55 Easy Mother's Day Crafts She'll Cherish Forever
Floral wreaths, bath salts and more thoughtful projects kids (and adults) can make for mom.
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While Mother's Day isn't the only day we should show our moms some extra love, it's the perfect opportunity to put in a bit of work and gift her something truly heartfelt and personal. What better way to express how much you care than with easy Mother's Day crafts that also function as sentimental gifts?
Our craft ideas range from cute DIY Mother's Day cards to homemade art to stunning place settings for the big Mother's Day brunch come May. Whether you're helping your kids make something meaningful for mom or you're looking for the perfect way to thank your own mom for all she does, there's a craft for all ages and skill levels. You can even turn one of these DIYs into a fun Mother's Day activity for the whole family. Choose one (or a few!) of these thoughtful projects to prep for the big day.
DIY Tulipiere
A tulipiere is a tiered vessel used for flower arranging. While they're often found in antique shops, you can DIY your own for an elegant, thoughtful Mother's Day craft.
Steps:
- Gather three vases of varying heights with sturdy flat bottoms.
- Fill each layer with cold water and add freshly cut flowers.
- Although tulipieres often feature tulips, feel free to add a variety of spring blooms like daffodils, ranunculus and sweet peas.
Spring Tablescape
Use a few fresh flowers to dress up your table for a memorable Mother's Day brunch. Head to your local farmer's market, choose your color scheme and start arranging your place settings with the lovely blooms.
DIY Floral Wreath
Rather than a store-bought wreath, DIY a floral design that shows off pretty pastels on your front door.
Steps:
- Start with a preserved boxwood wreath base and dried flowers.
- Attach the larger flowers to the wreath with a generous amount of hot glue.
- Tuck some of the smaller ones throughout the wreath for a sweet spring flair.
Tulip Paper Eggs
Impress your mom with tulip paper eggs that look just like the real thing. Use them as a place setting or gift them in a vase — she'll love the homemade touch!
Steps:
- Paint paper mache eggs with craft paint that matches the color of your crepe paper. Let dry completely.
- Cut flower petals from the crepe paper, layering and cutting multiple sheets at once for efficiency. Stretch the petals gently to add natural dimension.
- Hot glue the petals to the base of the egg, overlapping petals to fill any gaps. Let dry.
- Wrap a length of floral wire with floral tape. Insert one end of the wire through the bottom of the egg flower, applying extra glue to secure it in place.
- Finish by attaching green crepe paper leaves.
DIY Bath Salts
Give your mom the gift of relaxation this Mother's Day. Infused with a blend of lavender and rose essential oils, these bath salts will help mom wind down after a long day of doing it all.
Pipe Cleaner Bouquet
Create your own version of a flower bouquet with pipe cleaners and a glass milk jug. This blogger used a bunch of household crafting materials like buttons, straws, construction paper and buttons to DIY a thoughtful centerpiece any mom would love.
Mother's Day Medallion
Let's face it: all moms deserve an award. Create this crafty medallion and personalize it with whatever title feels right. Pin it on her shirt or hang it in on the fridge for all to see.
DIY Teacup Candle
Candles are a go-to Mother's Day gift, so why not add a homemade touch? Choose a teacup your mom will love and DIY your own candle. You can even add her favorite essential oils to make it even more special.
Mother's Day Coupons
Show your love for mom long after Mother's Day is over with coupons she can use for days to come. Whether it's an extra hug or help with household chores, mom is sure to appreciate this easy printable craft.
Butterfly Handprint Frame
Little ones might need some help pulling this one off, but the end result is definitely worth it. Stamp a butterfly shape on this blogger's template and frame it for a heartwarming Mother's Day gift and forever decoration.
Handprint Bouquet
Simple yet super cute, this paper handprint bouquet makes for the perfect Mother's Day card, poster or decoration. Kids can even write their own heartfelt message underneath for an added touch.
Button Bouquet
Buttons are a bit more kid-friendly than live flowers, so why not have them put their crafting skills to the test with a colorful button bouquet? Kids can make this bouquet for mom with buttons of all shapes and sizes and jewelry wire.
