Avoid commercial cards and check out these DIY Mother’s Day Cards for Kids to Make. Not only do they allow you to express your love and gratitude in a more individualized way, but they also offer a fun and creative activity. Whether you are a you want to create something more simple or something very creative, there are ideas here for everyone. So grab your scissors, markers, and glue and let’s get crafting.
1. Flower Pot
This great idea combines two of mom’s favorite things – a handmade card and flowers!
Supplies
- Colored construction paper (blue, green, brown, pink, purple, yellow, etc.)
- Scissors
- Glue or tap
- Markers or crayons
- Sticky notes or a small piece of paper (for the message)
Instructions
Use blue construction paper as the base for your card. Cut a large brown rectangle for the flower pot and glue it near the bottom of the card. Cut out a small brown strip for the pot’s rim and glue it at the top of the pot.
Cut three to four flower shapes from pink, purple, and cream-colored paper. Cut out small yellow circles for the flower centers and glue them onto the flowers.
Cut thin green strips to make stems and attach them under each flower. Write “I Love You Because…” on a small piece of paper and glue it to the front of the flower pot.
Let the child write a personal message on each flower (e.g., “You make me laugh!” or “You give the best hugs!”).
2. Moms are Like Buttons
With just a few supplies, kids can create this adorable card from old buttons and card stock.
Supplies
- Colored cardstock (pink, white, or any color of your choice)
- Buttons (various colors and sizes)
- Glue (hot glue or craft glue)
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Marker or printed text for the message
Instructions
Fold a piece of cardstock in half to create a card base. Using a pencil, lightly sketch a heart shape in the center of the card. Arrange buttons along the outline of the heart. Try mixing colors and sizes for a fun, artistic look!
Once happy with the placement, glue the buttons down carefully. Tip: Start with larger buttons, then fill gaps with smaller ones. Inside the heart, write the quote:
“Moms are like buttons, they hold everything together.”
3. Sending Big Hugs
This “Big Hugs” Mother’s Day Card is a creative and adorable way for kids to send a hug to Mom.
Supplies
- Colored cardstock (pink, white, or Mom’s favorite colors)
- White paper
- Scissors
- Glue or double-sided tape
- Marker or printed text for the message
- Pencil
Instructions
Cut a rectangle of white paper slightly smaller than the front of the card and glue it in the center. On pink cardstock (or any preferred color), trace your child’s hands and forearms to create a “hugging” effect.
Carefully cut out the hands and arms. Glue the hands onto the white paper, making them look like they are reaching for a big hug!Write (or print and glue) the sweet message:
“Mom, I’m sending you Big Hugs. Happy Mother’s Day!”
