36 Beautiful Mother’s Day Painting Ideas

Check our hand-crafted design for Mother’s Day gifts! This ombre heart painting lets your creativity flow as you paint polka dots around your canvas, which results in a heart. This craft is effortless to make, and if you want to make it even more sentimental and personal, you can add your love message to your mom inside the heart!

Cards are always a standard go-to during special occasions like this. Instead of getting store-bought cards, show your mother your love and appreciation with a handprint craft with a poem or an inside joke you share. Turn her day into a memorable one with a gift from the heart.

If you’re looking to paint and write a poem simultaneously, this craft is exactly what you need. Make something sentimental to surprise your mom this Mother’s Day with this adorable craft. This is also a fun and interactive activity with your kids to create heartwarming and thoughtful gifts their mom will cherish. 

Paint something unique and delightful to surprise your mom with this Paper Doily Heart Craft! Simply grab a paper doily as your template and let your creativity run wild as you paint an ombre of colors on your canvas. 

Thinking of crafting a thoughtful card for Mother’s Day? You can personalize your cards with these cookie-cutter heart art paintings to shower your mom with love and affection. Grab your paintbrushes and your mom’s favorite color, and stamp away as you let your creativity unfold.

If you love to paint as much as we do, you can try this flower painting idea to warm her heart. Here’s a pro tip. If she has a favorite flower species, perhaps you could paint that to surprise her with this thoughtful and sweet sentiment and your crafting skills.

We are big on using household items to create fun and unique crafts as gifts to cherish that special someone in your life. Grab some forks and your artistic flair this Mother's Day to paint this gorgeous flower design that will surely make her year. This craft is also perfect for kids looking to make something from the heart for their mom, and it also teaches them the importance of handcrafted gifts.

Make this Mother’s Day crafting activity merrier by tagging your kids along in this thoughtful craft. It is a lovely gift to show your love and adoration to your mother and encourages your kids and toddlers to express their artistic freedom on canvas. Make this celebration more exciting with this mess-free heart art tutorial. 

This art project craft is very simple to make and perfect for kids and adults alike to craft. Not only is it creative and unique, but each swirl of paint will leave your mom in awe of its beauty. With step-by-step instructions and some pouring paint, you, too, can make your mom's day with this adorable and sentimental gift. 

Here is another method to shower your mom with love this Mother’s Day. Instead of using ink pads, grab some paper, craft paint, and use your creative touch to make this wonderful artsy card. This could also be a fun and collaborative art project to do with your kids as you allow them to express their love to their mom. 

Remember when we made paint stamps from vegetables and fruits in preschool? Well, you can bring back that creativity with these gorgeous celery stalk flower paintings to surprise your mom this Mother’s Day. All you would need for this craft are some green and red paint, a paintbrush, and some cut-up celery stalks to make your very own Mother’s Day card. 

Check out this Mother’s Day watercolor card that will surely make your mom’s day! Celebrate her day with a burst of pastel colors that say more than words. Ultimately, you can also add your own hand-written appreciation note to share your love with her. 

Let your kid's creativity unfold with this fantastic marbled heart collage! It could be made as a painting on canvas or a card. With just paint and white shaving cream, you can make your version of this gorgeous design to spread joy on Mother’s Day. 

If you’re looking for more card designs to shower your mom with love and appreciation this Mother’s Day, feel free to try this craft you can make with your kids! Celebrate Mother’s Day with this handmade craft to capture the essence of your unique bond by creating a timeless reminder of your affection.

This craft is beginner-friendly and appropriate for kids to express their emotions and love in a heartfelt, homemade gift. Instead of simply saying, “I love you,” why not tell her everything you love about her in a painted card?

We just adore recycled art, and we can’t get enough of how cute this idea is! Instead of gifting your mom fresh flowers on her special day, craft these easy-to-make egg carton flowers that will last a lifetime, just like your love for her! 

Here’s a fun painted origami you can make instead of gifting real flowers. This design will last through the years, and it is such a thoughtful and sweet gift. Sprinkle some love and paint into Mother’s Day with this fingerprint flower bouquet design that will surely warm your mother’s heart. 

