Mothers Day Gifts for Kids to Make

Homemade Gifts for Mother’s Day

Kids love to make their own crafts. Have them put their artistic energy into a positive activity like making craft gifts their mom will be sure to cherish forever. Gifts that can be displayed or have a purpose are great choices because children will enjoy seeing their mom use her gift.

Photo Gifts

Mother’s Day is the perfect time for kids to remember all the fun they have had with their mom. Younger children can make a photo collage of their favorite memories and put it in a frame. Older kids may want to try their hand at creating a scrapbook gift to honor their mom.

Creating a family tree is another way to incorporate family pictures. Kids can either draw and color a tree themselves, or print one off the computer. Using a large leaf cookie cutter, have kids cut out photo copied pictures of family members and glue onto the tree. Label each family member and make further decorations as kids see fit.

Clothing Gifts

Kids can make a number of clothing items unique with just a few supplies. Pick up a plain colored t-shirt in Mom’s size, along with some fabric paint. Stencils and stamps are optional. Create a shirt that says “World’s Greatest Mom” or “Mom of the Year” with handprints, hearts, and flowers.

This concept can be applied to hats, scarves, aprons, and plain tennis shoes.

Kitchen Gifts

Mother’s day gifts for kids to make that can be used in the kitchen will surely please any mom. One great idea is to create a recipe box. Pick up a plain box from a craft supply store. Decorate it in decoupage fashion, using photos of the kids and mom in the kitchen, pictures of appliances, and pictures of favorite foods cut from magazines. Use large block lettering to label it “Mom’s Special Recipes.”

If Mom has a lot of loose recipes, older kids might enjoy creating a recipe scrap cookbook. Have them copy recipes onto one side of the page, while writing down favorite memories of the dish or of Mom cooking on the opposite side. Add some embellishments, like frames and stickers.

Boys (and girls) who are old enough to have basic woodworking skills might enjoy making simple items like a napkin holder or spice rack, with a dad or grandpa’s help.

Kits of Mother’s Day Gifts for Kids to Make

Just because it’s Mother’s Day does not make everyone an artistic genius. Children who are less talented, or perhaps easily frustrated, may find using a craft kit easier to use. All supplies are usually included, along with clear instructions. These kits often can be used as spring activities long past Mother’s Day.

Kits to make just about anything are available from companies like Oriental Trading and at craft and hobby supply stores. Gift kits of crafts for kids to make include:

• Paint a Lace Vase
• Denim Tidy-All
• Rose with Personalized Message Glass Craft Kit
• Mosaic Steppingstone Kits
• Glass Message In A Bottle For Mom Craft Kit
• “I Designed It!” Mugs, Bowls, or Plates Kits
• Herb Garden Craft Kit
• Mother’s Day Basket Craft Kit
• Fleece “World’s Best Mom” Tied Throw Craft Kit
• Memory Tiles Kit

Many of the kits contain multiple supplies in order to finish several projects. Parents may want to consider splitting the kit with friends, relatives, or neighbors. Create a holiday tradition by including friends and relatives in the big gift project. Extra projects can also be given to grandmas, aunts, and special friends of children on Mother’s Day.

Additional Mother’s Day Craft Ideas

LoveToKnow Crafts has plenty of kids craft ideas that would make excellent Mother’s Day gifts. Get more ideas for Mother’s Day crafts for children in these articles:

• Mother’s Day Crafts
• Craft Ideas for Kids
• Spring Crafts for Kids
• Whimsical Candle Holders
• Flower Crafts

Making an art project gift is a rewarding activity for children of all ages, and Mom will appreciate all of the thought and effort put into her Mother’s Day gift.