Handmade with love: Mother’s Day crafts for kids
From pasta necklaces to DIY cards, Mum will feel loved on her special day with these Mother’s Day crafts.
A handmade gift is a surefire way to put a smile on Mum’s face this Mother’s Day, on Sunday, May 10.
Kids often get crafty at daycare and school and usually bring home a masterpiece of some kind. But it’s equally fun to get your craft on at home (Dad: hint, hint).
Creating something together makes for beautiful memories – and Mum will treasure the effort just as much as the end result.
The following crafts are easy to make, and if there’s a slip-up, well, that just makes it all the more special.
Easy Mother’s Day crafts for kids
Pretty pasta necklace
Nothing says you’re a mum quite like receiving your first pasta necklace. It’s quite the milestone moment!
Add some paint to the pasta pieces, allow to dry and then thread onto a string. Ta-da!
For full tutorial, click here.
(Image: Picklebum)
Fingerprint love picture
Let Mum know how you really feel with this heartfelt piece of art.
Use painter’s tape to create a love heart shape and stick it onto a blank canvas or piece of paper.
Choose a mix of pretty colours and get finger painting. Allow to dry, remove painter’s tape heart and we guarantee Mum will love it!
Add your own sweet personalised message like this one:
My dirty little fingerprints I’ve left on every wall,
And on the drawers and table tops, I’ve really marked them all.
But here are some that won’t rub off, I made them just for you,
Because I’m thankful for a mum who loves me like you do.
For full tutorial, click here.
(Image: Kids Activities Blog)
Wool heart wreaths
These gorgeous heart wreath decorations will make your mum’s heart full on her special day.
Simply cut heart shapes from cardboard and twist wool around the border.
For full tutorial, click here.
(Image: ZingZingTree)
Handprint and footprint vase of flowers
Fact: Mums love flowers. Ok, possibly not every single mother loves fresh ones (hello, allergies) but we’re positive every mama would love this sweet floral creation.
Best of all, these flowers will last forever.
For full tutorial, click here.
(Image: A Little Pinch of Perfect)
Create a personalised mug with a drawing and special message
“It’s always special to receive some artwork from a child, but it can be hard to keep track of all those papers. So I turned my son’s art into a usable mug for the boys’ grandmother and great grandmother,” says Maddie from .@sunshineandsensory
Click here to see how Maddie created the mug using her @cricut_anz Maker 3 and some Smart Vinyl.
(Image: Sunshine and Sensory)
Blooming beautiful
Is this one of the cutest crafts you’ve ever seen?
Who knew that a photo of your child’s face glued inside a cupcake liner could be so effective, yet so simple.
Pop it in a frame with a pretty backdrop and a green paper stem and you’re done!
(Image: Pinterest)
Blow kisses
Blow Mum a kiss that she will treasure forever.
Cut out a photo of your child in the classic ‘blowing a kiss’ pose, glue it on the bottom corner of a canvas or card. Add some colourful cut-out hearts and your kiss creation is fin.
For full tutorial, click here.
(Image: Crafty Morning)
Thumbprint pots
Does your mum have a green thumb and does she love art? If you answered yes to the above, then this DIY gift is perfect!
Use colourful thumbprints to decorate terracotta pots and then use a black marker to turn them into butterflies or ladybugs. Cute!
For full tutorial, click here.
(Image: Mom Always Finds Out)
Craft stick picture frame
A crafty frame that can display your mama’s nearest and dearest will be a hit!
Kids can paint the sticks a rainbow of colours. Once dry, glue on buttons and a butterfly clip to hold the photo.
Top tip: Glue magnets onto the back of the sticks so Mum can pop the frame on the fridge.
For full tutorial, click here.
(Image: A Few Shortcuts)
Mum rocks!
Show mum she rocks with a self-portrait on well, a rock.
Simply add some paint and plenty of creativity onto a backyard rock to create a rock portrait your mum will love.
Once it’s dry, pop it into repurposed jewellery box for mum to open on Mother’s Day.
For full tutorial, click here.
(Image: Mer Mag Blog)
Egg carton flower
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, flowers will always be well received by Mum.
And if not fresh ones, definitely arty ones!
This floral art piece can be made easy from leftover egg cartons and paint.
For full tutorial, click here.
(Image: I Heart Arts N Crafts)
Mother’s Day crafts with Cricut
Create heartfelt, one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gifts that mean more than store-bought. With Cricut, it’s easy to make something personal for mum, grandma, step-mum or any special mother figure.
From custom cards and gift boxes to memory boards or a styled brunch table, you can turn simple ideas into meaningful gifts in minutes.
Personalised tote bag and picnic set
Despina (@diaryofdespina) used the Cricut Explore 5 to create a personalised picnic and tote bag set for her daughter’s godmother, Maryellen, complete with her name and initials for an extra-special touch. For Despina, it’s all about meaning over materials, as she puts it, “It’s not really about the gift, it’s about the thought behind it.”
Personalised candle and vase gift set
Make this one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift for mum, made with love from her kids. Using the Cricut Joy 2, Cricut smart vinyl and transfer tape you can easily personalise a candle with the kids’ names for a thoughtful finishing touch.
Shop the candle, trinket tray and vase at Spotlight.
Upcycled cake stand
Get creative by repurposing old bowls, vases and plates with personalised thrifted ribbons or fabric scraps. It’s also a lovely craft activity to do with mum, sisters, aunties or friends — making memories together while giving old pieces new life and saving a little along the way.
Make it meaningful, make it with love, make it for less — and add that personal touch with Cricut.
Mother’s Day Frames
Make her a wall-worthy gift she’ll smile at every day. Upload favourite photos into Design Space, then personalise with Cricut printable iron-on and Smart Iron-On (black), finished with a Cricut EasyPress.
Add $5 frames and gingham fabric from Spotlight, or thrift your finds from Salvos Stores for a sustainable touch.
Beaded necklace, bag charm and ribbon
Sophie (@Halyardhome) has created a gorgeous Mother’s Day gift using thrifted finds from Salvos Stores and her Cricut Explore 4. She put together a personalised beaded necklace, a sweet bag charm, and finished it all with custom ribbon for a thoughtful, creative touch.
With her mum’s initial featured on the necklace, it’s a meaningful, made-with-love gift that blends creativity, sustainability and sentiment perfectly.
