There’s a whole bunch of totally awesome Mother’s day crafts for kids they can make (and mothers will love to recieve). From super simple projects for the littlest ones to more demanding crafts for older kids!
The best Mother’s Day card ideas, easy projects preschoolers and toddlers can do, and even a few amazing art projects.
Flower crafts are always a hit, but there are many other cool crafts you will want to do (either at home or in the classroom)!
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Our Favorite Mother’s Day Craft Ideas
1. Tulip in a Heart Card
This is one of the nicest cards you can make for Mother’s Day – close it shut, and when the card is opened, it reveals a nice 3D tulip.
>>See how to make one (and grab the handy template)
2. Handprint Butterfly Photo Craft
Sweet and personal, a hand-print Mother’s day craft you just have to make with your kids.
3. To the Moon and Back Mother’s Day Photo Craft
Another wonderful photo craft that will look amazing on the fridge.
4. Heart Shaped Notebook
What is wonderful about this one it that it’s simple to make and you can fill this book with lovely kid’s drawings. Priceless keepsake for years to come.
Learn how to make a heart notebook.
5. The loveliest handprint keychains ever
Nothing better than a craft that will both be appreciated and used.
Learn how to make shrinky dink handprint flower keychains.
6. Twist and Pop Mother’s Day Card
We love when cards have a surprise element to them. These twist and pop cards are actually really, really easy to make.
7. Fingerprint Heart Tree
This one has been one of our favorite projects to make over the years.
See how to make this fingerprint heart tree here.
8. Child Photo – Holding Flower Card
Sweet little card with a child photo. Kids love creating this one as modelling is involved. A cute and personal idea.
9. Handprint Art
Make a wonderful Mother’s day handprint art.
10. Cute Handprint Mother’s Day Card
Have the kids use their hands as paintbrushes to create this wonderful art.
11. Pom Pom Mother’s Day Card
If you are regularly crafting with kids, chances are you have an impressive collection of pom poms. You can use them to make this cool-looking card.
12. Mother’s Day Flip Book
A perfect activity for the classroom. Have your students make these adorable flipbooks while also working on their writing skills.
>> See the whole tutorial here
13. Say it with a heart flower
We just can’t get enough of heart-shaped flower crafts and this one looks terrific.
14. Handprint Salt Dough or Air Dry Clay Candle Holder
Salt dough keepsakes are perfect for larger groups of kids as they are really frugal.
15. Crepe or Newspaper Roses
This project does require a little bit of patience and more skills so it’s a perfect one for older kids. They can even paint the edges of the roses to make them look even better.
>> See how to make newspaper roses
16. Heart Flower
One of the most fun Mother’s day cards – this heart opens up to reveal a hidden message.
17. Egg Carton Flowers
Can you believe these flowers are made out of egg cartons?
18. Thank You for Helping Me Grow
This adorable Mother’s Day card is another great no-prep project for the classroom (perfect for those of us who are always doing things last minute).
>> See the tutorial and printable
19. Pom Pom Heart Card
If you are looking for simple and sweet, this card will be a hit!
>> Check out the full tutorial
20. Corner Bookmark
See how to make heart corner bookmark
21. Peek-a-Boo card
If you want a wow factor in your Mother’s day crafts, you have to give these a try. What’s even better, these can be personalized with a photo or a drawing of your students.
>> See the tutorial for Peek-a-Boo Cards Here
22. Super Simple Paper Flowers for Mom
Super easy paper flowers kids will fall head over heels with.
23. Handprint Art Keepsakes (with templates)
You can make wonderful arty keepsakes with handprints.
>> See our collection of ideas
24. Flowers in Hand
Another project worthy of a display on your fridge. Trace your child’s hand, make flowers and make a bouquet that won’t wilt away.
25. Unicorn Flower Pot
This unicorn flower pot makes the perfect kid made Mother’s day gift.
26. Picture Keepsake
We love how easy this photo keepsake is to make and how cute it looks. All you need is some cupcake liners and craft sticks to make it.
27. Free Printable Mother’s Day Cards to Color
Another low prep but a fun idea. Print the cards, and have the kids color them in before writing a dedicated note for their mom.
>> Grab your free printable Mother’s Day Cards to color
More Amazing Mother’s Day Craft Ideas
1. Flowers are always great so why not make one that will last a little bit longer like this egg carton sunflower canvas!
2. These decoupaged flower pots will be a welcomed gift. Modge Podge Rocks
3. Make a marbled bowl! It’s surprisingly easy to make and it looks gorgeous! One Artsy Mama
4. And here’s another version of the marbled bowl as it’s just that awesome! A Beautiful Mess
5. This one is one of the cutest (and one of my favorite) keepsake crafts ever – make a hand shaped ring dish! – Mama. Papa. Bubba
6. Know how to do tinted mason jars? It’s super easy! Hands on as We Grow
7. Picture frame vase? Yes please! I Heart Arts and Crafts
8. Jewellery is jet another great pick and it’s even better if kids make it themselves – you can do something as simple as this sand art bottle necklace (looks amazing). Easy Peasy and Fun
9. Frames are always great – make a tissue paper frame! Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
10. Get your hands dirty and make a unique shopping bag! We Made That
11. Give a flower! But here’s the twist – make your own unique flower pot! Edventures with Kids
12. Have an old umbrella lying around? Give that boring looking umbrella a makeover!
13. How about making a tulip pen? Muslin and Merlot
14. Need an easy project for the little one? Make this fingerprint Mother’s day card! Crafty Morning
15. If you’ve got a few buttons and egg cartons you can make this adorable egg carton art! Modge Podge Rocks Blog
16. Bookmarks are a great gift two and this DIY bookmark is perfect! Happy Hooligans
17. Salt dough is great for making keepsakes – try making this footprint keepsake! Cowboys Life Blog
18. If you have a candle or two you can also make these finger print candles. Come Together Kids
19. Giving flowers – be sure to also make this polka dot vase! Meaningful Mama
20. While at vases – you can do a ton of great looking ones by upcycling things in your household – see this set of Mother’s day vases. Moms and Crafters
21. Got coffee filters? Make a coffee filter bouquet! Fun at Home With Kids
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