15 Heartfelt Mother’s Day Gift Craft Ideas
Handcrafted Mother’s Day Gifts That She’ll Treasure Forever
These 15 Heartfelt Mother’s Day Gift Craft Ideas will help you celebrate the amazing mothers and mother figures in your lives this coming holiday.
While there are plenty of gift options available in stores, a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift crafted by hand can show your appreciation in a unique and personal way.
After all, homemade gifts offer a personal touch that store-bought items cannot match.
By making a gift yourself, you can tailor it to your mother’s taste, hobbies, and interests and show her that you put thought and effort into creating something special just for her.
One of the best things about crafting a gift for Mother’s Day is that you can involve your children or siblings in the process.
Making something special together can be a bonding experience that strengthens your relationship with your mother.
It can also be a fun way to spend time together while creating a one-of-a-kind gift that will be treasured for years to come.
By putting thought and care into creating a personalized gift, you can make your mother or grandmother feel cherished and valued in a memorable and meaningful way.
So, take some time to consider these Mother’s Day gift craft ideas and create something special for your mom this year.
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Creative Mother’s Day Craft Ideas for Every Skill Level
If you’re looking for creative and meaningful ways to show appreciation to the special mom or mother figure in your life, check out the fun selection of Mother’s Day gift crafts below.
These DIY projects are easy to make, yet they carry a lot of sentimental value and will make her feel loved and appreciated.
Whether it’s a hand-painted card, a personalized accessory, or a paper bouquet, these thoughtful gifts will show your mother how much she means to you.
So, browse the projects below and get inspired to create a heartfelt gift she’ll cherish for years!
Have you already tried any of these and enjoyed the art process?
Consider sharing your thoughts with designers and fellow crafters by leaving a comment on the tutorials.
Mother’s Day Button Letters Craft
You will only need a few supplies to make this colorful, fun wall hanging. The construction is simple and easy, so kids are welcome to help with supervision.
Designer: Chrysa of Thrifty Jinxy
Materials Used:
- Small wooden letters
- 2 bags of colored buttons
- Acrylic paint and Foam brush
- Hot glue gun or glue dots
- Ribbon
Completion Time: 1-2 hours (drying time included)
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Flower Thumbprint Planter
Encourage creativity among children, and let those little hands help you design this beautiful flower planter. You don’t even need paintbrushes to achieve the charming floral design; their adorable fingerprints are enough!
Designer: Stephanie Glover of 5 Minutes for Mom
Materials Used:
- Wooden planter
- Acrylic paints
Completion Time: 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Cardboard Lacing Hearts
This quick cardboard craft won’t only give your kids a great time, but it will also help develop their fine motor and hand-eye coordination skills.
Designer: Crystal of Our Kid Things
Materials Used:
- Corrugated cardboard
- Red yarn
- Single hole punch
- Scissor or wavy shears
Completion Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Polymer Clay Necklace For Kids
Do your kids love to draw? If yes, this craft is a great way to spend quality time with them and refine their drawing skills on Mother’s Day.
Designer: Leslie of Pink Stripey Socks through DIY Candy
Materials Used:
- Sculpey Clay
- Skewer
- Page protector
- Thick paper or cardstock
- Craft glue
- Markers
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- String
- Beads
- Aluminium foil
- Baking dish
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY No-Sew Felt Flowers
With its lively design and colors, this DIY bouquet is a great Mother’s Day gift that doubles as a spring or summer home décor piece.
Designer: Heidi Kundin of Happiness is Homemade
Materials Used:
- Felt, cut into various sized and shaped flowers and circles (or purchase pre-cut felt flowers to save time)
- Buttons in assorted shapes and colors
- Felt Glue
- Wooden skewers, painted green (green paper drinking straws or floral wire will also work!)
- Green ribbon
- Low-Temperature Glue Gun
Completion Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Superhero Mother’s Day Gift
Moms are real-life superheroes, so why not give them this adorable Mother’s Day Gift? These handcrafted superheroes won’t only make mom smile but also satisfy her sweet tooth.
Designer: Caroline of I Heart Crafty Things
Materials Used:
- Superhero template (available inside the tutorial)
- White, preferable neutral color for skin and colored cardstock
- Markers
- Yarn (color of your choice)
- Tacky glue
- Scissors
- Tape
Completion Time: 20 to 40 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Craft Stick Flower Pots
Most crafts can be messy, but not this one! Since these lovely flower pots don’t need glue, you can assure that kids will complete this Mother’s Day craft with minimal mess.
