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DIY Mother's Day Flower

If mothers were flowers, you'd pick her. Let mom know how special she is with a DIY Mother's Day flower gift (plus, it's an easy Mother's Day craft for kids!).

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Clothespin(s)
  • Craft Stick
  • Pencil(s)
  • Photo of Child

Steps

  • Step 1

    Sketch and cut out construction paper flower.

  • Step 1

    Sketch and cut out construction paper flower.

  • Step 2

    Use paper flower and trace on cardstock. Cut out.

  • Step 2

    Use paper flower and trace on cardstock. Cut out.

  • Step 3

    Use gel pens to write Mother’s Day messages on construction paper petals.

  • Step 3

    Use gel pens to write Mother’s Day messages on construction paper petals.

  • Step 4

    Add glue to middle of construction paper flower.

  • Step 4

    Add glue to middle of construction paper flower.

  • Step 5

    Place cardstock flower on top to attach.

  • Step 5

    Place cardstock flower on top to attach.

  • Step 6

    Glue photo of child to middle of cardstock flower.

  • Step 6

    Glue photo of child to middle of cardstock flower.

  • Step 7

    Paint craft stick and clothespins to create stem and leaves. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 7

    Paint craft stick and clothespins to create stem and leaves. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 8

    Glue craft stick to back of construction paper flower. Attach clothespins to craft stick.

  • Step 8

    Glue craft stick to back of construction paper flower. Attach clothespins to craft stick.

  • Step 9

    Gently pull back cardstock petals to reveal surprise Mother’s Day messages!

  • Step 9

    Gently pull back cardstock petals to reveal surprise Mother’s Day messages!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  •  For more DIY Mother’s Day cards, gifts, and decorations, see all of our Mother’s Day craft ideas.

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