Easy Mother’s Day Crafts Kids Can Make at Home

Celebrate Mom with easy Mother’s Day crafts kids can make at home! Fun, age-appropriate DIY gifts like cards, keepsakes, and handmade treasures.

Mother’s Day is the perfect time for kids to show just how much they love and appreciate the mother figure in their life, and what better way than with a handmade gift straight from the heart? Whether your little ones are toddlers or tweens, crafting together can be a fun and memorable way to prepare for the holiday.

Here’s a roundup of age-appropriate, easy Mother’s Day crafts that kids can create at home with just a few supplies. These projects are not only fun, but they also result in keepsakes that any mom will treasure for years to come.

Tip for Families: Set up a crafting station with all the materials ahead of time and be ready to offer help (without taking over!). Don’t forget to secretly snap a few photos of the process—those memories are part of the magic.

1. Handprint Flower Bouquet (Ages 2–5)

Why It’s Great: Sensory-friendly and perfect for preschoolers!

Supplies:

• Construction paper (variety of colours)
• Washable paint
• Paintbrush
• Scissors
• Glue
• Green pipe cleaners or straws
• Ribbon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pour washable paint onto a plate or tray.
2. Use a paintbrush to cover your child’s palm with a colour of their choice.
3. Gently press the hand onto coloured construction paper to create a handprint.
4. Repeat 4–5 times using different colours.
5. Let the handprints dry completely.
6. Cut out each handprint, rounding the edges if needed.
7. Glue the bottom of each handprint to a pipe cleaner or straw to create “flower stems.”
8. Bundle the flowers together and tie with a ribbon to make a bouquet.

2. "I Love You Because..." Book (Ages 4–8)

Why It’s Great: Personal, heartfelt, and encourages writing and creativity.

Supplies:

• Blank printer paper or cardstock
• Crayons, coloured pencils, or markers
• Hole punch
• Ribbon, yarn, or staples

Instructions:

1. Fold 4–6 pieces of paper in half to make a booklet.
2. On the cover, write “I Love You Because…” and let your child decorate it.
3. On each page, have your child write (or dictate) one reason they love Mom (e.g., “You make the best pancakes!”).
4. Let them illustrate each page with drawings or stickers.
5. Punch two holes along the folded edge and tie with ribbon, or simply staple the pages together.
6. Present it to Mom with a big hug!

3. Decorated Picture Frame (Ages 5–10)

Why It’s Great: Easy to personalize and doubles as a lovely display piece.

Supplies:

• Plain wooden or cardboard picture frame
• Acrylic paint or markers
• Glue
• Embellishments: buttons, stickers, gems, pom-poms, shells, etc.
• Photo of child and Mom

Instructions:

1. Lay down newspaper or a craft mat to protect your surface.
2. Have your child paint or colour the frame in their favorite design. Let it dry.
3. Use glue to attach decorations like buttons, gems, or stickers around the border.
4. Once the frame is fully dry, insert a photo of Mom and child.
5. Optionally, write a message on the back like “Happy Mother’s Day 2025!”

4. Painted Flower Pot with Seeds (Ages 4–10)

Why It’s Great: Combines creativity with nature, and teaches responsibility.

Supplies:

• Small terra cotta flower pot
• Acrylic paint and brushes
• Potting soil
• Flower or herb seeds (e.g., basil, daisies, marigolds)

Instructions:

1. Wipe the pot clean to remove any dust.
2. Let your child paint designs or write a message like “I Love You Mom” on the pot.
3. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly (1–2 hours or per paint instructions).
4. Fill the pot about 3/4 full with potting soil.
5. Plant a few seeds according to the packet instructions.
6. Water lightly and set in a sunny window.
7. Present to Mom with care instructions so she can enjoy watching it grow.

5. Tissue Paper Heart Card (Ages 3–6)

Why It’s Great: Great for little hands, and no two hearts are alike!

Supplies:

• Cardstock
• Colourful tissue paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Markers

Instructions:

1. Cut a heart shape from a piece of cardstock.
2. Tear or cut tissue paper into small squares (1–2 inch pieces).
3. Have your child crumple the tissue squares into tiny balls.
4. Apply glue to the heart shape.
5. Press tissue paper balls onto the glue until the heart is filled.
6. Let them write or draw a message on the back of the heart or mount it on a folded card for extra flair.

6. Mason Jar Recipe Mix (Ages 6–12, with supervision)

Why It’s Great: Practical and delicious—plus, Mom might even share the finished treat!

Supplies:

• Mason jar with lid (pint or quart size)
• Dry ingredients for a cookie, brownie, or muffin recipe
• Measuring cups
• Scrap paper or gift tag
• String or ribbon

Instructions:

1. Choose a simple recipe (e.g., chocolate chip cookies) and gather dry ingredients.
2. Measure and layer the ingredients in the jar—sugar, flour, baking soda, etc.—in order to create a pretty pattern.
3. Tap the jar gently on the counter after each layer to settle contents.
4. Write the baking instructions on a card or tag (e.g., “Add 1 egg, 1/2 cup butter… Bake at 350°F”).
5. Tie the instructions to the jar with ribbon.
6. Optionally, decorate the lid or attach a bow for a festive finish.

7. Thumbprint Jewelry Dish (Ages 5–10)

Why It’s Great: Useful, pretty, and makes a lasting impression—literally.

Supplies:

• Air-dry clay
• Acrylic paint and small brushes
• Rolling pin or smooth bottle
• Small bowl for shaping
• Clear sealant (optional)

Instructions:

1. Roll out the clay into a flat disc, about 1/4 inch thick.
2. Use a small bowl to trace and cut out a circular shape.
3. Gently press the circle into the bowl to shape it into a shallow dish.
4. Have your child press their thumb in the center to make a print.
5. Let the dish air dry per clay package instructions (usually 24–48 hours).
6. Paint the dish and let it dry. Add Mom’s favorite colours or gold rim details.
7. (Optional) Seal with clear acrylic spray for durability.

These crafts aren’t just about the finished product—they’re about the love and thought behind them. Whether your child is drawing their first hearts or writing a full poem, Mom will know their gift came from a place of pure affection.