Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse for kids to make something heartfelt — and heart-shaped — for Mom. Grandma too.
Heart crafts definitely aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. They make wonderfully sweet Mothers Day crafts for toddlers and other young kids.
Simple to cut, paint, stamp and decorate, hearts are perfect for small hands and big love.
In this collection you’ll find adorable Mother’s Day heart crafts for kids that turn everyday craft supplies into thoughtful handmade gifts Mum will treasure.
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Puffy Heart Craft
Using cardboard or sturdy cardstock, cotton balls and glue, toddlers can create a soft and fluffy heart shape that’s perfect for giving to Mom this Mother’s Day.
Little hands will love sticking the cotton balls down to fill the heart shape and then painting in their colors of choice.
Heart Necklace
Kids always love seeing Mom wear something they made themselves – and Mom’s normally love to wear them! (Even if only once….) So why not try this simple DIY heart necklace this Mother’s Day.
Fingerprint canvas heart craft
Moms and Grandmas are sure to love this memorable and permanent heart craft – I’d be over the moon if I received this from my toddler or preschooler on Mothers Day.
And, because it’s made using tiny fingerprints, even for tiniest tots can be at the centre of the creation process. What a delightul Mother’s Day craft for toddlers!
Fingerprint heart craft to make with toddlers
Potato Stamp Heart Art
Potato stamps make it easy for little ones to print bright heart shapes onto paper. The finished artwork works beautifully on the front of a homemade Mother’s Day card or as a picture Mum can display.
Yarn Squiggle Heart
In this colourful heart craft, yarn is arranged into a heart shape, with fun squiggles and patterns for children to paint between. It’s a great activity for toddlers and preschoolers while also giving those fine motor skills a little workout.
Thumbprint Heart “I Love You” Bookmark
If that special someone loves to read, this sweet bookmark makes a thoughtful gift. Using your toddler’s thumbprints to create the heart adds a personal touch that makes it extra special.
Thumbprint Heart “I Love You” Bookmark
Heart Sun Catcher
With a paper plate frame, tissue paper and contact paper, toddlers can make a bright heart suncatcher. Hang it in a sunny window and watch the colours glow — what a delightful and easy Mothers Day Craft for toddlers to make
Mother’s Day hanging nature heart craft
Take crafting outside with this nature-inspired heart project. Children can decorate cardboard hearts with leaves, petals and other natural treasures before hanging them up with twine.
Mother’s Day hanging nature heart craft
Glittery Hanging Hearts
This classic folded paint technique creates beautiful mirrored heart patterns. Drop a little paint onto paper, fold it in half and press — when you open it again, the colours create a fun symmetrical design.
I did this with my toddler and preschooler last year to make some pretty butterflies – they loved it just as much as me, to my delight.
Marbled shaving cream heart art
Shaving cream marbling can create stunning swirls of colour on paper – watch out though, it can get a little messy — but the pretty marbled results are well worth it!
Hopefully you’ll have a lovely-looking pink squiggled heart for your toddler to give to mom this Mothers Day.
Marbled shaving cream heart art
Heart Hand Print Canvas
Turn your toddler’s handprint into a gorgeous piece of art that will stand the test of time. Press a painted hand onto a canvas and create a simple heart design, then add a sweet message or leave it as a minimalist keepsake.
Adorable handprint heart & poem (free template)
Here’s another heart craft that uses your little one’s handprints this one uses a free printable template, for a simple way to create a lovely Mother’s Day gift or keepsake.
If one of the handprints goes wrong (as they often do with toddlers), simply print another copy and try again.
Adorable handprint heart & poem (free template)
Salt Dough Heart Footprint Keepsake
Two tiny footprints pressed into salt dough form the sweetest heart-shaped keepsake. I know I won’t be the only mom who’ll simply adore it. If you’re looking for DIY Mother’s Day gift for kids to make, this has to be on your shortlist!
Salt Dough Heart Footprint Keepsake
Salt Dough Handprint Ornament
Here’s another salt dough craft perfect for mom on Mother’s Day. Kids young and old will love giving this to their mom or grandma to show them their love.
Salt Dough Heart Handprint Frame np
This creative handprint salt dough project doubles as a photo frame. Mom will love displaying this gorgoeus handmade personalised decoration.
Salt Dough Heart Handprint Frame np
Mothers Day Heart crafts with Free Printables
Printables can make crafting with toddlers so much easier! Many come with sweet messages already included, so even if you’re short on time (or artistic confidence!) you can still create something thoughtful and meaningful for Mother’s Day.
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Mother’s Day Fingerprint Poem
This printable poem becomes extra special once toddlers add their colourful fingerprints. It may get a little messy, but those tiny prints are exactly what make it such a meaningful gift.
Rainbow Heart Mothers Day Card (free template)
This bright rainbow heart card is a cheerful project toddlers can help make. With a printable template and just a few supplies, you’ll have a colourful card ready for Mom in no time.
Rainbow Heart Mothers Day Card (free template)
Coffee Filter Heart Card with Printable
Coffee filters, sharpies and some water are all you need for a beautiful watercolour effect. Simply place behind a heart cutout and you can quickly create a lovely homemade card Mum will be delighted to receive.
Coffee Filter Heart Card with Printable
DIY Mothers Day GIFTS to make with your toddler
Making a gift with a toddler rarely turns out perfect — and that’s part of the charm! The most important thing is the love and effort behind it. Mom’s treasure anything created from her child’s tiny hands.
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Handprint Coat Rack
This creative project uses your little one’s handprints to make a delightful wall hook. It’s both practical and sentimental — perfect if your hallway could use a few extra hooks.
Heart Handprint Canvas for Grandma
Similar to the canvas craft handprint craft above, this version includes a sweet poem dedicated to Grandma. It’s a thoughtful keepsake she’ll love displaying.
Heart Handprint Canvas for Grandma
Which of these easy Mothers Day crafts will you do with your toddler first?
Mother’s Day is a day to show moms how much we love them. Give these easy heart crafts for little kids a try. You will love them! Be sure to tell me in the comments below which craft are you going to try.
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For more sweet crafts for Mom or Grandma, try these:
- 25 Gorgeous Flower Crafts for Kids
- 45 Super Cute & Simple Mother’s Day Crafts for Toddlers
- 35 Fun & Creative Mother’s Day DIY Gifts from Kids
- 25 Adorable Mother’s Day Heart Crafts For Kids
- 39 Easy Mothers Day Handprint Crafts, Cards & Gift Ideas
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