This Mother’s Day, show Mom how much you appreciate her with a homemade handprint cactus Mother’s Day card!

This activity is perfect for kids of all ages, and best of all, no paint is necessary. All you need is some green construction paper, scissors, and glue.

When the kids are finished, they’ll have a beautiful card to give to Mom or Grandma on her special day. They’ll also be working on fine motor skills too!

Make this card, then be sure to check out all of our Mother’s Day activities for kids.

Handprint Cactus

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock
• Glue
• Scissors
• Black marker
• Pencil
• Flower stickers
• Mini paper flower embellishments (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

First, fold a piece of green card stock in half and trace your child’s left hand on it, positioning the pinky side along the fold line. Carefully cut out the handprint, making sure to leave the left side uncut.

Grab the black marker and let your kids make spines all over the cactus handprint.

On the pink paper, draw a half-oval shape slightly wider than your child’s handprint to serve as the pot. Create a small sliver on the dark pink paper for the water tray. Cut out both pieces. Glue the water tray to the bottom of the plant pot, then attach the pot/tray piece to the bottom of the handprint cactus.

Open the card and have your kids write a sweet message to Mom inside.

Finally, using glue, help them attach the mini flower embellishments all over the handprint cactus.

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

Open the card and have the kids write their own personal message to Mom! She will love seeing a real handwritten note from her little one when she opens this cute card.

This easy handprint is a great keepsake that Mom and Grandma will treasure for years to come. 

If you’re planning on making these beautiful cards with a group of kids or in a classroom, you can easily substitute the paper flower embellishments for flower stickers or simply leave them off altogether. 

Either way, your kids will have so much fun making this cactus DIY card!

More Mother’s Day Ideas

Kids always seem to have energy to spare, and on the big day, they may be extra excited to celebrate Mom. If you’re looking for some fun activities to keep them busy, we’ve got you covered. From DIYs and printables to ideas for celebrating, we’ve got plenty of ways to help make Mother’s Day special.

Mother’s Day Books For Kids

Reading aloud to your child can be an amazing experience. There is so much research that says reading helps kids learn new words, improve their focus and even develop a love of books! Try adding these cute Mom related books to your next storytime:

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!

Simple Mothers Day Crafts

Here are some of our favorite ideas for kids to make for Mom or Nana:

Shark Mother’s Day Card Craft – This fin-tastic card is an easy way to make Mom smile! It’s the perfect hands-on activity for young kids to make and personalize for their mom. Don’t forget to add a cute message inside to really make her day!

Cat Mother’s Day Card Craft – For the purrfect greeting card for your cat-loving Mom, this adorable cat card is a must! It’s a fun and easy idea that only requires some simple materials to make. Plus, it comes with a free template for even easier creating.

I Love You To Pieces Mother’s Day Craft – This heartwarming project will help kids show Mom just how much she means to them. This papercraft only requires a few materials, but the finished product is sure to melt Mom’s heart! It’s also a great opportunity for kids to practice fine motor skills.

Flower Handprint Card Craft – Does Grandma love fresh flowers? Give her the next best this with this cute handprint flower. It’s simple to make and comes with a free template. Get the digital download today for a fun crafting session with the kids!

Free Mothers Day Printables

Need something super simple and great for the last minute? This printable Mother’s Day crown craft is it! Print it in black and white, let the kids color it in, then assemble it and give it to Mom. It would also be the perfect gift for your kids Grandma or Aunt!

These Mother’s Day dot to dot printables are designed to be both fun and educational, and they can be easily colored in by kids of all ages. Plus, they make a great gift for Mom! Just print out the pages, let the kids color them in, and then give them to Mom.

These Mother’s Day color by numbers are the perfect activity for kids of all ages. Simply print out the design, and then let your little ones get creative with coloring in the sections. Once they’re finished, they’ll have a one-of-a-kind work of art that Mom will treasure forever. So go ahead and download the printables now, and start celebrating Mom in the most colorful way possible!

Our All About Mom printable sheet is another great option for a last-minute gift. It includes prompts for kids to fill out about their Mom, such as her favorite color, name, and what she loves to do most! This thoughtful printable is perfect for any creative kiddo to give to their Mom.

Try this Mother’s Day activity pack for a fun and educational way to celebrate! It includes coloring pages, word searches, and other fun activities all centered around the theme of Moms. This pack is perfect for kids of all ages and can help them with skills, such as handwriting, spelling, and problem-solving!

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