Mother's Day is a special occasion to honor and appreciate the wonderful women who are also mothers in our lives. What better way to celebrate than with a heartfelt homemade craft created by your little ones?
With that in mind, we've compiled a list of 30 simple and cute Mother's Day crafts for toddlers that are perfect for celebrated on any budget. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift for your own mom, or a special activity to do with the kids, these crafts are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.
1. Tape Resist Mom Craft
Description: This craft is a fun adaptation of the classic resist painting technique using household items. Start by cutting various sizes of paper to create a collage and secure it to a large canvas. Then, use tape to create patterns on the canvas, and finally paint over the tape with a colorful liquid or acrylic paint. Remove the tape to reveal the unique patterns.
Age Range: 2-4 years
2. Popsicle Stick Flower Vase or Pot
Description: Create a beautiful flower vase or pot for your mother using popsicle sticks. First, paint the sticks in a pastel color and allow them to dry completely. Then, glue the sticks together to form the base of the pot, and add another layer of sticks for the sides. Add soil and a few artificial or real flowers to finish off the project.
Age Range: 3-4 years
3. Cupcake Liner Photo Flowers
Description: Let your child get creative with the cupcake liners, and turn them into pretty flowers for your mother. Cut the liners into petals and arrange them in a pot or on a plate. You can even add a ribbon or bow for decoration.
Age Range: 2-4 years
4. Salt Dough Heart Photo Frame
Description: This project is a fun way to combine cooking with crafting. Roll out salt dough and cut a heart shape using a cookie cutter. Bake the dough according to the package's instructions, and attach it to a frame with some felt or fabric. Decorate the frame with paint, stickers, or yarn.
Age Range: 3-4 years
5. Craft Stick Picture Frame Craft
Description: Create a picture frame for your favorite family member using craft sticks. Cut the sticks into equal pieces, and glue them into a circular frame shape. Attach a small piece of cardboard to the back, and add a glass or plastic panel to hold the photo. Decorate the frame with paint, colored pencils, or fabric markers.
Age Range: 2-4 years
6. Fingerprint Heart Card
Description: Use your child's fingerprints to create a heart-shaped card for your母亲. Have your child press their fingers onto a piece of construction paper and trace around their hand to create a heart shape. Cut the heart out, color it, and glue it to a card. You can add a poem or message inside the card to make it even more personal.
Age Range: 2-4 years
7. Handprint Flower Flower Vase or Pot
Description: Similar to the Popsicle Stick Flower Vase or Pot, this project involves using finger paintings to create the petals of a flower. Start by drawing a simple flower shape on the palm of your child's hand, and then use a butter knife or comb to create petals. Decorate the center with a colorful dot, and glue the petals to a vase or pot.
Age Range: 3-4 years
8. Handprint Heart Suncatcher
Description: Let your child make a simple heart-shaped suncatcher using their fingerprint. Draw the outline of a heart on a piece of paper, and gently press your child's middle finger onto the center. Hold the paper over a sunny window, and watch as the fingerprint melts into a heart-shaped shape. glue the heart onto a clear plastic disc, and attach a string or ribbon for hanging.
Age Range: 2-4 years
9. You Are My Sunshine Handprint Card
Description: This bright and cheerful card is a perfect way to spread joy to your mother. Start by printing the words "You Are My Sunshine" in large letters onto a piece of white paper. Cut the letters out, and glue them to a decorative card base. Let your child paint or draw a border around the words, and add a few rays of sunshine to the top.
Age Range: 3-4 years
10. Milk Flowers Craft
Description: Create a unique flower craft using milk bottles instead of flowers. Fill the bottles with different size cotton balls or cotton swabs, and add a few drops of food coloring to achieve the desired color. Allow the milk to dry naturally, and your child can press their finger to create a tiny flower on the outside of the bottle.
Age Range: 3-4 years
11. Handprint Mason Jar Candle Holder
Description: Let your child help you paint a mason jar using finger paints. Once the paint is dry, glue the jar shut, and add a candle to the center. Add some colorful confetti or stickers to the outside, and your child's effort will be evident when the candle is lit.
Age Range: 4 years
12. Cupcake Liner Flowers
Description: Give your child a blank杯cake liner, and let them get creative with the cupcake decorations. Cut the liners into petals, and glue them onto a plate. Stick a toothpick through the center, and add a few artificial or real roses or other flower elements. Your child's handprint will be a cute addition to the flower.
Age Range: 2-4 years
13. Painted Canvas Bag
Description: Create a personalized Mother's Day bag using canvas bags and finger paints. Cut the bags into squares or rectangles, depending on the size you'd like. On each square or rectangle, paint a different scene or design using finger paints. Once the paint dries, glue the bags together to make a larger quilt or picnic blanket. Your mother will be delighted to use it as a tote bag or tablecloth.
