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10 Easy Mother's Day Crafts Ideas For Kids To Enjoy

Published by SchoolAdvisor | May 12, 2017

Don't panic. Mother's Day is right around the corner, but even the most craft-averse children can make these quick gifts.   

1. A cheap candle can be converted into a artsy present

Using wax paper, white tissue paper, markers, and a hair dryer, help the kids imprint their creative works onto the candle using instructions found on Come Together Kids. 

2. Print out some coupons Mom will actually use

Go here to download the free PDF and print off coupons for dish duty, breakfast in bed, and more! 

3. Or make Mom a pretty tissue paper flower corsage

This one requires a bit more prep since you need ribbon, hot glue, and a broach pin (available in the craft section of your local big box retailer). But PBS breaks it down into a simple step-by-step guide. 

4. If your kids are older or have good motor skills, make Mom a set of Tin Can Lanterns

You'll need some old tin cans, a hammer and nails, and some paint. This project definitely requires adult supervision but Grow Creative has detailed instructions to make this an easily doable craft.

 

5. How about a Celery Rose!?

Dip a cut off celery stalk into red paint for a unique Mother's Day card. Coat in glitter and heartfelt sentiment and you're done! According to Maureen Cracknell Handmade bunches of leafy lettuce will also work.

 

6. If Mom has a sweet tooth, try this lollipop bouquet.

Use different sized baking cups and a step-by-step guide from Make Happy to craft these simple flowers. If she's not a candy lover, follow these instructions to just make a baking cup bouquet. 

7. Turn a trace of your child's hand into a sign language "I love you" card.

Two sheets of construction paper, glue, and scissors help make the perfect Mother's Day card. Full instructions found here.

 

8. Make Mom into a Queen with a handmade crown.

All you need is construction paper, scissors, some flair (glitter, pom-poms, crayons), and instructions from The Chocolate Muffin Tree.

 

9. Two woven pieces of construction paper make a homemade coin purse.

These heart baskets are a little complicated to piece together, but Maya Made breaks it down into very specific steps. 

10. Put a colorful paper bouquet on a card.

If they can cut out the approximate shape of a circle, your kids can make this super easy craft. Get the directions here.