Hand Print Gift Wrapping

An adorable idea for a personalized wrapping paper, kiwi crate paints on hand prints to brown paper packages tied up with string to a few of Mom's favorite things.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kiwicrate.com/projects/Handprint-Wrapping-Paper/643

Mother's Day Coffee Set

Wake up mom with this homemade coffee setting letting her know she's the best mom ever.  Lauren conrad shows you how to make this simple coffee set with hearts and loving words.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://laurenconrad.com/blog/2013/05/diy-gift-guide-mother-s-day-mugs/

Mom Needs a New Jewelry Box

A heart shape box becomes the vessel for all trinkets Mom holds dear.  Family education paints the box and labels it for Mom as a sweet Mother's Day gift.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://fun.familyeducation.com/mothers-day/arts-and-crafts/57401.html

She knows uses a wood box and includes a list of special thoughts and memories inside.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/827763/creative-mothers-day-crafts-for-kids

Mod podge rocks blog uses scrapbooking paper and clay butterflies for their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2013/04/mothers-day-craft-butterfly-diy-jewelry-box.html 

Parent dish uses clay for their version and includes a great I Love U heart message inside for Mom to open.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parentdish.com/2010/05/05/make-and-learn-crafts-mothers-day-keepsake-box/ 

Let's lasso the moon shares a toddler made jewelry box.

Get the instructions here:
http://letslassothemoon.com/projects/box-of-love/ 

B inspired mom upcycles an egg carton with scrapbooking paper, stickers and ribbon.

Get the instructions here:

http://b-inspiredmama.com/2012/06/kids-craft-egg-carton-jewelry-box-gift/ 

Pink and green mama uses glitter glue for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.jp/2010/03/glitter-glue-jewelry-boxes.html 

Tara dennis adds love notes and objects to hers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.taradennis.com/celebrate/mothers-day/i-love-you-boxes.html 

 
We are scout paints a variety of colors.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.we-are-scout.com/2015/05/3-gorgeous-mothers-day-crafts-for-preschoolers-and-beyond.html

Do Not Disturb Mom

Let Mom sleep in this Mother's Day by making a super door sign.  Visit hygloss for the details and even some sample verbiage for the signs. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hyglossproducts.com/Mothers-Day-Crafts-s/333.htm

Mother's Day Bookmark

Simple book mark with paper, stickers and string from kiboomukidssongs.  Even toddlerx can make one.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kiboomukidssongs.com/mothers-day-bookmark-craft-activity/

Fish Wind Sock

The crafty classroom shares the Japanese holiday of Kodomo no Hi, also known as Children's' Day.  According to the site the traditional decorations are large carp streamer windsocks. The idea is because carp swim upstream they are considered to be strong and lucky something parents want their children to be as well.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thecraftyclassroom.com/crafts/japan-crafts-for-kids/japanese-carp-kite-craft/


Learn more about the day at Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodomo_no_hi

Making friends has an alternative fish wind sock craft: 

Get the instructions here:
 http://www.makingfriends.com/biblecrafts/fish_kite.htm 

 

Squirrely minds calls them koinobori.

Get the instructions here:

http://squirrellyminds.com/2013/05/03/koinobori-japanese-flying-carp-diy/

Childhood 101 uses a large plastic bottle, ribbon and sharpies.

Get the instructions here:

http://childhood101.com/2013/06/art-projects-for-kids-recycled-bottle-koinobori/

Mother's Day Newspaper Card

Tell Mom she's the best with this free pdf printable from Martha Stewart.  She leaves places for a drawing, and spaces for kids to write in all the things they love about her. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the template here:
http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2011Q2/msl_0511_mdnewspaper_card.pdf

Mother's Day Flip Card

Post it notes are staggered to make a cute Mother's Day card.  Wayward girls crafts adds a sweet message and drawing to each Post it. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/2011/04/two-quick-and-easy-mothers-day-cards.html

DIY Sewing Kit

An egg carton gets upcycled to make an adorable sewing kit with better homes and gardens adding a pin cushion, scissors, buttons, thread, measuring tape and coins.  They spray paint the carton to make it fresh.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/holidays/mothers-day/crafts/mothers-day-crafts-for-kids/#page=18

 Funkytime uses a jar for her version.  She builds the pin cushion into the jar lid. 

Get the instructions here:

http://fun.kyti.me/index.php/2011/04/sewing-kit-in-a-jar/

Shrinky Dink Hand Print Key Chains

Found on pinterest these key chains are made from shrinky dink paper/plastic found in any craft store. Put a hand print on the paper and write a message in the hand. Pop it in the oven and you have miniature hand key chain perfect for Mother's Day.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Plucking daisies uses a rainbow print stamp to make her version and adds an initial charm.

Get the instructions here:
http://pluckingdaisies.com/mothers-day-craft-for-kids-hand-print-charms/

Hand Print Stepping Stone

A stepping stone is made special for Mother's Day with colored beads, a hand print and the month and year.  Schoolbox shares all of the details.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://newsletter.schoolbox.com/2011/03/29/mothers-day-craft-garden-stepping-stone/

Mother's Day Paper Weight

Jewelry clay and stamps create this MOM paper weight for Mother's Day.  Craft klatch with mona also suggests it can be used as a pendant or key chain.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftklatchwithmona.blogspot.jp/2013/04/mom-charm-mothers-day-gift-idea-craft.html

Glitter Wooden Spoons

A cute idea for a Mother's Day gift are these sweet glittered wood spoons from something turquoise.  She makes them for wedding favors but a lot of Moms would probably love them as well. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://somethingturquoise.com/2013/07/26/diy-glittered-wooden-spoon-favors/

