It’s time to celebrate the mother figure in your family! For kids, one simple way to do so is by making a handmade card for mum. A personalised Mother’s Day greeting card means so much more than a store-bought one. Plus, she’d be able to keep it as a lovely memento. If your kids are up for some arts and crafts, here are some handmade Mother’s Day card ideas they can DIY. To take it up a notch, we’ve also included a few designs that double up as gifts with the addition of treats, gift cards, and small beauty items.
Easy And Simple Mother’s Day Greeting Card Ideas For Kids
From tulips to ladybirds, these 11 Mother’s Day greeting card ideas only require a handful of stationery supplies.
1. 3D Paper Tulip
Is mum a fan of tulips? Then get your kids to surprise her with this 3D paper tulip design. Basic stationery is all you need, and the only skills required are cutting, folding, and pasting. While it’s fairly simple to DIY, you could still print out the template of the tulip and stem outline from the video tutorial to make things fuss-free for the kids.
Supplies you’ll need:
2. Fingerprint Balloons
Children are the best gifts to mothers, so why not make a handmade card that incorporates their fingerprints? Just like this tutorial, get your kids to strategically place each painted-on fingerprint on the card to resemble balloons. Then, draw in the balloon strings and attach a self-adhesive ribbon to complete the beginner-friendly design.
Supplies you’ll need:
- White cardstock
- Paint in pastel colours
- Marker pen in black and purple
- Self-adhesive ribbon
3. Handprint Holding Heart
Besides fingerprints, your kids can also make a Mother’s Day greeting card using their handprint. For instance, this DIY design that’ll serve as a reminder of how little her children once were. Don’t forget to let your kids write their personalised message for mum in the heart cut-out that the hands are holding.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Colour paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Red marker pen
4. Surprise Ladybird
With just basic origami and cutting techniques, your little ones can surprise mum with a sweet message in this ladybird Mother’s Day greeting card. Go with two white hearts on the inside of the ladybird, or even four if your kids have lots to write.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Colourful construction paper
- Scissors
- White glue
- Fine-point pen
5. Flower Bouquet
A fresh flower bouquet for mum costs a pretty penny, but this one doesn’t and it lives on forever! If the compass bit is tricky, just trace around any suitable round objects at home. Once you and your kids get past the cone, it’s only a matter of drawing, cutting, and pasting on the flowers and ribbon. To bring the flowers to ‘life’, spritz some floral perfume on the finished card.
Supplies you’ll need:
- White cardstock
- Colour paper
- Compass (or any round objects around 20cm in diameter)
- Scissors
- Hole puncher
- Glue stick
6. Pop-Up Message Mother’s Day Card
This glittery heart-shaped Mother’s Day greeting card may be a bit more work than the rest, but it’s a fun design that reveals a secret message when mum pulls the heart apart. Although this tutorial uses individually cut-out letters for the message, feel free to let your kids handwrite their message using markers instead.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Craft paper
- Scissors
- Black marker pen
- White glue
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Red glitter foam sheet
7. Pop-Up Flower Bouquet
Easy for kids to follow, this Mother’s Day greeting card can take on a rather abstract look with a child’s doodles. And with just a simple trick, the flowers can pop off the page like actual blossoms!
Supplies you’ll need:
- Construction paper in assorted colours
- Black marker pen
- Scissors
- Glue stick
8. Origami Surprise Card
Origami may sound intimidating, but that’s not at all the case with this sweet card. In fact, it’ll help your little one practise their fine motor skills as they follow the simple folding instructions. Since there’s room in the card, it’s possible to insert a gift card or any other knick knack that’s small in size just for mum.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Origami paper
- Colour paper in yellow, pink, and red
- Felt tip pen
- Glue stick
- Double-sided tissue tape
9. Paper Plate Sun
Unlike all the other Mother’s Day greeting cards that feature flowers and hearts, here’s one in the shape of an adorable, cheery sun! It’s quick and easy to make, and comes with a sweet message that will put a smile on mama’s face.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Paper plate
- Scissors
- Washable paint in yellow and orange
- Paintbrush
- Black felt tip pen
- Hole puncher
- Jute string
10. Surprise Heart
If your child has a short attention span, this simple Mother’s Day art and craft idea will have you cleaning up in 15 minutes. Your kiddo will only need to make a series of straightforward folds and cuts, and hey presto! They’ve got a blooming card that opens up into a pretty flower.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Colour paper in red and yellow
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Glue stick
- Black felt tip pen
11. Heart Pop-Up
Pop-up cards have never been easier with this Mother’s Day greeting card idea. Although the tutorial only details instructions on how to craft the pop-up hearts, it leaves plenty of room for your child’s creativity. Let them decorate the rest of the card with drawings, stickers, or more paper hearts—the sky’s the limit.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Pink cardstock
- Construction paper in white and red
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Glue stick
Mother’s Day Greeting Card Ideas That Double Up As Small Gifts
How about a gift and card all in one? These four Mother’s Day greeting card ideas come with mum’s favourite treats.
12. Nail Polish / Lip Balm Card With Gift
For mothers who appreciate a little self-care, you can’t go wrong with a Mother’s Day greeting card that comes with a sweet surprise in the form of her favourite beauty goodies! Whether it’s a nail polish or lip balm that she loves, here are two adorable templates you can print out for your kids for free. As for the gift itself, feel free to choose mum’s favourite hue, scent, or brand such as OPI, ORLY, as well as Laneige, Nivea, Vaseline, and more.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Hot glue gun
- Baker’s twine or ribbon
- Cardstock paper
- Nail polish printable or lip balm printable
- Beauty gift: Nail polish or lip balm (or other alternatives of your choice)
13. Takeaway Coffee Cup With Gift Card
If mum is a coffee lover, she’ll enjoy this Mother’s Day greeting card very much. It’s a simple DIY card for kids to make, and with your help of pairing it with a gift card or voucher from her favourite coffee shop, it’s a clear winner!
Supplies you’ll need:
- White and coloured cardstock
- Heart stickers
- Baker’s twine
- Clear cellophane tape
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Coffee gift card of your choice
14. Teacup With Tea Bag
Does mum prefer sipping on tea? Then this teacup card design will hit the sweet spot. This tutorial uses paper plates to make the teacup, but you can also use half an individual egg carton and some pipe cleaners to make a sturdier, 3D version (tutorial here). Finally, add in her favourite tea bag in the teacup and you’re all done!
Supplies you’ll need:
- Paper plates
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Markers
- Tea bag of your choice
15. Paper Bag With Card And Chocolates
For all the hard work mum has done, she deserves a sweet treat. This handmade paper bag filled with her favourite chocolates and a mini Mother’s Day greeting card is just what she needs. The construction of the paper bag is a tad challenging and requires the use of a cutter, so you’ll probably need to give your children a hand with it.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Black and coloured cardstock
- Double-sided tissue tape
- Colour paper
- Ruler
- Cutter
- Glue
- Scissors, regular and wavy
- Chocolates of your choice
Personalise Your Mother’s Day Greeting Card With These Handmade Ideas For Kids
With these handmade Mother’s Day greeting card ideas in your arsenal, there’s no need to take the kids to the store to pick out a generic card for mum. Something that’s handmade by the kids will be more meaningful and thoughtful. Plus, for cards that double up as gifts, there’s also the fun factor of choosing little treats to surprise mum with!
If your little ones can’t get enough of arts and crafts, we’ve got a series for every holiday season. Need some Mother’s Day gift ideas? We’ve curated a list of recommendations here. Or, take inspiration from these anniversary gifts for her that can easily double as Mother’s Day presents for the wife.
