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Handmade Mother’s Day craft card with colorful heart cutouts hanging on strings inside.
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Mother's Day Craft Card Bursting With Love

A heartfelt fold-out card craft for Mother’s Day that kids of all ages can make at home. Easy, adorable, and full of love—perfect for creating lasting memories together!
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Kids Activities, Mother's Day Card, Mother's Day Craft
Keyword: DIY kids craft, fold-out card, kids handmade gifts, Mother’s Day card, preschool craft
Author: Hannah

Materials

  • 1 sheet white paper or cardstock for the card base
  • Assorted colored paper for heart decorations
  • 1 piece thread or string for hanging heart garland
  • 1 pencil to sketch shapes
  • Various markers or felt-tip pens for decorating and writing
  • Craft glue or adhesive for assembling pieces
  • Scissors for cutting shapes

Instructions

  • Create the Card Base
    Fold a white sheet of paper in thirds, like a brochure. This will be the base for the fold-out card with three sections.
  • Make Colorful Heart Garlands
    Draw and cut small hearts from colored paper. Glue them onto a piece of string to make a garland.
  • Decorate the Front Cover
    Glue colorful hearts on the front panel of the folded card to make it bright and welcoming.
  • Add “MOM” in Bright Letters
    Open the first section of the card and write “MOM,” replacing the "O" with a heart. Color it in with markers.
  • Finish with Hanging Hearts and a Message
    Open the last fold. Glue the garland across the top and add a personalized message like “Happy Mother’s Day” below.

Notes

  • Message Ideas:
    For toddlers: “I love you because _____.” or “Happy Mother’s Day, Mommy!”
    For early writers: “You are the best mom in the world!”
    For older kids: “I’m so lucky you’re my mom” or a short acrostic using M-O-M.
  • Tips for Parents/Teachers:
    Don’t worry if you don’t have all the materials—substitute with what you have. Encourage creativity over perfection!
  • Keepsake Tip:
    Store the card in a memory box, or hang it up as seasonal decoration.