If you’re looking for things to make for Mother’s Day, well, you’ve come to the right place!
As a mom, I can tell you—there’s nothing sweeter than a handmade gift from my kids. Sure, a spa day sounds amazing, and I’ll never say no to chocolates, but those little handprint crafts, wobbly-cut hearts, and “I love you, Mommy” cards? These Mother’s Day DIY gifts from kids are the real treasures.
Here you’ll find the cutest, easiest gifts for kids to make this Mother’s Day. Whether they’re cutting, gluing, or covered in paint, these gifts are made with love (and maybe a little glitter)—the kind we moms truly cherish.
So let’s take out the craft supplies and let the kids get creative! (And if things get a little messy… well, that’s just part of the fun.)
For more fun creative ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day, check out these adorable Mother’s Day crafts for toddlers.
Heartfelt Handprint Keepsakes for Mom
Tiny hands make the best keepsakes! These homemade Mother’s Day gifts will have Mom smiling every time she sees them.
Mother’s Day Handprint Serving Tray
Make Mom’s morning extra special with a personalized tray decorated with handprints and a heartfelt message. It’s an easy Mother’s Day gift she’ll love!
Head over to Making Manzanita for more
Mama Bear & Baby Bear Handprint Card
There’s nothing sweeter than a mama bear and her cub—especially when their handprints create a cute keepsake! What a cute card and gift to celebrate that special bond.
Visit Crafty Kids Play for instructions
Handprint Flowers
Turn those tiny handprints into a blooming masterpiece! This fun flower craft combines your child’s handprint with a cute photo—because what’s sweeter than a flower with your little one’s face inside?
Head over to One Crazy Mom for details
Sunshine Mother’s Day Handprint Card Craft
Let the kids craft a cute Mother’s Day gift—a DIY handprint sun card that’s as cheerful and radiant as Mom herself.
Visit a Little Pinch of Perfect for more
Mother’s Day Handprint Apron
Let the kids make this cute apron decorated with their colorful handprint—because every great chef needs a little extra love in the kitchen, don’t you agree?
Visit the Craft Patch Blog for instructions
Handprint Watering Can
Let the kids grab a watering can and some non-toxic paint, and start to decorate. This easy Mother’s Day gift is adorable and practical—Mom will think of them whenever she waters her favorite plants.
Handprint watering can from simplysweetandmessy
Mother’s Day Tote
Messy play activities are always so much fun—this time, turn the mess into something meaningful! This simple DIY gift transforms a simple tote bag into a cherished keepsake with adorable handprints.
Mother’s Day tote from niftymom
Salt Dough Handprint Frame
Kids can create a one-of-a-kind handprint frame using salt dough—use this recipe here. It’s a fun, hands-on project that’ll result in a heartfelt, homemade gift for Mom.
Head over to Messy Litte Monster for instructions
For even more ways to turn little handprints into heartfelt gifts, check out these Mother’s Day handprint craft ideas.
DIY Flower Gifts for Mother’s Day
Flowers that never wilt? These Mother’s Day gifts and crafts let kids create beautiful, colorful blooms just for Mom.
Paper Straw Flowers
Real flowers may fade, but these adorable paper blooms will last forever! Made with bright pink paper and drinking straws for stems, they’re a sweet and simple DIY gift Mom will love.
Visit Simply Full of Delight for more
Easy DIY Paper Tulip Craft for Mother’s Day
There’s no denying—tulips are a Mother’s Day classic. But this version is even more special because kids get to craft the tulips themselves. Such a vibrant, cheerful paper bouquet as bright as Mom’s smile!
Jump over to Thriving in Parenting for more
Pipe Cleaner Flowers on Styrofoam Pots
Let the kids twist pipe cleaners into colorful flowers and “plant” them in foam cup pots! With a little imagination, this fun craft will help build fine motor skills while creating a sweet Mother’s Day gift.
Head over to Crafts by Amanda for details
Handmade Mother’s Day Vase
Kids will have tons of fun getting their hands busy shaping a vase made from oven-baked clay. Add some colorful paint and a few hand-picked flowers, and voilà—Mom gets a handmade gift she’ll love showing off!
Jump over to A Little Pinch of Perfect for details
Mother’s Day Bouquet
A sweet and simple craft using a toilet paper roll as the base and scrunched-up colorful tissue paper for the flowers. A fun way for kids to create a handmade bouquet that Mom will love!
Mother’s Day bouquet from jumbletree
Love this idea? Find more toilet paper roll crafts for kids here.
Fun & Functional DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
A gift that’s both fun to make and useful for Mom! These creative Mother’s Day gift ideas add a personal touch to everyday items.
Hand Painted Ceramic Mugs (Dishwasher Safe!)
Let the kids turn a plain ceramic mug into a masterpiece using paint markers. Bonus: This gift will survive the dishwasher, so Mom can enjoy using it without extra washing up!
Head over to Simply Full of Delight for details
Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Here’s a cute DIY gift for moms that love to read. Kids can press flowers, arrange them, and seal them with contact paper. It’s a beautiful keepsake she’ll treasure with every page turn.
Head over to Fox Farm Home for details
DIY Pressed Flower Pinch Pots
A tiny, handmade pinch pot gets extra charm with pressed flowers. These little pots are perfect for holding jewelry, trinkets, or simply as a beautiful nature-inspired decoration.
