With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be super helpful to put together a roundup of more than 30 easy DIY gifts that kids can make. It’s the perfect way to let the little ones show some love with a personal touch. Plus, there’s nothing quite like seeing the pride on their faces when they give a gift they’ve made themselves.
Crafting these gifts isn’t just about creating something special for mom; it’s also a fantastic opportunity for kids to get creative and spend some quality time working on a meaningful project. From simple handmade bowls and personalized trinkets to beautiful handmade jewelry and decorative home items, these crafts are suited for children of all ages and skill levels. Each project can be adapted to suit individual tastes and preferences, making each gift truly unique.
What’s great about these DIY projects is that most of them use materials that you probably already have lying around the house, so there’s no need to worry about running out to buy supplies at the last minute. And to make things even easier, you can easily find a link to clear, step-by-step instructions for each craft. So, whether you’re a crafty parent looking to guide your kiddos or you’re looking for simple crafts that older kids can tackle on their own, this list has something for everyone. Let’s get crafting and make this Mother’s Day extra special with a heartfelt, handmade gift from the heart.
- 30+ DIY Mother's Day GIFTS KIDS CAN MAKE
- 1. Tape Resist Mom Craft
- 2. Painted Canvas Tote
- 3. Coffee Filter Flowers
- 4. Handprint Mason Jar Candle
- 5. Popsicle Stick Flower Vase or Pot
- 6. Craft Stick Picture Frame
- 7. Handprint Flower Flower Vase or Pot
- 10. Twig Wrapped Flower Pots
- 11. Thumbprint Flower Candle Holder
- 12. DIY Sunflower Clay Bowls
- 13. Mother’s Day Personalized Candle Holder Gift Idea
- 14. Fingerprint Butterfly Mug Painting
- 15. Fabric Bowls
- 16. My Mom Rocks: Mother's Day Craft and Keepsake
- 17. Handprint Jewelry Bowl Ring Dish
- 18. Fingerprint Flower Cup with Saucer
- 19. Mother's Day Mobiles
- 20. Heart Paper Flower Craft
- 21. Terra Cotta Pots
- 22. Vegetable-Stamped DIY Famers Market Totes
- 23. Bath Bomb Recipe
- 24. Press Flowers for Framing
- 25. Kid Made Jewelry Dishes
- 26. Photo Holder
- 27. Clay Footprint Ring Dish
- 28. Mother’s Day Shrinky Dink Keychain
- 29. DIY Mother's Day Bottle Cap Keychain
- 30. Thumbprint Heart Glass Magnets
- 31. Cork Printed Flower Tote Bag
- 32. Newspaper Picture Frame
- 33. Baby Spoon Wind Chime
- 34. Yarn Wrapped Hanger Craft
Looking for more Mother’s Day Crafts? Check out this list for toddlers and preschoolers:
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30+ DIY Mother’s Day GIFTS KIDS CAN MAKE
1. Tape Resist Mom Craft
Check out this tape resist art project—it’s a fantastic way for kids to unleash their creativity while making a personalized gift that any mom would treasure!
2. Painted Canvas Tote
Why not help the kids turn a plain canvas tote into a stylish accessory? It’s an ideal project for little artists eager to give a handmade and practical gift.
3. Coffee Filter Flowers
Dive into making these stunning coffee filter flowers! They’re not only super easy to craft but also create a beautiful, lasting bouquet for mom.
4. Handprint Mason Jar Candle
Light up mom’s day with a handprint mason jar candle. This craft is a beautiful way to make a glowing keepsake that captures a moment in time.
5. Popsicle Stick Flower Vase or Pot
Transform popsicle sticks into a charming flower vase or pot! It’s a sweet and simple project that kids will love putting together for a special Mother’s Day surprise.
6. Craft Stick Picture Frame
Grab some craft sticks and let’s make a picture frame that’s as fun to make as it is to give! It’s a perfect way for kids to frame their favorite moments with mom.
7. Handprint Flower Flower Vase or Pot
Creating a handprint flower vase or pot adds a personal touch to any plant gift—ideal for moms who love a bit of greenery with a sentimental twist.
8. Melted Crayon Picture Frame
Unleash the vibrant colors of melted crayons to make a one-of-a-kind picture frame. This colorful project is sure to brighten any mom’s day.
