30 Completely Precious Mother’s Day Crafts for Grandma

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With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we can’t forget the special woman who started it all – Grandma! Kids are so fortunate if they have a grandma in their lives.  These Mother’s Day crafts for Grandma are such a heartfelt way to show her some well-deserved love!

The Oh-So-Important Role of Grandma in a Child’s Life

As a young kid, I was really fortunate to have both grandmas in my life, both living close-by. 

As I got older, one set of grandparents moved to Florida (as most New Yorkers do), and the other set passed away when I was in my twenties.  But I’m so grateful that I had them in my life growing up.

For my boys, both sets of grandparents live out of state.  I’m so adamant about our boys growing up around family that we are actually moving to Tennessee to be near at least one set of grandparents. 

That’s how strongly we feel about it.

Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts for Grandma from the Kids

As Mother’s Day rolls around, crafts are such a fun way for the grandkids to show Grandma how much she means.

  And grandmas will absolutely love anything that comes from their grandbabies (my boys made my mother-in-law a Christmas ornament that was just all scribbles, and she adored it!).

I especially wanted these crafts to be for grandmothers for 2 reasons. 

1| Grandmas are so special in a child’s life; a handmade gift from a grandchild is so meaningful and it’s such a sweet keepsake.

2| Moms, do we really want to make our own Mother’s Day gifts?!?  I mean…unless Dad is going to pitch in and help…. it’s pretty much like making yourself a present.

And after all the tantrums and fighting and effort and clean-up… by the time you are sweating and your nerves are shot, it might not really feel like a gift for you anymore. At least if it’s for grandma, it’s a worthy sacrifice.

There are lots of skill levels included here – from the littlest ones right up to the older kids.  But for sure, Grandma (Nana, Nanny, Gigi…) will adore whatever the grandkids make her. 

And moms, I really do hope it’s a little bit fun in the process.

If so, that’s their gift to you. 🙂

OK, on to Grandma’s gift!

30+ DIY Mother’s Day Gifts for Grandma

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Festive Christmas decoration with a framed handprint art titled Grandma, surrounded by red ornaments and a Christmas tree branch, perfect for holiday gifts.

Grandma's Hand to Hold Free Printable

This is a super-sweet gift for Grandma that she will adore! You cannot go wrong with an adorable handprint craft! Just add your child's handprint to the template! Easy and great for last-minute!

Crafts Grandma Will Be Sure to Love

Aren’t these great?  Be sure to bookmark this list because this can keep you busy for years to come! Whether Grandma is near or far, I know she will LOVE getting these adorable crafts from her grandbabies. 

And if she is close by, give her an extra squeeze. She’ll love that just as much!

Other Mother’s Day Gifts Ideas

 

While you’re crafting for Grandma’s gifts, there may be other special women in your child’s life, too – cousins, aunts, friends who are like aunts. You can also make some easy gifts for them, too. You can check out 25 Free Printable Mother’s Day Crafts – perfect for cards and gifts from the kids!

You can also get free printable bookmarks especially for moms right here!

I also have a list of35 Completely Precious Mother’s Day Crafts for Toddlers, especially for the 2-3 year olds!

These Thanks A Latte free printable gift tags are also perfect for a coffee Mother’s Day gift, whether a mug, gourmet coffee, or a gift card (tea drinker tag option available, too!).

And if you really want to hit a home run, you can give mom what she really wants this year. 

Lots of moms weighed in to tell what is their ideal gift for Mother’s Day. Lots of common threads  – check out what they had to say so you can really bless a mom who is special to you with a meaningful, creative give.

Take a look at ‘What Moms REALLY Want for Mother’s Day.‘

I also have some printables in my Etsy shop – click on the image below to be redirected!

Right here, you can get 5 more names (Gigi, Mimi, Memaw, Nana, Nanny) in a 6-page PDF as well as custom names version!

Grandma's Hand to Hold Handprint Printable Template

 

rise up and call her blessed

Wall Art Printable for Moms

Father’s Day Coming Up Next

While you’re in the craft mode and have your supplies out, you can get started on some Father’s Day crafts! Here are35 homemade gifts for dads, that he can actually use!

And here are some free printable cards for Father’s Day from the kids if you want a quick & easy project!

If you try out one of these crafts, let me know! I’d love to hear how it goes!

And if you are on Instagram, be sure to take a picture and tag me! I’d love to take a look! :

 

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20 Comments

    1. So many cute ones, right?!? I have to get on this, like, yesterday so it makes it to the grandmas on time! Thanks for coming by, Hyla! 🙂

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  2. I am always looking for great ideas for grandmas for Mothers Day! I love this list you have come up with! Will be pulling ideas off of this for Grandmas! #WanderingWednesday

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    1. Thanks so much for coming by! I have so many I want to try with my kids…ideas for the next few years! lol Thank you for stopping over, Michele! 🙂

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    1. That is so sweet, Halley! I love that your mom still has them! Awesome. Thanks so much for coming by! 🙂

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    1. Aren’t they so cute? I know my mom would love getting these from my boys! Thanks so much for coming by, Julie (out of Instagram world, ha ha! 🙂

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  6. I LOVE this! I love when my Granddaughter draws and paints me all kinds of pictures. She likes to write little notes to me telling me she loves me a hundred plus a hundred plus one! Lol. I love the little thumbprint heart plate!! I also love the pillow! I like all the projects actually! This post is so encouraging! ❤

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    1. Donna, that is so precious!!! I so wish my parents where here so we could give them little pictures and things like that! Priceless! What a great stage of life you’re in! Enjoy! Happy Mother’s Day, Donna! Thank you for coming by! 🙂

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