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Mother’s Day Flower Petal Craft

Get crafty this Mother’s Day with a simple yet heartfelt DIY project. 

Perfect for preschool, kindergarten kids and even older kids, this flower petal craft puts “MOM” at the center of everything, surrounded by petals that showcase all the wonderful things she is. 

Although some supervision will be required for the younger kids as some cutting of the template is required.

This will present an opportunity to practice some fine motor skills and cutting skills.

Follow our step-by-step guide to make a beautiful, personalized gift that will surely make her day.

 Mother’s Day is a special occasion to express our love and gratitude to the incredible women in our lives.

And what’s a better way to say “I love you” than with a handmade craft?

This DIY Mother’s Day flower petal craft is perfect for kids wanting to give something unique and heartfelt to their moms.

With “MOM” at the center of this flower and each petal representing her wonderful qualities, it’s a gift that’s sure to bring a smile to her face.

Before we get started, here are some Mother’s Day crafts the kids will love

How to make your Mother’s Day Flower Petal Craft

Supplies needed

  • Gluestick
  • Marker.
  • A4 White yardstick paper
  • Free Printable Flower petal template (Coloured version). The plain version is in the members library.
  • Scissors.

Instructions.

Download and print the Mother’s Day flower petal template.

If using the coloured version, you should print on white yardstick paper.

However, if using the plain version, you can use any coloured paper.

When you do, have the kids write in each petal the beautiful words they want to use to describe MOM.

Then using the scissors, cut out every piece of the template.

Using the glue stock, start to glue each petal to the centre.

Just apply glue to the the tip so that the words on the petal can clearly he seen.

Glue the petals side by side without leaving any space between them.
 
Also make sure they are not sitting on top of each other.
 
 
 
Petals all completely glued on.
 
Now it is time to attach the stalk to the flower.
 
 
Apply some glue generously to the top of the paper strip that will serve as the stalk.
  
 
Glue the stalk to the back of the flower.
 
Make sure it is glued facing the right way. 
 
it should be glued underneath the words in the centre.
 
 
Apply some glue to the tips of the leaves and glue them on to the stalk.
 
 
Your Mother’s Day flower petal craft is complete.
 
 

Mother’s Day Activities the kids will love

Flower card craft

Flower photo card

Pom Pom mom tiara

Pom Pom bookmarks

If the kids are in the mood for some colouring activity or Dot painting activity, these will do.

Mother’s Day colouring Pages 

Mother’s Day Dot Painting worksheets

 

Mother's Day Flower Petal Craft Templates

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Mother’s Day Dot Painting Worksheets

Free Printable Mother’s Day mess free dot painting printable for preschool  and kindergarten kids.

Mother’s Day is around the corner so if you are looking for no prep, no mess fun creative activity for the little ones for Mother’s Day, you found it.

These free printable Mother’s Day Dot Painting worksheets are perfect for the occasion.

At home, the kids can choose their favourite dot marker printables out of this set, colour in the circles using a dot marker and give it to mum.

In the classroom, the preschool or kindergarten kids can do the same and take it home to give to their mothers. 

Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honor and show our appreciation for the mothers in our lives.

So celebrate Mother’s Day  by engaging the kids whether at home or in school in a fun and creative activity with these Mother’s Day dot painting worksheets.

Looking for Mother’s Day Crafts to do with the kids

If you are planning on celebrating Mother’s Day with some fun activities, check out these Mother’s Day activities.

Pom pom mom tiara

Mothers day pom pom bookmarks

Mother’s Day flower card

Flower Photo Card

Flower Card Craft

Mother’s Day Hearts Card 

Valentines Gift Box Pop up card.

Free Printable Mother’s Day Dot Painting worksheets.

This happy Mother’s Day do a dot worksheet is on that will go on the fridge.

Apart from the benefits of dot painting activities which include Eye-hand coordination, Hand dexterity, Finger agility, Fine motor skills, Imagination and artistic expression etc

The kids can also improve their letter letter recognition which makes well on their way to being able to write words and spell.

A super mom dot marker printable really does help reinforce to kids that moms are super heroes.