If you love watercolors and want to step up your game on crafting something special for Mother’s Day, you must try out this gorgeous design. Splash aesthetic colors on your canvas and turn them into lovely flowers, with a touch of personalized hand-written letter to show your appreciation for her hard work and guidance. 

If you are looking to add a personal touch to your handmade crafts, you can try this beautiful butterfly handprint card. It is a delightful way to send your mom colorful greetings straight from the heart. Here’s a fun tip. Decorate the butterfly's wings with colored paint to make it even more majestic. 

Are you looking to make something creative and outstanding that will leave your mother’s heart fluttering in awe? Try out this craft to leave little footprints of her dear ones that will remind her of the nostalgia from childhood wonder. 

If your mom loves to garden, you can upcycle one or a few of her pots into this lovely gift! You can also accessorize them with buttons, sequins, and many more to turn a plain clay pot into a vibrant garden of memories. Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable and special with this design that will surely plaster a big smile on her face. 

This craft is one of our personal favorites as it is time and cost-efficient. Simply grab some mugs at home and decorate them with your personal touch to create superb and colorful fingerprint butterflies. This functional craft will last long and remind your mother of her little ones during her daily coffee sips.  

Are you a complete beginner at painting or crafting but looking for something thoughtful to gift to your leading lady? Try this adorable hand-lettered Mother’s Day rock to jazz up your backyard pebbles into an unforgettable gift. 

This is a must-have for a unique and one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift. If you are unable to find colored clay at your local store, don’t worry! You can also make it with white clay, and once it is dried, you can make a mixture of pouring paint to glaze your dish with a colorful marbled design. After that, just add a touch of gold paint to the edges, and you’re done! 

Love your mom’s home-cooked meals and looking to show her your utmost appreciation? Try adorning her apron with your creative flair to turn her kitchen item into her favorite kitchenware. 

Turn this Mother’s Day into a fun celebration with this banner! Turn this special day into a fun and merry festive cheer with this floral banner to welcome your mom home for a surprise. 

Here is another rock painting design incorporating flora and fauna on one canvas. Decorate rocks with vibrant blooms to create a mini garden that will bring joy and smiles this Mother’s Day. 

Keychains are among the most delightful gifts for handmade crafts to surprise your loved ones. This is because you are adding your own personal touch and creativity to a thoughtful craft to gift for someone. This Mother’s Day, create unforgettable memories with your kids as you create pocket-sized tokens of love to make her smile every day. 

Gone are the days of vintage picture necklaces. It’s time for you to craft your own style to make it all the more sweeter. Craft some love with this salt-dough heart ornament as a sentimental gift that will amaze her as it tugs on her heartstrings. 

Here is another variation if you want to revamp your mugs at home. All you would need to do is grab your paint of choice, with several colors, and dip your fingers in them to stamp on the mugs. It is a fun and creative way to personalize her mugs and a great way to give mom a cup of love. 

Check out this other keychain design that will leave your mom in awe of your creativity. Craft a pocket-sized bouquet with your handprint to show her some love. Give her something miniature to carry around on her purse, bag, or other accessories to remind her daily of the love that she built at home. 

Let your creativity flow with this drip paint pot that is just mesmerizing to look at. Instead of melting up crayons on a canvas, turn her pots into a magical world of wonder to add more vibrant colors and creativity to her garden. She will love it! 

Craft your way to your mom's heart with this 2D cardboard vase that will surely leave her speechless. Did you know you could upcycle old cardboard into colorful and funky flower vases that will last a long time? It’s a creative way to recycle, adding homemade joy to her floral arrangements.

Mason jars are one of our favorite kitchenware to upcycle into beautiful multipurpose designs. You can make them into flower pots or votives like these. It adds warmth to your space and brightens your surroundings, too. You can add them as bathroom decor or in your living room space.

Candles are essential at home to make your space smell fabulous and act as decor. This Mother’s Day, make her an unforgettable DIY candle holder to light up both the room and her heart. Share the love by adorning a simple glass holder with heartfelt charm, and it will leave a warm glow that lasts beyond her special day. 

Add a pop of color with this Mother’s Day dimensional paint where you can let your imagination and creativity shine! With only $15.39, you can transform a regular craft into a 3D twist with calligraphy and line art.