Spend some QT with your kid this Mother’s Day with these fun crafts!
Mother’s Day is almost here, and what better way to give yourself some well-deserved leisure time while bonding with your child than with some creative fun? Let your kid show you they care by helping them make something special. Here are some ideas from a few of our favorite Mother’s Day crafts books on Epic. We’ve got something for kids of all ages!
Mother’s Day crafts books on Epic
Mother’s Day Crafts
Written by: Morgan Thompson, Haley Garinger, Kristen Stalzer
Illustrated by: Carlos Reynoso
Ages: 5-8
This easy-to-follow book for younger kids features 12 adorable crafts you can make with items you have around the house.
Our Fave From The Book: Love You to Pieces Door Hanger
What we love: This one is great for its simplicity, few materials needed and cute factor. It’ll be cutsifying your door all year long.
- Materials needed:
- 10 popsicle sticks
- Puzzle pieces
- A picture of your kid
- Glue
- 1 marker
- 1 ribbon
How to make it:
1. Glue 8 popsicle sticks side by side.
2. Glue 2 popsicle sticks horizontal across the back to make it more stable.
3 Cut the pic to fit and glue it to the center.
4. Decorate by gluing the puzzle pieces around the picture.
5. Write “I love you to pieces” above and below the picture.
6. Glue the ribbon in a loop to the back to hang from the door.
Mother’s and Father’s Day Crafts
Written by: Annalees Lim
Ages: 7-11
We love this one because it includes ideas for both moms and dads. It offers a variety of fun crafts, from a stripy yarn-covered pot to an easy photo keyring. With super-detailed, illustrated instructions, putting them together will be a snap.
Our Fave From the Book: Glasses Case
What we love: Whether using it for eyeglasses or sunglasses, this is a super cute way to protect your eye gear for any parent.
What you’ll need:
- Blue, brown, black and red felt
- 1 ruler
- scissors
- Fabric glue
- 1 black marker
- Googly eyes
How to make it:
1. Cut a piece of blue felt into a 8 x 8 inch square.
2. Fold it in half and glue 2 sides together, leaving one of the narrow sides open. Paragraph
3. Cut one large circle, one medium-sized circle, two small circles, two ear shapes and a tail out of the brown felt.
4. Use the fabric glue to glue them together onto the case in a dog shape (the large shape will be the head, medium size the body, small shapes the ears).
5. Stick the googly eyes to the head.
6. Cut a nose out of the black felt and eye glasses out of the red felt and glue them on.
7. Let it dry overnight, and voila!
Wanna try other variations? Flex your creativity and design your own, too!
Mother’s Day Crafts
Written by: Jean Eick
Illustrated by: Kathleen Petelinsek
Ages: 8-12
You’ll find some great inspiration for older kids for creating using everyday objects and craft materials, plus even more activities.
Our Fave From the Book: Painted Pots
What we love: This one wins for combining artistic creativity with function. You can use them not just to decorate, but to put plants or flowers in them. It includes lots of helpful illustrations to guide you as you go.
What you’ll need:
- 1 clay pot
- 1 paint brush
- 1 pencil
- 1 cup of water
- Acrylic paints
How to make it:
- Wipe off any dirt or dust from the pot.
- Decide what to paint and use the pencil to draw the shapes, patterns and pictures on the pot.
- Use the paintbrush and acrylics to paint within the lines you’ve just drawn.
- Clean the brush in the water when you want to change colors.
- If you want to use one color on top of another, be sure the bottom color is dry first.
- When you’re finished, let the post dry all the way and it’s ready to be the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
Add your own special touch with additional adornments, like buttons, beads and gemstones!
These are just a few of our favorite crafts from these kid-friendly DIY books–find yours on Epic! You can also share a few heartwarming reads from this special collection.
Happy Mother’s Day from Epic!