Encourage the kids to use all the colors they want as the creativity takes them.

As they paint the little circles, they are able to focus on the task at hand.

Some of the circles may need to dabbed with the dot markers multiple times.

Also encourage the kids to colour inside the circles as much as they can.

For more Mother’s Day colouring fun, try these Mother’s Day coloring pages for kids.

Here is a cute mama bear dot marker worksheet. 

Make the kids identify the animals in the worksheet, ask what the main colour to use is. 

This is to help with the recognition of everyday animals and objects.

Some Dot Painting Activities you may like

Easter Dot Painting

Numbers Dot Painting 

Year of the Dragon Dot painting 

Chinese New Year Dot Painting

Gingerbread man Dot Painting

Thanksgiving dot painting

St Patrick’s Day Dot Painting Activity

Shape dot painting

Valentines Dot Painting Activity

Alphabet Dot Painting

Christmas Dot Painting

New Year Dot Painting Activity

You can use dot markers on these Mother’s Day dot painting worksheets.

However, you can also use coloring pencils which may take longer for kids to complete a worksheet but it also means more fun.

Circle dot stickers can also be used still no mess and clean up. The circle stickers come in a variety on colours and all the kids have to do is peel off the color they wan to use and place it on a circle.

These Mother’s Day do a dot printables are suitable for preschool and kindergarten age kids and are intended for individual use in one classroom.

They can also be used to homeschool, sunday school classes, etc. 

It is not permitted for you to sell the files or give them to other adults to use with their kids or students.

Please direct them to our site so they can get their own copy instead.

Happy Mother’s Day.

 

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Pom pom mom tiara

How to Make a Pom Pom Mom Tiara with Printable Templates

This is a cute Pom pom craft kids will love Whether it’s for a birthday party, a costume event, or in this case, a tiara specially made for mom for Mother’s Day.

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of making your very own pom pom mom tiara using our free printable template.

Get ready to unleash your inner craftiness and create a unique headpiece that will turn heads and make mom feel like a queen!

Making a pom pom tiara for mom or in fact anyone is fun and an easy DIY project that requires just a few simple materials, including printable templates, and some creativity.

Materials Needed

Before we dive into the steps, let’s gather all the materials you’ll need to create your pom pom mom tiara using printable templates:

Printable tiara template
Cardstock or thick paper
Scissors
Pom poms ( different colours and sizes)
Glue gun

There are two versions of the free printable tiara templates

You can make a Mother’s Day version or a plain tiara to design and embellish as you wish

Printing and Preparing the Templates

To start, download and print the pom pom mom tiara template on cardstock or thick paper.

Make sure to adjust the printer settings to ensure accurate sizing for A4 paper.

Once printed, carefully cut out the templates along the outer edges.

Attaching Pom Poms to the Tiara

It’s time to attach them to the base of your tiara.

Heat up your glue gun or prepare your fabric glue.

Apply a small amount of glue onto the base of a pom pom and press it firmly onto the tiara base, holding it in place for a few seconds to ensure it sticks securely.

Feel free to arrange the pom poms in any pattern or design that pleases you. 

To make your pom pom mom tiara even more dazzling, you can add additional decorations and embellishments. 

Use the printable template to cut out small shapes like stars, hearts, or flowers from colored paper or cardstock.

Glue these shapes onto the tiara base, around the pom poms, to create a playful and festive look.

You can also add ribbons, beads, sequins, or any other embellishments that you like.

Apply glue to the desired area on the tiara and press the embellishment firmly onto it.

Glue pom poms to the MOM letters and the hearts

Add some more pom poms to the top and edges of the tiara

Remember, the goal is to make your tiara unique and reflective of your personal style.

Let your creativity flow and experiment with different combinations of colors and decorations.

Now that you’ve completed the basic structure of your pom pom mom tiara, it’s time to glue the bands together.

Adjust the bands for the size of the head so it sits properly when worn.

Then glue the bands to the right side and the left side of the Tiara.

Now glue the ends of the bands together to complete the tiara

Attach small photographs of your loved ones to the tiara, creating a sentimental touch.

Write uplifting or inspiring messages on small pieces of paper and tuck them into the pom poms.

