16 DIY Mess-Free Crafts For Kids To Celebrate Mother’s Day

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and what could be better than a heartfelt handmade gift from the kiddos? We gathered for you 16 mess-free Mother's Day crafts for kids they can make themselves or with some of your help! Read along to unleash their artistic senses!
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what could be better than a heartfelt handmade gift from the kiddos?

With their imaginative minds and unique quirks, kids always manage to bedazzle us Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to see how they can express their love for their moms. If you’re a parent, teacher or caregiver, encourage the little ones to showcase their creative side through fun Mother’s Day crafts.

We’ve made the quest for the perfect project easy for you with ten mess-free DIY ideas that kids can use to express their feelings creatively. So, let’s make sure Mom has the most relaxing day possible and enjoy the read!

16. Toddler Art Dishware, by Small Friendly

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Small Friendly

Have a tiny artist in residence? This is the time to spark their abstractive artistic sense. Give them a porcelain bowl or mug and a porcelain pen, and let the magic happen. They will create a unique aesthetic dishware that will make mommy proud!

Source: SmallFriendly.com

15. Floral Herb Perfume, by Hello Wonderful

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Hello Wonderful

This fragrant kid-made floral and herb “perfume” will help mom smell like spring on her special day. It might only last a few days, but the result is totally worth it. Kiddo will get in touch with nature, learn about the fragrances of different herbs and flowers and it could be the start of their interest in gardening.

Source: Hello Wonderful

14. I Love You To Pieces Card, by Learning And Exploring Through Play

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Learning And Exploring Through Play

Gift cards remain classics in Mother’s Day crafts for kids. This one pumps the concept up with a confetti-like effect. “I love you to pieces” is the perfect sentence to sums up a child’s love for their moms.

Source: Learning And Exploring Through Play

13. Showering You With Love Card, by I Heart Crafty Things

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I Heart Crafty Things

For a simple expressive gift card that takes less than 10 minutes, go for these “Showering you with love!” cards. In real life, we know we would leave our umbrella closed to receive all our children’s love, but for the sake of the craft, we’re leaving it open.

Source: I Heart Crafty Things

12. Superhero Mother’s Day Gift, by I Heart Crafty Things

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I Heart Crafty Things

Calling all superheroes and Wonder Women, these Mother’s Day crafts for kids are paying you a tribute. Plus, a chocolate bar is hiding to reward all moms for their constant hard work. Yum!

Source: I Heart Crafty Things

11. Heart-Framed Shadow Box, by Martha Stewart

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Martha Stewart

Adding an artistic touch to any room of your home is now easier than ever. With our heart-shaped craft project, anyone can create a beautiful masterpiece, even kids who are just learning to handle a paintbrush. Not only is it a great activity for families to do together, but the finished product can also be used to showcase any child’s artwork from school, creating a unique and personal piece for your home decor. Try it out and be amazed by the stunning results this project can offer!

10. Mother’s Day Votives, by I Heart Arts n Crafts

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I Heart Arts n Crafts

For all shining moms, here is a colorful heartwarming gift for you. These candle holders will light up any room and fill it with your child’s love! A mason jar and paint are the essentials, you can swipe the rest with anything available at home.

Source: I Heart Arts n Crafts

9. DIY Heart Notebook, by Easy Peasy And Fun

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Easy Peasy And Fun

This one right here is the mother card of all gift cards! This multi-layered card is fun, unique and easy to make. The kids will have more than one piece of paper to express themselves, which promises interesting results.

P.S: If the kid can’t use scissors or glue yet, they might need some assistance.

Source: Easy Peasy And Fun

8. Heart Fingerprint Tree, by Easy Peasy And Fun

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Easy Peasy And Fun

A heart-shaped tree is perfect to symbolize the ever-growing love between a mother and her child. If you have a pencil, ink pads and a piece of paper, you would be ready to go. If you don’t have the ink pads, the kids can use their fingers, providing they are using child-safe paint. Lovely!

Source: Easy Peasy And Fun

7. Mother’s Day Bookmark, by Make And Takes

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Make And Takes

Opening an unfinished book and finding loving words and heartwarming pictures can make the day of any mommy out there. To get reminded of your child’s love daily, this bookmark is the perfect gift: the kids can write their own messages, choose their favorite pictures to include, and it’s completely mess-free.

Source: Make And Takes

6. Thumbprint Heart Pendant Necklaces, by That’s Whatche Said

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That’s Whatche Said

There is a high chance these cute pendant necklaces might become your favorite accessories in the whole world. The kids will greatly enjoy the oven bake clay since it will remind them of Play-Doh and they can color it with whatever colors they want.

Source: That’s Whatche Said

5. Sunshine Noodle Card, by Sassydealz

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Sassydealz

For shining mommas and bubbly kids, this fun and joyful Mother’s Day craft for kids is as simple as it gets. You will only need a few pasta noodles, bright yellow paint, glue, and a big smile!

Source: Sassydealz

4. Rock Portrait For Mom, by Mermag Blog

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Mermag Blog

For all the rockstar moms out there with rock-solid resolutions, allow me to suggest a delightful and simple DIY activity that will help brighten up your day. All you need is a smooth, rounded rock, some paint, a paintbrush, and your imagination. With just a few brushstrokes, you can create your very own rock portrait that can sit proudly on a shelf or be secretly kept in a box as a cherished memory. This little gem will be the perfect pick-me-up for any day when you need a little motivation boost! So get creative – the possibilities are endless!

3. Handprint Oven Mitt, by The Idea Room

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The Idea Room

For the chefs of the house, this hand-printed oven mitt is practical, useful and will remind mom how much we appreciate the efforts she makes. Next time you bake cookies, they will have an extra-yummy love-powered flavor!

Source: The Idea Room

2. Mother’s Day FingerPrint Candles, by Come Together Kids

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Come Together Kids

Candle projects are some of the most famous Mother’s Day crafts for kids in the DIY world, and we can easily understand why. These artwork candles will make excellent decorations to brighten up any room.

Source: Come Together Kids

1. “My Mom And Me” Book, by Hello Wonderful

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Hello Wonderful

“My Mom And Me” will become the favorite book of many mommies. Written and illustrated by their child to show how much they appreciate their parent, it is the perfect Mother’s Day craft for kids who have a writer fiber in them. Agnes Hsu from Hello Wonderful also provides free printable to make the pages of the book. Neat!

Source: Hello Wonderful

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Which one of these Mother’s Day crafts for kids do you want to try? Did your kiddo surprise you with a tight hug or a handmade gift? Let us know in the comments, and read our next article: The 15 Best Mother’s Day Gifts, by clicking the Next Button below.