Are you looking for an easy and cheap handmade Mother’s Day card for mom this May?! Look no further as these simple spring cards are perfect for babies, toddlers, and kids! This is the best daycare, preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, and even older kid’s fine motor activity and craft! If you have paint (we like this acrylic paint) and paper (we used construction paper), then you already have all you need to make these thoughtful and creative little DIY cards. They’re perfect for mom, grandma, and aunties this Mother’s Day!
You can easily transform your child’s handprint into a flower with these adorable cards! To make these Easy DIY Mother’s Day Cards (which are also perfect for Father’s Day cards – dads LOVE them!), you’ll need a paintbrush, construction paper, paint, and a marker. You’ll also need little hands to make the beautiful keepsake Mother’s Day cards.
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Feel free to get creative and use different colors of paint and paper! I let my four year old pick out the paint colors and we went to work making these crafty cards for both nanas and two aunties. Who said you need a lot of money to make mom happy this Mother’s Day?! You really don’t need much at all to put a huge smile on mom’s face this year!
Why Should I Make an Easy DIY Handmade Mother’s Day Card?
Kids grow so fast! I love documenting my toddler’s hand and foot print growth with handprint crafts such as these. All my life, my parents have told me they love nothing more than my handmade cards, so there you have it! Moms and dads adore these thoughtful DIY cards. As if anyone really needs a reason to make an adorable keepsake like this?!
Tips on How to Make the Best Mother’s Day Card:
Make sure the paint dries before proceeding to the next step. It can get messy if you aren’t careful. When you paint your child’s hand, make sure to coat it well in paint. When you press their hand down on the folded paper, make sure it’s towards the top of the card, leaving room for the stem/leaves below. Also, when you go to lift their painted hand, make sure to lift straight up to avoid smudging the paint. Let fully dry before advancing to the next step.
I always save those annoying ads that come in the mail because they come in handy every time we have a craft and or painting project (as you can see!). We always paint on newspaper mailers and ads. Why buy a craft mat when you can recycle old mail that would otherwise end up in the trash?
Who are These Cards Best for?
Preschool, daycare centers, homeschool, kindergarten, or elementary / grade school. These are ideal for babies, toddlers, and young children. They make a fun and easy daycare or homeschool activity too!
Finally, if you make these Easy DIY Handmade Mother’s Day Cards, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this craft a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this craft and always respond to all comments.
If you do make this craft, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your craft photos!
Easy DIY Handmade Mother’s Day Cards
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Instructions
- Paint your kid's hand and carefully place it on the folded piece of paper. Lift up carefully to avoid smudging the paint. Let dry.
- Use a paint brush to paint a green stem and leaves beneath the handprint "flower." Let it dry.
- With a black marker, write "Happy Mother's Day" beneath the flower handprint. I also wrote the year but I'll leave that up to you.
- Let the kids sign and decorate the inside of the card.
- If you make this, don't forget to leave a comment and rating!
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