9. Egg Carton Flowers Craft
Let’s turn old egg cartons into delightful flowers! It’s an eco-friendly craft that makes a cute and colorful gift for Mother’s Day.
10. Twig Wrapped Flower Pots
Wrap up a flower pot with twigs for a rustic and natural look. It’s a unique way to customize a simple gift and perfect for nature-loving moms.
11. Thumbprint Flower Candle Holder
Create a thumbprint flower candle holder that not only looks adorable but also holds a lot of sentimental value for Mother’s Day.
12. DIY Sunflower Clay Bowls
Craft these sunny, cheerful sunflower clay bowls as a special place for mom to keep her trinkets and treasures.
13. Mother’s Day Personalized Candle Holder Gift Idea
Personalize a candle holder for mom this Mother’s Day; it’s a bright idea for kids to express their love with a touch of their own design flair.
14. Fingerprint Butterfly Mug Painting
Turn little fingerprints into butterfly wings on a mug, making a delightful and functional gift that mom will adore every morning.
15. Fabric Bowls
These fabric bowls are not just easy to make but also incredibly chic and useful—a perfect craft for Mother’s Day.
16. My Mom Rocks: Mother’s Day Craft and Keepsake
Celebrate how much mom rocks with this creative craft and keepsake, a heartfelt project that’s as fun to make as it is to give.
17. Handprint Jewelry Bowl Ring Dish
This handprint jewelry bowl or ring dish is a cute and creative way for kids to say “I love you” on Mother’s Day.
18. Fingerprint Flower Cup with Saucer
Let your kids leave a lasting impression with a fingerprint flower cup and saucer, a lovely and personal gift for any mom.
19. Mother’s Day Mobiles
Create a charming mobile for Mother’s Day—it’s a whimsical piece that can brighten up any room and make mom smile.
20. Heart Paper Flower Craft
This heart-shaped paper flower craft is a beautiful way to show love on Mother’s Day, combining the simplicity of paper crafts with the elegance of flowers.
21. Terra Cotta Pots
Decorate terra cotta pots in vibrant colors and patterns; it’s a delightful gardening gift that mom can enjoy all season long.
22. Vegetable-Stamped DIY Famers Market Totes
Turn a simple outing to the farmers market into a stylish affair with these DIY vegetable-stamped totes, perfect for the eco-conscious mom.
23. Bath Bomb Recipe
Mix up a batch of homemade bath bombs as a luxurious and relaxing Mother’s Day gift that kids can easily make.
24. Press Flowers for Framing
Teach your kids the art of flower pressing, which they can then frame as a gorgeous gift that captures the beauty of spring.
25. Kid Made Jewelry Dishes
Encourage your kids to mold and paint their own jewelry dishes—these small, personalized trays are perfect for keeping mom’s jewelry organized.
26. Photo Holder
Craft a unique photo holder, a wonderful way for mom to display her favorite memories and moments around the home.
27. Clay Footprint Ring Dish
A clay footprint ring dish is not only a touching keepsake but also a practical gift that mom will cherish forever.
28. Mother’s Day Shrinky Dink Keychain
Get creative with Shrinky Dinks to make a personalized keychain that’s as fun to make as it is to give.
29. DIY Mother’s Day Bottle Cap Keychain
Transform bottle caps into a trendy and personal key continue chain for Mother’s Day. It’s an inventive way to upcycle while crafting something special that mom can carry with her every day.
30. Thumbprint Heart Glass Magnets
Create thumbprint heart glass magnets that are both adorable and functional. These little crafts stick around and remind mom of her loved ones every time she opens the fridge.
31. Cork Printed Flower Tote Bag
Stamp beautiful patterns on a tote bag using corks for a DIY flower tote that’s perfect for the stylish mom on the go.
32. Newspaper Picture Frame
Craft a unique picture frame out of old newspapers—a thoughtful and eco-friendly gift that showcases your favorite shared memories in style.
33. Baby Spoon Wind Chime
Turn baby spoons into a delightful wind chime, giving those little utensils a new life as a charming sound maker that mom will love.
34. Yarn Wrapped Hanger Craft
Beautify a simple closet staple by wrapping hangers in colorful yarn. It’s a simple touch that brings joy and color into everyday routines.
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
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These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
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Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
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