Mason Jar Gift
Paint a mason jar and personalize it with a cute gift tag for mom this year. Fill it with her go-to candy or chocolates, or even write a few of your favorite memories with her on small pieces of paper and stuff them inside so she can read through them all!
Accordion Paper Flowers
Perhaps instead of fresh flowers, you can change it up with a stunning bouquet of paper blooms. They're also perfect for decorating the house for Mother's Day — add some string and hang them or use them as a table centerpiece.
Steps:
- Download the templates.
- Cut out four pieces of yellow or white paper (depending on what color daffodil you would like) using the first template.
- Fold the paper in half, both vertically and horizontally, and open it again. Fold the bottom up about ¼" and crease it down.
- Flip the paper over and fold it all the way to the top until you create an accordion.
- Fold the accordion-folded paper in half and attach the two middle pieces with double-sided tape.
- Repeat steps 2 to 4 with the remaining three pieces of paper.
- Connect all four with a strip of double-stick tape to create a flower shape.
- Cut out a rectangle of orange paper about 2" x 1.5" and cut little points on one of the long edges.
- Roll the rectangle loosely to make a tube shape and connect it with a small piece of double-sided tape, folding the bottom edge down to create a flat bottom. Glue the little cup you made into the center of the flower to finish your daffodil.
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Painted Cupcake Liner Wreath
Even the littlest of kids can create this vibrant wreath for mom with her favorite colors — just lay down a drop cloth or newspaper on your work area before getting to the dye.
Steps:
- Paint each cupcake liner a different color by making brush strokes on the edges of the liner. Be sure to keep the center white to get a "flower look."
- Let everything dry.
- Once dry, attach your painted cupcake liners to the foam wreath form with a pin in the center and alternate colors to create a more dynamic-looking wreath.
Egg Carton Lily Wreath
You wouldn't expect something made with an old egg carton, ribbon and paint to look so stylish and unique, and yet it totally does!
Steps:
- Cut the tall pointed peaks from an egg carton with a craft knife or sharp scissors. (Save the egg cups for more flower crafts!) Cut the base of the peak into 4 petal shapes. Repeat with more egg cartons as needed.
- Paint the outside of each flower with white craft paint thinned with a little water. Once completely dry, paint the inside with a contrasting color.
- To make a wreath, poke a hole through each flower using a skewer. Cut a 30” piece of sturdy floral wire. Thread 7 flowers on each end of the wire, using hot glue to secure each in place. Tie a ribbon bow in the center.
Floral Candlesticks
Supervise your little ones as they use alcohol to wipe any dust and debris from the candlesticks. Then, show them how to draw dots, flowers and patterns with paint markers and craft paint. Make sure one side is dry before turning the candle around to decorate the next.
Embellished Bow Basket
One of the easiest crafts on our list, this embellished bow basket features fun iron-on patches and stenciled monograms. Cut a length of ribbon (we used 3" wired ribbon) to create the large bow. Attach decorative patches — flowers, smiley faces, rainbows and hearts — using fabric glue.
Egg-Shaped Coasters
All it takes to create these coasters is fabric, Mod Podge and acrylic plexiglass.
Steps:
- Cut fabric 1” larger than your glass.
- Paint a generous amount of Mod Podge on one side of the glass. Lay it on top of the fabric and smooth out any wrinkles or air bubbles.
- Cover your glass with a heavy book and wait several hours for your new coasters to dry.
- Once dry, trim around the edge of the glass with fabric scissors.
Paper Flowers
Turn pastel cupcake liners into long-lasting blooms. To create, fold the liners in half and make petal-like cuts. Fold a piece of floral wire in half and twist it around faux flower stamens, then poke the wire through the center of three to four paper liners. Wrap floral tape around the base of the liners and continue to wrap down the "stem" until you're done!
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
Laura Millar (she/her) is the assistant lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home design. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2024, she wrote for NBC's TODAY.com, where she covered everything from entertainment news to pop culture updates.
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