Get crafty this Mother’s Day! These homemade gift ideas are simple enough for little hands, and every one of them will mean far more than anything bought in a shop. Whether it’s for mum, grandma, or another special person in your child’s life, there’s something here for every age and skill level.
We’ve rounded up 10 ideas to try, from pretty flower crafts to a DIY spa treat. A few of these will need a bit of adult help, so rope in another grown-up — and remember, no peeking at your own present before the big day!
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10 Cute Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts For Kids to Make
#1. Pipe Cleaner Roses
These coiled pipe cleaner roses are a lovely way to practise fine motor skills while making something genuinely pretty to give as a gift. Watch the video above for the full step-by-step, and if you don’t have pipe cleaners to hand, yarn works just as well for a softer, textured finish.
#2. Encrusted Tealight Holders
These sparkly jars make gorgeous tealight holders and look far more impressive than they are to make. Originally a popular wedding craft, they translate beautifully into a homemade Mother’s Day gift — just add a tealight and watch the light catch the texture.
#3. Photo Flowers
Simple and sweet, photo flowers are perfect for getting the youngest members of the family involved. All you need is some card, a favourite photo, and straws or pipe cleaners for the stems.
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#4. Tissue Paper Flower Pot
This colourful flower pot craft is hands-on and forgiving of little mistakes, which makes it a great one for younger crafters. Once the tissue paper dries, it creates lovely mottled colour patterns — a cheerful pop of colour for a windowsill or garden.
#5. Hand Shaped Bowls
A salt dough bowl made from the shape of your child’s hand makes a treasured keepsake, perfect for holding rings, keys or other small bits and pieces. This one benefits from an adult’s help with the oven step, so make it a joint project.
#6. My Mum
How well does your child really know you? Our free “My Mum” printable is full of fun questions guaranteed to raise a smile — and sometimes a few surprises too. Simply download and print it, then let your child fill in the answers in their own words.
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#7. DIY Bath Bombs
Homemade bath bombs make a lovely treat for anyone who enjoys a relaxing soak. They’re made from just a handful of natural ingredients, and kids can help choose the scent or colour to make each one feel personal.
#8. Pedicure in a Jar
Give tired feet (or nails) some well-deserved TLC. Fill a mason jar with pedicure or manicure essentials — think nail polish, a nail file, cotton pads, a bit of nail glitter, and a sachet of foot soak — then finish with a ribbon tied around the lid.
#9. Button Heart
A lovely change of pace from the usual crafts, this button heart lets your child dig through the button tin and glue their favourite finds into a heart shape around a special message in the middle. “Mums are like buttons, they hold everything together” is a favourite line — and it’s hard to argue with that.
#10. Handprint Tote Bag
This one’s a firm favourite: dip your child’s hand in paint and press it onto a canvas tote bag, rotating the bag between prints so the handprints form a flower pattern. Once dry, paint in the stem and leaves, then tie a matching ribbon to the handle for a lovely finishing touch.
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Have your say! Which of these homemade Mother’s Day gifts is your favourite? Leave a comment below and let us know — we’d love to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these Mother’s Day crafts suitable for?
Most of these ideas suit a wide age range. Simpler crafts like photo flowers and the tissue paper flower pot are great for younger children, while the pipe cleaner roses, bath bombs and button heart work well for older kids who can manage a bit more detail. A few, like the salt dough bowl, are best done together with an adult.
How far in advance should we make these gifts?
It’s a good idea to start a few days before Mother’s Day, especially for anything that needs drying time, such as the salt dough bowl or tissue paper flower pot. Bath bombs and button hearts can usually be made the day before.
Do I need any special materials?
No — most of these crafts use things you’ll likely already have at home, like card, buttons, pipe cleaners and paint. A few, such as the bath bombs, need a small number of specific ingredients, which are listed on the linked project pages.
Can these be made without adult help?
Some can, but a few — particularly the bath bombs and the salt dough handprint bowl — go more smoothly with a grown-up on hand, especially for any steps involving heat or specific measurements.
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