Manic Mom Day Shirt with 15 Free Mom Life Cut Files

Momming is hard! Take some time for yourself and enjoy these 15 Free Mom Life Cut Files!

Happy Totally Free SVG day! Mother's Day is coming up, let's be honest, mom life is HARD - especially right now. I know I'm not the only one feeling like a hot mess right now, so this month's theme is all about the real, messy, chaotic mom life. This collection of cut files includes my "Just Another Manic Mom Day" design, which every mom I know can relate to! There is so much you can create with these cut files using your Cricut (or vinyl cutting machine) - think shirts, totes, home decor, and so much more!

Slay at Home Mom Shirt with Free Cut File

All moms, whether working in the home or not, deserve a Slay at Home Mom shirt (with Free Cut File)!

Let's be honest - staying at home with kids is tough! Some of us have been doing it day-in and day-out for years, while others are new to it thanks to closing of schools and/or work. Either way, I am sure we all feel like we're failing at it from time to time, when in reality, we (and our kids) are doing just fine. This cut file is made for all of the moms out there - yes, you, the SLAY at home moms. Remember that we're in this together, and you are doing a great job at home (even when you don't think you are).

Free Printable Mother’s Day Selfie Card

Remind mom who’s her favorite this Mother’s Day by sharing your favorite selfie attached to a Free Printable Mother’s Day Card!

Mother’s Day is almost here, which means most of us are at least thinking about what to get mom for the big day. Make your card to mom stand out this year by printing your favorite selfie with the HP Sprocket Photo Printer and attach it to a Free Printable Mother’s Day Card that I’ve designed for you!

Free Printable "You Are Loved" Card Set

Create a handmade card and envelope to remind someone that they are loved!

Handwritten notes and letters are a lost art. Texts and emails are great, but sometimes a card with a special message written inside means so much more. This printable card and envelope set is simple to put together, and is a sweet sentiment to share with loved ones during this difficult time! You could also use this card for Mother’s Day and birthdays. I had a lot of fun creating this set, and I hope you enjoy it, too!!

DIY Flower-Topped Gift Box

Wrap your special Mother's Day gift in a handmade Flower-Topped Gift Box!

No matter what you decide to get for your mom for Mother's Day, you can wrap it up beautifully in a handmade Flower-Topped Gift Box made with the Cricut! It is a lot of fun to make, especially when you use a lot of fun papers and textures. Sometimes the gift is all in the presentation, and this one is sure to bring a smile to mom's face!!

I'm teaming up with other amazing bloggers to share some creative Mother’s Day gifts you can make with your Cricut machine! Be sure to visit Mad in Crafts, 100 Directions, 30 Minute Crafts and The Country Chic Cottage to thank them for putting this roundup together!

Don’t have a Cricut? Be sure to read through to the end of this post to see how you can enter to win a pair of Cricut Explore Air 2 machines (one for you AND one for your mom)!!

DIY Glitter Flower Pots

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Glitter your hearts out with these easy to make DIY Glitter Flower Pots!

There's so many creative ways to paint a planter, like nail polish marbling or painting with spray paint. Here's one more way to make a plain flower pot cheerful and glamorous. These DIY Glitter Flower Pots are easy to make, and most importantly - the glitter application isn't a nightmare! You can create these flower pots to add some colorful sparkle to your home, or give them out for Mother's Day.

Supplies:

Ceramic Flower Pot

FolkArt Color Shift Metallic Paint

FolkArt Glitterific

1 in Paint Brush

First, you need a flower pot that you can paint. I am really loving these ceramic flower pots from Oriental Trading. The terra cotta pots I used for the Gold Ombre Planters are also great, but I really like how these ones are already white, ready to paint, and have a glossy coat on the inside.

Paint a coat of FolkArt Color Shift Metallic Paint on the outside of the pot. For this pot, I used Purple Flash. My favorite thing about these paints is the metallic luster that shifts in changing light! Let the paint dry completely, then add another coat if you need more coverage.

After the paint has dried, you can add some sparkle! Glitterific paint is my new favorite!! It's filled with multiple-sized glitter particles suspended in a crystal clear base to makes the glitter application completely mess-free. No dumping glitter over paper and then spilling it all over the floor. One coat around the bottom of the flower pot and I was done! Since the base dries clear and glossy, you don't need to add an additional sealer. Plus, the glitter is held in place - even when you touch it!

