Why not impress your mum this year with some cute at-home Mother’s Day crafts? From pretty paper flowers she can treasure forever to DIY jewellery and hand-painted mugs, there are a bunch of ways to unleash your creative side and have plenty of fun.
You can either create a homemade gift for your wonderful mum, or set up a crafting station on Mother’s Day and get stuck in together! Either way, you’ll be able to create some lovely keepsakes and super fun memories.
Yet to pick out the perfect Mother’s Day card? No worries, here at thortful, cards are our speciality, and we’ve got a bunch of unique options:
And if you’re tired of writing the same old messages, check out our ideas on what to write in a Mother’s Day card while you’re here! We’ve also got a fabulous collection of mum quotes that you can jot down too.
Easy Mother’s Day crafts
We’re not all crafting extraordinaires, so if you’re looking for some fun yet easy Mother’s Day crafts, here are a few ideas:
1. Pretty paper bouquet
Why not give your mum a bunch of flowers she can keep forever, like these from Country Living? All you’ll need is some coloured paper, brown craft paper, paper straws, scissors, and glue. Here’s how to make it:
- Start by cutting your coloured paper into petal shapes (not forgetting to cut some circular shapes for the flower centres too)
- Glue these petals together to form your flowers
- Attach your paper straws to the back to form stems
- Shape your brown craft paper into a cone to hold your floral creations!
Finally, don’t forget to add a ribbon and a little tag addressed to your mum for the perfect thoughtful gift.
2. Hand-painted flower pots
Sticking with the flower theme, why not paint some terracotta pots to add a burst of colour to your mum’s spring garden? If you’ve got some plain pots lying around outside, bring these in and give them a good scrub, or head to your local garden centre to pick up a couple of new ones.
Once you’ve got your pots at the ready, pop the kettle on, grab some acrylic paints, and get creative! From bees to rainbows and bright floral patterns, anything goes. And if the weather’s on your side, take your crafting outdoors and soak up some sunshine while you paint.
Mother’s Day craft ideas for adults
Looking for some crafts that you and your mum can enjoy doing together? Just settle down to an afternoon of fun with either of the below:
3. Create a scrapbook
Take a trip down memory lane by creating the ultimate Mother’s Day scrapbook. Ask your mum to dig out some special keepsakes, we’re thinking photos, cards, recipes, and any other sentimental scraps she’s held onto.
Next, grab pens, paints, ribbons, and buttons, and get stuck into decorating the pages exactly as you wish. You could even make an evening of it—crack open a bottle of wine, indulge in your favourite snacks, and chat the night away.
Love the sound of this? We’ve got a full guide on how to make a scrapbook that’s filled with all our best top tips and tricks.
4. DIY jewellery
Personalised jewellery makes for a beautiful and meaningful Mother’s Day keepsake. Just head to your local craft store and pick up whatever beads and charms catch your eye, not forgetting to grab some wires and clasps too.
Once you’re home, set up your crafting station and get to work on creating your very own bracelets and necklaces.
And if you’re feeling adventurous, you could have a go at making some metal stamped washer bracelets like these from Club Crafted! You’ll need a few more supplies, but they’re certainly worth all the hard work.
Mother’s Day crafts for kids
Looking for craft ideas that are perfect for little hands? Kids are bound to enjoy the following, and happy kids = happy mum.
5. Thumbprint butterfly mugs
To make these adorable butterfly mugs from The Best Ideas for Kids, all you’ll need are some plain white mugs and enamel acrylic paint.
Start by helping little ones dip their thumb into a pot of paint, then carefully stamp it onto the mug (staying 1-2 inches away from the top). Do the same four more times to create the butterflies’ wings, then repeat the full process as many times as you like!
Allow the mug to fully dry, or bake it at a low temperature (according to the acrylic’s instructions), and you’ve got yourself the perfect homemade Mother’s Day present! Kids will have tons of fun getting messy, and most importantly, mum will have a new go-to mug.
6. Customised photo frames
For another easy craft idea, grab a few wooden photo frames and let the kids go wild with customisation-buttons, feathers, paints, and glitter (and anything else you have lying around in your craft drawer).
Set up your decorations in small bowls, then encourage the kids to design their very own Mother’s Day photo frames. Once they’re all done, let the frames dry and fill them with mum’s favourite memories.
Looking for something a little less messy? Check out these DIY lolly stick frames from A Few Short Cuts. Bright, bold, and eye-catching, they’ll certainly brighten up mum’s fridge!
Feeling inspired by our Mother’s Day craft ideas? Well, there’s only one thing for it; it’s time to get stuck into some crafting! Whether you and your mum are complete novices or crafting queens, you’ll have plenty of fun diving into the above creations.
For even more inspiration, just head over to the thortful blog! There you’ll find Mother’s Day afternoon tea ideas as well as alternative Mother’s Day ideas if you’re looking for something unique.
And if you’ve sadly lost your mum, Mother’s Day can be a particularly tough occasion, so we’ve pulled together some insights on spending your first Mother’s Day without your mum. We’ve also gathered some happy heavenly Mother’s Day wishes if you’re keen to carry on the tradition of card writing.
