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