Mother's Day Love Notes

Popsicle sticks turn into sweet messages for Mom on Mother's Day.  What meegan makes tuns a small peat pot into a container, wraps with a ribbon and writes wonderful reminders of how much Mom is loved on each stick, such as She tucks me into bed.  To make this an annual gift kids can write a new message each year along with their age and year.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://meeganmakes.com/simple-mothers-day-craft-for-kids/ 

MOM Mother's Day Card

Relief paint against a white mom cut out to make a neat Mother's Day card even the youngest toddler can do.  The educator's spin on it share this video to show you how.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theeducatorsspinonit.com/2013/05/easy-mothers-day-craft.html

Hygloss shared a cut out version that shows Mom how wow she is using construction paper and stickers.  Kids fold the paper in half, write mom in block letters so they're touching one another and the fold of the paper, cut out the letters and decorate.

This post is no longer available on the hygloss site.  

Tiered Plate Jewelry Holder

Two beautiful antique plates and a candle holder transform into a jewelry holder with stylist. 

Good for ages 11 and up

Get the instructions here:
http://www.stylelist.com/2012/03/15/craft-of-the-day-jewelry-stand_n_1344721.html

Hand Painted Coffee Mugs

A really simple and functional gift that even the youngest toddler can make - these hand painted mugs make great containers or drinking cups.  Clumsy crafter shares all of the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.clumsycrafter.com/2011/05/gifts-from-kids-handpainted-mugs/

Fireflies and jellybeans makes them for Mother's Day.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firefliesandjellybeans.com/2012/05/last-minute-mothers-day-gift-kids-craft.html 

Lilla design uses a thicker paint brush and solitary color for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://lilla-a-design.blogspot.com/2011/12/julklappar-barn-kan-pyssla-ihop.html

Cardboard Folded Birds

Folded cut out cardboard is decorated with red tissue paper and orange construction paper to make these self standing birds.  Marghanita shares this cute idea.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marghanita.com/recycled-crafts-for-kids-rocking-robins/

 

Happy hooligans shares the same tutorial using orange tissue paper and brown regular paper.

Get the instructions here:

http://happyhooligans.ca/rockin-robin/

Paper Flower Button Pendants

To make this simple necklace.  Cut scrapbooking paper into a flower shape, add a button on top and place the hook through, and add a pretty string.  Silly eagle books shares all of the details.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sillyeaglebooks.com/2011/05/mothers-day-crafts-for-kids-button.html

Wooden Beads Hair Band Twists

Colorful elastic and wood beads transform to make these super cute hair bands from design mom.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designmom.com/2014/03/a-perfect-gift-hair-twists-with-wood-beads/

Yarn Stick Necklace

Twigs are wrapped with colorful yarn and turned into a fun necklace from parents.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/activities/outdoor/spring-crafts-and-games/#page=3

Ribbon Embelished Vase

Ribbon dresses up a simple vase with the ribbon retreat.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/ribbon-lace-vase.html

Milk Carton Animal Planters

Painted milk cartons turn into cute animal plant containers with pysselbolaget.  She shows how to make an adorable bear, pig and kitten that any plant and its owner will love.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://pysselbolaget.se/en/2014/02/11/milk-carton-planters/

Popsicle Stick Jewelry Box

Popsicle sticks get glued together to make a sweet jewelry box.  Spoonful decorates with beads and buttons to add color and bling.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/craft-stick-jewelry-box

Tissue Paper Stick Flowers

Sticks give these tissue paper flowers authenticity.  Simply glue on small pieces of colorful tissue paper to twig branches for this pretty kids craft from my nearest and dearest.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mynearestanddearest.com/sticks-and-tissue-paper-blossoms/

Folded Paper Owl Box

Cut and fold this cute paper owl with this free printable from robives on instructables. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Owl-Box/

Sharpie Designed Tile Coasters

Sharpies take plain tile coasters to the next level giving them patterns, sayings and drawings.  Find all of the details at slap dash mom.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://slapdashmom.com/diy-tile-coasters/

Creative in chicago draws on an intricate pattern.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativeinchicago.com/2014/08/how-to-make-zen-doodle-coaster.html

Initial Flower Pots

Terracotta planters are personalized with monograms made from stencils and scrapbooking paper.  The celebration shoppe shares all of the details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.thecelebrationshoppe.com/2013/04/18/mothers-day-craft/

Lil luna uses puf paint to make her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://lilluna.com/painted-potted-plants/

Felt Flower Necklace

Flower colored felt is strung on a pretty felt string for a simple necklace or bracelet with toddler approved.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2012/04/flowers-on-string-simple-mothers-day.html

Fingerprint Bird Picture

An outline of a dove creates a canvas for a colorful fingerprint picture.  Busy kids happy mom uses a different color for each child and has them all work together to create the picture, but one child could do the photo as well switching up colors.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busykidshappymom.org/fingerprint-dove-tutorial/

Tissue Paper Votive Holders

Scraps of color tissue paper and black marker make Frank Lloyd Wright inspired candle holders with inner child fun.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://innerchildfun.com/2011/05/mothers-day-frank-lloyd-wright-votive.html

Jellyfish jelly tries to make patterns and cuts different shapes out of the tissue paper.  

The site is no longer available. 

Tissue Wrapped Pencils

Colored pencils take on a new life with tissue paper.  Carolyn's homework ties the top with colorful twine and fringes the top. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/02/etceteras-anthropologie-inspired-pencils.html