Sweet and simple Mother’s Day crafts for kids that double as keepsakes—easy, meaningful, and made with love.
Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids – Cards, Keepsakes & More
Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids – Cards, Keepsakes & More
Sweet and simple Mother’s Day crafts for kids that double as keepsakes—easy, meaningful, and made with love.
Adorable and Easy Mother’s Day Crafts for All Ages
There’s nothing better than a homemade Mother’s Day craft made with love—and a little glue!
Whether it’s a handprint keepsake, a pop-up card, or a DIY flower bouquet, these Mother’s Day crafts are the kind that moms and grandmas will actually want to save.
They’re kid-friendly, easy to pull together with basic supplies, and full of heart. So grab the markers and construction paper—let’s make something sweet for the moms we love most.
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50+ Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids That Are Sweet, Simple, and Full of Love
From handprint keepsakes to photo gifts and easy printables, these Mother’s Day crafts are perfect for kids to make and moms to treasure.
Clay Handprint Craft for Mother’s Day
Press your child’s hand into air-dry clay, cut out a heart in the center, and insert a small photo behind it for a lasting Mother’s Day keepsake.
DIY Camera Craft with Photo for Mother’s Day
Cut and glue cardboard pieces into a simple camera shape, then attach a printed photo at the bottom like it’s being “snapped” for a fun and memorable card.
Fingerprint Caterpillar Card for Mother’s Day
Stamp colorful fingerprints in a line on cardstock, add a smiley face and legs to turn them into a caterpillar, and write a sweet Mother’s Day message on top.
Handprint Flower Craft for Mother’s Day
Paint and stamp handprints as flower blooms above a paper pot, then write a message like “#1 Mom” to create a colorful bouquet that lasts forever.
Bee Footprint Card for Mother’s Day
Stamp a painted foot on paper to make the bee’s body, then add wings, stripes, and the phrase “Thank you for BEE-ing an amazing mom!” or get the free printable template!
Egg Carton Flower Photo Frame
Paint egg carton cups to look like flowers, glue them to the back of a popsicle stick frame with a photo in the center, and finish with a bow and a message.
Butterfly Cardboard Tube Craft
Cut wings from colorful paper, decorate them with paper scraps and bottle caps, attach to a cardboard roll, and add a message like “You make my heart flutter, Mom!”
Paper Roll Flower Bouquet in a Tin Can
Cut and curl strips of colorful paper into flower shapes, glue them onto stems, and place in a decorated can with a tag that says “Happy Mother’s Day!”
Rocket Bottle Craft – “Love You to the Moon”
Decorate a plastic bottle with paper fins, flames, and a photo, then add a cone top and message tag that says, “Love you to the moon and back!”
MOM Photo Popsicle Stick Craft
Use colorful craft sticks to spell out “MOM” with the “O” as a mini photo frame made from sticks and your favorite picture in the center.
Egg Carton Heart Frame
Paint egg carton cups red and glue them in a heart shape around a photo, then place it in a shadow box frame for a sweet and sturdy keepsake.
Handprint Flower Pot Craft
Trace and cut out a green handprint for flower stems, glue on colorful paper flowers, and place them inside a paper flower pot with “MOM I Love You!”
#1 Mom Trophy Craft
Glue two yellow cups together, add pipe cleaner handles, and decorate with buttons and pasta to create a fun “#1 Mom” trophy.
Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly for Mom
Wrap a cardboard tube in paper, add cut-out wings, pom-poms, and pipe cleaner antennae, and finish with a heart that says “MOM.”
Grandma’s Garden Photo Flower Pot
Glue kids’ photos to paper flowers, attach them to craft sticks, and plant them in a decorated pot labeled “Grandma’s Garden – grown with love.”
“Home is Where Mom Is” Photo Frame
Arrange popsicle sticks into a house shape, glue on buttons, add a photo inside, and write a heartfelt message like “Home is where mom is.”