Glue on small trinkets or charms that hold special meaning to you.

Integrate elements that represent your hobbies or interests, such as tiny figurines or symbols.

These personal touches will make your tiara not only a fun accessory but also a meaningful keepsake.

Tips for a Perfect Pom Pom Mom Tiara

To ensure the best results and a tiara that you’ll love, keep these tips in mind:

  1. Choose colors that complement each other and your outfit.
  2. Take your time and be patient while attaching the pom poms and decorations to the tiara.
  3. A steady hand will ensure a neat and pretty looking tiara.
  4. Use different sizes and textures of pom poms for your tiara.
  5. Allow the glue to dry completely before wearing the tiara to prevent any mishaps.
  6. Remember, crafting is all about embracing your own style and having fun along the way. Let your creativity shine through and enjoy the process!

Congratulations on creating your very own pom pom mom tiara!

With the help of our free printable template, you’ve crafted a unique and playful tiara for mom that will make her feel special on Mother’s Day .

Remember, there are endless possibilities for customization and personalization. Feel free to experiment with different colors, shapes, and decorations to make each tiara a reflection of your individual style and personality.

Print template here

Pom pom mom Tiara template

Plain Tiara template

Some Pom pom crafts you may like

Pom pom bookmarks

Pom pom flower card

Mothers day pom pom bookmarks

These Pom pom bookmarks are very pretty, eye-catching and very easy to make.

For the older kids who love arts and crafts, these cute bookmarks can be to used personally or given as a gift.

They also make easy mothers day crafts to make and give to mom if you are stuck for ideas.

Mother’s Day Pom pom Bookmark

All the supplies are very inexpensive and very to easy to buy. You can either buy the large poms poms or have even more fun by making your own.

Here are the different ways to make your own pom poms

What you will need to make your Mother’s Day Pom pom bookmark

  • Wool/yarn
  • Strip of thick stock card paper or cardboard
  • Scissors
  • Mini pom poms
  • Large pom poms
  • Glue gun
  • Marker
  • Pom pom maker ( if you don’t want to buy the large pom poms)

Add a some glue to the top of the paper.

Pull the tip of the yarn and lay it on the glue to stick it in place.

Then start to cover the paper by winding the yarn on.

As you  roll on the yarn, use your finger to push them close so there are no visible spaces

Add some a dot or two of glue when you are half way and then continue.

This will ensure the yarn is firmly attached to the paper.

Your bookmark is shaping up nicely.

Now that it is completely covered in yarn, you can now personalise or decorate it as you want.

You bookmaker can be decorated with craft tones or gems but tiny fluffy Pom poms are ideal because they won’t make an indentation on the pages of books.

As this is a Mother’s Day bookmark, use a marker to trace a shape or in this case a message.

This will help guide where to apply the glue.

Apply the glue to the design and then start to glue the mini pom poms to the bookmark.

Do not apply the glue all at once to prevent it from drying before the pom poms are attached.

Mini pom poms completely attached. Now add some glue to both ends of the bookmark and decorate with some pom poms.

Play around with different shapes and colours to make your bookmark eye-catching and colourful.

If you are making your own large pom pom, once you have tied the two sides of yarn together leave the ends slightly long to make string.

Turn the the bookmark upside down and simply glue to both ends of the bookmark

Your Pom pom bookmark is complete.

Now you can give this as a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift.

You can also personalise with your friend’s name using their favourite colours and give as a birthday gift

Have fun.

Here are some Mother’s Day crafts you may like

Mothers day heart card

Mothers day photo card

Mothers day flower card

Mother’s Day flower card

This mother’s day flower card made with pom poms  is a great craft kids can make as a gift or token for Mother’s Day.

The kids can wish happy Mother’s Day to mum while also having fun being creative.

This pom pom craft can be made for Mother’s Day with simple supplies. To make one, you will need the following supplies with the following instructions.

How to make Mother’s Day Flower Card

You will need

  • Pom poms (different colours and sizes)
  • Pipe cleaner (Green colour)
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Construction paper (Any colour)
  • Marker
  • Green paper

Create the base of the card by folding a piece of coloured construction paper in half.