Once the Glitterific paint has dried, the flower pot is complete! You can create different looks depending on the paint color combinations you use. For this flower pot, the base is Purple Flash with Blue Moon.

This gorgeous Glitter Flower Pot is Color Shift in Aqua Flash with Glitterific in Aqua.

The last Glitter Flower Pot is Color Shift in Pink Flash with Glitterific in Princess.

Since I can't keep a plant alive (I consider my home a hospice for plants), FloraCraft succulent picks look amazing in the DIY Glitter Flower Pots! After you choose a succulent pick (there are a ton to choose from), add a piece of floral foam into the pot and arrange the picks. Pour in some small river rocks, and the glitter flower pots are ready to put on display!

**If you'd like to create your own flower pots, enter to win $50 to spend at Oriental Trading!**

To enter the giveaway, use the form below:

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These DIY Glitter Flower Pots are so much fun to make, and are so easy! They would be a fun craft to do with the girls, or get your kids in on the action and let them paint their own.

What color would you paint your Glitter Flower Pots? 

Foiled Mother's Day Card

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Tell mom how much you love her with a handmade Foiled Mother's Day Card!

DIY Mother's Day Bottle Cap Keychain

Mother's Day Bottle Cap Keychains are a creative craft for kids to make an awesome, custom keychain that moms, aunts, and grandmothers are sure to love!

As a mom, I think some of the best gifts you can receive are ones that kids make especially for you. With a little help, my daughter made me this sweet bottle cap keychain that I can take everywhere with me. These keychains are so simple and quick to make, and kids of all ages will have a ton of fun creating something special with their artwork.

Supplies Needed:

Flat Bottle Cap

Epoxy Sticker

Key Chain Ring

1 inch (2.54 cm) Circle Craft Punch

Strong, Clear Glue (super glue, E6000, Beacon Mixed Media)

Ultra Fine Marker Pens

Cardstock

Punch some 1 inch circles out of white cardstock using the circle craft punch. Cut more than you'll need. Once kids get started making different designs, they want to keep making more, or sometimes they make mistakes and just want to start over.

Now, for the fun part! Grab some ultra fine marker pens in a variety of colors. It doesn't matter what brand you use. You can see that we used a few different kinds! Encourage kids to draw things they think the recipient will love. Things like hearts, self-portraits, words or phrases are a great place to start!

After kids are done drawing, lay out all the designs they created and choose the one to make into a keychain. This is probably the hardest part of the entire process!! So many cute ones to choose from!

Once they have chosen an image, it's time to put the bottle cap keychain together. You'll need the drawing, bottle cap, epoxy sticker, a keychain ring, and some strong glue.

Carefully place the epoxy sticker over the drawing. Be careful not to touch the back of the sticker before you stick it to the paper, otherwise you'll get fingerprints that show through on the image. Use a vinyl scraper tool or credit card and rub the back of the paper to get any air bubbles out.

Add a drop of glue on the bottle cap and then place the epoxied image into the bottle cap. Gently press it down and let dry for a few hours (check glue packaging for drying time).

Once the glue has dried, the keychain is ready to use! I absolutely love my keychain and think it's such a fun and creative gift idea from kids for any occasion, especially Mother's Day!

Be sure to visit Happy Hour Projects, The Country Chic Cottage and 30 Minute Crafts

for more quick Mother's Day craft ideas!

Free Printable Mother's Day Candy Bar Wrapper

Give mom a chocolate bouquet of flowers by putting together this sweet Free Printable Mother's Day Candy Bar Wrapper!

Mother's Day is almost here, and I've got an adorable gift that kids can make for their moms and grandmothers! This is a fun activity for dads to make with the kids, or put these together in classrooms and other group activities.

Like my Free Printable Father's Day Candy Bar Wrapper, this printable is easy to assemble and includes a sweet questionnaire that is sure to bring a smile to mom's face. Plus, it also comes with chocolate - so that's always a win when it comes to gifts!!

Let's get to the tutorial!

First, print out the Mother's Day Candy Bar Wrappers and cut with scissors or a paper cutter. I would recommend printing out the flowered candy bar wrapper on copy paper, and the outer wrapper (with the questionnaire) on cardstock.

Have the kids fill out the questionnaire with their answers about mom, with things like "her favorite food is", "for fun we like to", and of course "I love her because". This is my favorite part of this gift. Their answers are so funny sometimes!!

