If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day card or DIY gift for any age, look no further. Here are over 20 Mother’s Day cards and gift ideas, sorted by age from preschoolers and up.
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Mother’s Day Ideas for Preschoolers
Preschoolers have a loooooot of love to give. Their creations are never going to turn out perfect, but that only makes them all the more adorable, right?
- My girls had a lot of fun making these Recycled Cereal Box Bookmarks! They make cute teacher gifts too
- These Purse Cards are easy enough for little hands to cut and can be decorated any way you like. There are several inside options available.
- I love these Fabric Heart Art Pillows
- Sponge Butterfly Stamping is fun and easy. Use the prints to make DIY cards and gift wrap
Preschoolers will also love making these Fingerprint Ladybug Cards. There is also a colour-in option and cartoon graphic for the inside if you don’t want to mess around with photographs and paint.
Mothers day Crafts for Kindergarteners
Kindy kids are beginning to develop stronger fine motor skills and love the chance to test them out. What better way than by making a cute Mother’s Day card or DIY gift?
- These Fluffy Pet Rocks are made from pom pom trimmings. They make cute paperweights for Mom, don’t you think?
- How pretty are these Flower Cards with paper straw stems?
- Make a Mama Koala Bear Card with a removable baby in her pouch
Mother’s Day Ideas for 6-8 year olds
At this age, kids are gaining longer attention spans and can colour and draw with greater precision and detail. These ideas suit a varying range of abilities from ages 6 and up.
These print-and-colour Mother’s Day Present Cards come in four different designs with mix-and-match covers and inside graphics. There is also a blank present template for kids who want to design their own.
- Our Photo Teapot Cards are sure to give any mom a sweet surprise on Mother’s day!
- Use cupcake liners to create a Flower Gift Bag for Mum
- These Retro Mother’s Day colouring cards are so fun!
- Use a rolled-up dishcloth to create a gorgeous Stamped Rose Card
- If Mom’s a dog lover, she’ll go crazy for these mix & match dog cards
- Create a Spring Flower Garden Card using sponge stamping. This idea would also be great for gift wrap
- My daughter designed these adorable finger-knit necklaces for her friends, but I’m sure Mum would love one too!
- Galaxy painted pots are another simple gift kids can make
Personalise a pop-up book with memories and thoughts about Mum, Mom, Nana or Grandma.
Mother’s Day ideas for kids aged 8+
When I say 8+, I mean kids, tweens, teens and adults! You don’t have to be a kid to make something special for your mum. There are also ideas here that some younger kids could handle with a little adult help.
- Decorate Mama Bear’s quilt with pattern art with this Bear in Bed Card
- Mum might like a chic Tie-Dye Tote Bag to take shopping
- These Polymer Clay Pendants have been decorated with hama beads
- Finger-knit bookmarks are a simple DIY gift that goes perfectly with a book gift
Give Mum a card bursting with extra ‘wow’ factor! This Mother’s Day Explosion Card template can be used again for Father’s Day.
- Our Doodle Art Heart cards were designed for Valentine’s Day, but they make pretty Mother’s Day cards too
- Let Mom relax in a tub with a soothing Handmade Bath Bomb
- These No-sew Bee Bookmarks are super cute
- Arty kids will love making a Frida Succulent planter as a DIY gift
- Heart-shaped soaps are another DIY gift older kids can make
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers out there!
