20+ Mother’s Day Card Ideas for Kids

Inside: A collection of the cutest Mother’s Day Card Ideas and homemade gifts that kids can make themselves.

Mother’s Day Card Ideas for Kids

I don’t know about you, but I’m a total sucker for homemade cards!

When I worked at a bath store in college, Mother’s Day weekend was one of our busiest times of the entire year. The night before Mother’s Day, the store was PACKED with dads and kids grabbing a last minute gift for mom.

Bath and body goodies are always a safe bet, but if you think your hubby might need a little help, feel free to show him this list of Mother’s Day Card Ideas to make with the kids!

Pop-Up Mother’s Day Card Ideas

Cupcake Pop-Up Card (click here for instructions on The Soccer Mom Blog) — A sweet photo pop-up card for mom! (Pun intended!) – pictured above (bottom image) Watch the video tutorial below, then click on the link above for step-by-step instructions and the free printable pattern.

Pop-up Flower Garden Gard (click here for tutorial on Red Ted Art) — Give mom a garden that will always be in bloom with this precious paper pop-up card! – pictured above (bottom right middle)

Handprint Mother’s Day Card Ideas

Trolls Handprint Cards (click here for tutorial on The Best Ideas for Kids) — These trolls are the cutest! – pictured above (bottom left middle)

“LOVE” Hand Card (click here to see how it’s made on Pink Stripey Socks) — Say it with sign language!

Handprint Flower (click here for tutorial on The Best Ideas for Kids) — Plant a handprint! pictured below (bottom right)

Butterfly Handprint Card (click here for tutorial on The Best Ideas for Kids) — A handprint butterfly that spreads its wings to reveal a sweet message for mom. – pictured above (top left middle)

Footprint Flower Card (click here to see how it’s made on Non Toy Gifts) — A little something different than the usual handprint card, but still super cute!

In-Motion Mother’s Day Card Ideas

“Dancing” Flower Pot Mother’s Day Craft (click here for instructions on The Soccer Mom Blog) — A cute and quirky photo card that wiggles and dances! – pictured above (top right middle) Watch the video tutorial below, then click on the link above for step-by-step instructions and the free printable pattern.

Mother’s Day Fortune Teller (click here for tutorial on Red Ted Art) — So many sweet messages for mom!

“You Are My Sunshine” Spinning Paper Plate Card (click here for instructions) — Spin to reveal a sunny message!

“I Love You THIS Much” Card (click here to see how it’s made on Sugar Spice & Glitter)

Upcycled and Recycled Mother’s Day Card Ideas

Coffee Filter 3D Flower Card (click here for tutorial on Projects with Kids) — If you’ve got coffee filters at home, you’ve got what you need to make this pretty watercolor flower card. – pictured above (top)

Button Flower Card (click here for tutorial by Creative Family Fun) — Raid the scrap fabric basket and let the kids get creative!

Pinecone Rose Mother’s Day Card (click here for instructions on Rhythms of Play) — A beautiful card made with found natural materials, because what mom doesn’t love getting flowers on her special day?

Printed Flower Mother’s Day Card (click here to see how it’s done on Rainy Day Mum) — You won’t believe what is used to make the flower prints! I never would have thought of this! pictured below (bottom middle)

Upcycled Watercolor Card (click here for tutorial on Simple Acres) — Vintage books + watercolors = a card that mom is sure to treasure! pictured below (top middle)

Cupcake Liner Mother’s Day Card (click here for tutorial on I Heart Crafty Things) — Bright, cheery, and easy to make!

More Mother’s Day Card Ideas

Heart Transfer Card (click here for instructions by Darcy & Brian) — Absolutely gorgeous chalk tape resist chalk art! pictured below (bottom left)

Mother’s Day Printable (click here for free printable on Sunny Day Family) — It’s always so much fun to see what kids have to say! Grab the free printable with writing prompts for kids to fill in about their mom.

Popsicle Stick Star (click here for tutorial on Messy Little Monster)

Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas:

Vanilla & Honey DIY Lip Scrub

Cotton Blossom Homemade Sugar Scrub

Tape-resist Letter Wall Art

Concrete Succulent Planters

 

Last updated on April 12th, 2018 at 07:05 pm

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