Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to pull out the pretty paper, old family photos, ribbon scraps, and that little pile of embellishments we all keep “just in case.” If your mum, grandmother, aunt, or mother figure loves handmade gifts, then a paper craft or memory keeping project can feel so much more personal than something grabbed at the last minute from the shops.
These Mother’s Day paper craft ideas are all about thoughtful handmade details — photo gifts, printable cards, gift tags, flower cards, keepsake coupons, and memory-inspired projects that can be made with your scrapbooking supplies. They’re also lovely if you want to use up patterned paper offcuts, leftover cardstock, alphabet stickers, die cuts, or those tiny embellishments that somehow multiply in the drawer overnight.
I especially love Mother’s Day projects that include photos or handwritten notes, because those are the pieces that get tucked into drawers and memory boxes for years. A pretty card is lovely, but a card with a child’s handwriting, a favourite family photo, or a little “I love you because…” message becomes a keepsake.
If you’re planning a handmade Mother’s Day gift, start with what you already have in your craft stash. A few sheets of cardstock, a printed photo, some adhesive, and a little time can become something beautiful. And if you’re in the mood for more memory keeping inspiration, you might also enjoy these scrapbook layout ideas for moms and Mother’s Day.
Use the free template and instructions to make this 3D Flower Card or piece of art
Source: How to make 3D paper flower card with free template, so simple
Use mom’s favorite photos to make linen lavender sachets
Source: Charming DIY Lavender Sachets with Photos!
Get the free printable to make these chic leaf gift tags
Source: DIY || Mother’s Day Gift Tags – The Effortless Chic
Kids will love making these pom pom cards for Mother’s Day!
Source: DIY Mother’s Day Cards
Any mom would love to receive these fantastic gift coupons. These are a free printable.
Source: Free Printable Mother’s Day Coupons
Make this beautiful floral Mother’s Day card from scratch!
Source: *Lovely Clusters DIY: Mother’s Day Card with Flowers
Make geometric art pieces for mom. Use color blocking or an image of something she loves.
Source: DIY – Mein Muttertagsgeschenk für alle Mütter – ludorn
Photo cubes are a classic giftm and even better when you make them yourself.
Source: Photo Cubes | Mothers Day Craft Ideas | Celebrate
Combine string art and memory keeping in this great gift idea.
Source: Mother’s day gift ideas | PERSONALIZED | DIY | STRING ART | PHOTO
Pressed for time? Print and color this free printable Mother’s Day Card
Source: Mothers day coloring cards, FREE to print and color now