Use the bone folder and a ruler to score the fold lines at the center of the wrapper. Carefully fold along the lines and use your fingernail or bone folder to press the folds.

With the wrapper now folded, add a piece of clear tape on each side to create a pocket to hold the candy bar. The folded edge at the bottom just gives the candy bar a bit of wiggle room so you don't end up with weird creases in the paper.

Speaking of candy bars, you will need to choose a candy bar that is flat and similar size to Hershey or Crunch bars. Candy bars that are larger or bulkier most likely won't fit inside the outer wrapper, and the flower candy bar wrapper won't be able to wrap around them. There are lots of options out there that will fit though, so there's definitely something out there that your mom will love!

Add a couple of lines of tape runner on the back of the candy bar. Center the flowers on the front of the candy bar and carefully fold each side of the wrapper around to the back and press in place. You could also wrap the candy bar and use clear tape if you don't have a tape runner.

Slide the candy bar into the outer wrapper with the flowers facing out. Now you've got a sweet bouquet of flowers with the cutest personalized message on the back!

By the way, I've also included a questionnaire wrapper that you can fill out and give to Grandma in the printable download!

Download Free Printable Mother's Day Candy Bar Wrapper

Some things you should know before downloading:

*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.

*You may NOT modify, re-sell, or claim the design as your own.

*If you share this on the internet, credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama & linked back to this post.

Be sure to check out the video tutorial below and share with your friends!

14 Mother's Day Kids Crafts

Mother's Day is a great holiday to put the kids to work and get crafting a special gift for mom or grandma! Any of these gift ideas would even be great to give for a teacher appreciation day! All 14 of these crafts are simple enough for kids to make, and there are ideas for kids of any age!

Mother's Day Wish Basket Giveaway

I'm so excited to share this amazing giveaway with you all today! I'm so grateful for each one of you and would love to give one of you a basket full of my favorite things! Even better, you could win one or all of the baskets below for you or your mom...or any special lady from 19 talented bloggers!

Enter to win each and every basket or just the ones that really speak to you...your call! The baskets' contents have been personally selected by each blogger - they're filled with items to pamper, crafty fun, home decor and household items, beautiful jewelry, organizing supplies, yumminess, handbags, gift cards, and even more! There's something for everyone. To see all of the other baskets up close, as well as enter to win all of them, click on the links below.

Click to enter each of the basket giveaways you see above:

1. Five Heart Home 2. Kleinworth & Co. 3. Joyful Healthy Eats 4. Live Laugh Rowe
5. Artsy Fartsy Mama 6. Twelve O Eight 7. Domestically Speaking 8. Shaken Together
9. Ring Around The Rosies 10. Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
11. Happiness is Homemade 12. Will Cook for Smiles 13. Lemon Tree Dwelling

14. Mary Organizes 15. Happy Go Lucky Blog 16. Your Homebased Mom

17. I Should Be Mopping the Floor 18. Ginger Snap Crafts 19. A Little Claireification

This basket is filled with some of my favorite things, and I'm so excited for whoever is the lucky winner!

Here's what you'll win:

• Cadbury Mini Eggs
• 4 Rolls of Washi Tape
• Glittered Clothespins
• Spring Banner
• Baby Lips Lip Balm
• Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion
• Lehi Roller Mills Brownie Mix
• Lehi Roller Mills Pancake Mix
• Yellow Decorative Bicycle Block
• 4-Opening Collage Picture Frame
• Anna Griffin Olivia Notebook Set
• Mason Jar Tumbler
• Pink Bubble Necklace
• Double-Sided Dry Erase Weekly/Menu Planner (from Poppy Seed Projects)
• $25 Wood Creations Gift Certificate
• Custom Gold or Sterling Silver Bar Stamped Necklace from Jilly Bean Jewelry
• Quiet Flip Book Pattern (Sewable or Printable)

Entering the giveaway is easy! Use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!!

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The giveaway ends on April 28th at 11:59 pm, Central Standard Time

You Are Loved Blocks

I love creating projects out of wood. These blocks are such a quick and simple craft that anyone can do - even the kids can help! The vinyl might be a little tricky for the smaller kids, but with a little help, it is certainly doable. I already had all the supplies, so this project literally cost me nothing. If you were to buy everything, I would think you'd spend less than $10.