Paper Plate Sun Craft
Turn a yellow paper plate into a smiling sun using paper rays, buttons, and decorations with the message: “Mom, you brighten my world!”
Paper Flower Bouquet Card
Glue paper flowers and stems onto cardstock, then add a handprint cut-out holding the bouquet to create a sweet “Happy Mother’s Day” card full of love.
Handprint MOM Card
Use painted handprints to form the “O” in MOM and add a sweet “I love you” message to turn it into a simple, heartfelt keepsake.
Cardboard Flower Vase Craft
Draw or glue a flower vase on cardboard, then attach real or faux flowers above it and write “Happy Mother’s Day” for a 3D blooming surprise.
MOM Tissue Paper Suncatcher
Cut out the letters M-O-M with a heart-shaped “O,” fill the centers with colorful tissue paper squares and contact paper, and stick it to a window for a cheerful suncatcher.
Toilet Paper Roll Heart Stamp Card
Bend a toilet paper roll into a heart shape, dip it in paint, and stamp it around a printed or hand-drawn figure holding balloon strings for a heart-filled card.
Footprint Flower Card
Paint the bottom of your child’s foot and stamp it on paper, then add leaves and a stem underneath to turn it into a flower with a sweet “Happy Mother’s Day” message.
Clothespin Family Craft
Decorate clothespins with paper faces, clothes, and hairstyles to look like each family member—perfect as a cute gift or card topper for Mom.
Handprint Tea Towels
Use fabric-safe paint to stamp your child’s handprint onto a plain tea towel—an adorable keepsake that’s both sentimental and useful.
Button Heart Card
Glue colorful buttons in the shape of a heart on cardstock and write “Best Mom Ever” in the center for a bright and simple Mother’s Day card.
MOM Banner Garland
Cut out letters, flowers, and hearts from craft paper, then clip them to a string to create a festive “MOM” banner for a sweet homemade decoration.
Paper Plate Flower Wreath
Cut the center out of a paper plate, then decorate the ring with paper flowers and buttons and hang a sign that says “Happy Mother’s Day” at the bottom.
Handprint Sun Card
Paint a yellow sun in the center of the paper, then use yellow fingerprints as the rays and add a smiling face with the message “Mom, you brighten every day!”
Egg Carton Flower Garden
Paint egg carton cups in bright colors, glue pom-poms in the center as flower buds, attach stems, and place them in a painted egg carton “garden” with a Mother’s Day sign.
Yarn-Wrapped Heart Ornament
Cut a heart out of cardboard, punch holes around the edges, and let kids wrap colorful yarn across it to make a hanging heart gift full of love.
Footprint Heart Keepsake
Paint both feet and stamp them heel-to-heel in the shape of a heart, then add a simple “Happy Mother’s Day!” greeting above for a sentimental keepsake.
“We Love You to Pieces” Heart Card
Cut a heart shape out of the front of a folded card, then glue tissue paper pieces behind the cutout to create a colorful mosaic effect.
Rose Stamp Card Using Celery
Cut the base off a celery stalk, dip it in paint or an ink pad, and stamp it onto paper to make a rose—then add a simple “Happy Mother’s Day!” greeting.
Cupcake Liner Flower Bouquet on a Plate
Flatten and layer cupcake liners to create flowers, glue them to a paper plate with green paper stems, and add a tag that says “I love you, Mom!”
Painted Rock Family Gift
Paint smooth rocks to look like each family member (or with hearts or sweet messages) for a simple, adorable keepsake Mom can cherish.
DIY Paper Bag Gift for Mother’s Day
A handmade paper bag decorated with flowers and a bow, ideal for creating a special gift bag for Mother’s Day.
Sponge-Stamped MOM Card
Cut sponges into heart, flower, and letter shapes, dip them in paint, and stamp a cheerful “MOM” design with spring colors on paper.
