Why Crafting Breaks Are Necessary plus a Mother’s Day Gift Idea for Grandma

Need a Mother’s Day gift idea for Grandma? Look no further! These adorable bouquets are sure to put a smile on her face just as finding the time to craft alone will put a smile on yours.

Last week I took some time for myself to get my hair done. Not only did I get my hair cut, I gave in and got it colored, too. At first, I wanted to go a bit crazy. It was the first time I’ve ever colored my hair so I wanted to have some fun with a dusty rose or lavender color. But then after talking with my hairdresser, I decided on a more subtle change for the first time.

I got to thinking why I wanted to change things up. Change of pace? Wanting a break from the same old, same old? Or was it something else?

Finally, after much thinking, I came to a conclusion. I needed to do something for me. While I love being a wife, a mother, an employee, most of the decisions I make are based on thinking of others first. So, in partnership with Cafe Breaks, I decided to take a bit more time for myself (and think of myself first) to take a craft break.

Most of the time while I craft, I’m doing it with the kids. Something fun and exciting for them to create with me. Now, sure I get enjoyment from crafting with them, but I forgot how much I love crafting for myself. Or, in this case, crafting for my MIL. I was able to create a fun gift for her out of a few simple supplies we had in the craft room. And I now want to make a few more with the

While I enjoyed my crafting break, I also took the time to indulge a bit in a Cafe Breaks pudding. The mocha latte is so delicious! Crafting AND a snack all for myself? Yes, please!

If you haven’t taken a moment or two for yourself lately, take a step back and think about what would bring you joy or happiness! It doesn’t have to be something expensive. It could be as simple as heading to Walmart and picking up a pack of Cafe Breaks pudding packs from the pudding aisle to enjoy without someone else asking for a bite.

Mother’s Day Gift Idea for Grandma

DIY Photo Flower Bouquet

What you’ll need:

flower vase
twine
silk flowers
1 piece of foam (similar shade to flowers)
wooden dowel
ribbon
chalkboard sticker with message
scissors
glue gun
photos of kids

What you do:

1. Wrap twine around vase and secure in place with glue gun. Repeat, securing the twine every few rows, until the vase is completely covered.

2. Add ribbon to the vase with glue gun. Cover seam with chalkboard sticker.

3. Arrange flowers in vase, set aside.

4. Cut kids photo around their faces in a circle.

5. Using the photos as a template, cut a flower out of the foam sheet with the photo in the center.

6. Glue photo to center of flower then glue flower onto wooden dowel.

7. Add flower photos to the silk flowers in the vase and gift away!

Check out the video we put together for this project:

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