Ideas for Mother's Day Rubber Stamping

Transform plain boring candles into something special using a few basic rubber stamping techniques! Customized candles make a great gift for Mother's Day. Any candle is perfect for decorating with rubber stamped images, however candles with smooth sides are easiest to work on. Scented candles make particularly attractive gifts and this technique does not affect the fragrance of the candle. Add other embellishments to the candle such as stick on jewels or some ribbons for an extra special touch!

Package the candle with a few additional gifts such as some luxury chocolates or some pamper treats to make the candle a little extra special

Create a special candle holder to go with a customized candle by using rubber stamped images as templates for glass painting. A painted jar would also make a great way to present gifts such as bath salts, handmade cookies or other small treats. This is a simple technique and a great way to use your favorite rubber stamp images. Use the same image to create a card to create a coordinated look.

Use rubber stamps to create pretty ornaments using air dry clay. These simple ornaments can be used in many ways- Why not make a number of ornaments and hang them together to form an unusual mobile or attach some chimes or bells to the ornament to make a windchime for the garden.

Use rubber stamps as an outline to create a pretty embroidered brooch. Simple and bold rubber stamped images are easiest to work with and create unusual items of jewelry. Add other materials such as pieces of lace or beads to make a really stunning Mother's Day gift.

Bag toppers are the perfect way of adding a special finishing touch to a gift. Create a special bag topper to present a gift of handmade candies or cookies, bath treats or other gifts. Even the most simple of gift can look stunning when presented in a crisp cellophane bag and handmade bag topper.

Fill an empty jar with some bath salts or dry food ingredients to make a quick, yet thoughtful handmade gift in a jar. Decorate the jar lid to make a pretty finishing touch.

 

What ever gift you make or buy for Mother's Day, remember to package it in some pretty handmade gift packaging. Gift wrap and gift bags are quick to make and are a lovely finishing touch. Use rubber stamps and colors that match a Mother's Day card for a coordinated look!