Mother's Day Handprint Flowers
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Poster-Frame](/-/media/Crafts-New/Poster-Frames/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Poster-Frame.jpg?h=450&la=en&w=800)
Handpicked for mom! Make our DIY Mother's Day craft & give her one-of-a-kind handprint flowers.
Supplies:
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Pencil
- Crayola Take Note Permanent Markers
- Craft Sticks
- Upcycled Cardboard
- Tools: Paint, Markers, Glitter Glue
- Theme: Mother's Day, Spring
- Age: Under 4, 4+, 6+, 8+
Steps:
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-01](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-01.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
1 Paint hand and stamp onto construction paper. Repeat twice with different paint colors.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-02](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-02.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
2 Cut out handprints.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-03](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-03.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
3 Sketch and cut out construction paper leaves.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-04](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-04.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
4 Cover 3 craft sticks with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-05](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-05.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
5 To create each handprint flower, glue handprint to front of craft stick and leaves to back of craft stick.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-06](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-06.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
6 Sketch and cut out cardboard flower pot.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-07](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-07.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
7 Pour paint color of your choice and white paint onto disposable plate. Mix together with paint brush.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-08](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-08.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
8 Cover cardboard with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-09](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-09.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
9 Write message for mom on flowerpot with markers.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-10](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-10.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
10 Add sparkly details with glitter glue.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-11](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-11.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
11 Glue handprint flowers to back of flowerpot.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-12](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-12.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
12 Cut out cardboard triangle.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-13](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-13.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
13 Glue triangle to back of flowerpot to create stand. Let all glue steps dry 3–4 hours.
![Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-14](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Mothers-Day-Handprint-Flowers_Step-14.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
14 Give this floral handiwork to mom for Mother’s Day!
CIY Staff Tips:
- For more DIY Mother’s Day gifts, cards, and decorations, see all of our Mother’s Day craft ideas.
- Save any leftover paint for more DIY craft projects.