Ask any mom. The best gifts — ever — are the ones made with little hands and big hearts.

The lopsided clay vase. The crayon scribbling of a train — or was that a dog? Even the Spiderman drawing.

Among Janice Choi's favorite gifts is a handprint ceramic paperweight made by her daughter, Haley, two years ago when she was in kindergarten.

"I love handprints," said Choi, 45, of Kahala. "They are keepsakes, for sure."

What could be more "awww"-inspiring than gifts made by wee ones who love moms most?

Here's a sampling of our readers' favorite handmade, from-the-heart treasures.

Happy Mother's Day!

WHO'S YOUR FAVE ELDER?

This month is Older Americans Month, which honors elders throughout the nation who have demonstrated dedication and generosity as volunteers. To recognize our own Island kupuna, we'd like you to tell as about an elder who has made a difference in your life or in the lives of others. Send your name, age, phone number, address and story to: Kupuna, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or e-mail it to zserrano@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Kupuna" in the subject line. Submissions may be edited. The deadline is tomorrow.