Using the glue, arrange the pom poms in a circle. Make sure it is firmly in the centre to make space for the other flowers.

Cut the pipe cleaner using scissors to an appropriate length. Then glue to the bottom of the flower.

Repeat the above step with smaller pom poms to make smaller flowers

Place the flowers at the top and bottom of the card

Use the marker to draw small hearts all over the card.

Try to use a different coloured marker

Using a marker, write in the Happy Mother’s Day message on the inside of the card

Then add dots as a simple and easy decoration.

Have fun.

Mother’s Day Crafts you can also try

Mother’s Day Heart card

Flower photo card

Craft stick flower 

Flower Photo Card

Photo paper flower crafts are cute and colourful photo crafts or flower crafts. They are ideal as greeting cards for kids to make for a special occasion like Mother’s Day . It is a wonderful option to make at home or school as a Mother’s Day flower card craft

If you are looking for more Mother’s Day crafts ideas, our Mother’s Day flower heart card is our most popular Mother’s Day craft. It is a heart shaped card held my a paper straw which opens up and collapses with an inside message.

You will also like our flower card on a popsicle stick.

This flower photo craft  is an easy and fun paper craft  and does not need fancy materials. All you will need to make this flower photo card are different coloured paper, scissors and glue.

It involves a fair bit of paper cutting which is good for developing fine motor skills of the children. It also involves meticulously arranging the paper strips which help develop focus and attention to detail.

When the flower craft is finished, you can encourage the kids to write their heartfelt message on the inside of the flower card. The standard “I love mom” or “Happy Mother’s Day” will do.

You can also encourage or guide them to go even further and express their sentiment in any way they want. There is no right or wrong way to say”Thank you” or “I love you to” to mums.

And what’s not to love about this flower craft, it is a three in one keepsake. It is photo frame, greeting card and a flower

How to Make a Photo Flower Card

Materials needed

  • Card Stock paper
  • 2 different coloured paper
  • Glue Stick
  • Scissors or Paper cutter
  • Photo (to put in the centre of the flower)
  • Printable template below (optional, you can make one without the template just follow the instructions below)

Instructions 

Cut out two 10cm circles, two leaf shapes 7cm long and a small rectangle 2cm by 5cm

Use the card stock paper to cut these out. The small rectangle piece is to be used to join the two parts of the card.

Now, cut out strips form the two different coloured paper. Cut out strips 1.5cm by 15cm from one and from the other cut out 1cm by 15cm.

For a flower craft this size, 32 strips will be needed so 16 strips of each colour

Take a strip rub a bit of glue and stick together to form a loop. Repeat until all the strips have been looped.

If not using the template, take one of the paper circles and use a pencil to draw a circle 7cm in diameter. This is where the photo goes.

Start glueing the paper strips to the edge of the circle neatly. Glue the 1.5cm strips first. Then glue on the different coloured (1cm wide strips)

Finished gluing the strips together? Glue the photo to the centre of the flower. The photo should be 7cm in diameter.

Take the other card, glue the two leaves at the back and thenwrite your message on the front.

To join both the two parts of the card together, take the small rectangle and fold in half and glue it to both parts of the card. This acts as a hinge so it allows the card to open and close.

All done.

If looking for more easy Mother’s Day crafts to make at school or at home, you can get the kids busy with these set of Mother’s Day colouring pages 

Flower Card Craft

Why not make this simple flower card craft. This flower card is easy for kids to make using a flower card printable template.If you are looking a cute flower craft or a simple Mother’s Day craft card idea? Well look no further. Take a look at this Mother’s Day hearts card.  

This card is cut out from a printable template and glued on to a popsicle stick with a message written on the inside of the card.

This flower paper craft involves a fair bit of paper cutting which improves hand eye coordination and fine motor skills.

The kids can also express their creativity by colouring the card anyway they want.

This popsicle stick flower craft is great a Mother’s Day craft for kids, Easter crafts as well as a valentines day craft for kids. To make your flower card, you will need the following supplies.

 

Materials needed

White A4 cardstock paper to print template

Flower card template (Download free below)

Glue stick

Popsicle stick

Markers or crayons

Scissors

How to make a Flower Card

Start by printing the flower card template.

If you are using the non coloured version, now is the time to get creative by colouring using a markers or crayons. Make sure to use bright colours to make your finished card pop.

Colour the leaves that will be glued to the popsicle stick as well.

Once you are done colouring, cut out the template using a pair of scissors. Careful not to rush cutting the round edges.

Cut out the small leaves and flowers too

Finshed cutting? Now fold the flowers in half along the dotted line.

Write your message on the inside and the outside. You may choose to only write your message inside the card and just decorate the outside. It is up to you.

Take the popsicle stick, add glue to the top and stick it to the back of the flower card. Make sure it is glued to the back such that you can open and close the card the right way.

Glue the leaves to the popsicle stick

Download templates

Plain

Coloured

 

For more card making ideas, check out Card making ideas for kids

Happy crafting.

Mother’s Day Hearts Card

If looking for a mother’s day craft idea, you can make this adorable Mother’s Day card that is glued to a piece of straw and collapses into a heart.  

This simple Mother’s Day card can also be a valentines day craft too. Check out this Valentines git box card

Using the free printable, all you need to make this craft is paper cutting and gluing.

Print and cut out the template, glue plain (coloured paper) in the middle and fold in to hearts.

Cut out shapes and decorate how you want.

Materials needed for Mother’s day card include

 

You will also like these Mother’s Day crafts 

Flower photo card

Mother’s Day Colouring Pages

Flower Card Popsicle Craft

 

How to make Mother’s Day Heart Card

 

Download and print the card template. Download here

 

Cut out the template

Cut out a circle 10cm in diameter. Write the message on it.

Then apply glue using the glue stick. Firmly place it in the middle.

Fold the template along the dotted lines.

Once folded, it should be collapsible as shown in the video above.

Apple 3 glue dots to the heart

Glue on the straw.

Then decorate with paper shapes. If you have paper shape cutter, cut out different shapes and get creative and decorating as you please.

Remember to use different colours. Use craft gems to add some sparkle.

You can also glue paper shapes to the straw

Decorate the inside of your mother’s day heart card

Using the hole punch, punch a hole on the side of the heart.

To hold the heart in place, insert a ribbon and tie it in place.

Another option is to use a mini clothes peg, colour it or glue on paper shapes on it. Then use it to hold the mother’s heart day card into place.

Happy crafting

Download the free template here

More Mother's Day Activities

Valentines Gift Box Pop up card

Easy printable valentines pop up card with a 3d heart on the front and a gift box pop up inside. 

This simple valentines day pop up card is pretty enough on the front with the 3d heart with a contrasting colour. However, it has a pop gift box on the inside. Great valentines craft for kids to make as pop up crafts are always fascinating.

Adding a 3d heart or in fact any 3d paper cut to the front of your greeting card is ab easy craft technique if you want a simple design.

A red card stock paper is used for the outside and the inside of the card is a printable template.

There is a fair bit of gluing and paper cutting which should encourage fine motor skills.

 

Materials needed

Red card stock paper

White card stock paper

Any coloured paper ( for the 3d heart)

Printable template

Glue stick

Scissors

paper

Hole punch for hearts (optional)

To make your valentines pop up card

  1. Cut the red A4 paper in half measuring 21cm by 14.9cm.
  2. Print out the template that goes inside the card on what paper
  3. Print out the hearts on the different coloured paper
  4. Cut out the template. Fold in half in the middle with the printed side outside. Then cut from the edge to the end of the gift box at the top and bottom
  5. Unfold and make sure the the gift box pops
  6. Glue to the left side of the inside of the red card. Do the same with the right side.
  7. Punch out heart shapes and glue to the side of the card.
  8. Cut out the printed hearts and cut them out
  9. Stick the first heart on the front of the card. Make sure it is centred. Fold the remaining hearts in half and glue to the left and to the right. When finished, fluff out the 3d paper heart

Valentines kids crafts you might like

Paper plate hand bag

Butterfly clothespin craft

 

Enjoy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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