Mothers Day Craft Ideas Kids Can Make

Mothers Day craft ideas help children and adults create heartfelt, handmade gifts to honor moms. Popular projects include painted flower pots, photo frames, handmade cards, and customized mugs. Kids can craft tissue paper bouquets, handprint art, or “coupons” for chores and hugs.

 

 

Older crafters may opt for DIY candles, scrapbooks, or personalized jewelry trays. Recyclable materials like mason jars, popsicle sticks, and buttons are often used to make thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts. Incorporating sweet messages or family photos adds a personal touch. Whether simple or elaborate, Mother’s Day crafts are meaningful expressions of love and creativity that moms will treasure for years.

Mothers Day Craft Ideas

Here is a comprehensive list of 100+ Mother’s Day Craft Ideas, perfect for kids, adults, classrooms, or DIY enthusiasts. These range from simple handmade gifts to creative home decor keepsakes:

Handmade Cards

1. Handprint cards

2. Pop-up flower cards

3. Watercolor heart cards

4. 3D bouquet cards

5. Fingerprint art cards

6. Button flower cards

7. Accordion-style message cards

8. Photo collage card

9. Origami heart card

10. “I Love You Because…” card

Paper Crafts

11. Paper flower bouquet

12. Rolled paper roses

13. Paper doily baskets

14. Tissue paper suncatcher

15. Paper plate photo frame

16. Accordion folded fan with messages

17. DIY paper garland

18. Flower crown with construction paper

19. Scrapbook page tribute

20. DIY paper mason jar vase

Handprint/Footprint Crafts

21. Handprint flower bouquet

22. Footprint butterfly

23. Handprint tree of love

24. Footprint heart keepsake

25. Salt dough hand mold

26. Clay handprint dish

27. Painted footprint canvas

28. Handprint oven mitt

29. Footprint stepping stone

30. Handprint apron

DIY Gifts

31. Mason jar “reasons I love you”

32. Photo bookmark

33. Homemade sugar scrub

34. DIY bath bombs

35. Painted flower pot

36. “Open When” letter bundle

37. Personalized tote bag

38. Monogrammed mug

39. Customized jewelry box

40. Mini memory jar

Fabric and Yarn Crafts

41. Sewn lavender sachets

42. Finger-knit heart garland

43. DIY felt flowers

44. Embroidered handkerchief

45. Crocheted heart keychain

46. Fabric photo frame

47. DIY quilt patch block

48. Knitted mug cozy

49. Tie-dye T-shirt

50. Handmade fabric coasters

Recyclable Materials Crafts

51. Egg carton flower bouquet

52. Tin can pen holder

53. Magazine collage portrait

54. Jar lid magnets

55. Toilet paper roll bouquet

56. Upcycled wine cork heart

57. Recycled CD photo display

58. Bottle cap charm bracelet

59. Paper bag flower wrapping

60. Milk jug flower vase

Printable Crafts

61. Mother’s Day coupon book

62. Printable “All About Mom” worksheet

63. Fill-in-the-blank love letter

64. Printable coloring cards

65. Mother’s Day crossword puzzle

66. Printable bookmarks to color

67. DIY printable gift tags

68. Printable photo mat frame

69. Foldable envelope templates

70. Printable mini scrapbook kit

Home Décor Crafts

71. DIY flower wreath

72. Hanging photo mobile

73. Stenciled wall art

74. Homemade candle holders

75. Hand-painted welcome sign

76. Fabric banner or bunting

77. Personalized wooden plaque

78. Beaded suncatcher

79. Heart-shaped wall hanging

80. Framed quote collage

Edible Crafts

81. Decorated sugar cookies

82. Chocolate-dipped strawberries

83. “Mom” cupcake toppers

84. Fruit kabob bouquet

85. Homemade jam with fabric lid

86. Painted sugar cubes

87. Mother’s Day breakfast tray

88. Jarred cookie mix

89. Mini cake in a jar

90. Personalized chocolate bar wrapper

Jewelry and Accessories

91. Beaded bracelet

92. Clay pendant necklace

93. DIY charm keychain

94. Button ring

95. Ribbon hair accessories

