Handmade Mother’s Day cards are a classic craft for kids to make for Mom. You’ve got to get Mom a card to say “Happy Mother’s Day” anyway, so why not have your little ones whip out the markers and glue stick and make one of these DIY cards for Mom!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to show Mom how valued she is than with a homemade Mother’s Day card? Because nothing says “I love you” like some construction paper flowers or a glittery little handprint!
So gather your crafting supplies (and maybe a handheld vacuum for all that glitter!), and let’s take a look at some easy homemade Mother’s Day card ideas that Mom will LOVE:
Crafty Homemade Mother’s Day Cards for Kids to Make
There are varying levels of craftiness… and these cards for Mom are a bit more intricate and require slightly more steps than some of the other options. So these cards would be perfect for elementary-aged kids to make for mom this year!
Egg Carton Tea Cup Cards from In the Playroom
Floral Handmade Mother’s Day Card from DIY Candy
Llama Mother’s Day Card from Simple Everyday Mom
“Who Loves You” Monster Card Craft from Homan At Home
Mom “You Rock” Printable Card and Craft from Crafty Kids Play
Love You to Pieces Mother’s Day Card from Darcy and Brian
Hammered Flower Greeting Cards from Aberle Home
Easy Mother’s Day Card from The Inspiration Edit
Whaley Love You DIY Card from The Soccer Mom Blog
String Art Flower Card from Nifty Thrifty DIYer
Handprint Happy Mother’s Day Card Ideas
Handprint Mother’s Day cards for Mom are a classic May craft, because they make such awesome sentimental keepsakes! Mom can file the homemade cards away and reminisce about when her kids were teeny-tiny. Here are some of the best handprint Mother’s Day crafts around:
Handprint Cactus Mother’s Day Card from Simple Everyday Mom
You are My Sunshine Mother’s Day Handprint Craft from A Little Pinch of Perfect
Sloth Handprint Mother’s Day Card from Mom Envy
Sunshine Handprint Mother’s Day Card from Angie Holden
Free Printable Mother’s Day Cards for Kids to Color
Another popular homemade card idea for Mother’s Day is to use free printable greeting cards. You can search the internet for “free printable Mother’s Day coloring cards” and let your kids pick out which ones they like best… or to save yourself about an hour of web surfing, let them pick out a Happy Mother’s Day card to color from this list below!
Then, just print the cards out on white card stock (it’s more sturdy and looks nicer than regular printer paper), and grab the markers or crayons for these easy Mother’s Day card crafts!
Free Printable Mother’s Day Coloring Card from Where the Smiles Have Been
Mom “Wow” Printable Card from Crafts Kids Love
Free Printable Mother’s Day Coloring Cards from Crafty Kids Play
Free Printable Mother’s Day Cards to Color from Gathering Beauty
Free Printable Mother’s Day Coloring Card from Artsy Fartsy Mama
Flower Mother’s Day Craft from Artsy Fartsy Mama
Flower Vase Card Craft for Mother’s Day from Rachel Teodoro
Free Printable Mother’s Day Coloring Card from Finding Myself Young
DIY Pop Up Mother’s Day Cards
Want to add a bit of excitement to your homemade Mother’s Day cards? Try a DIY pop up card to surprise Mom! Here are some awesome interactive “pop up” card ideas for Mom:
Pop Up “Big Hug” Mother’s Day Card from Mom Envy
Daffodil Pop Up Card from In the Playroom
Heart Pop Up Card from Red Ted Art
Flower Pop Up Card from Ottawa Mommy Club
Pop Up Flower Garden Card from Red Ted Art
More Cut and Paste Mother’s Day Card Ideas
These cut and paste Mother’s Day cards offer a hands-on crafting experience for kids of all ages. Using simple materials like construction paper, scissors, and glue, children can create charming cards with teapots, birdhouses, and flower bouquets to celebrate Mom’s special day.
Dandelion DIY Mother’s Day Card from Projects with Kids
Baby Chick Mother’s Day Card Craft from In the Playroom
Teapot Mother’s Day Card from The Best Ideas for Kids
Bird House Homemade Mother’s Day Card from Messy Little Monster
No matter which DIY Mother’s Day card idea you choose, the most important thing is the love and effort that goes into making it. Encourage kids to add their own personal touches, whether it’s a hand-drawn picture, a heartfelt message, or a sprinkle of glitter. Mom is sure to appreciate the thoughtfulness and creativity behind each handmade card.
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Other Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids
Free Printable Mother’s Day Coloring Pages – These coloring pages aren’t cards per se, but they would still make an awesome gift for Mom! Print on white card stock, color the pages in with crayons or markers, glue to a piece of colored construction paper for a “frame”, and you’ve got a cute and FREE gift for Mom!
Free Printable “All About Mom” Newspaper – This fun take on the popular “All about Mom” worksheets is a great project to make for Mom! Let your kids imagination run wild as they fill in the blanks and draw a special picture of the “newspaper”.
