Guinea Pig Mothers Day Card Craft [Free Template]

If you’re looking for a fun kids’ craft to do for Mother’s Day this year, look no further!

This paper guinea pig Mothers Day craft is simple to make, lots of fun, and perfect for any guinea pig lover!

Kids will love creating this sweet little card for Mom or Grandma. Best of all, it has a printable template to download to make it even easier.

As they cut and glue the pieces together, they can show off their creativity and work on their fine motor skills. They’ll also learn about following instructions and using simple materials to make something special!

Nana or Mom will love this sweet and chubby little guinea pig card! Make it and then be sure to check out all of our Mother’s Day crafts for kids.

Guinea Pig Craft

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Markers
• Guinea pig card template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the guinea pig card template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this guinea pig card template to life!

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First, guide your child to fold the guinea pig head along the dashed line, then carefully cut it out, ensuring to leave the top fold intact.

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Next, place the guinea pig’s mouth on the card and glue it to the bottom of the card base.

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Encourage your child to take the nose and glue it to the top of the mouthline.

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Now, position the cheeks above the piece you glued on in the previous step.

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Glue the eyes above the cheeks and secure them in place.

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Create the ears by gluing the inner ears to the lower portion of the outer ears, trimming off any excess paper.

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Now, take the completed ears and glue them to the top and back of the guinea pig’s head.

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Position the completed head and glue it to the top, right part of the body.

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Lastly, open the card and write a sweet message inside!

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Be sure to check out our card crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun ideas like this one!

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More Mother’s Day Ideas

Want more ways to celebrate Mother’s Day? Whether you’re looking for fun crafts or activities, or want to make the day extra special for Mom, we’ve got some more ideas for you. Keep reading to discover some creative ways to show your love and appreciation for Mom!

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Fun Books For Mother’s Day

Reading with your kids from an early age not only helps them learn new vocabulary and use their imagination but also has been shown as one of the most effective ways for children’s literacy development. Those are just some of the reasons why we recommend starting with books.

Below are some of the most popular children’s books about Mom:

I Turned My Mom Into A Unicorn – If your child loves the Ted and Friends books, they’ll get a chuckle out of this one about Ted’s mom! Ted feels his mom is too grumpy, but when he turns his mom into a unicorn, will everything be fixed? This book is short and simple for young kids and shares the message of appreciating the goodness in their lives.

The Night Before Mother’s Day – These books are always fun and sweet and this one is no different! Read this story to see how a dad and his two daughters prepare to pamper mom for Mother’s Day!

What Not To Give Your Mom On Mother’s Day -Follow a boy and his mom in a story of all the things you shouldn’t give to your mom, unless she’s an animal. This is a simple story kids will enjoy with a cute message at the end!

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Simple Mothers Day Crafts For Kids

Want to give your kids an engaging activity that will keep them engaged and happy? Try out these craft ideas. They can work on their fine motor skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities while also having a bunch of fun.

Butterfly Card Craft – This easy papercraft is perfect for kids to make as a Mother’s Day gift. It’s simple enough that they can do it on their own, and the end result is a cute butterfly card that Mom will love.

Flower Handprint Card Craft – Looking for a fun way to give Mom flowers this Mother’s Day? How about making her a card with handprints! This craft is easy enough for kids of all ages, and it makes for a great keepsake that Mom can cherish for years to come.

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Llama Mothers Day Card Craft – Looking for a fun way to show your love for Grandma this Mother’s Day? Why not try making her this adorable llama card craft? It’s easy enough that kids can make it, and it’ll be sure to put a smile on her face.

Mother’s Day Ice Cream Craft – Serve up some sweet love with this adorable ice cream cone craft! Gather your colored paper, scissors, and glue, and let your kids create an ice cream masterpiece for Mom. It’s the perfect craft for preschoolers and a tasty treat that won’t melt!

Mother’s Day Printables

Let Mom feel the love with our Mother’s Day crown activity! Kids can print out and color the crown template for Mom to wear on her special day. They’ll also develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they color in the different shapes. This makes it a great activity to enjoy in the classroom or at home!

Have your kids complete this All About Mom printable! They can practice their handwriting skills while learning fun facts about their Mom. This would be a great Mother’s Day activity! Mom will have a blast reading all the sweet things her child writes about her.

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Kids will love giving Mom these fun printable Mother’s Day coupons. Each coupon is good for a special activity or favor, like 30 minutes of peace and quiet, an ice cream date, a hug, and more. Mom’s heart will melt when she sees these thoughtful gifts from her little ones.

Mom will love receiving these adorable Mothers Day coloring pages from her kids. They’re a simple but sweet way for kids to show much they love and appreciate her. And who doesn’t love a no-prep coloring activity for the kids?!

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For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

Guinea Pig Template

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