From this discussion, my goal is to let “moms and children” team up and celebrate Mother’s Day together by crafting together. So, including FUN greeting cards, colorful wall arts, statement jewelry, and lanterns, DIY these COOL Mother’s Day gifts this year with your kids!
I have already talked about Mother’s Day presents, you can prepare as an adult and suggest the kids, separately. Now, because every mom has a mom, why not turn Mother’s Day Gifting from a surprise into an activity that strengthens your bond with the kids?
That’s why I have chosen only those crafts where both adults and kids can find their work. Such as kids can color the popsicle sticks for a Mother’s Day pot, and you can assemble them. Similarly, kids can cut the tissue paper strips, and you can glue them around the jar using Mod Podge. Let’s craft talk!
Suggestion #1: Craft Stick Flower Pots
Let’s DIY a colorful, functional flower pot for Mother’s Day from painted craft sticks and a recycled tin can. Since the tin can is the main pot, we can secure the sticks in place around the can with a rubber band.
Then wrap with a colorful dotted ribbon or twine around the center to hide the band. This will be a low-cost and quick gift, also great for Teacher’s Day.
Suggestion #2: Egg Carton Art
This Mother’s Day, you can ALSO reduce the home clutter with this recycled egg carton 3D flower bouquet art displayed on a 9″ x 12″ canvas. Requires cutting the carton cups (1 per flower) to make no-petal shapes in the cup. Then, painting them and applying Sparkle Mod Podge for shine.
Complete it with pipe cleaner stems, button centers, and a satin ribbon bow. You can DIY fewer stems than the number of flowers; just focus on the bottom flowers for the stem.
Suggestion #3: Mother’s Day Mason Jar Votives
Based on the greeting, “Mom, you light up my life,” this gradient-painting mason jar candle lantern is the most meaningful Mother’s Day present. It has a negative space heart in the middle, a candle inside, and a greeting tag hung from a jute cord that wraps the rim.
Making one should be easy and simple! Just tape a heart shape made of contact paper or vinyl onto a jar and paint over the entire jar. When you remove the heart, it will make a nice window for Votive!
Suggestion #4: Printable Mother’s Day Coloring Card
This printable coloring page idea is the easiest way to make a Mother’s Day greeting card by preschoolers. The template collection includes many formats, such as a 4×6 foldable card, a full-size coloring sheet, and a pre-colored one for last-minute use.
Also, get SVG and Silhouette Studio cut files for this card. They can draw their favorite color on each flower or first identify the flower and then color it accordingly. Wanna let them try?
Suggestion #5: DIY Statement Earrings
It is so easy to make COLORFUL & STATEMENT earrings from polymer clay. So, in your Mother’s Day gift basket, add a pair of these DIY clay earrings in any of 3 variations. You will learn all the basics of making clay earrings with this guide.
Such as how to roll out the clay, cut it into shapes with cookie cutters, and bake it. Also, how to sand and connect the pieces with jump rings and more!
Suggestion #6: Floral Handmade Mother’s Day Card
This 3D Mother’s Day card is a no-skill and colorful abstract art project. Looks pretty unique with a lined accordion-folded rectangle attached as a collection of flower stems.
Staple in the middle so you can show as if the stems are knotted by washi tape ribbon. The tape should have a heart pattern on it. For the flower, have a bunch of circle stickers, draw over them, cut a few, and attach them as shown above.
Suggestion #7: DIY Marbled Mugs with Nail Polish
Do you consider your mom the biggest gift? DIY these gradient marble art greeting mugs for Mother’s Day with this detailed guide. Work this mug makeover on marbled mugs by swirling drops of nail polish into a basin of hot water.
Then, glue-on printed sayings that you can find in SVG format. These may be You Are Enough and Emotional Support Coffee.
Suggestion #8: Kid-Made Mod Podge Vases
These are the tissue paper-wrapped glass candle holders with scrapbook heart stickers all around. The red and aqua make a perfect contrast and make it one of the best Mother’s Day gift ideas. Just be sure to let the tissue paper strips overlap and use Mod Podge for gluing.
Use them with tea lights to make a beautiful glowing decoration for Mother’s Day party night. It actually looks so special when glowing!
Suggestion #9: Mother’s Day Flower Card for Kids
This Mother’s Day flower card displays a layered cardstock bouquet of paper tulips held by a handprint cutout. The MOST ELEGANT and CLEVER card idea is this! There is a FREE printable template to cut the flower with paper stems and leaves.
A handprint cutout can also be used for the hand. Make 8 tulips in red, yellow, and orange. Kids can easily assemble this colorful greeting card for spring!
Suggestion #10: Origami Tulip Craft
This origami tulip plant is a traditional origami model that you can easily make for Mother’s Day card arts and bouquets. You can make it just from two squares of Kami or Tant paper and a pair of scissors, as it is an origami with scissors model!
I prefer Tant as they have a NICE texture. One will be used for the flower head and another for the green stem. It is not a difficult model and can be folded in minutes!
Suggestion #11: DIY Stamped Clay Bowls
Crafting custom jewelry dishes or catch-alls is simple and rewarding with this elegant project. These bowls add a handmade feel to any dresser or side table.
Using air-dry clay, a rolling pin, and rubber stamps, you will roll out the clay and press in patterns. Cut circular shapes using a bowl as a guide, then let them dry inside a small dish to create a curved form. Once set, finish with acrylic paint.
Suggestion #12: I Have the Most Amazing Mom” Craft
This thoughtful activity helps children express exactly why their mom is special through a fun, visual display. It’s a sentimental gift that creates a lasting memory for Mother’s Day.
You will need the printable template, cardstock, scissors, and a glue stick. Children color the sun-shaped pieces and write special traits about their mom on each ray. Assemble the pieces together to create a bright, cheerful paper sun that highlights all the reasons Mom is truly amazing.
