come into play. Because our ideas are perfect if youGifts for parentswant to craft. Just think about what hobbies your parents have and come up with something related to them. If your mother or father likes to cook, a beautifully designed wooden cooking spoon, for example, can bring joy and is guaranteed to be used regularly. If they like being outside, motivate them to new adventures with the gift. You can find these and a few other ideas for making Christmas presents for parents below.
Making Christmas presents for parents – idea for hobby cooks
This first idea is suitable even for smaller children. So look for suggestions that will help you do somethingcrafting in daycare, painted wooden spoons are great. Depending on their age, the little ones just need a little help with masking and possibly sealing the paint. Also keep in mind that acrylic paint can discolor the skin for a long time. Therefore, it should be washed off immediately.
Paint only the handles of the spoons and not the areas that come into contact with food.
For the project you need:
- Acrylic paints
- Brush (or other tools such as cotton swabs for dabbing, toothbrush for splattering, etc.)
- shellac
- tape
Cover about a third of the stem with the tape. Make sure that you press the tape firmly so that no paint can run under it when painting. Then use the brush to apply a base color that will serve as a background and let it dry. You can then start painting any patterns or motifs. Always remember to let the colors dry after each new layer if you don't want them to bleed into each other.
As soon as you have finished painting, the colors must dry thoroughly again. The painting is then sealed with non-toxic shellac suitable for kitchen use. It's so quick and easy to make beautiful Christmas presents for parents!
Motivating Lego as a gift for father
As a mother, would you like to share gifts with your children?crafting for dad, this simple idea with Lego is perfect. In this way, the father is encouraged to spend time with the children and honestly, what father wouldn't be happy about that. Of course, that doesn't mean that older children (or even adult children) can't make this kind of Christmas present for parents.
Just think about what you like to do most with your dad or what you've always wanted to do together and it's best to make a list (also for themMother has plenty of ideas). Then get Lego bricks and a glass. Label the stones with a sharpie and the respective activity and put the Legos in the jar. Something can then be built with the activities carried out (i.e. the Lego bricks). After each new time spent together, a new stone is added.
Ideas for fun things to do:
- fishing
- Go for a stroll
- Mountaineering
- Camping
- Barbecue evening
- Cinema or film evening
- Bowling
- Trip to the swimming pool
- build something together
- build a snowman
- sledging
- Plant something in the garden together
Magnets make great gifts for Christmas
You need:
- Glass stones
- Papier
- Colored pencils or felt-tip pens
- Magnets that are no larger than the stones (or magnetic strips that can be cut to size)
- Scissors
- clear glue
- optional colored ink pads
Use the glass stones as a template to cut out shapes of the same size or slightly smaller ones from the paper. It is important that the stones are not too small so that there is enough space for painting. The paper shapes can then be painted as desired. They are also particularly interesting and funnyMotifs with fingerprints. Since children are usually extremely creative, they are sure to come up with something interesting. This idea is also extremely simple and can be replicated both at home and in kindergarten.
The finished works of art are then simply glued to the underside of the glass stones. The glass works like a magnifying glass at the same time and makes the images stand out even better. Finally, stick the magnets on the bottom. If you can't find one of a suitable size, you can also take magnetic strips and cut them into the right size with scissors.
Ideas with printed textiles
Textiles can also be wonderfully printed and designed yourself. That's why textiles are also a wonderful idea if you're making Christmas presents for parents this year. It doesn't necessarily have to be a T-shirt either. A shopping bag or a cooking or grilling apron are also great for this purpose. Simply use fabric dye as recommended by the manufacturer and a few if you likehomemade stamps.
Funny shirt with interchangeable lettering
We also find this idea for a T-shirt very funny. You need:
- T-Shirt
- a larger piece of cardboard as a base
- Textile color
- felt
- Velcro fastener (preferably ready to stick on textile)
Place the t-shirt on the table in front of you and slide the cardboard inside. This protects the back of the shirt from being painted when the front is written on. Then use the textile paint to write “My favorite child today is” on the shirt. Then cut several pieces of felt. Write the children's names on these. You can also add a few funny ideas (e.g. the cat, the dog, the neighbor, “none,” etc.). Set the felt pieces aside to dry.
Below the lettering on theDIY Shirtthen stick a piece of Velcro (the fluffy side) while securing the sides on the felt pieces with the hooks. Now the felt can be replaced as desired.
