23 DIY Mother’s Day Gifts From Kids

1. Mother’s Day Cards from Rock Your Homeschool

These adorable Mother’s Day Cards from Rock Your Homeschool are perfect for both older kids and younger kids to make. From heartfelt messages to colorful drawings, your kiddos can let their imaginations run wild as they personalize each of these 3D cards for you or any special mom in their life. Plus, it’s a great way to spend some mess-free, quality time together while creating something meaningful.

2. DIY Floral Mother’s Day Card by DIY Candy

These easy and modern Mother’s Day cards can be created using crafts and materials you probably have lying around the house. DIY Candy has whipped up a fantastic tutorial for a floral handmade Mother’s Day card that’s bound to leave a smile on mom’s face for a while!

3. Butterfly Handprint Card Craft from The Best Ideas for Kids

Picture holding your little one’s handprint art within your own hands cherishing the fact that they won’t always be that small forever. That’s what makes these butterfly handprint cards so special We also love that these cards can be used for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. So what’re you waiting for? Get to crafting these adorable DIY Mother’s day cards today. 

4. Handprint Craft for Grandma on Mother’s Day by Mimosas and Motherhood

Get ready to dip those tiny hands in paint and create a masterpiece that’ll make grandma’s heart melt. Siobhan so thoughtfully created a variety of templates for kids to use and even has a blank option for little ones who want to craft WITH grandma. How fun is that? Talk about a meaningful way to celebrate granny on Mother’s Day and give her one of the best gifts that’ll melt her heart.

5. Handprint Flower Pot from Where The Smiles Have Been

Calling all little gardeners! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands and feet dirty as you transform a plain flower pot into a unique keepsake. With just a few handprints, footprints and a splash of color, you can create a one-of-a-kind gift that’s as unique as mom herself. Plus, it’s a great way to add a personal touch to her favorite plants and brighten up her day, literally!

6. DIY Memory Jars by Strength & Sunshine

What better gift for mom than all the fun and wonderful memories you’ve built together? This craft is better for older children to create on their own, however, with some parental help, younger children can also get in on the fun! It’s truly a fun DIY project that will have mom feeling so special on Mother’s Day.

7. Cactus Handprint by The Best Ideas for Kids

You’re going to love making this craft from The Best Ideas for Kids. It’s prickly, it’s adorable, and it’s guaranteed to put a smile on mom’s face. We’re talking about a cactus handprint craft that’s as cute as can be! Your little one can add a special message inside the card or gift it as it is. If you need an out-of-the-box good gift idea, here it is!

8. Easy DIY Mother’s Day Handprint Craft by Mimosas and Motherhood

Mimosas and Motherhood has another great gift idea for you to try. Spend a crafty morning making handmade handprint art for mom. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to capture those tiny handprints and create beautiful and probably the most meaningful art she will treasure for years to come.

9. Mother’s Day Cootie Catcher by Homan at Home

Let’s add a little fun to Mother’s Day with a cootie catcher craft from Homan at Home. This craft is all about bringing a bit of nostalgia and whimsy to your Mother’s Day celebrations. With just a few folds and some creative prompts (good news, they’re pre-filled in for you to make it incredibly easy), you can create a fun activity that’s sure to brighten up mom’s day!

10. Printable Mother’s Day Coloring Pages for Kids from Two Kids and a Coupon

Not only are these coloring pages adorable and perfect to show mom how much she’s loved. They’re also a really fun activity to do with mom or any special woman that you’re celebrating on Mother’s Day.

11. Mother’s Day Hand Craft Bouquet by Life and Homeschool

This adorable handmade gift for mom is made up of none other than a bouquet of her favorite little hands! Trace and cut out the handprints, tape or glue them to a stick, and place it inside of a nicely decorated vase or in a mug stuffed with her favorite candies. It’s simple but meaningful and any mom will love it.

12. Mother’s Day Love Bug Printable Mason Jar Template by In The Playroom

Grab some paint, glitter, markers, and your child’s favorite crafting supplies to turn this printable love bug craft into a great keepsake mom will cherish forever.

13. Mama Bear & Baby Bear Handprint Keepsake Craft from Crafty Kids Play

Show your loving mama bear how much her little baby bear loves her with this adorable handprint keepsake printable! You can use card stock so it’s more durable and then just follow the instructions to cut everything out and piece it all together. This is a simple project for kids to do for their mom this Mother’s Day.

14. Printable Mother’s Day Questionnaire from Fox Farm Home

If mom has a sense of humor, try this hilariously adorable printable Mother’s Day questionnaire! Your little one will answer the questions, and then you can glue it into a homemade construction paper card, or glue on a colorful border to make it look like a cute photo. The options are endless, fun, and will turn out to be so adorable.

15. DIY Mother’s Day Card by The Purple Yarn

​If you need an easy DIY project to do with a toddler, baby, or even the dogs — this printable Mother’s Day card is perfect for you!

16. Fun Mother’s Day Coupon Book from Cenzerely Yours

Here’s another easy and cute idea that’ll tug on mom’s heart strings. It’s a coupon book! You’ll need a printer, some paper, a hole punch, and any other crafts you’d like to use for a decorative touch. 

17. Mother’s Day ‘You Rock’ Card & Painted Rock Craft by Crafty Kids Play

Not only will mom get a cute personalized card with this craft, she’ll also get a personalized painted rock from her favorite little artist! I love the creative ways kids can have fun with this Mother’s Day craft, from young kids to older kids, it’s a fun one all will enjoy making and mom will enjoy opening.

18. Mother’s Day Activities in Spanish for Preschoolers

This printable activity set comes with 4 pages of Mother’s Day activities for moms, in Spanish! It’s yet another easy Mother’s day craft idea that can be turned into a cute little 4-page book for mom to open up on her special day.

19. DIY Pressed Flower Pinch Pots by Fox Farm Home

This is one of my favorite Mother’s Day crafts from this list because it is so unique and it looks like a lot of fun to make! Unlike a homemade card, this gift incorporates real flowers, clay, and a little help from parents to apply the finishing touches. It’s a fun project that’ll make mom feel so special on Mother’s Day.

20. Egg Carton Tea Cup Cards from In The Playroom

Here’s another unique homemade gift for mom, 3D tea cup cards using a few simple craft supplies like egg cartons, a pipe cleaner, glue, a tea bag, and more. This craft will likely require some hands-on help from an adult, so if you have young toddlers, be prepared to jump in and help them along. 

21. Crafting a Memory Mailbox for Mom by Sustain My Craft Habit

This adorable little memory box is the perfect gift for moms who need a place to store jewelry, photos, or any other special keepsakes! It’s so much fun to decorate and is a wonderful gift idea for any mom on Mother’s Day.

22. Already Done Mother’s Day Coloring Cards from Rediscovered Families

​If you’re in a pinch for gift ideas from the kids and need a fast way to get something for mom or grandma, try these already-made coloring cards! All you have to do is print them out, fold or glue them, and color them! Talk about a fast gift that’s ready to go in minutes for mom.

​23. Easy Heart Pop-Up Cards by Red Ted Art

These easy to make pop-up cards by Red Ted Art are so cute and unique. Who needs to spend money on store-bought cards when you can make your own at home and add a personalized touch to make them extra special for mom from the kids? These are easily one of the most fun DIY Mothers Day Gifts From Kids