Painted Mason Jar Lantern
Paint stripes on a mason jar, leave a heart-shaped window clear, place an LED candle inside, and tie on a gift tag that says “You make my world light up, Mom!”
Tissue Paper Heart Wreath
Crumple up pieces of red and pink tissue paper and glue them around a cardboard heart shape to create a textured 3D wreath filled with love.
Shrinky Dink Handprint Flower Keychain
Trace and cut out your child’s handprint on shrink plastic, decorate it as a flower, bake to shrink, and turn it into a durable keychain—tap below for the instructions!
Printable Flower Pot Craft
Use the free printable template where kids color each petal with words to describe Mom, then assemble it into a sweet flower growing from a decorated pot.
Hug Card Craft with Pop-Out Arms
Create a pop-out card using a printable or drawing of your child with extendable arms. Click below for the step-by-step instructions.
My Mom and Me Printable Booklet
Download this fun and heartwarming fill-in-the-blank booklet where kids can draw, write, and share all their favorite things about Mom.
Personalized 3D Mother’s Day Card (Printable)
Print and cut out this free 3D bouquet card template, then add a photo of your child’s face to make a personalized pop-out card that’s full of charm.
Heart Suncatcher Craft
Cut a heart shape out of black cardstock or contact paper, fill it with tissue paper pieces, and press it onto clear plastic to make a beautiful heart-shaped suncatcher.
Heart Frame Photo Craft
Glue layered heart cutouts and glittery shapes around a photo to create a framed collage that Mom will love to display.
Handprint and Flower Paper Bouquet
Trace your child’s hand on colorful paper to make the flowers, cut out stems and bows, and glue everything down to create a vibrant handprint flower bouquet.
“Bottom of My Heart” Footprint Keepsake
Stamp both feet in red paint onto paper inside a heart outline, then decorate with smaller hearts and the phrase “I love you from the bottom of my heart to the tips of my toes.”
Printable Threading Cards
Print and cut out the templates, punch the dots, and let kids thread yarn or string through the holes to create cards with messages like “Mom, you’re the best!”—a great fine motor activity too!
Watercolor Heart Art
Use painter’s tape or a template to divide a large heart into segments, then let kids paint each section with watercolors for a bright and modern Mother’s Day masterpiece.
Painted Handprint Flower in Pot
Paint a child’s hand and stamp it onto paper as the flower bloom, then add a stem, leaves, and flower pot underneath to turn it into a cheerful handprint flower card.
Superhero Candy Bar Wrapper (Printable)
Wrap a candy bar in the printable superhero costume and mask template, then add a label that says “Mom” or “Grandma is my superhero” for a gift that’s both fun and delicious.
Handprint Flower Popsicle Stick Craft
Cut out handprints from colorful paper to use as flower tops, attach them to green craft sticks, and add leaves, stems, and a flower pot for a simple handmade bouquet.
Printable Handprint Flower Card
Use the printable template to guide the layout, then add your child’s painted handprints as flowers above the jar design for a keepsake card that’s sweet and personal.
“You Color My World” Melted Crayon Hearts
Melt broken crayons in a silicone mold to make colorful heart crayons, then glue them onto a card that says “You color my world!” for a vibrant and practical gift.
Free Printable Mother’s Day Cards to Add a Personal Touch
Want to make things even easier? I’ve got you covered with free printable Mother’s Day card templates—just add a sweet handprint, footprint, or a special message and you’ve got a heartfelt keepsake in minutes. These printables are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, or any kid who wants to make something meaningful without needing tons of supplies. Just print, personalize, and gift with love!
Free Printable Mother’s Day Cards to Add a Personal Touch
Want to make things even easier? I’ve got you covered with free printable Mother’s Day card templates—just add a sweet handprint, footprint, or a special message and you’ve got a heartfelt keepsake in minutes. These printables are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, or any kid who wants to make something meaningful without needing tons of supplies. Just print, personalize, and gift with love!
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