Collection · 5 activities
Mother's Day cards kids can make
Cards that use fingerprints instead of store-bought stickers.
Five handmade Mother's Day cards where the kid's fingerprint or handprint is the decoration — dandelions, sunflowers, lavender, roses, and a hidden heart. Each one takes under 30 minutes, uses paint and paper, and turns into something a parent will actually keep.
In this collection
5 activities to get outside
Before you start
What you'll need
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From outside
- ·Fallen leaves (various shapes)
- ·Small sticks and twigs
- ·A handful of rocks or pebbles
- ·Outdoor sand or dirt (for sand play)
- ·Wildflowers or grass stems
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From your craft drawer
- ·Paper (white or coloured)
- ·Card stock or cardboard scraps
- ·White craft glue or glue stick
- ·Washable paint and brushes
- ·Googly eyes (optional)
- ·Markers or crayons
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Handy extras
- ·A small basket or bag for collecting
- ·Newspaper or a tray for paint mess
- ·Scissors (adult-supervised)
- ·A damp cloth for sticky fingers
Common questions
Questions parents ask
Which one is easiest for a 3-year-old?
Fingerprint Dandelion — dip a finger, dot a cluster, done. The stem and leaves are drawn by a grown-up. The child does the most important part.
Can we make more than one in a session?
Absolutely. Set up one paint palette and move through all five. They share the same colors and each takes under 30 minutes, so a two-hour afternoon covers the whole collection.
Will the paint wash off kids' hands?
Yes. All five activities use standard washable paint. A damp cloth or quick rinse at the sink is all you need between cards.
What if my child wants to write the message themselves?
Leave a blank space at the bottom of each card before the activity. Once the paint dries, they can write or draw whatever they want to say.