15 Adorable DIY Mother’s Day Cards

Mother’s Day is coming up and nothing says “I love you” quite like a homemade card. There is something about little hands making a gift that melts mom’s heart. We’ve got 15 great ideas for Mother’s Day cards that kids can make … hopefully even without mom’s help. 

Butterfly card

This colorful card has a secret message just for mom. Kids can write their own heartfelt message mom will love to read when she opens up this cute card. Find all the details at i Heart Crafty Things. 

Thumbprint love bug cards

This sweet card is sure to make mom smile. You’ll find a printable jar template at Glued to My Crafts plus all the details you’ll need. Mom will want to keep this card forever, and can look back on these tiny fingerprints for years to come. 

I love you this much

This sweet card can be used for just about any day celebrating someone special in your life, mom included! Stretch the handprints apart to see just how much mom is loved. It’s sure to make everyone smile. A Day in My Life has all the details you’ll need to show mom just how much you love her. 

Supermom card

Everyone knows mom is a superhero. This cute Mother’s Day card will capture mom’s superhero status. With a free downloadable template, this card is easy to make and will let mom know that you see and appreciate all the amazing things she does everyday. Head to Our Kid Things for templates and all the details. 

A rose by any other name

This cute Mother’ Day card idea from The Best Ideas for Kids uses celery to create a perfect rose petal impression. It’s a simple idea and great for preschoolers who love stamping and creating patterns. 

Cactus card

Simple Everyday Mom offers a video tutorial on how to make this bright and cheery card that captures your kid’s hand print. Bonus: It is a cinch to make. 

Tulips in bloom

Making this cute card is a lot easier than it looks! Andreja from Easy Peasy and Fun gives you a handy little template for this Mother’s Day card, which you can print on colored paper and use straightaway. In fact, they’re so easy to produce, you might want to make a whole stack of them to use for different occasions. 

Beautiful bouquets

These impressive flower bouquet cards from Hello, Wonderful are a work of art. The blog offers a detailed video tutorial and free printable paper vases, so this creative card is easier to make than you might think.

Lion love

Take a simple handprint and turn it into a work of art. This inspired idea by I Heart Arts ’n Crafts makes the perfect Mother’s Day cards to share with mom or grandma.

Wow for Mom!

Patty at Whimsiville shares an easy card idea to show some appreciation for mom this Mother’s Day. A few crafty cuts of construction paper create an alpha-card that says both MOM and WOW. The kids can decorate the cards with glitter, stickers and markers for a personal touch.

Cheesy card

This simple card idea from Crafty Morning is a good one for older kids who want to make something funny without too much effort. We bet this cute message will bring a smile to mom’s face.

Flower power

This idea by I Heart Crafty Things couldn’t be simpler to make. It’s the perfect project for kids who love gluing but haven’t quite mastered drawing yet. The flowers are made with colorful cupcake liners and buttons and the stem is a simple green scribble. 

Fingerprint art

Holly from Kids Activities knows that most toddlers just like to have fun, and this card is a whole lotta fun to make. Kids dip their fingers in different colored paint and dab it onto a card — et voilà! — you’ve created a unique masterpiece. Holly even provides a recipe for some homemade fingerpaint which is taste-safe and nontoxic. 

Tea time

This easy Mother’s Day card idea by Frugal Coupon Living is also an invitation for a tea party! The kids decorate the little teacup shapes, the details of the party are added, and it’s all topped off with a bag of tea. What a great way to round up all the moms you know for a lovely Mother’s Day gathering.

Love you to pieces

Learning and Exploring Through Play has a great tutorial for Mother’s Day cards that feature a laminated sun-catcher heart. You will need a laminator (plus parental supervision), tissue paper, colored card stock, ribbon and glue to make this beautiful, unique card.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago and was updated most recently with new projects for Mother’s Day 2024.