If you are the parent of a young lady on the “Mitzvah circuit,” you might find yourself helping your daughter with “the presentation gift.”

Let us explain…many of the girls like to “present” their friend with something special that represents what their friendship means.

If you are not the Martha Stewart type, you have probably made many trips to the crafts store. We checked in with the Mitzvah kids and have the following advice that might help you with your prep work for these creations:

1. The Memory Glass – Shop for a wine, martini or other glass cylinder at any of the discount stores. Stock up on clear or colored hair gel. Find objects either in your house or at the craft store that are relevant to your child and her friend. Pour the gel into the glass, poke the items into the gel using a straw or other long object. Once the glass is full with your appropriate “things,” melt crayon wax over the top.

A Mitzvah memory glass

2. The wooden collage – This will require a trip to a crafts store unless you have a woodworking shop in your basement or garage! Select any type of wood item. Paint the wood a color and start adding photos. Cover with shellac and let dry.

A heart-shaped wooden bench

3. The framed collage or scrapbook – Using old and new photos (you can easily make copies using a color copier and save the originals – you might need them for your montage!), stickers and magazine clippings, you can create a meaningful collage for your special friend. Be on the lookout for sales on basic frames and stock up.

There is a free Website at www.picnik.com. You can add symbols and words to any photos, save and print out!

The Mitzvah kids seem to all know about this Website. This can help add some fun details to your pictures!

Good luck and if you and your child create something unique and special, let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com.