Our crafts projects for kids make Mothers Day a homemade celebration of love.
Let the kiddos create a special gift to show Mom how much they love her this Mother’s Day.
These Mother’s Day craft ideas go way beyond macaroni necklaces.
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Get our best handmade Mother’s Day craft ideas here.
Mom will love the big hugs or the promise of alone time!
Repeat with another color.
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ensure the tissue paper has time to dry before wrapping it around flowers and presenting it to Mom.
Cookie Boxes
Bust out the watercolors!
Then, have your little one arrange them face-down on a piece of watercolor paper.
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Start by choosing brightly colored paper straws and cutting them to varying lengths.
Keep attaching until there’s no more plain wood visible.
Masterpiece Plates
What’s more precious than a childhood drawing?
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Give Mom a way to cherish it forever.
Carefully place the decal on the plate and smooth any wrinkles or air bubbles.
After the plate and decal are dry, seal the artwork with spray varnish.
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Cut a heart from patterned cardstock or scrapbook paper to make a precious Mother’s Day card.
Then, glue theheartonto a solid-color piece of paper in a coordinating hue.
It’s that simple.
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For an easy-to-read message, glue a piece of light-color paper inside the card.
Cut 1-inch-wide strips of colorful paper.
On each strip, write a reason you love her.
Roll each strip with the message inside and seal it with a sticker.
Fill a glass jar with the notes.
She’ll love this thoughtfulMother’s Day gift idea.
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It’s personal and will be cherished by Mom for years to come.
For extra presentation points, slide the card into an oversize clothespin decorated just for her.
For example, transform a clear vase into agift for Mom.
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Pour a small amount of enamel ceramic and glass paint into the bottom of a glass vase.
Tip the vase in different directions so the paint rolls around the inside, coating it in color.
Leave some of the vase untouched for a unique design.
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Enamel paint is waterproof, so this vase can be used for real or paper flowers.
Family Photo Vases
This Mother’s Day craft idea requires a little thinking ahead.
Gently roll and insert prints offavorite photosinto the glass vessels.
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Add sprigs of greenery and tie jute twine around the top of each vase for a natural feel.
Stenciled Welcome Mat
Put last year’s shoes and boots to good use.
Paint the bottoms with acrylic paint and let the kids use them to stamp a carpet tile.
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Or, if it’s more your style, use our free pattern.
Magnetic Bulletin Board
This Mother’s Day, gift wrapisthe gift.
Take the kids to pick a roll they know Mom will love.
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Glue a section ofwrapping paperto the inside of a cookie sheet for a fun and original bulletin board.
Cute and quirky magnets are the final touch.
Scanned and Framed Kid Art
No need to pick just one masterpiece to gift Mom this year!
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Have your little Picasso pick out a collection of their favorites.
Scan and arrange theartistic works in a collagethat will fit into an8.5x11-inch frame.
Cute Magnets
Adhesive magnets are the key to creating personalized arts and crafts for Mother’s Day.
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Our embellishments include paper, fabric, buttons, and felt flowers.
Trim the paper to fit and let dry, then attach the adhesive magnet to the back.
To turn felt flowers or buttons into magnets, hot-glue them to magnetic strip pieces.
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They can be involved in every step of creating this Mother’s Day craft idea.
Making a made-to-fit pincushion is also kid-friendly.
Wrap fabric around cotton stuffing (available at crafts stores) and use fabric glue to seal the seam.
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Add a meaningful photo, then let Mom enjoy this personalized gift!
The wilt-proof flowers are made from colorfulcupcakeliners with photos glued inside.
Felt flower stickers create the stems that pop on a construction paper background.
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The kids can paint crafts wood hearts and arrange them on a square vase.
The adult can add thegrout, wiping off the excess.
Be sure to let dry before adding seasonal blooms such as tulips or daffodils.
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