EASY PREP Paper & Popsicle Stick Mom Gift Idea

Hi friends! I’m sure you already know that Mother’s Day is THIS WEEKEND! YIKES! Yes, it’s so close but no worries if you haven’t made or bought anything because I have you covered with our latest kids craft tutorial!

If you are still scrambling to think of something quick and easy to make with your young crafter and gift to dear ole mom, then you are in the right place with Glued To My Crafts today! We are sharing this awesome and super easy, low prep popsicle stick mom craft idea for Mother’s Day and I really hope you are inspired to recreate it with your little one this afternoon!

We are taking some of my favorite craft supplies {cupcake liners & popsicle sticks} and making a quick paper collage that I’m sure mom is going to love to receive! My favorite part of this quick mom themed art project is that you can include a small picture of your child, in the center of the flower to make it really personal.

So what are you waiting for. Time is hopping and Sunday will be here before you know it. Let’s grab those craft supplies and get to crafting up an awesome piece to hand mom on the big day! You can find ALL the details you need to know in the full tutorial below.

As always – happy crafting my dear friends! Don’t forget to snap a few pictures of your child’s decorated popsicle stick & paper mom piece and share them with us on our Facebook page to admire from a far! I can’t wait to see what colors they choose and of course – those smiling pictures in the center of it all! #gluedtomycrafts

Popsicle Stick Mom Gift Craft Supplies:

* Choice of Color Cardstock {you want something dark to make the sticks stand out!}
* Regular Sized Popsicle Sticks – eight per craft
* Thick Tacky Glue or School Glue
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Large Cupcake Liners – three per craft
* Small Printed Facial Picture
optional embellishments such as craft paint, small stickers etc.

Directions:

* First grab your sheet of cardstock paper, along with the EIGHT craft sticks and your glue.
* Turn your paper landscape on your working surface.
* Separate the popsicle sticks into two piles of FOUR.
* Lay out the sticks in two different/separate “M” shapes on the paper, so you get an idea of where to glue them down. You want to make sure you have enough space in the center of the paper for your cupcake liner flower to go.
* Go ahead and glue the TWO “M” shapes down, one on each side of the paper.
* Now grab your cupcake liners, glue and scissors.
* Flatten out the THREE cupcake liners with your hands.
* Place a small amount in the center of each cupcake liner and layer them together like a flower.
* Now take your scissors and carefully cut a few lines on the edge of the cupcake liners, to give the flower some fringe.
* Use your hands to separate and curl the “petals.”
* Now that you have your flower done, glue it down in the center of the popsicle stick “M’s” on the paper.
* Finally – the last step! Trim down your child’s facial picture {in a circle} so it will fit in the center of the cupcake liner flower. Glue that in place.
* Then add any other embellishments you see fit before you allow it to dry completely.
* And that’s it! Display and/or gift away the “POPSICLE STICK MOM FLOWER COLLAGE” piece proudly!

Make It Your Own:

Don’t forget – kids can paint the popsicle sticks any color they like BEFORE they glue them on the paper, for an extra crafty step and personal flair! You also can’t go wrong with a few shakes of glitter on the craft sticks and paper!

So now that you checked out today’s popsicle stick and cupcake liner flower mom gift idea, are you by chance looking for a few more ideas for young kids to make mom on Mother’s Day?

Then be sure to click on over to our super popular Handprint Dog – I “RUFF” You Keepsake Printable and our Decorative Handprint Jewelry Dish posts! I’m sure you are going to love them as well! In fact – they might even pair nicely with today’s fresh idea. Hint hint! #gluedtomycrafts