Designer: Kelly of Typically Simple
Materials Used:
- Colored craft sticks
- Rubber bands
- Clean tin cans
- Ribbon
- Soil & flowers
Completion Time: 5 to 10 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Mother’s Day Coffee Cup Craft
Aside from expressing kids’ creativity, this heartfelt coffee cup craft will help little ones express their feelings about you. After they finish the project, spin the cup to discover the sweet reasons why they love you!
Designer: Michelle of Crafty Morning
Materials Used:
- Flowers or Hearts PDF template (available inside the tutorial)
- Colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Two 12oz paper cups (sometimes called “party cups”)
- Exacto knife (adults only)
- Markers
Completion Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Mother’s Day Bookmark And Card Set
Have your kids play with colors and patterns with this gorgeous Mother’s Day bookmark and card set! It’s also an enjoyable watercolor activity that adults can work on.
Designer: Angela of Projects with Kids
Materials Used:
- Watercolor paints
- Watercolor paper
- Paintbrushes
- Paint palette
- White oil pastels
- Painters tape
- Wooden board or somewhere to tape down your paper
Completion Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour (drying time included)
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Tissue Paper Flower Pot
If you love to do tissue paper crafts with your kids, making this spring-inspired flower pot is an ideal activity to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Designer: Amber of From ABCs to ACTs
Materials Used:
- A ceramic flower pot
- White school glue
- Tissue paper in lots of fun colors
- Paintbrush
- Small bowl (this will be for holding your glue so you may want to find something that you can just throw away afterwards)
- Something to cover your work surface
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Paper Flower Bouquet Craft
Surprise mom with flowers that won’t ever wilt! These heart-shaped paper flowers are an easy, charming craft you can do on Mother’s Day or any occasion that calls for DIY bouquets.
Designer: Emma of Kids Craft Room
Materials Used:
- Printable Flower Template (available inside the tutorial)
- Coloured Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Optional: colouring pens, pencils etc.
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Mother’s Day Flower Pot Craft
Many mothers and grandmothers adore flowers. However, fresh flowers only last a short time. And that’s one major reason you need to make these DIY flower pots—they stay pretty and vibrant for years!
Designer: Caroline of I Heart Crafty Things
Materials Used:
- flower pot craft template (available inside the tutorial)
- Kraft paper cardstock paper – 8.5” x 11” (or color of choice)
- Red, purple or pink paper (or cardstock) 8.5” x 11”
- White cardstock 8.5” x 11”
- Green craft sticks
- Elmer’s extra strength glue stick (or Tacky Glue)
- 3/8″ Ribbon
- Hole punch
- Scissors
- Markers
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Mother’s Day Superhero Craft
Here’s another wonderful superhero-themed gift for mom! There’s a template you can print out that offers a wide range of styles to resemble your mom or nana. And the best part? You can move these superheroes’ arms and legs by pulling a string!
Designer: Emma of Kids Craft Room
Materials Used:
- Printable Mother’s Day Superhero Puppets Template (available inside the tutorial)
- White Printer Card
- Single Hole Punch
- Paper Fasteners
- Embroidery Floss
- Large Needle
- Scissors
- Glue
- Sticky Tape
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Mother’s Day Birdhouse Card
You can never go wrong with a thoughtful handmade Mother’s Day card like this one. It’s simple yet sweet and personalized—even toddlers and preschoolers can try them.
Designer: Caroline of I Heart Crafty Things
Materials Used:
- Birdhouse card craft template (available inside the tutorial)
- Cardstock paper (colors of your choice)
- Wood craft sticks
- Small googly eyes
- Tacky glue
- Glue stick
- Pencil for tracing
- Scissors
- Mother’s Day stickers (optional)
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Photo Flower Card For Kids To Make
Unlike traditional rectangular cards, this craft is flower-shaped and offers the ultimate personalization—adding your dear photos! It’s a vibrant, intricate craft you can do with the kids to develop their attention to detail and cutting skills.
Designer: Helen of Arty Crafty Kids
Materials Used:
- Green Card Stock
- Coloured Paper
- Glue Stick
- Scissors
- Photograph
- Photo Flower Card Template (available inside the tutorial)
Completion Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
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