Mother's Day

Make Mum feel extra special this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful handmade gift. Our craft ideas are sure to brighten Mum’s day and our step by step activities make it really easy to get crafty this Mother's day.

Pretty Papier Mache Gift Boxes

There are so many uses for these little boxes! Liven up any small gift or use them to hold your special items! They can be decorated in a number of ways. Use the steps below as a decorative guide and mix up the techniques to create a unique combination of your own!

  • Step 1Begin by giving your boxes a coat of white paint. Allow to dry. This is not essential but provides a good base for painting.
  • Step 2Paint your boxes in bright colours. Allow to dry.
  • Step 3Place the collage materials on the table and allow the children to choose what they would like to decorate their box.
  • We have cut up foam to create the teapot and butterfly, pom poms for the ice cream, and tissue paper for the flowers.

Materials used in this activity

CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 250ml
Optional
Product Code: 10364
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
36 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)          
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Foam Sheets - Large - Pack of 10
Optional
Product Code: 10788
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $8.24 (inc GST) $7.49 (ex GST)          
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Chenille Stems - Bright - Pack of 100
Optional
Product Code: 10825
EACH $7.69 (inc GST) $6.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $5.38 (inc GST) $4.89 (ex GST)          
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Papier Mache Box Set - Pack of 12
Optional
Product Code: 10873
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
5 to 9 $18.69 (inc GST) $16.99 (ex GST) 10 or more $15.39 (inc GST) $13.99 (ex GST)
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Pom Poms - Assorted - Pack of 400
Optional
Product Code: 12297
EACH $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $12.31 (inc GST) $11.19 (ex GST)          
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Pretty Butterfly Rhinestones - Pack of 63
Optional
Product Code: 12873
EACH $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $2.63 (inc GST) $2.39 (ex GST)          
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Mini Foam Stickers - Pack of 640
Optional
Product Code: 15131
EACH $6.59 (inc GST) $5.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $4.94 (inc GST) $4.49 (ex GST)          
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Paint Brushes - Pack of 12
Optional
Product Code: 18227
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
10 or more $8.79 (inc GST) $7.99 (ex GST)          
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Tissue Paper Shapes - Assorted - Pack of 1,000
Optional
Product Code: 19636
EACH $41.24 (inc GST) $37.49 (ex GST)
3 or more $32.99 (inc GST) $29.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Permanent Markers - Coloured - Pack of 10
Optional
Product Code: 20276
EACH $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)
10 or more $10.71 (inc GST) $9.74 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Acrylic Paint Tubes - 75ml - Set of 14 Colours
Optional
Product Code: 20811
EACH $52.47 (inc GST) $47.70 (ex GST)
3 or more $41.47 (inc GST) $37.70 (ex GST)          
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