Hi my crafty friends! With Mother’s Day coming up THIS Sunday – have you purchased/made your gift yet? If not – no worries because today I’m planning on inspiring YOU with this simple DIY gift idea, that you can easily make with the kids today and have packaged by the weekend!

With today’s simple Thumbprint Heart Magnets tutorial, you are sure to make something extra special and really loved by the receiver. These personalized magnets are fairly easy to make, really inexpensive and sure to make a lasting impression too! Plus they make for a great keepsake on the fridge, as well as something to treasure from the kids for years to come!

So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab our supplies and create some one-of-a-kind pieces for mom this upcoming holiday!

Happy crafting {and gifting} my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

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Clay Heart Magnets Craft Supplies:

* Air Dry Modeling Clay
* Small Rolling Pin
* Small Heart Shaped Cookies
* Large Circular Craft Magnets
* Low Temp Hot Glue Gun
* Craft Paint {in any color you like!}
* Paint Brushes
* Cute Kid w/thumbs

Directions:

* First roll out your clay on a flat surface {about 1/4″ thickness}
* Using your cookie cutters, cut out heart shapes from the clay and set aside.
* Have your child press their thumb twice into the clay piece, to create a heart imprint. Repeat for each piece.
* Once done, set all your pieces aside to let them dry/harden {takes about a day}
* To finish off your Thumbprint Heart Magnets, have children personalize them with paint or other embellishments.
* Once done, hot glue the magnets to the back and package up for gifting.

If you are looking for even MORE easy gift ideas to make for mom – be sure to check out these fun blog posts below. And if you do decide to make any of our craft projects – please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts, so we can see our inspiration come to life!

Turtle-Y Love You – Handprint Turtle Keepsake
Handprint Flower Bookmarks – Kid Craft
Handprint Flower Bouquet Canvas
Decorative Handprint Plate Keepsake
Handprint Flower Napkins