96. Shrinky dink photo charm

97. Embroidered felt brooch

98. Macrame bracelet

99. Pebble earrings

100. Personalized beaded name necklace

Creative Keepsakes

101. “Why I Love Mom” jar

102. Family tree craft

103. Thumbprint necklace charm

104. Memory map (special places marked)

105. DIY photo album

106. Scrapbooked recipe book

107. Daily affirmations jar

108. Message in a bottle

109. “Our Story” timeline board

110. Hand-painted rock family

How to make these Craft

1. Handprint Cards

Materials: Cardstock, paint, paintbrush, marker

Steps:

1. Fold a piece of cardstock in half to make the card base.

2. Paint the child’s hand with washable paint.

3. Press the hand onto the front of the card to create a print.

4. Let it dry completely.

5. Write a message inside like “Hands Down, You’re the Best Mom!”

6. Add decorations or glitter if desired.

2. Pop-up Flower Cards

Materials: Cardstock, colored paper, scissors, glue, marker

Steps:

1. Fold a card-sized piece of cardstock in half.

2. Cut 6–8 flowers from colored paper.

3. Fold each flower in half.

4. Glue half of each flower to the next, stacking them to make a pop-up.

5. Attach the first and last flower to the inside of the card so it “pops.”

6. Add a stem, leaves, and a sweet message.

3. Watercolor Heart Cards

Materials: Watercolor paper, watercolors, brush, painter’s tape

Steps:

1. Tape a heart shape onto a watercolor card using painter’s tape.

2. Paint around the heart in soft blended colors.

3. Let the paint dry.

4. Carefully remove the tape to reveal the white heart shape.

5. Add a message like “You Color My World, Mom!”

4. 3D Bouquet Cards

Materials: Construction paper, scissors, glue, green paper, ribbon

Steps:

1. Cut out multiple flower shapes and fold each in half to add dimension.

2. Cut green paper for stems and leaves.

3. Glue stems and flowers to the front of a folded card.

4. Add a small ribbon bow where the stems meet.

5. Write “Happy Mother’s Day” on the cover.

5. Fingerprint Art Cards

Materials: Ink pads or paint, card paper, marker

Steps:

1. Fold card paper in half.

2. Press fingerprints onto the card to form hearts, flowers, or balloons.

3. Use a marker to add stems, strings, or faces to the prints.

4. Write a caption like “Thumb-body Loves You, Mom!”

6. Button Flower Cards

Materials: Cardstock, buttons, glue, markers, green pipe cleaners

Steps:

1. Fold cardstock to make your card.

2. Arrange buttons as flower centers and glue in place.

3. Draw or glue stems and leaves underneath each button.

4. Write a heartfelt note on the card front and inside.

7. Accordion-style Message Cards

Materials: Long strip of paper, markers, glue, cardstock

Steps:

1. Fold a strip of paper accordion-style (like a fan).

2. Write one word or sentence of your message on each fold.

3. Glue the back panel to the inside of a card.

4. Pull open for a surprise message like “You Are the Best Mom Ever!”

8. Photo Collage Card

Materials: Photos, glue, cardstock, scissors

Steps:

1. Cut photos into fun shapes (hearts, flowers).

2. Arrange and glue them on the card front.

3. Add captions or dates under each photo.

4. Decorate with stickers or washi tape.

5. Write a loving note inside.

9. Origami Heart Card

Materials: Origami paper, glue, cardstock

Steps:

1. Fold origami paper into a heart (easy tutorials are available online).

2. Glue the heart onto the front of a folded cardstock card.

3. Write a message inside like “You Have My Heart.”

4. Add decorative borders or stickers.

10. “I Love You Because…” Card

Materials: Cardstock, markers, stickers

Steps:

1. Fold cardstock into a card shape.

2. On the front, write “I Love You Because…”

3. Inside, list several reasons using bullet points or hearts.

4. Decorate each reason with drawings or doodles.

5. Sign your name with love.