5 Mother’s Day Craft Ideas to Make with Kids

5 Mother’s Day Craft Ideas to Make with Kids

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: 

 

  • A small terracotta pot 

  • Acrylic paint 

  • Paintbrush 

  • 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: 

 

  • Cardstock 

  • Paint or ink 

  • Scissors 

  • 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: 

 

  • A glass jar 

  • Homemade cookies (bake them together) 

  • A ribbon 

  • A personalized label 

 

Bake cookies with your kids (chocolate chip, shortbreadanything 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: 

 

  • Colored paper 

  • Scissors 

  • Glue or stapler 

  • 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: 

 

  • A simple photo frame (wood or cardboard) 

  • Paint, stickers, buttons, glitter... 

  • 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 💛. 

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