Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show love with a handmade gift—especially one crafted with heart... and little hands! Whether it’s for a mom, grandma, or another special mother figure, these craft ideas are simple, fun, and full of love. Here are 5 creative projects you can do at home with your children.
🎨 1. A Personalized Flower Pot
Materials:
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A small terracotta pot
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Acrylic paint
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Paintbrush
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A plant or flower
Let your child decorate the pot with patterns, hearts, or fingerprints. Once it’s dry, place a pretty plant inside. It’s a lasting gift that will brighten up any space!
✋ 2. A Handprint Heart Card
Materials:
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Cardstock
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Paint or ink
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Scissors
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Pencil
Fold a sheet of cardstock in half, apply paint to your child’s hands, and create a heart-shaped handprint. Add a sweet message inside. Simple but full of love 💖.
🍪 3. A “Homemade with Love” Cookie Jar
Materials:
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A glass jar
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Homemade cookies (bake them together)
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A ribbon
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A personalized label
Bake cookies with your kids (chocolate chip, shortbread—anything works!), place them in a nice jar, and add a tag with a sweet note like: “Cookies for the best mom in the world!”—sure to be a hit!
🌸 4. A Paper Flower Bouquet
Materials:
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Colored paper
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Scissors
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Glue or stapler
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Straws or sticks
Cut flower shapes from the paper, glue them onto straws or sticks to create a bouquet. You can even add photos of the kids in the center of the flowers for a personalized touch!
🖼️ 5. A Hand-Decorated Photo Frame
Materials:
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A simple photo frame (wood or cardboard)
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Paint, stickers, buttons, glitter...
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A photo of the child or the family
Let your child decorate the frame however they like, then place a special photo inside. It’s an emotional keepsake mom will treasure forever.
Take advantage of this craft time to bond as a family—no need for perfection. What moms love most is the thought and time spent together 💛.