15 DIY Handprint and Footprint Crafts for Mother’s Day
Looking to make a special keepsake for mom this Mother’s Day? In search of sentimental ideas for handprint or footprint crafts?
DIY gifts are a great way to show mom how much she means to you and are sure to be treasured for years to come.
In this post, we’ll share 15 adorable handprint and footprint crafts that are perfect for Mother’s Day.
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15 Adorable Handprint and Footprint Crafts for Mother's Day
1. DIY Baby Clay Handprint Keepsake
How adorable is this baby clay handprint?
It’s the perfect craft for parents with newborns and makes an awesome Mother’s Day gift.
Find the supplies list and instructions on how to make clay handprints over on Shrimp Salad Circus.
2. Footprint Butterfly Poem
This butterfly Mother’s Day card would make the perfect gift for mom from a baby or toddler.
I mean, those tiny feet are just too cute not to put on paper.
This printable even comes with a special Mother’s Day poem and a place to write a personalized message.
Find instructions on how to make this craft and download the printable over at Messy Little Monster.
3. Handprint Cactus Mother's Day Card
This one’s perfect for the plant-loving mama.
And bonus, it doubles as a memento and a card, so you can add a sweet little message to mom or grandma.
Learn how to make this handprint cactus card over at Simple Everyday Mom.
4. Handprint Minion Card
Another adorable DIY craft from Simple Everyday Mom.
The combination of their child’s hands and the silliness of minions are sure to steal the show for mom.
This one would also make a great gift for Father’s Day or birthdays.
5. Flower Handprint Keepsake Card
If you’re not super crafty, then this easy flower handprint craft may be right up your alley. It’s even simple enough for dads to help create something. 😉
This printable template comes with a beautiful poem and a place to commemorate your child, using their handprint as a flower.
Grab your paint supplies and head on over to Mommy’s Bundle to download the printable.
A “suntastic” craft using a free template by A Little Pinch Of Perfect.
On the outside of the card, a tiny handprint represents the sun to help spell “MOM.” This DIY gift lets mom know that her kids might be her little rays of joy, but she is definitely their sunshine.
If the kids are old enough to write, they could put a sweet note for mom inside the card.
A gorgeous handprint DIY that literally comes to life. This flowerpot craft by Mama Of Minis even acts as a great lesson for kids about plants and gardening.
It uses a mason jar with your little one’s handprint to act as a planter for a sweet little flower. You could switch it up and use an actual terra-cotta flower pot with this one, and it would also be a great craft for moms with more than one child.
8. Mother's Day Hand Craft Magnet
Add a little more sparkle to mom’s day with these fun handprint magnets.
This craft is simple, makes a great keepsake, and represents helping mom out for the day (by giving her a hand).
Get the supplies list and directions over at Fun Learning Life.
Gift this footprint bookmark to mom with a book and some quiet time to read. She will be one happy mama!
Pick a fun color, grab paint and ribbon, and get to crafting! It won’t take long to make, and if you want it to last a long time, you can cover it with contact paper or laminate it.
10. DIY Mother's Day Flowers
What mom wouldn’t love to be gifted a bouquet of “flowers”on Mother’s Day?
This fun finger paint craft is one multiple kids could make together. It’s bound to make mom smile and is sure to be cherished for many, many years.
You can find instructions on how to make this easy DIY craft over at The Flying Couponer.
Messy Little Monster has a DIY for Mother’s Day that will melt your heart. What is it about tiny handprints and poetry that really tugs at heartstrings?
The nice thing about this craft is that you could use your kid’s favorite color to form the heart, and it is fairly no fuss too, which means it would be ideal for younger kids.
Grab the free printable poem here.
Seaside Sunday nails it with this adorable mommy and me handprint DIY. This one won’t be a surprise gift for mom, but it will still be a treasure!
This craft turns both mom and little one’s handprints into cute elephants. If you are a mom of multiple kids, grab a larger canvas and add more baby elephants.
13. Mother's Day Footprint Flower Keepsake
Switch up the handprint flowers with some footprint flowers. Kids of all ages will enjoy making this craft for their mothers, and it’s a great way to see how much they’ve grown.
Get all the details on this beautiful footprint art over at Emma Owl.
Who doesn’t love puns and tiny thumbprints?
This Valentine’s Day craft featured on Red Ted Art would also make a perfect keepsake for a mama on Mother’s Day, so she always knows that “THUMB body loves her.”
They could be turned into magnets, necklaces, or even framed in shadow boxes.
If paint just isn’t your thing, but you love the idea of a handprint craft, then give this one a try.
It uses the free template that Simple Everyday Mom provides, cardstock or construction paper, a pencil, scissors, and glue. You trace little hands, and the result is an adorable bouquet that will last a lot longer than real flowers.
One Special Mother's Day
With these adorable handmade keepsakes, I’m sure you’ll make one special day for mom.
These are thoughtful, intimate gifts that will melt the heart. You could use these as a gift for grandma, and some even work well for Father’s Day too.
Wishing all the moms, grandmas, and great grandmas a wonderful Mother’s Day!
What About You?
What are some of your favorite crafts to make for mom? Share your favorite DIY Mother’s Day crafts in the comments below and be sure to share this post with all your friends and fam.
