Mother's Day Crafts
Getting the kids involved in making some special Mother's Day crafts is a bit
of a tradition - there's nothing that mothers like more than a lovingly crafted
handmade gift on Mother's Day, except perhaps breakfast in bed! You'll find
plenty of ideas and inspiration below.

Here's an extra special keepsake craft which mothers will be thrilled to
receive.
Silhouettes NEW!

A really original craft for Mother's day which can be worn with pride!
Cameo brooches NEW!

The kids can try painting their own version of Whistler's Mother!
Your own Whistler's Mother
NEW!

Lovespoons are a Welsh tradition that dates back to the 17th Century. Find out
all about them, and have a go at our lovespoon crafts!
Lovespoon Crafts
NEW!

Heart fridge magnet
NEW!
Very cute - and fun to make!

Heart plaque key ring
NEW!

Ribbon heart key ring
NEW!

Color and assemble this Mother's Day medal or rosette for Mother to wear!
Mother's Day rosette

Make a cute glasses case - perfect for a spare pair of reading glasses!
Make a glasses case

This cute key ring purse makes a very handy present!
Make a key ring purse

I Love My Mum/Mom Flower
Kids can think about what is special about their mother in this craft. We've
made both a free-standing flower (pictured here with our craft foam vase)
and a card.
Craft Foam Vase
Just what you need for displaying your "I love My
Mum" Flower or your handmade daffodils!

Daisy Picture or Card
Pretty on the front of a Mother's Day card, or even mounted in a small
frame..

Daisy Bookmark
A fingerprint pattern makes this bookmark easy for kids of all ages -
and very pretty, too!

Mother's Day Egg Cup
Perfect for breakfast in bed!

Mother's Day Egg Cosy

Make a decoupage tray for Mother's Day, full of photos she will love!
Decoupage Tray

Ribbon Bracelet

Painted Flower Pots
Simple, quick and always appreciated!

Here is a pretty idea for an original gift for Mother's Day - the kids will
enjoy painting the candle to make it special.
Mother's Day Candle

We have some really pretty spring flowers craft ideas which would be good
crafts for children to make for Mother's Day
Spring Crafts for Kids

Eggshell Mosaics
How about making a cute eggshell mosaic picture
for Mum?

Mother's Day bracelet
This is a quick and easy craft for kids to make for Mother's Day, and it
makes a cute little gift which they will enjoy giving.

Handprint heart
These handprint hearts make a super quick craft activity for Mother's Day,
and become a lovely keepsake, too.
More Handprint craft painting ideas
Favourite!
These make a super present for Mother's Day, as she gets a bright and cheerful
painting and a keepsake of her child's handprint too!
Handprint coupons
Simple to make and very inexpensive, this is a lovely idea for all sorts of
family occasions.

Fingerprint flower
cards
Have some messy fun making these pretty fingerprint flower cards!

Origami Flower

Origami tulip

Heart plant stick
A super idea for kids to make for their mothers this Mother's Day.

Lacy ring binder
Here's another idea for transforming a ring binder into something
special.

Name magnets
Make a basket
More Mother's Day Craft Ideas:There are lots
more
craft ideas at Activity Village which would make
great Mother's Day activities.
Recycled glass jar vase
With just a few bits and pieces, children can recycle a glass jar into a pretty
vase with this easy craft idea.
Photo coaster
This is a super "gift" project for kids to make, using unwanted CDs or DVDs.

Our section on Gifts Kids Can Make
has many more ideas! Also:
Use our gingham
hearts for decoration, and our heart
frames or heart
frame cards to make gifts. Our mini
Valentine booklet would also make a gorgeous keepsake: get the
children to fill it in with words and drawings.
You could adapt any of our Valentine's
Day Crafts to make perfect presents for mothers.
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