Is there a more difficult task in the world than figuring out how to please your beloved grandmother? After all, it seems that she saw and is able to do everything in the world! But the gift is dear precisely for its attention, and our grandmothers know this for sure. It is not for nothing that they have kept hand-made crafts of children and grandchildren for decades. So don't be afraid to experiment! And for inspiration, we have prepared a large selection of gifts for grandmother's birthday.
1. Poster with photos
Grandmothers always carefully keep photo albums, even though they have long been out of fashion. Delight her with a poster with the best family photos, portraits of loved ones or just memorable shots. A thick cardboard, cork sheet or magnetic board is suitable as a base.
2. Candy bouquet
If your grandmother loves sweets, even an ordinary box of chocolates can be presented much more original. You will need corrugated paper, packing sheets, glue and all kinds of decor.
The easiest way to make tulips is from a few crimped petals and stems from floral wire. And as you start to get better, add more complicated flowers to the bouquet.
3. Mat with LED strip
With such a birthday present, grandmother will definitely see where she is going at night around the apartment. And for this you just need a skein of thick yarn, a hook in size and an LED cord.
The technology is very simple: you just knit the ring in a circle like a napkin, but at the same time you tie the cord. Start with eight stitches and knit the stitches very lightly. If you see the ring starting to shrink, add a couple of yarns evenly along the row.
4. Embroidery with ribbons
A cute picture embroidered with ribbons will melt the heart of your beloved grandmother. If this is a new experience for you, then ready-made kits are sold in stores, but you can make the simplest drawings yourself. The main thing is to stock up on ribbons of different thicknesses and a needle with a wide eyelet.
First, stretch the canvas out on the hoop and sketch out a pencil drawing. So that the edges of the tape do not bloom, they are carefully burned with a lighter, and so that the tape does not fidget in the needle, tie a knot near the ear. If at first it is impossible to embroider some complex elements, lay them out and fasten them with thread.
5. Case for glasses
A great idea of not only a beautiful, but also a very useful birthday present for your grandmother, which is easy to make with your own hands. You only need a small piece of felt - it is soft, pleasant to the touch, does not scratch, dampens shocks and does not require processing of the cuts.
Cut out two pieces to fit your glasses and sew them together with bright contrasting thread. Make a small flap and a clasp on top so the case can be closed. Decorate it with beads, buttons, cute felt figures, embroidery or other decor.
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6. Photo frame made of spools
If your grandmother is still a fan of needlework, then she will definitely be pleased with a beautiful photo frame. You will need a sheet of thick binding cardboard, thread, needle cushions, buttons and colored spools. Cut the base to the size of the photo so that each side is at least 4-5 cm larger.
There should be two such rectangles, and one will have an opening for the photo. When you glue both pieces together, leave one side free to insert a photo. Decorate the frame with spools, ribbons, bows, pin cushions and even small scissors.
Likewise, you can use any other little things. For example, small pencils, keyboard buttons, corks, constructor lightweight, small toys, shells, broken dishes and mirrors.
7. Scented candle
A fragrant candle will brighten up grandma's evenings and fill the house with an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. If you can't buy wax or paraffin wax, then just melting down old candles is enough.But before starting work, the bed is on the table with film or parchment, so that later you do not have to wash the surface.
And to make it easier to insert the wick, dip it in wax, roll it out, straighten it and let it dry. Put a special washer on it and set it in a jar, wrapping it around a stick or pencil on top.
Add essential oils and any decor to the melted wax - dried flowers, orange slices, coffee, sparkles, glass balls. You can use dyes and fill the candle in layers. After that, let her dry well, shorten the tail of the wick and give it to your grandmother for her birthday!
8. Recipe book
Your grandmother probably has an old notebook with her favorite family recipes that everyone still uses. Why not make a nice tight cover for her? Just do not overuse the decor, because it will not be very practical!
You can completely arrange your grandmother's notes and make a cover with rings or any other retainer inside. Cover the cover made of thick cardboard with a cloth, decorate it with embroidery and mark the binding.
Use craft wire to attach large pieces. Cover the inner sides of the cover with the same cardboard covered with cloth so that nothing sticks out.
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9. Jars for cereals and spices
Simple glass jars can be transformed with paints and decoupage. But first, wash them well with citric acid and degrease the outside with alcohol. On top, paint the jars with dense acrylic paint using a sponge or a wide brush.
For patterns, choose beautiful napkins or special decoupage paper, remove the top layer and soak it in PVA glue. Using a brush or small roller, gently smooth the napkin over the jar so that there are no air bubbles. Use lace, stamps, ribbons and other decor, and at the end, cover everything with varnish.
10. Wicker rug
If you have a lot of unwanted fabric scraps in your bins, make a colorful woven rug out of them. To do this, cut the rags into strips, weave them into tight braids, stitch along the edge and glue them to a thick canvas backing. A great do-it-yourself grandmother's birthday present is ready!
