Made with Love: 7 Fantastic Spots to Make Mother’s Day Gifts

From recycled flower crafts, to paintings, to hand-squeezed chocolates, here's where you can make heart-melting gifts for dear ol' mom.

By Allison Sutcliffe April 5, 2015

Nothing says, “I love you” quite like a handmade gift. Whether it’s a messy finger painting or a pony-beaded pipe cleaner bracelet, we are suckers for those gooey, straight-from-the-heart goodies. That’s why we’ve rounded up seven spots around the city, where creative kids can craft something special for Mother’s Day. (Psst… We know you’ve got May 10th marked on the calendar, right dads?). From recycled flower crafts to hand-squeezed chocolates, click through the gallery to see where you can make heart-melting Mother’s Day gifts.

ART Maniac Studio

The ladies over at ART Maniac Studio in Bellevue are busy dreaming up some mom-inspired projects now that Easter has come and gone. Just sign up for a studio time based on your sidekick’s age, and then head over to have your creative cutie try his or her hand sewing a sweet colorful pouch for all of mom’s tagalong goodies. Or paint her a picture incorporating a favorite family photo into the mix. Or (our fave!) have an adult tag along for three hours of cardboard building time, where kiddos will learn to turn regular cardboard into a functional, oddly durable, eerily light caddy for mom’s make up, jewelry or even small hand tools! The flexibility of the projects offered at this French-inspired studio mean you’ll definitely find something mom will love.

13547 S.E. 27th Pl.
Bellevue, Wa 98005
206-499-5783
Online: artmaniacstudio.com

When: Various weekday offerings dependent on age
Cost: $35-$65, depending on time and class
Ages: 3 & up

photo: ART Maniac Studio

Do you have a favorite spot to make Mother’s Day gifts? Tell us about it in the Comments below.

— Allison Sutcliffe