Two children hugging and kissing their mum while gifting a heart card and daffodils | Mother's Day - Clair de Lune UK

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with heartfelt handmade gifts from your little ones? Crafting with babies and toddlers not only creates precious memories but also allows them to express their love and creativity in unique ways. If you're looking for Mother's Day craft ideas that are perfect for babies and toddlers, you've come to the right place. Let's dive into some adorable and easy-to-make crafts that will surely melt Mum's heart!

Craft Idea 1: Handprint or Footprint Art

Handprint and footprint art is a classic Mother's Day gift that never fails to bring a smile to Mum's face. All you need is non-toxic washable paint, paper, and a willing baby or toddler. Simply dip your little one's hand or foot in paint and gently press it onto the paper to create a beautiful keepsake. You can add personal touches by turning handprints into flowers or footprints into butterflies. Frame the artwork for a thoughtful and sentimental gift.

Craft Idea 2: DIY Photo Frame

Create a one-of-a-kind photo frame with your baby or toddler to showcase your favourite family memories. Start with a plain wooden or cardboard frame and let your little one decorate it with stickers, glitter, paint, or marker pens. Encourage them to get creative and express themselves freely. Once the frame is decorated to perfection, insert a special photo of Mum and her little ones. Every time she looks at the frame, she'll be reminded of the love and joy shared within the family.

Craft Idea 3: Handmade Card

Nothing says "I love you" like a handmade card filled with adorable scribbles and heartfelt messages. Help your baby or toddler create a personalized Mother's Day card using construction paper, crayons, pens, and stickers. Let them decorate the card however they please, whether it's with colourful handprints, finger paintings, or sweet drawings. You can also add a special message or poem inside the card to make Mum feel extra loved and appreciated.

Mother's Day Flower Pot Painting

Craft Idea 4: Flower Pot Painting

Brighten Mum's day with a hand-painted flower pot. Set up a painting station with washable paint, paintbrushes, and a plain terra cotta pot. Let your little one unleash their inner artist as they decorate the pot with vibrant colours and whimsical designs. Once the paint has dried, plant Mum's favourite flowers, herbs or seeds in the pot for a gift that keeps on giving.

Craft Idea 5: DIY Handprint Apron If Mum loves spending time in the kitchen, surprise her with a custom handprint apron that she can wear with pride. Start with a plain white apron and fabric paint in assorted colours. Help your little one dip their hands in paint and press them onto the apron to create colourful handprint patterns. You can add embellishments like hearts, stars, or flowers to make the design even more adorable.

This Mother's Day, celebrate the special bond between Mum and her little ones with heartfelt handmade crafts that capture the magic of childhood. From handprint art to DIY photo frames, there are countless ways to show Mum just how much she's loved and appreciated. Get creative, have fun, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mums out there!

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