25+ Best DIY Mothers Day Ideas and Crafts
Mother’s Day will be here before you know it. Kids are always so excited for this day, trying to find something to do to help mom feel special. If they’re stumped about what to do, here are some terrific Mother’s Day ideas for kids that are easy, fun, and memorable. From making her DIY jewelry and flower pots to a crown that’ll make her look like a queen, these ideas will make her feel loved and appreciated.
Easy Mother’s Day Ideas for Kids
Depending on what your mom loves, there are several fun ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day. I can’t wait to find out which DIY gift ideas and crafts you are making to give to Mom and grandma this year.
Show Mom how special she is to you with a salt dough flower necklace. Not only are they easy to make, but this is a very frugal craft. It would be a terrific one for the classroom as well… imagine how excited they’ll be taking these home to their moms!
Our stylish marbled flower pots are easy to make and are a thoughtful gift for the mom who loves to garden! Go ahead and fill the pot with soil and add a flower or succulent to surprise her on her special day.
Stay at Home Mother’s Day Ideas
If your mom can’t get out of the house, these stay-at-home ideas are perfect for her. Our list includes sweet Mother’s Day ideas like baking her favorite treat, making her a scrapbook, or letting her choose the movie for a family movie night at home.
Your mom will love being able to bird watch right outside your window and feed the birds with this fantastic homemade bird feeder.
How cute and colorful are our cupcake liner flowers? Turn this spring artwork into a beautiful card for Mom with a special message inside written just for her.
Mothers who love bright, cheery flowers will adore this sunflower art idea made with real sunflower seeds. For a wall hanging she can keep around a long time, make this on canvas.
Any of these fun flower crafts would make a great kid-made gift for Mom on Mother’s Day!
There’s no denying that Moms are often stressed. We do so much, after all! But these homemade stress balls are a terrific gift to help her relax and calm down when she’s feeling overwhelmed.
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Fun Mother’s Day Ideas to Make Mom Feel Special
Mother’s Day Fortune Teller from brendid.com: What’s Mom going to get on Mother’s Day? Spoil her with this fun fortune teller. Ideas inside include complimenting her, making her breakfast, or helping with the chores.
Fairy Garden Mason Jar Toppers from craftsbyamanda.com: Yes, grownups love fairy gardens, too. Mom will love these mason jar toppers made using half of a plastic Christmas ornament and a mason jar lid. Fill them with moss and small figurines for a decorative piece she can use to hold her favorite chocolates or candies.
Kid-Painted Tea Towel from b-inspiredmama.com: Give her a useful gift that’ll make her smile whenever she’s in the kitchen. This kid-painted tea towel is so cute, and it’s failproof for kids to paint when using Frogtape chevron tape to guide the painter’s brush.
Thumbprint Flower Planter from 5minutesformom.com: How cute and easy is this flower planter? You can use a simple wooden box or a wooden magazine file like you see here to create a gorgeous planter Mom or Grandma will be proud to show off to all her friends.
DIY Mother’s Day Ideas
Mason Jar Vase from funmoneymom.com: If you plan on buying her a bouquet of flowers, a DIY flower vase will make the gift even more memorable. Use this tutorial to learn how to mod podge a mason jar with decorative tissue paper. Alternatively, you can simply paint the mason jar (and perhaps put a handprint on it) if you don’t want to fuss with mod podge.
Mother’s Day Crown from simpleeverydaymom.com: Treat Mom like the queen she is with this adorable printable Mother’s Day crown. Don’t forget to take a picture of her looking like royalty. It’ll be a lot of fun!
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Paper Plate Mother’s Day Craft from nontoygifts.com: Turn a paper plate into a special message for Mom. Kids will use pom poms to paint over the paper plate, which is great for fine motor practice for little hands.
Mother’s Day Flower Pot Craft from thesoccermomblog.com: There’s nothing more precious than a flower with your child’s face in the middle. And this one is extra fun because the flower bobs up and down when you move the craft stick from the back.
Shrinky Dink Keychains from thebestideasforkids.com: Jazz up her car keys with one of these completely adorable shrinky dink keychains. The handprint “Mom” option is our favorite, but they’re both cute. Every time she gets in her car, she’ll remember how much she’s loved.
Craft Stick Flower Pots from typicallysimple.com: Turn a recycled tin can and colorful craft sticks into a gorgeous DIY vase for Mom. While you can certainly fill it with flowers, it’s also a handy storage container for pens, paintbrushes, markers, or even makeup brushes!
Mother’s Day Fingerprint Art from kidsactivitiesblog.com: Make your own homemade fingerpaints (or buy some if you prefer) to make this colorful fingerprint art for Mom. You’ll create a heat cutout and let the kids stamp their fingerprints around it. When the tape is pulled off, it reveals a white heart underneath that contrasts beautifully with all the colors.
Ideas for Mother’s Day
Straw Flower Painting from projectswithkids.com: Isn’t this straw painting beautiful? By cutting the ends of the straws and fanning out the pieces, you create a beautiful flower shape that’s perfect for stamping. Add a vase or watering can shape beneath, and you have a pretty piece of art any mother would love.
Brown Sugar Scrub from gluesticksgumdrops.com: Pamper mom with an easy sugar scrub the kids can make all by themselves. You only need three simple ingredients: olive oil, brown sugar, and oats. It leaves your skin feeling so soft and smooth.
Home is Where Mom Is Craft from craftymorning.com: This cute craft stick and button craft says what we all really mean on Mother’s Day: a home is where Mom is. Moms are the center of the family and deserve to be celebrated on this day and every day. It’s a terrific classroom craft, too.
Grandma’s Garden Art from funhandprintartblog.com: Don’t forget about Grandma on this special occasion. She’ll love a handprint garden from her grandchildren. This is a terrific collaborative project if there’s more than one grandchild!
Mothers Day Ideas
Pressed Flower Bookmarks from buggyandbuddy.com: Bookworm mamas will get excited about these beautiful bookmarks made with fresh flowers, cardstock, glue, and a few other simple materials. Press the petals of her favorite flower or use a variety. They’ll look gorgeous tucked inside her books.
Grandma’s Tweet Hearts from craftymorning.com: Here’s another craft idea to make Grandma’s day. Each child contributes a footprint that is turned into a bird with a little bit of paint and imagination. The “Tweet hearts” message is so endearing.
Paper Mother’s Day Basket from redtedart.com: Give Mom a basket of her favorite candies to enjoy. But you don’t have to run out to buy a basket for the occasion. Use this paper version instead. Create your own template or use the printable version to make a basket in no time.
Kid-Drawn Mugs from ourkidthings.com: Most moms thrive on caffeine, so what could be more practical than a personalized mug for her coffee or tea? Sharpie paint pens make this so easy for kids to do, and it’ll be a gift Mom can enjoy for years.
It doesn’t have to be Mother’s Day for these fun things to do with your mom at home.
As you can see, many terrific Mother’s Day ideas for kids don’t require a lot of time and energy but will mean the world to Mom. Take some time to plan something special with your children.
With your kids, share the joy of giving and the love of mothers everywhere. Make an effort to make this Mother’s Day one you all will never forget.
We hope you found a creative way to surprise mom among these Mother’s Day ideas. Let us know what you plan to do in the comments!
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