Visit Fox Farm Home for instructions
Shrinky Dink Keychains for {Super} Mom
Let kids create a special Mother’s Day DIY gift with this SuperMom shrinky dink keychain. They’ll love tracing, coloring, and baking their design into a sweet keepsake for Mom.
Head over to It’s Always Autumn for more
Mother’s Day Appreciation Jars
A simple yet meaningful gift. Fill a jar with paper hearts, each holding a sweet message of love and appreciation—perfect for making Mom feel extra special.
Mother’s Day appreciation jars from craftedbybears
DIY Mother’s Day Scented Candle
A homemade candle that smells as sweet as Mom. Let the kids mix their favorite scents and pour them into a mold for a one-of-a-kind, cozy gift.
Visit Saving You Dinero for more
Sparkly Crown for Mom
Mom will truly feel like royalty with this fun DIY present for mom—a sparkly crown made with pom-poms and pipe cleaners!
Sparkly crown from designimprovised
Mom, You Rock!
Collecting rocks is a great outdoor activity, and turning them into a heartfelt keepsake will make it even more special. Let kids paint colorful flowers on their finds for a gift Mom will love.
Mom, You Rock craft from horizongroupusa
Mother’s Day Flip Book
This printable flip book is the perfect DIY Mother’s Day gift for preschoolers and little ones to give to mom. They’ll love answering the questions (for someone else to write in of course) and presenting it to Mom. What an adorable and memorable gift.
Mother’s Day flip book from loving_the_littlies
Thoughtful Handmade Cards for Mom
Nothing says “I love you” like a homemade card! These homemade Mother’s Day cards are sweet, simple and straight from the heart.
Pineapple & Sloth Mom Cards
This super-cute Mother’s Day card craft spells out MOM with a fun twist—a pineapple or sloth as the ‘O’! Grab the free printable template and get crafting. What a sweet way to surprise Mom.
Jump over to Conserva Mom for more
Make a Huggy Mother’s Day Card Craft
This sweet Mother’s Day card, mom can get hugs on tap! Kids will love creating this adorable card with arms that wrap around for the sweetest surprise.
Go to Moms and Crafters for more
Mother’s Day Watercolor Card & Bookmark
The tape-resist technique is a super fun art activity for kids. I love how the watercolors pop against the crisp whitespace. Use a large piece of card and you should have enough for a matching bookmark. Mom is sure to smile every time she opens her book.
Head over to Projects with Kids for details
Mom, You Are Purrfect! Cat Card
This cute kitty-themed card is a fun way for kids to tell their cat-loving mom how “purrfect” she is.
Purrfect cat card from nontoygifts
For feline lovers, don’t miss these creative and playful cat crafts for kids!
Mother’s Day Portrait Drawing
Let the kids create a special portrait of Mom or Grandma. With a free printable template, bright colors, and a little bling, they’ll make a masterpiece as cute as they are!
Visit One Simple Party for details
3D Coloring Mother’s Day Cards
Take homemade cards to the next level with 3D designs. Kids will enjoy coloring the free printable cards and creating a mini masterpiece for Mom.
Jump over to Rock Your Homeschool for more
Simple Pressed Flower Card
Pressed flowers turn an ordinary card into a stunning work of art. This craft is super easy but sure to impress any mom.
Jump over to Our Gabled Home for details
Sweet Mother’s Day Treats
The way to Mom’s heart? Spoil her with a homemade, tasty treat! These easy and yummy Mother’s Day gifts combine a touch of sweetness with loads of love.
Easy Chocolate Covered Oreos
The perfect mix of fun and delicious. Dip Oreos in melted chocolate, add sprinkles, and let them harden for a sweet treat that says, “You’re the best, Mom!”
Visit Recipes From a Pantry for the recipe
A Little Treat for a Mom So Sweet
Fill a jar with chocolates, candies, or homemade treats and decorate it with a cute tag or ribbon. A sweet and simple way to show love.
Sweet treat jar for mom from artsymomma_amanda
Cute Flower Garden (Edible Cake Sensory Play)
Try this fun and tasty cake decorated like a flower garden that doubles as an edible sensory activity. Little ones will love exploring textures, colors, and flavors while making this cute Mother’s Day DIY treat.
Edible flower garden from helloyummy_co
Mother’s Day Flower Donut Bouquet
Here’s a simple yet adorable treat. Just place a store-bought donut on the free printable flower template, add a cute tag, and you’ve got a sweet surprise. I mean, who wouldn’t love receiving this?
Donut bouquet from thecardswedrew
Breakfast Pancakes
Start Mom’s day with a special breakfast featuring pancakes that spell out “MOM.” Add some fresh fruit, like blueberries or strawberries, for an extra sweet touch.
Breakfast pancakes from mrsbritneal
Sugar Cookie Garden Stone
Remember decorating stones in the garden as a child? Why not transform a jumbo cookie into your very own garden stone with sweet frosting and colorful candies—a playful, delicious twist on a childhood favorite for Mother’s Day.
Sugar cookie garden from hungry happenings
Which Mother’s Day Gift Will You Make First?
Whether it’s a sweet edible treat or a handcrafted masterpiece, every little creation comes straight from the heart. These Mother’s Day gifts from kids not only celebrate Mom’s special day but also create lasting memories filled with laughter, love, and a bit of delightful chaos.
What are you waiting for? Time to start crafting for mom!
Keep the little ones entertained with these fun activities at home:
