Mother's Day Crafts & Activities - The Good Play Guide (2024)

Mother’s Day Crafts & Activities

Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to show mum just how much she is loved and appreciated.

Here are some ideas for personalised presents, as well as some special ways to celebrate.

Crafts

Handprint Flower Bouquet

Include a heartfelt note to these personalised flowers, giving Mum a gift she’ll cherish forever!

What you’ll need:

• Coloured card/paper
• Paint
• Scissors
• Green pipe cleaners
• Glue or tape
• Pen
• (optional) Green tissue paper
• (optional) Vase for display

1. Create handprints by painting your child’s hand and pressing down onto some paper or card. Do this with several different colours of paint to create different flowers Wait for the paint to dry.
2. Cut around all the handprints.
3. Cut the green pipe cleaners to different lengths represent the stems. You could wrap green tissue paper around the pipe cleaners for a more realistic effect.
4. Bend the top of each pipe cleaner into a loop to serve as the centre of the flower.
5. Using glue or tape, secure the handprint flowers to each of the pipe cleaners.
6. Once all of the flowers are attached to pipe cleaners, you can arrange them in a bouquet. Optionally you could use a vase to display them as a lovely Mother’s Day present.

Homemade Bath Bombs

Give the gift of relaxation with these beautiful bath bombs.

What you’ll need

• 225 grams baking soda
• 115 grams citric acid
• 115 grams Epsom salts
• 60 grams cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or almond oil
• 1-2 teaspoons water
• A few drops of essential oils (lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, etc.)
• Food colouring (optional)
• Bath bomb moulds or muffin tin

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts, and cornstarch). Use a whisk or fork to break up any clumps and ensure the ingredients are well mixed.
2. In a separate smaller bowl, combine the wet ingredients (melted coconut oil or almond oil, water, essential oils, food colouring if using). Start with a small amount of water and add more as needed until the mixture holds together when squeezed in your hand.
3. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring constantly to avoid any fizzing. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture holds together when pressed. It should have a consistency similar to damp sand.
4. Quickly and firmly pack the mixture into your bath bomb moulds, pressing down to compact it as much as possible. If you’re using a muffin tin, press the mixture firmly into each compartment.
5. Allow the bath bombs to dry and harden in the moulds for at least 24 hours. You can speed up the process by placing them in the refrigerator for a few hours.
6. Once the bath bombs are fully set, carefully remove them from the moulds. If they’re stubborn, gently tap the moulds on a hard surface or use a butter knife to loosen the edges.
7. Store your homemade bath bombs in an airtight container or ziplock bag until you’re ready to use them. Be sure to keep them away from moisture and humidity to prevent them from prematurely fizzing.

Mother’s Day Memory Jar

Fill this meaningful keepsake with cherished moments and memories shared between you and Mum. It’s a beautiful gift that she can treasure for years to come.

What you’ll need:

• A clean, clear jar with a lid
• Decorative paper or card
• Scissors
• Pen or marker
• Ribbon or twine
• Optional: stickers, embellishments, glitter, etc.

1. Cut the decorative paper or cardstock into small strips. You’ll write your memories on these strips, so make sure they’re large enough to write on but small enough to fit inside the jar.
2. Take some time to reflect on special moments you’ve shared with your mum. Write down these memories on the strips of paper.
3. If desired, decorate the strips of paper with stickers, embellishments, or glitter.
4. Fold the strips or paper in half or roll them up to make them more compact. Arrange all your strips inside your chosen jar.
5. Decorate the jar using embellishments such as glitter or sequins, and add a label to the front, e.g. ‘Our special memories’
6. The jar is now ready for your mum to read through, whenever she needs a reminder of how much she is loved and appreciated.

Ways to Celebrate

Choose one or more of these ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day and show your mum how much she means to you.

1. Start the day in the best way by preparing a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed, featuring all of her favourites. You could even include a handwritten note for a special touch.
2. There are lots of ways to give mum a relaxing Mother’s Day! Involve the whole family in doing chores, prepare a lovely bubble bath, and be sure to bring lots of cups of tea to the sofa!
3. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a cosy movie marathon! Create a home cinema experience with her favourite films, blankets, and snacks. Spend the afternoon cuddled up watching old classics or discovering new favourites, and making special memories together.
4. Treat mum to a special family dinner, gathering loved ones around the table. Prepare her favourite home-cooked meal or indulge in a delicious feast at her favourite restaurant.
5. Surprise your mum with a Mother’s Day trip to her favourite place, a wonderful chance to spend the day together making memories.