Looking for simple Mother’s Day crafts your child can make with a parent, grandparent, or on their own for their mum? We’ve picked out ten of our favourite ideas — perfect for a rainy weekend or a quiet afternoon in the run-up to Mother’s Day. They’re easy enough for kids to manage but have enough steps to keep them engaged from start to finish.
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Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids
#1. Flower Photos
Image: Ana Maria Linero, Pinterest
These flowery photo cards are just wholesome. Cupcake liners are cleverly used as flower petals in this sweet Mother’s Day craft from Ana Maria Linero on Pinterest.
#2. Five Things I Love
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Some of the best Mother’s Day crafts come home in a school bag, and this idea is a lovely example. Make a “5 Things I Love About My Mother” card using traced hand shapes with numbered fingers, then thread a ribbon through to hold the hands together.
#3. Paper Bunch of Flowers
Image: giusy, Pinterest
Isn’t this sweet? It’s a bunch of paper flowers stuck onto a folded piece of card and tied with a ribbon. Fold the card like a paper aeroplane to get the creases, then glue on tiny pompoms for the flower centres — a lovely finishing touch. We love this craft from giusy on Pinterest.
#4. Popsicle Stick Flowers
Image: Murat, Pinterest
Another cute idea is these pretty popsicle stick flowers, courtesy of Murat on Pinterest. The doilies give it a lovely feminine touch, and the popsicle sticks are the perfect place to write the date — a nice detail to find again years later.
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#5. Mother’s Day Coupon Book
Image: Diva of DIY
A few years ago, one MyKidsTime mum was surprised on Mother’s Day with a clever coupon book full of lovely little treats — her favourite was “you get to choose the songs in the car one journey.” Diva of DIY has full instructions for making this easy, unique craft.
#6. String Heart Card
These string heart cards are not only easy to make but double as a great sewing activity for kids. You’ll need colourful yarn, thick card stock, and a large threading needle. Draw a heart shape onto the card and punch holes around the edge, then sew the yarn through the holes in different directions until the heart is filled in.
#7. I Love You This Much Card
Image: Lauren Maxilom, Pinterest
To make this adorable “I Love You This Much” hand card, trace your child’s hand twice and cut out the two shapes. Fold a strip of paper accordion-style and write “This Much” along it, then write “I Love You” on the hands. Stick the hands onto each end of the accordion strip, and your child will have a unique card ready to present.
#8. Button Heart
Image: Cerri Harrison, Pinterest
A different kind of craft, this button heart with a special saying in the middle makes such a lovely gift. Kids will enjoy picking out a variety of buttons from your stash and gluing them into a heart shape. We love the message in the middle: “Mums are like buttons, they hold everything together” — and we couldn’t agree more.
#9. Superhero Chocolate Bar
Image: I Heart Crafty Things
Who doesn’t love receiving chocolate as a gift? This DIY superhero chocolate bar is quirky and thoughtful — swap in mum’s favourite treat if she’s not a chocolate fan. This idea comes from I Heart Crafty Things.
#10. Craft Stick Flower Pots
Image: Typically Simple
This craft stick flower pots project from Typically Simple is sweet, colourful, and lovely to give to a mum who loves plants and gardening. Best of all, it doesn’t even need glue!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these Mother’s Day crafts suitable for?
Most of these ideas work well for children from around age 3 upwards with a little help, and independently from about age 6 or 7. Simpler crafts like the button heart or flower photos are great for younger children, while the string heart card and coupon book suit slightly older kids who can manage more fiddly steps.
Do I need special craft supplies for these projects?
No — most of these crafts use things you likely already have at home, such as card, paper, buttons, popsicle sticks, ribbon, and glue. A few need specific items like a threading needle for the string heart card or doilies for the popsicle stick flowers, which are easy to pick up from a craft shop or supermarket.
Can these crafts be made for someone other than “Mum”?
Absolutely. Every one of these ideas works just as well for grandmothers, stepmums, aunts, or any special woman in a child’s life — just swap the wording on the card or coupon book.
How long do these crafts take to make?
Most can be done in under an hour, making them ideal for a quick after-school activity or a rainy afternoon. The coupon book and string heart card may take a little longer if your child wants to add extra personal touches.
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