Creating beautiful Mother’s Day craft ideas is one of the most heartfelt ways to celebrate a special day in your life this Mother's Day. There is nothing quite like the look on Mom’s face when she unwraps a handmade treasure or Mother's Day gift made just for her with love.
About 80% of consumers believe personalized gifts are more thoughtful than non-personalized ones. Making Mother’s Day crafts allows adults and younger children to express love and gratitude through creativity in a way that will last forever.
Whether you are a seasoned DIYer or just spending time crafting with younger children, making DIY Mother’s Day cards or crafts beats store-bought.
These easy DIY Mother's Day craft ideas are perfect for kids and adults to create heartfelt, personalized gifts that celebrate Mom with creativity and love.
Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts and Crafts Ideas
Choosing the right materials can make a big difference in how long your Mother’s Day crafts last and how special they feel. Use this guide to match craft type with durability and ideal use.
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Paper and cardstock |
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Long lasting |
Home decor |
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Fabric and ribbon |
Medium to long term |
Decorative gifts |
Homemade gifts perfect for capturing memories and displaying them with aDOORable flair using high-quality supplies.
Finding the right Mother's Day craft ideas is easy with the ideas below. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the ideas to create keepsake-worthy DIY Mother's Day crafts:
Idea 1 - Picture Frame Vase
Transform a plain glass vessel into a gallery of memories that brightens any room for Mother's Day. Secure four glass frames together with strong adhesive and wrap the base with high-quality farrisilk ribbon from our collection.
Slide family photos into the frame slots and fill the center with a floral stem for a stunning Mother's Day craft. This makes a lovely gift that any Mom will cherish.
Idea 2 - Rose Sugar Scrub Cubes
Give the gift of a spa day at home with these exfoliating and moisturizing treats for Mother's Day. Mix sugar, coconut oil, soap base, and dried rose petals or flowers, then pour into silicone molds.
Package them in a clear jar tied with a satin ribbon and accompany them with a Rose Sign for a luxurious Mother's Day gift presentation that Mom will adore.
Idea 3 - Wood Picture Holder
Simple yet rustic, this holder allows Mom to swap out photos whenever she pleases. Sand down wood blanks for crafts and paint them in soft pastel hues to match her decor.
Wrap wire around a marker to create a photo clip, insert it into the block, and finish with a decorative wire-edged ribbon. This Mother's Day project is one of the easiest Mother's Day craft ideas to make with wood.
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Pro Tip: Elevate simple handmade items and Mother's Day crafts by coordinating your ribbon and paint colors with the recipient's existing home decor. |
Mother's Day Crafts, Paper Flowers, and Cards
Paper crafts offer an affordable way to create stunning Mother’s Day gifts with minimal cleanup, from a handmade gift card or flower bouquet card to intricate paper flowers. These mothers Day crafts are fantastic for groups and allow for endless customization using colors and patterns Mom loves.
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25% of American mothers prefer receiving handmade gifts for Mother’s Day, ranking below dining out, flowers, and gift cards. Finding unique craft ideas for Mother's Day is fun and rewarding.
Below are creative Mother’s Day craft ideas that use paper flowers and handmade cards, which are easy to make and perfect for meaningful, personalized gifts:
Floating Glitter Tumbler
- Why she’ll love it: Adds glitter sparkle to her daily hydration routine
- Supplies: Double-walled tumbler, glitter, water, glycerin, printable decal.
- How-to: Fill the tumbler wall space with a water-glycerin mix and lovely jewel tone glitter, seal tightly, and apply a “Best Mom” decal for a sparkling Mother's Day surprise.
Instant-Photo Gift Set
- Why she’ll love it: A retro-style throwback to tangible memories and sentimental moments.
- Supplies: Accordion-folded cardstock, floral Sign, printed mini photos, decorative gift box.
- How-to: Glue photos onto the folded cardstock strip, add a heartfelt Mother's Day card message, and place it inside a small box that pops open with memories. This makes a perfect handmade card alternative.
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Key Insight: Longevity is the biggest challenge with paper crafts. Simply laminating sheets can protect delicate pressed flowers and photos from fading, ensuring Mom enjoys her special gift for years. |
Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids and Mom
These classroom-approved mothers Day crafts are designed to be fun, sensory experiences that result in treasured keepsake gifts for mommy and Mom.
Younger children love making these special crafts for Mother's Day. Here are kid-friendly Mother’s Day craft ideas that turn simple materials into heartfelt keepsakes made with love:
Fingerprint Butterfly Mug
Immortalize those little fingers on a morning coffee essential. Have kids press their thumbs painted in enamel paint onto a plain white mug to create butterfly wings.
If butterflies aren't her style, you can easily adapt the design to create cute Bumble Bee Decor using yellow and black thumbprints or even a flower pot design. Mom will cherish this for every Mother's Day coffee.
Fingerprint Flower Pot
Brighten up the garden with a personalized planter pot. Kids can use their fingerprints to create colorful flowers and petals around a painted center on a terracotta flower pot.
Seal the paint with an outdoor-safe varnish to protect their masterpiece from the elements. This flower pot is one of the cutest Mother's Day craft ideas for spring.
DIY Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Teens & Adults
For those looking to stretch their creative muscles, these DIY Mother’s Day crafts combine skill-building with chic results.
These craft projects and Mother's Day gifts look professional enough to be sold but are made with love right at home. Here are some sophisticated Mother's Day craft ideas for adults:
Beaded Plant Hanger
Boho decor is trending, and this plant hanger adds a stylish touch to any corner. String large wooden beads onto sturdy cord in a geometric pattern to hold a potted plant or flowers.
Incorporate our quality mesh ribbon at the top loop for a rustic, sturdy finish. It's a trendy Mother's Day gift choice.
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Reversible Apron
Sew a custom apron that offers two looks in one for the baker in the family. Choose two coordinating fabrics and sew them back-to-back with sturdy ties.
Add a deep pocket on both sides, embellished with a Mother’s day sign or decorative ribbon for style. This practical Mother's Day gift is one of our favorite sewing crafts.
Play It Safe While Making Mother’s Day Crafts Fun
Safety comes first when crafting with little ones on Mother's Day. Always supervise the use of scissors and hot glue guns. Opt for non-toxic, water-based paints to keep cleanup easy and safe. Enjoy making crafts safely with Mom.
Celebrate Motherhood With Handmade Mother’s Day Crafts
There is a unique joy in giving a Mother's Day gift that was made with your own hands. We hope these ideas inspire you to create something truly special for celebrating your mom on this special day.
When you finish your masterpiece and mothers Day crafts, sprinkle in a pop of ribbon joy and share it with us using #adoorablyCreative! Mom will surely feel the love. For all your wreath forms, holiday decor, and specialty ribbons for your crafts, visit Michelle’s aDOORable Creations.