Age Range: 3-4 years
14. Egg Carton Flowers Craft
Description: Upcycle empty egg cartons into beautiful flowers using paper plates and finger paints. Cut the plates into floral patterns using cookie cutters, and fill the egg cartons with paint. Once the paint is dry, glue the egg cartons onto a large sheet of paper to create a colorful garden or bouquet of flowers. Decorate the edges with glue or fabric scissors.
Age Range: 3-4 years
15. You Are My Jam Handprint Card
Description: This playful and colorful card is a great way to show your appreciation for your mother. Mix up some jam or preserve into a small cupcake tin, and let your child press their finger onto the center. Remove the tin, and your child's fingerprint will be the perfect design for a heart on a card that reads "You Are My Jam."
Age Range: 2-4 years
16. Free Mother's Day Coloring Pages (Printables) for Kids
Description: Keep the kids busy with a free Mother's Day coloring page, available in both English and Spanish. They can color the page to their heart's content, and then use the colorful images as decorations on a Mother's Day card or gift.
Age Range: All ages
17. Handprint Strawberry Craft for Mother’s Day
Description: Create a fruit-themed Mother's Day craft with strawberries. Cut a strawberry in half, and press your child's finger onto the cut side to create a tiny handprint. Stick the strawberry halves onto a piece of cardstock, and add a simple message or drawing.
Age Range: 3-4 years
18. Stunning Watercolor and Paint Hearts Card Craft
Description: This project is a beautiful way to combine painting and crafting. Help your child dip a cotton ball or paint brush into watercolors or acrylic paint, and paint the petals of a heart shape on a piece of paper. Once the paint is dry, glue the petals onto a frame or piece of cardboard to create a beautiful card for your mother.
Age Range: 4 years
19. Glue Gun Heart Cards
Description: Speed up the crafting process with a glue gun. Create heart-shaped cards using pre-printed or handwritten messages, and attach the heart to a small card base with glue. Your child can help with the gluing process, making this a fun and interactive activity.
Age Range: 3-4 years
20. Footprint Watermelon Mother's Day Card Craft
Description: This craft is a fun and colorful way to celebrate Mother's Day. Cut a watermelon into slices, and lay them out on a large piece of paper. Help your child press their footprint onto the slices of watermelon, and glue the slices in a circle around a small flower or heart shape. As an added touch, you can draw a happy birthday message inside the heart.
Age Range: 3-4 years
21. Egg Carton Teacup Mother's Day Card
Description: Take inspiration from traditional teacups with this Mother's Day craft. Cut the egg cartons into flower shapes, and decorate them with paint or fabric markers. Slide artificial or real tea leaves into the bottom, and add a small message inside to celebrate the special day.
Age Range: 4 years
22. Free Mother’s Day Coloring Pages (Printables) for Kids
Description: Keep the kids busy with a free Mother's Day coloring page, available in both English and Spanish. They can color the page to their heart's content, and then use the colorful images as decorations on a Mother's Day card or gift.
Age Range: All ages
23. Handprint Flower Card for Mother’s Day
Description: Create a simple flower card for your mother using finger paints. Cut a strip of paper, and press your child's middle finger onto the center. Remove the fingerprint, and stick it to a folded piece of paper to create a flower shape. Decorate the flower with a few stems and leaves, and glue the petals to a backing card.
Age Range: 3-4 years
24. Simple Mother’s Day Nature Cards
Description: Let your child nature explore and turn their observations into a craft project. Cut leaves, stems, and flowers from construction paper, and arrange them into a folder. Decorate the folder with glue, stickers, or yarn, and add a small message to complete the card.
Age Range: 2-4 years
25. Mother's Day Fingerprint Keepsake Card
Description: This fingerprint craft is a unique and thoughtful keepsake for your mother. Roll out a sheet of salt dough, and cut a fingerprint shape using your child's fingertips. Bake the salt dough according to the package's instructions, and attach it to a small board or cardstock. Decorate the fingerprint with paint or fabric markers, and insert it into a protective clear plastic envelope for safekeeping.
Age Range: 3-4 years
26. Easy Bottle Cap Mothers Day Card
Description: Let your child get creative with bottle caps and glitter to create a personalized Mother's Day card. Glue the bottle caps onto a round base, and add a few drops of glue. Then, sprinkle the caps with glitter to create a shimmering effect. Decorate the edges of the card with fabric scissors, and add a sweet message.
Age Range: 3-4 years
MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS:
- Personalized coffee filter crafts
- Magic mug projects with sparkles
- Lipstick pencil holders
- Paper plate tote bags
- Plastic bottle cap lanterns
- Salt dough bracelets
- Glue gun heart keychains
- Fabric flower sachets
Summary:
That's it, our collection of 30 simple Mother's Day crafts for toddlers has something for everyone. From colorful finger paint projects to glittering bottle cap cards, these easy and fun activities are perfect for adding a personal touch to your mother's special day. Be sure to check out the other Mother's Day crafts and activities for more ideas and inspiration.
Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day with love, happiness, and the memories made with your little ones.
