Sunflower Mother’s Day Card Craft [Free Template]

There’s nothing quite like a handmade gift to make Mom feel extra special on Mother’s Day. A cute creation from little hands is something she’ll cherish forever.

Plus, giving kids the opportunity to make something just for her adds an extra bit of love to the celebration to make her day even more meaningful.  

This sunflower Mother’s Day card craft is a fun and thoughtful way for kids to show Mom just how much she means to them. The bright and cheerful sunflowers make a little bouquet that opens up to reveal a sweet message of love inside. 

Find even more ideas to make Mom’s day special with these other Mother’s Day crafts for kids, too!

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Mother’s Day Paper Bouquet

Kids will enjoy putting together this beautiful surprise while developing their fine motor skills, creativity, and self-expression.

Inside the card, they can practice handwriting by writing a heartfelt note or drawing a special picture. Adding their personal touch makes this gift even more special for Mom.  

Save this idea to make with your kids at school, daycare, or with a little help from Dad at home. Download our free template to make it a breeze.

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Marker
• Ribbon
• Sunflower Template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

Directions

Start by downloading the bunny 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 sunflower to life!

Take the brown paper flower paper piece and fold it along the middle line. This will form the card base. The shape is designed to look like a flower wrap in brown paper once folded.

Now it’s time to build the sunflowers. Grab the yellow (or orange) petals and glue the brown ovals in the center of each one.

Go ahead and line up the flowers side by side. Then, help your child glue the green leaves behind each flower to complete the sunflower look.

Have your child glue the sunflowers side by side, slightly overlapping them to form a bouquet shape. Make sure the leaves peek out behind each flower for that classic sunflower look.

Now that the flowers are ready help your child glue the whole bouquet onto the top part of the folded flower pot.

Cut a short strip of pink ribbon and help your child glue it across the front of the flower pot This little detail makes it look like the flowers are tied together!

Take another piece of pink ribbon and show your child how to tie it into a small bow. This will go right on top of the strip to make the bouquet look extra special.

Once the bow is tied, help your child glue it right on top of the ribbon strip. It adds such a cute finishing touch and makes the bouquet look gift-ready! We like to use a glue dot here because it doesn’t need any time to dry.

Now that the bow is in place use scissors to trim the ends of the ribbon carefully.

Open the flower pot card and let your child write a special message. They can decorate it however they like to boost creativity and make it truly personal.

And just like that, their sunflower card is all done! It’s a sweet handmade card that’s perfect for Mother’s Day or any special celebration. Looking for more creative ideas? Check out our collection of card crafts for kids to make every occasion a little more special!

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!

Preschool Mother’s Day Crafts

Butterfly Mother’s Day Craft – This beautiful butterfly will flutter straight to Mom’s heart! This colorful paper craft is a fantastic way for kids to say, “Your love gives me wings to fly!” A little glue, a lot of love, and Mom gets a keepsake she’ll treasure forever!

Handprint Mother’s Day Craft – How sweet is this? Kids can turn their handprints into a strawberry to tell Mom she’s the BERRY best! Their little hands and a cute message make for a cute way to show love and creativity. Mom will adore this custom strawberry just for her!

Mother’s Day Bee Craft

Mickey Mouse Mother’s Day Card Craft – Add a little Disney magic to Mother’s Day with a card of Minnie Mouse wearing a charming flower crown! Kids will have a blast creating this adorable keepsake while sharing a message inside. It’s a fun and creative way to show Mom just how much she’s loved and appreciated!

Dinosaur Mother’s Day Craft – Let’s make a dino-mite surprise for Mom! This adorable dinosaur is a fun way for kids to say “Happy Mother’s Day” or even “Roar means I love you!” with bright colors and a sweet message. This prehistoric pal will make Mom’s heart roar with happiness!

Mother’s Day Activities For Kids

Celebrate Mom with a heartfelt (and hilarious!) keepsake! This All About Mom printable lets kids share their love in their own words while improving their handwriting skills.

Print it out, let little ones fill in the blanks, and enjoy their adorable and funny answers. This questionnaire is bound to capture childhood innocence with sweet compliments and giggle-worthy observations they make.

It makes a wonderful Mother’s Day surprise, and Mom will treasure this special snapshot of how her little one sees her!

Give Mom the gift of love, laughter, and a little extra pampering with these free printable Mother’s Day coupons! Just print them out, let kids color and customize them, and create a special booklet filled with sweet surprises.

Whether it’s a free hug, a homemade masterpiece, or an ice cream date, Mom will love cashing in on these heartfelt gestures. The best part is that they’re quick, easy, and don’t require a special trip to the store!

I Love You To Pieces Mother’s Day Craft

Add a splash of color and a dash of learning to your day with these sweet Mother’s Day color by numbers! Kids will love revealing each Mother’s Day themed design as they color by number, practicing fine motor skills, number recognition, and early math all at once.

Just print the pages, grab some crayons or markers, and let the coloring fun begin! Kids will be proud to give Mom a homemade masterpiece she’ll absolutely adore.

Celebrate Mom while sneaking in some learning with these Mother’s Day homeschooling printables! Kids can sharpen their skills while creating something sweet for Mom with nine pages of reading and writing activities.

It’s a win-win situation: Kids stay engaged, and Mom gets a little breather and a whole lot of love. These worksheets are packed with learning and fun—just print and go!

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