{"id":11447,"date":"2022-02-24T11:06:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T10:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=35484"},"modified":"2022-02-23T10:00:05","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T09:00:05","slug":"mothers-day-2021-homemade-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/mothers-day-2021-homemade-gift-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother\u2019s Day 2021: homemade gift ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Carys Matthews\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 23 February 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Surprise your mum with a thoughtful handcrafted gift this Mother\u2019s Day. Whether a gorgeous teacup candle, a beautiful macram\u00e9 plant hanger or a delicious Seville orange marmalade, we have plenty of easy makes that mums will love.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t got time to make a gift, we also suggest some lovely spring or summer outdoor outings that you could organise to enjoy with your mum when lockdown restrictions are lifted, and it is safe to do so.<\/p>\n

Here is our selection of handmade gift ideas for Mother\u2019s Day \u2013 each with easy to follow instructions.<\/p>\n

What date is Mothering Sunday in the UK in 2022?<\/h2>\n
This year in the UK, Mother\u2019s Day falls on Sunday 27th March 2022.<\/p>\n

Is Mother\u2019s Day the same every year?<\/h2>\n
No \u2013 the date changes according to the moon phases that determine Lent. Mothering Sunday is held on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Some historians believe that Mother\u2019s Day has origins in the ancient Greek and Roman festivals dedicated to mother goddesses such as Rhea (wife of the Greek god Cronus, mother of all other gods) and Cybele (Roman goddess). Mother\u2019s Day became established in the UK in 17th century England when traditionally people would visit their \u2018mother church\u2019 and even servants were given the day off to attend.<\/p>\n

Easy homemade gift ideas to make for Mother\u2019s Day<\/h2>\n

Make a macram\u00e9 plant hanger<\/h3>\n
Create a stylish house plant hanger for mum with our quick and easy step by step guide.<\/a><\/p>\n
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Homemade soap<\/h3>\n
Handmade soup<\/a> is easy and fun craft to make, plus with careful supervision, it\u2019s a great craft for children to try, too. A few simple ingredients and a bit of imagination is all that\u2019s needed. The soap can be bought from craft shops or online for a few pounds.<\/p>\n
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Bird feeder ornament<\/h3>\n
For those who love watching garden birds<\/a>, these inexpensive feeders will be a joy to hang around the garden. They\u2019re simple and fun to make and the birds love them. See how to make your own bird feeder ornament<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Make a bee house<\/h3>\n
Bee houses<\/a> are fun and easy to make. Your bee house will be ideal for solitary bees, of which there are over 220 wild species in the UK. These solitary insects do not belong to hives like honey bees, but make their own individual nests for their larvae.<\/p>\n
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