Make these quick and easy mother’s day crafts with your children for Mother’s day. These can be handmade for Mom or Grandma!

Flower Pens for Mom

Is your mom always looking for a pen around the house, and can’t find one? Well make this pen and she’ll spot it right away!

What You’ll Need:

• Bic Pen (ball point)
• silk flower
• floral foam
• low temp hot glue gun
• floral tape
• paint or markers
• small notepaper or Post-It pads
• small to medium sized terra cotta pot

How To Do It :
(Note: Adult supervision is needed when using a glue gun.)

1. Start by decorating the flower pot. Have the child be creative! They can use colorful designs or patterns. Have them use paint or markers. Let dry while you move on to the next step.
2. Remove the cover from the pen and set aside.
3. Choose a nice big silk flower – sunflowers and carnations work well! Pop the silk flower off of its stem. Put a dab of glue on the end of the pen, and push the flower on to the end, right into the glue. Hold in place for about 30 seconds to secure.
4. Use floral tape to wrap over the seam of the flower and the end of the pen. Continue wrapping all the way down to the tip. The floral tape will adhere better if you give it a slight tug as you are pulling it.
5. After the pot is dry, add a small piece of floral foam to the center of the pot (about 2″x2″), securing it with the glue gun. Then add a small dab of glue to the pen cover and push into center of foam.
6. Slide the pen into the cover, and surround with a few pieces of paper or post it note pads.

by Pam Lester

More Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
	Petal your way into Mom’s heart with Teleflora flowers. Now 15% off Thrill your Mom by giving her beautiful flowers in a keepsake vase, graced with a medalion.
	Join Bidz LIVE Jewelry Auction for free. Save up to 95% on the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Save big jewellery at Bidz.com today!
	Mother’s Day is May 11. Spoil her with a gift from SpoilHer.com Get Spoiled Spa Gift Basket, Mini Garden-in-a-Pail, Paris Apron, Diffuser, Traveler Case, Window Sill Herb Garden, Designer Jewelry and more with Free Shipping and Complementary Gift Box.
	World’s Finest Chocolate Add a digital photo for MOM for FREE. Unique gift idea starting at $9.95. Order by April 30 to ensure delivery.
	Personalized Mother’s Day Gifts Choose from pretty jewelry items, elegant photo frames, monogrammed coffee mugs, wine glass, photos charm bracelet, bags, spa jar and much more. Add her name or initials for a gift she’ll always treasure!
	Remember Mom with a gift from SFMusicbox.com. Get Free Shipping + 15% off orders $60+. Enter MOMAF15 at checkout. World’s Greatest Mother Box, Mother’s Book of Love, Mother’s Heart Musical Frame, Heart Full of Love Mother Figurine and more..
	Free 2 Day Shipping! Virginia Peanuts, Turkish Pistachios, Mammoth Pecans, Dry Roasted Macadamias and more. Completely customizable packages with the Gold Series. Personalize the gift exactly what your loved ones like, not a prepackaged assortment. Free personalized gift card with every gift.
	Mothers Day Gift The perfect Mothers Day Gift! Name a star and buy a star name at International Star Registry.