Popsicle stick picture frames, handprint wall hangings and macaroni necklaces – these are the classic gifts that are given to moms each Mother’s day. And as a mom, we love and cherish each and every one of these handmade creations. Here’s another great idea for a gift that mom can wear and show off to her friends.

Start with memory wire. This steel wire retains its shape so it’s easy to wear and easy for kids to add beads to. Now, a grown up will need to help with this part. Cut the memory wire to 1 ½ loops. Remember that since this is a heavy steel wire, you will need to use special memory wire cutters otherwise, you will damage your wire cutters. With round nose pliers, turn a loop at one end of the wire. This will help keep the beads from falling off while your little one is working on his or her design.

Get all the beads set up. I included some flower beads, glass beads and seed beads in size 8 and size 6  plus a cute little charm that says “♥ mom”.

Then, let them at it! Here’s a tip for catching falling beads: have each kid work over a paper plate. The beads will land on that and the edges of the plate will help prevent them from rolling on the floor.

They should keep adding beads to the wire until there is about ½” of wire left.

Then you can turn the loop with the excess wire. With all of the leftover beads, your kids can make another bracelet just for them! Then they can have a matching bracelet like moms.

Have a very happy Mother’s Day! – Lindsay