Mothers Day Craft Ideas

Store-bought Mother’s Day gifts are wonderful, but nothing quite says ‘I love you’ like a special and unique homemade present for Mum. If you’re stuck for inspiration we’ve compiled a list of 10 Mother’s Day craft ideas that are great for toddlers and kids (under the supervision of an adult). Whether you’re interested in painting or modelling and sculpting - you’re sure to find the perfect gift idea for Mum below!

Overview:

Floral mug
Tulip heart card
Paper flowers
Egg carton flowers
Decorated tea towel
Ribbon heart card
Painted mason jar lantern
Hand-shaped jewellery bowl
Flower greeting cards
Fingerprint heart artwork

10 Mothers Day craft ideas for toddlers & kids

Floral mug

Does mum love her morning cup of coffee or tea? Gift her a mug she can use everyday! You don’t need to be a professional artist to make a mug she will love, all you need to do is simply add dots and lines with acrylic paint and finish it off with a coat of Modge Podge glue!

For the instructions: painted floral mug

Tulip heart card

Get creative with some art paper for this easy Mothers Day craft idea. Simply open the heart card to reveal a pretty 3D tulip!

For the instructions: tulip heart card

Paper flowers

If your Mum loves flowers, consider gifting her a bouquet of paper flowers (that will last forever). You can customise each flower and make more of an impact.

For the instructions: paper flowers

Egg carton flowers

Channel your creativity with this unique bouquet of egg carton flowers. Simply grab your paint brush and acrylic paint - and you’re ready to go! You can even show your mum how much you care with a customised note.

For the instructions: egg carton flowers

Decorated tea towel

You can get creative and use house-hold objects such as potatoes, lemons and just a bit of kid’s paint to make these. This super easy Mothers Day craft for kids is sure to be a winner!

For the instructions: decorated tea towels

Ribbon heart card

This is a great gift for Mothers Day (that is perfect for framing). All you need is art paper and funky ribbons in your Mum’s favourite colours.

For the instructions: ribbon heart card

Painted mason jar lantern

This Mothers Day activity idea is sure to be a hit!

To make: Grab a mason jar and paint some lines (or any design of your choice) on the inside of the jar with some acrylic paint. Once the paint has dried, grab a battery operated tea light candle and place it on the inside. Add a fancy ribbon on top of the jar lid to complete the look.

For the instructions: painted mason jar lantern

Hand-shaped jewellery bowl

Any Mother would love this fun and functional jewellery bowl. This makes a great Mothers Day craft idea for adults and toddlers - that will also last Mum a lifetime! All you need is air dry clay, a paint brush, clay cutting tools and paint to get you started.

For the instructions: hand-shaped jewellery bowl

Flower greeting cards

Using pastel paper, scrapbook paper or anything similar, children can draw flowers and cut them into various shapes and sizes. Place the flowers on cardstock paper and voila - you’ve created a unique card Mum will love.

For the instructions: flower greeting cards

Fingerprint heart artwork

Make the perfect artwork that will last forever! Using a mini display easel and fingerprint techniques, this fun activity is something the kids will love. You can even show your Mum how much you care with a small message.

For the instructions: fingerprint heart artwork

In need of extra art supplies?

If you want to create more fun arts and craft projects with the children, Art to Art is your one stop shop for kids art supplies! From drawing supplies to canvas, paint mediums and more - we’ve got you covered. When you shop at Art to Art, you will get free shipping when you spend over $100 and same-day dispatch. Plus, you can buy now and pay later with Afterpay. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us online.