15+ Easy DIY Gifts Kids Can Make for Mother’s Day
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Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate the love and care of moms all around the world. It’s a time to express gratitude for everything our moms do for us, and show them just how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication.
You know that there is almost nothing better on Mother’s Day than receiving homemade gifts from your children! As a homeschool mom, however, being around my kids pretty much 24/7 means that it can be hard for them to surprise mom with homemade Mother’s Day gifts. That doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy making them anyway, though!
I will take any chance I can get to create a sweet keepsake with my kids, and we’ll also search out an easy Mother’s Day craft or simple project we can make for the grandmas.
Truly, the best gifts are gifts from the heart. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite, easy Mother’s Day crafts your kids can make at home. These handmade gifts are simple, affordable, and sure to bring a smile to any mom’s face, letting her know just how special she is!
DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
In my opinion, creating gifts with your kids – for any occasion – is a great idea, for several reasons!
Serving others – Creating a gift for someone shows that you took time out of your day and put thought into someone else. For your younger kids and older kids alike, this is a valuable thing to teach them. Sometimes serving others can be as simple as making a card with a sweet message and bringing a smile to their face.
Cost-effective – Often, an easy craft can be created for much cheaper than if you bought a gift at the store. You can often either use materials you have at home, or purchase them inexpensively. For example, while beautiful flowers certainly are nice, this paper flower bouquet or a 3D Paper Flower Bouquet would definitely be easy on the budget! Plus, it leads into my next reason, which is…
Personal touches – When your kids make a sweet gift for someone, they can personalize it depending on the receiver’s style and interests. The gift is even more special and unique with little personal touches!
Fun and creative – Making a gift is simply a great way to let those creative juices flow! There is also a very rewarding feeling that comes with finishing a work of art, and then being able to bless someone with receiving it.
Easy Mother’s Day Craft Ideas
Kids of all ages can make these crafts below, although some will be better suited for little ones (just ask your older children to lend a helping hand!). Not only are many of these perfect for Mother’s Day, but you could keep this list in mind for other special occasions throughout the year as well.
A cute keepsake gift that mom will love, kids can put their handprint on this poem and turn it into a special Mother’s Day card for mom. If you have older kids, see if they would like to create their own Mother’s Day poems (they may or may not want to do the handprint art part!).
Make mom something she can take with her wherever she goes. The bottle cap keychain is a creative Mother’s Day craft kids can put together for a special gift.
Give mom flowers this year in a fun way! This easy handprint craft is perfect for Mother’s Day and mom will love the personalized gift.
This adorable tree of love craft will make the perfect gift for mom. She will love the cut-out hearts and the kids can put a special message on the tree to make it even more special.
Using cupcake liners and buttons, this easy flower picture is super cute. Mom will love getting the flower picture and she can put it on the fridge to show it off. Have the kids write on the picture and turn it into a card!
A super cute keepsake gift, this fingerprint flower pot is a great gift to give to mom for Mother’s Day. Make it extra special and plant some seeds of her favorite flowers!
Not only will this DIY photo planner make a great gift for mom, but it is also a wonderful science experiment kids can do.
Grab the free printable flower card and turn it into a cute 3D card for mom. Kids can color the flower to put their own personal touch on it.
Make this personalized candy jar for mom and fill it with her favorite candy for a special Mother’s Day gift. You can grab the free poem and put it on the jar as well.
Using paint to create the marbled effect, these stone photo holders will make a great way for mom to show off her pictures.
Kids can easily make these painted mugs for Mother’s Day. Mom will love enjoying her coffee each morning in her personalized cup.
This paper rose picture frame will be a fun and Easy Mother’s Day gift from kids. A little help may be needed from an adult, but the end result is something mom will certainly love.
Kids will have fun making this paper flower wreath. Turn it into a gift for mom and she can hang it on the door or the fridge to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Give mom a special gift and have the kids make these cute tissue paper flowers. Mom can put them in a vase and keep them forever.
Another fun handmade wreath that the kids can make mom for Mother’s Day, she will love the creativeness that is in this paper heart wreath.
Kids can make this easy pencil holder craft for mom and she can use it to hold her favorite writing utensils at home or at work.
A super simple craft that kids can make at home for mom. This Mother’s Day card is made using Legos for a fun and easy gift.
Tips for Making the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
Here are some tips to keep in mind when you make a homemade Mother’s Day gift with your kids:
- Don’t wait until the last minute! Try on a simple Mother’s Day craft at least a couple of weeks ahead of time so you can gather any materials needed from your local craft store, and not feel too stressed or overwhelmed.
- Use high-quality materials that will last. This ensures that your finished product is durable and practical, as well as beautiful.
- Remember to personalize your gift. Use her name, mom’s favorite color, or any other favorite things that are meaningful to her. Think about her hobbies and interests when creating your gift to see if they can be incorporated somehow. Add a special message or quote that would mean a lot to her.
- Keep it simple! A DIY Mother’s Day gift doesn’t have to be complicated to be special. Have fun and enjoy the process of creating a gift that reflects love and appreciation.
Happy Mother’s Day!
My best Mother’s Day gifts have been the ones my kids have made me – they’re so much fun to hold on to and cherish. And it’s totally fine to share with your kids what Mother’s Day is, and even create a craft with them to keep for yourself. I think that it is a great opportunity to reap some of those benefits I talked about above. Have fun with your young kids, creating an amazing Mother’s Day gift that either you will cherish, or that you can gift to another mom in your family.
I’d love to hear about any handmade Mother’s Day gift you have received – what has been your favorite? Leave a comment below!
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