Mother’s Day is just around the corner. What better way for kids to show their love and appreciation than with a printable Mother’s Day teapot card? Lift the lid on the teapot to reveal a cute photograph or Mother’s Day message. Get the template here Mother’s Day wouldn’t be Mother’s Day without adorable kid-made cards and gifts, would it? Our latest template makes it easy to create a teapot card
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Mothers Day cards kids can make
If you’re looking for Mother’s Day cards kids can make, you’re in luck! We’ve scoured the internet for 20 of the cutest and easiest cards kids can make for Mum. You might also like these handmade gift ideas Handmade cards add something special to any gift, don’t you think? But sometimes pinterest-perfect cards aren’t as easy to make as they look. Well, not these ones. All of the Mothers Day
Purse card for mothers day
Make a paper purse card (or handbag card if you’re Australian) for mothers day. These turned out super cute and they’re so quick and easy to put together too. Get the template here I can’t speak for all mothers, but for me the best thing about mothers day has always been the adorable handmade cards my kids bring home from school. Both of my girls are in high school now,
Mothers Day DIY gift ideas
Impress Mum this year with one of 40+ Mothers Day DIY gift ideas and handmade cards! Nothing says “I love you” more than a handmade (and especially a kid-made) card or gift. Here are some ideas from bloggers around the world as well as our own archives to get you started. You might also like our Spring Craft bucket list When I get asked what I’d like for Mothers Day
Mothers Day pop up book
Kids will have fun making this cheerful pop up book for Mothers Day. This printable craft is easy to put together and has fill in the blank spaces so that the book can be personalised with each child’s creative responses about their own mother. Mum is going to love it! (or Mom, or Nana, or Grandma) Get the template here When I think about it, the person who has had
Six mothers day card templates
Here are six printable mothers day card templates kids can make and decorate with their own unique touch. *Note: These templates were originally published in 2013 and are being reshared today because I know you’ll still love them What says “I love you Mum” better than a handmade card? Personally, the kid-made goodies are my favourite thing about mothers day. However they turn out, whatever gets written inside them and
Fathers Day Explosion Cards
Make a Fathers Day explosion card with this fun printable. The template comes with easy-to-follow printable instructions and step by step photographs. There are four card designs to choose from with different name options, and they all come in both full colour and colour-your own versions. When I buy fathers day cards these days it’s no longer for “Dad”. We are always searching for cards with “Pop” or “Poppy” on
Egg carton flowers
Create a colourful bunch of egg carton flowers. This is a fun way to upcycle your old egg cartons and is a great way to teach kids about sustainable crafting. It’s a lovely idea for Spring or Easter crafting, making a cute decoration for your home. A posy of egg carton flowers would also be a sweet handmade gift for somebody special. You might also like our egg carton sugar
How to make a rose from paper towel
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a rose from paper, it’s easy! Handmade paper towel roses make wonderful gifts that kids can give for Valentines Day, Mothers Day or as a thank you gift. They are also a fun Spring craft idea and make a beautiful decoration any time of year. *This kids craft idea was first published in 2017 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience
Cute dog cards
Mix and match the shapes in this template to make a set of cute dog cards. Whether you like dogs with floppy ears, pointy ears, big eyes, big noses or fluffy faces doesn’t matter—you can make them all! This is a great DIY card to make for anyone who loves their dog (or who loves dogs but doesn’t have one). Best of all, this template is free. You might also
Paper plate sunflower craft
Do you like our cheerful paper plate sunflower craft? It’s a project that will bring warmth and sunshine to your home or classroom. This sunflower craft could be great for both Summer or Autumn — sunflowers bloom in both of those seasons. I was inspired by the lovely display of sunflowers in my Mum’s garden (which lasted about two days before the cockatoos came and ate them all!). * This
paper flower card
Make a gorgeous paper flower card using our latest printable template. This stylised flower card was designed with Mothers Day in mind but would also be great for get well soon, thank you, birthday or as a teacher appreciation card. Get the template here The world over, flowers are used as symbols of love. We give them to people when we want to thank them, show them we care, brighten
sponge flower printing
Sponge flower printing is an easy art activity for kids using an ordinary kitchen sponge and a simple stamping technique. This activity makes a great Spring or Summer art project and can also be used to create printed flower cards – perfect for mothers day, get well soon, thank you cards and birthdays. You might also like butterfly sponge printing Last week we shared a gorgeous rose stamping idea which
stamped rose card
Create a gorgeous stamped rose card for somebody you love. This easy handmade card idea is perfect for Mothers Day, Valentines Day or just to “send love” to somebody in the mail. The bunch of roses artwork on the card has been created quickly and easily using a handmade sponge stamp. It’s so fun to make! You might also like our mother and baby koala card When I was growing
Sponge butterfly craft
Here is an easy sponge butterfly craft you can make from standard kitchen sponges plus a few other materials. Sponge butterflies are a fun Spring craft idea for kids, and the finished butterflies make great fridge magnets. They’d make a cute handmade gift idea for mothers day too! This craft was first published in 2013, and has been updated and re-shared for today’s audience. You might also like our symmetrical
mother & baby koala card
Here’s a fun printable mothers day card idea – a mother and baby koala card. Mum koala’s head lifts up to reveal your message and you can take the little baby out of her pouch. This printable koala card is also suitable for occasions such as a birthday, new baby, thank you or get well card. Or even just a hello card for a person who likes koalas! (like me)
butterfly printing with sponges
Today I’m sharing this super quick and easy sponge butterfly printing art idea, suitable for kids of all ages (kids at heart included!) You might also like our 3D Cube Bugs Butterfly crafts are one of my favourite things. I first came up with this idea when my girls were preschoolers to create cards and wrapping paper for mothers day. Of course, butterfly prints are beautiful for a regular art
Australian crafts for kids
Australian crafts are fun all year round but at this time of year, during the lead up to Australia Day, I get especially inspired to celebrate all things Aussie. Here is a collection of Australian-themed crafts and printables for kids we’ve made over the years. You might also like these Summer crafts and activities What does the word ‘Australia’ make you think of? The media tells us to think of
Flower baskets
Make some pretty paper cup flower baskets with the kids this Easter. You can literally put one of these together in around 5-10 minutes, they are so quick and easy! You might also like these 20+ Easter basket ideas I love designing baskets at Easter time, there are so many different ways to make them. Basically, any kind of container becomes a basket when you add a handle. This time
Marbled heart Valentine card
Make a marbled heart Valentine card to give to somebody special this Valentines Day. We’ve created a simple heart-shaped printable template with messages you can colour inside as well as blank, and best of all, this template is free. This DIY Valentines card idea is perfect for kids of all ages and they will love the marble process art activity too. Last year I bought my girls a marble art