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46 easy Mother's Day crafts for kids of all ages 2024
Emily Cater
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Last updated by: Zara Mohammed
These easy Mother's Day crafts are great fun for kids of all ages! They make wonderful homemade Mother's Day gifts, with ideas for cards, crafts, simple jewellery, pictures and recipes
We’ve put together some gorgeous and easy-to-make crafts and gifts for children, toddlers and preschoolers to give to mum (or yourself) this Mother’s Day
These special crafts are fun to make, creative and make touching and beautiful keepsakes, whether you’re celebrating a first Mother’s Day or one of many.
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Crafts that are DIY Mother’s Day gifts
We’ve got simple crafts you can do with toilet roll, coloured paper, glue stick, paint, old jam jars, a potato print bouquet … and simple recipes that let children get crafty in the kitchen. You’ll find something special for your mum, nan, auntie or other mother figure, or to celebrate your relationship with your child as their mum.
If you’re a mum and don’t want to spoil the surprise, share this gallery to your partner, grandparents or an older sibling who can help the kids create their gifts in secret!
These easy and fun to make Mother’s Day crafts will make for the best Mother’s Day gifts, as they’re not only thoughtful and unique, but super simple for even toddlers and preschoolers to create.
What to make for Mother’s Day: Easy Mother’s Day DIY gifts
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to get crafty and show mum your heartfelt appreciation. Why not create something from scratch that comes with a personal touch? For this special day, consider making fabric-wrapped soaps that are not only practical but can also be customised with your mum’s favourite colours or scents. Tissue paper flowers, another fabulous DIY gift, can last much longer than real ones and add a pop of colour to her space. A handmade salt scrub can provide mum with a bit of well-deserved pampering. Any of these delightful crafts will be a showcase of your love and the effort you’ve put into making Mother’s Day memorable for her.
Fabric wrapped soaps
Tissue paper flowers
Homemade salt scrub
Homemade bookmarks
Felt flower brooches
Painted clay pots
Mother’s Day hamper
Homemade shortbread
Create a personalised Mother’s Day card
One craft that never goes out of style is a handmade Mother’s Day card. Pull out some coloured paper, markers, and biodegradable glitter, and get the creativity flowing. Use a free printable Mother’s Day card template to get started and then have your kids add their unique touch by drawing pictures or writing heartfelt messages inside.
A Mother’s Day card crafted with love will surely put a smile on mum’s face and become a treasured keepsake for years to come.
What you’ll need for simple Mother’s Day art and crafts
The gallery below shows exactly what you’ll need for each idea, but if you’ve got some of these supplies, you’ll be able to create a Mother’s Day craft masterpiece:
White paper or card
Coloured paper or card and tissue paper
Paper plates
Clay
Paint (especially in pink, red, purple, yellow and blue)
Felt tip pens
Biodegradable glitter
Scraps of fabric and ribbon
Spare beads and buttons
Elastic/string
Felt
Washi tape
Pipe cleaners
Plasticine or playdough (again, in different colours. You can even make your own playdough)
Dolly pegs and doilies
Empty jam jars
Empty loo rolls
Scissors, child-friendly glue and sticky tape
1. Fabric wrapped soaps
2. Cuppa for mama
3. Hand-wrapped flowers
4. Bun case blooms
5. Salt and sugar scrubs
6. Gorgeous paper flowers
7. Simple pipe cleaner bead bracelets
8. Beaded elastic bracelets
9. Clay pinch pots
10. Flower vase collage
11. Felt flower brooches
12. Hand-painted kitchen utensils
13. Hand-painted patterned pegs
14. Paper hyacinth
15. Flowers printed with celery
16. Heart hedgehog
17. Necklaces
18. Flower fan
19. Toilet roll butterflies
20. Handmade bookmarks
21. Flower pots
22. Candle jars
23. Mother's Day hamper
24. Iced biscuits
25. Shortbread
26. Fairy cakes
27. Flower handprint
28. Rock friends
29. Chocolate bouquets
30. Chocolate truffles
31. Chocolate cornflake cakes
32. Rolled sponge print roses
33. Thumbprint flower planter
34. Paper flower rings
35. Pebble love bugs
36. Paper tulips in pots
37. Mother's Day crown
38. Pressed Flowers in a frame
39. Yarn woven hearts
40. Paper flower bowl
41. Paper heart flower wreaths
42. Printable lovebug in a jar card
43. 'I love you because...'
44. 3D paper roses wreath
45. Egg carton tea cup card
46. WHat I love about mum ...
Top tips for making Mother’s Day handmade gifts with kids
The number one rule is to always put down plenty of newspaper or plastic sheeting before you start. A cheap tarpaulin or paper tablecloth can be a great option. It’s surprising how far paint can go when kids are involved, so be sure to protect a wide area of floor. Keep kitchen roll or baby wipes close at hand for any emergency clear-ups, too.
It’s best to dress the kids in old clothes, or give them an apron to protect their clothes. An old adult t-shirt is an easy way to protect clothes if you don’t have an apron to hand.
Always supervise toddlers and preschool kids while they’re crafting. Small items like buttons and beads can easily find their way into a child’s mouth, so keep a careful eye on them to reduce the risk of choking.
Be extra careful when doing anything with magnets, such as creating artwork for the fridge, as magnets are dangerous if swallowed.
Be sure to praise your kids for their Mother’s Day creations. Even if it’s not a work of art, you can always congratulate them for trying so hard!
Why not display your special Mother’s Day gifts around your home? The fridge is always a classic, but if your child has come up with something really special, you could even consider having it framed. They’ll be so proud!
Still looking for inspiration for Mother’s Day? How about making breakfast in bed or baking a lovely cake? Check out our recipes for more ideas.
We’ve also got suggestions on ways you can pamper Mum this year, along with lovely cards you can make, and great Mother’s Day days out for 2024.
Take a look at : 35 easy homemade Mother's Day card ideas for 2024
Want to inspire your little ones this year? We’ve got plenty of fun and easy homemade Mother’s Day card ideas to make with the kids
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How are you spending Mother’s Day this year? Let us know over in our forum and find more inspo below:
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