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25 Easy Mother's Day Craft Ideas for Kids to Make for Mom

The best homemade gifts really speak from the heart.

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Ryan Dausch

While the best gifts come from the heart, it can be tricky for little ones to come up with a gift of their own on Mother's Day. Since store-bought gifts are likely out, your kid can always make their own Mother's Day card with a sweet message or help prepare breakfast in bed, but if they're looking to give Mom a substantial gift on her big day, then a DIY Mother's Day gift is the way to go. The best Mother's Day crafts for kids are suitable for even the youngest of children, and if you're looking for some inspiration, then you've come to the right place.

In addition to being inexpensive, making a homemade gift for Mom allows you to add a personal touch, and they're especially great if you're able to use supplies that you already have around the house, like yarn, paper, or paint. These easy Mother's Day craft ideas are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners to pull off, and they all make great gifts for moms, grandmas, and all the motherly figures in your child's life. Just be sure to lay down some newspapers first, because some of these projects may get messy!

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Brian Woodcock
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Flower Petal Change Bowl

Kids will have so much fun crafting this catchall bowl from oven baked clay. To make, simply layer a smaller flower over a larger flower, then place a few plastic beads in the bottom and bake until hard.

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DANIELLE OCCHIOGROSSO DALY
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Painted Kitchen Utensils

Have some old wooden kitchen utensils lying around? Have the kids draw portraits of themselves (or of Mom) using food-safe paint and markers. They'll look so cute displayed in the kitchen!

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Sussie Bell
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Love Tree

To make this pretty heart paper centerpiece, first fill a vase with backyard branches, and then hang individual paper ornaments made from cardstock and thread from each branch. You can even add sweet reasons you love Mom on the hearts.

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DANIELLE OCCHIOGROSSO DALY
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Best Mom Trophy

For a craft that's a total winner, cover a small plastic trophy with spray paint in Mom's favorite color and then let dry before gluing on a "best mom" sign. Be sure to fill the trophy with flowers as well!

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DANIELLE OCCHIOGROSSO DALY
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Party Animal Hats

Mother's Day is a celebration, so everyone needs party hats, right? Using craft paper and our party hat template, make the cones, then attach feathers for wings and floral wire for whiskers and make bunny ears out of paper and felt.

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Brian Woodcock
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Fabric Covered Paper Weight

Add a little pizzazz to Mom's desk with a pretty personalized paper weight. Start by cutting fabric into strips, then adhere them to a small rock with glossy Mod Podge. Cut an initial — or “M” for Mom — and a heart from felt and adhere to the top of the rock.

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DANIELLE OCCHIOGROSSO DALY
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Giant Sugar Cookie Bouquet

Everyone loves to receive a homemade gift they can eat, and this massive flower-print sugar cookie is sure to make Mom's day.

Get the Giant Sugar Cookie Bouquet tutorial.

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RYAN DAUSCH
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Mother's Day Cookie Bouquet

This sugar cookie bouquet is easy to make, since kids can make their cookie designs as intricate or as simple as they like.

Get the Mother's Day Cookie Bouquet tutorial.

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See Vanessa Craft
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DIY Flower Cupcake Bouquet

While kids will likely need some help baking the cupcakes for this one, they'll have no problem with the decorating (and eating!).

Get the DIY Flower Cupcake Bouquet tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.

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Buggy and Buddy
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Tissue Paper Flower Bracelet

Even if kids don't have the money to buy a bracelet for Mother's Day, they can easily craft one of their own from tissue paper, pipe cleaners, and beads.

Get the Tissue Paper Flower Bracelet tutorial at Buggy and Buddy.

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Lia Griffith
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'All About Mom' Printable Mother's Day Book

Little ones will have a blast filling out this fill-in-the-blank printout book before giving it to Mom on her big day.

Get the Printable Mother's Day Book tutorial at Lia Griffith.

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See Vanessa Craft
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Homemade Hand Scrub

This DIY hand scrub only requires a few ingredients, and it's easy enough for even the littlest crafters to put together.

Get the Mother's Day Printable and Homemade Hand Scrub tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.

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A Kailo Chic Life
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DIY Confetti Flower Vase

Though this one can potentially get a little messy, you'll be amazed what kids can create when given a glass vase, confetti mix, and the freedom to decorate however they'd like.

Get the Confetti Flower Vase tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.

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Lovely Indeed
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Pressed Flower Bookmark

A mom who always has her nose in a book will definitely appreciate her own pretty pressed flower bookmark. This DIY is kid-friendly and uses materials you probably already have at home!

Get the Pressed Flower Bookmark tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

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Design Improvised
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Painted Pot Holders

All this easy craft requires is a plain white pot holder, some craft paint, and a little creativity from your little one.

Get the Painted Pot Holders tutorial at Design Improvised.

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A Kailo Chic Life
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Pink Pom Pom Oven Mitts

Kids can also help Mom feel snazzier in the kitchen by gifting her a set of DIY pom pom oven mitts.

Get the Pink Pom Pom Oven Mitts tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.

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Studio DIY
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Paper Flower Pencils

Real flowers never last long, but this paper flower pencil will stay in bloom long after Mother's Day has passed.

Get the Paper Flower Pencils tutorial at Studio DIY.

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Lia Griffith
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Hand-Painted Keychains

Any mom would be thrilled to receive a hand-painted wooden ball keychain put together by her little one.

Get the Hand-Painted Keychains tutorial at Lia Griffith.

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Buggy and Buddy
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Scrabble Tiles Picture Frame

If you're willing to part with a few Scrabble tiles, then kids can use them to decorate their own meaningful picture frames, complete with a photo of their favorite lady.

Get the Scrabble Tiles Picture Frame tutorial at Buggy and Buddy.

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Design Improvised
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Mother's Day Photo Flowers

Kids will have a blast putting together and decorating these floral frames, and they're sure to bring a happy tear to your recipient's eye.

Get the Mother's Day Photo Flowers tutorial at Design Improvised.

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Lovely Indeed
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Mother's Day Friendship Bracelet

Kids with nimble fingers would love to try their hand at making their own woven bracelet for Mom.

Get the Mother's Day Friendship Bracelet tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

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A Kailo Chic Life
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Mini Spring Succulent Planters

Still have some plastic Easter eggs sitting around? Kids can turn them into cute succulent planters in a few easy steps.

Get the Mini Spring Succulent Planters tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.

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The House That Lars Built
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Pop-Up Paper Hands

These sweet handmade cards are sure to hold a place in Mom's heart (and don't be surprised if they become a keepsake).

Get the Pop-Up Paper Hands tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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Design Improvised
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Mother's Day Crown

Mom's a queen, so doesn't she deserve a crown? Sparkly chenille stems and pom poms add a festive touch this Mother's Day look.

Get the Mother's Day Crown tutorial at Design Improvised.

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Skip to My Lou
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Printable Coupon Book

Sure, a coupon book for Mother's Day isn't the most original idea, but it's a classic for a reason! This free printable is a fun craft for little ones who love to cut, paste, and staple.

Get the Printable Coupon Book tutorial at Skip to My Lou.

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