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Mother’s Day Craft for Kids: Make a Shirt Card for Mom, Grandma or Auntie

Create a cute Mother’s Day shirt card with kids using our free printable! A fun craft for Mom, Grandma, or Auntie to treasure forever.Thank you…

by  Katie

Create a cute Mother’s Day shirt card with kids using our free printable! A fun craft for Mom, Grandma, or Auntie to treasure forever.

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Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show mom just how much she means to us—and what better way to do that than with a homemade card that’s as special and unique as she is? Today, we’re sharing a sweet and simple craft that looks like a fancy shirt or blouse—just like something Mom might wear! Whether you’re decorating it with sparkly beads, colorful stickers, or cute little paper flowers, this card is a keepsake she’ll treasure forever and the FREE template keeps things fun and simple.

This fun and easy Mother’s Day craft for kids is the perfect project! Great for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary-aged children, or honestly, anyone who wants to say thanks to mom, this handmade card gives kids a chance to get creative while making something special. Whether you’re a teacher planning a classroom activity, a dad or mom planning Mother’s Day, or a homeschooler adding a special touch to your lesson plan, this Mother’s Day card craft with a free printable template is a delightful way to celebrate. Just print, cut, decorate, and gift!

To make this craft even more special, kids can create a one-of-a-kind necklace to attach to the card! Simply string beads, buttons, or even colorful pasta onto a piece of thread or yarn to design a mini necklace that’s as unique as Mom.

Make One for Grandma, Auntie, or Any Special Woman

This sweet shirt card craft isn’t just for moms—it’s perfect for celebrating any special woman in a child’s life! Kids can make a custom version for Grandma, Auntie, a stepmom, or even a close family friend. Simply change the message inside the card to match, and let the child decorate it to look like the person they love. It’s a wonderful way to include all the loving women who make a difference every day.

To make this craft even more special, kids can create a one-of-a-kind necklace to attach to the card! Simply string beads, buttons, or even colorful pasta onto a piece of thread or yarn to design a mini necklace that’s as unique as Mom.

Want to turn the card into a gift too?

To make this craft even more special, kids can create a one-of-a-kind necklace to attach to the card! Simply string beads, buttons, or even colorful pasta onto a piece of thread or yarn to design a mini necklace that’s as unique as Mom. Here are some adorable necklaces that mom will love!

Mother’s Day Craft for Kids: Make a Shirt Card for Mom, Grandma or Auntie

Mother's Day Shirt Card Free Template: Create a cute shirt card with flowers and a necklace with kids using our free printable!

Supplies You’ll Need:

  • Colored craft papers (for the shirt and flowers)
  • Cardstock paper Optional, to make a folding card)
  • Glue
  • Small round beads for the necklace or a store bought necklace
  • Thread or thin string (not necessary if using a store bought necklace)
  • Pencil
  • Markers, crayons, or pencils
  • Scissors

Directions

For your convenience, printable directions are available at the end of this post. Enjoy!

How to Make Your Mother’s Day Shirt Card:

Step 1: Prepare Shirt Pieces
Choose some pretty colored craft paper for the shirt and flowers, then use the free template to trace and cut out the shapes (shirt, collar, neck, and flowers).

Want a simpler option? You can also use the template as a coloring page! Let kids design Mom’s shirt with crayons, markers, or pencils—it’s an easy way to personalize the craft and make it extra special. They can even decorate it to look just like her favorite shirt. Then cut out the shapes.

To make this craft even more special, kids can create a one-of-a-kind necklace to attach to the card! Simply string beads, buttons, or even colorful pasta onto a piece of thread or yarn to design a mini necklace that’s as unique as Mom.

Step 2: Add the Shirt Details
Glue the thin strip of paper down the center of the shirt to make it look like a buttoned-up blouse.

Glue the neck shape to the top center of the shirt, then glue the collar right underneath it so it looks like a real shirt collar.

To make this craft even more special, kids can create a one-of-a-kind necklace to attach to the card! Simply string beads, buttons, or even colorful pasta onto a piece of thread or yarn to design a mini necklace that’s as unique as Mom.

Step 3: Make the Flowers
Fold each flower to make vertical and horizontal creases—this helps give them a fun 3D look!
Glue the two flower pieces on top of each other, and then glue the small circle in the center.

Glue the flower onto your shirt card wherever you like—on the collar, shoulder, or center.

To make this craft even more special, kids can create a one-of-a-kind necklace to attach to the card! Simply string beads, buttons, or even colorful pasta onto a piece of thread or yarn to design a mini necklace that’s as unique as Mom.

Step 4: Optional: Make a Folding Card
Fold an extra piece of cardstock and glue the finished shirt craft on the paper.

Step 5: Necklace
String beads onto thread to create a necklace as a gift for mom, or attach a store bought necklace as a special gift for Mom! (You can even use buttons or pasta if you don’t have beads!)

Use washi tape or masking tape (or any tape that’s easy to remove), and attach the necklace to the card.

To make this craft even more special, kids can create a one-of-a-kind necklace to attach to the card! Simply string beads, buttons, or even colorful pasta onto a piece of thread or yarn to design a mini necklace that’s as unique as Mom.

Step 6: Message to Mom

Once the card is dry, turn it over to write on the back, or if you completed step 7, open the card and help your child write a special message for Mom to read on Mother’s Day! Kids can also draw mom a special picture too!

This is always my favorite part—there’s something so meaningful about reading words of love and appreciation from you kids. I keep these sweet notes nearby and pull them out on those tough parenting days when I need a little pick-me-up throughout the year.

To make this craft even more special, kids can create a one-of-a-kind necklace to attach to the card! Simply string beads, buttons, or even colorful pasta onto a piece of thread or yarn to design a mini necklace that’s as unique as Mom.

Looking for More Mother’s Day Gift Ideas?

Pair this handmade card with a thoughtful gift to make the day extra special! Whether you’re shopping for Mom, Grandma, or Auntie, there are so many meaningful gift options to choose from—like cozy slippers, personalized jewelry, or a relaxing spa set. Check out our favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas to surprise the amazing women in your life with something they’ll truly love.

Get the Template

Mother's Day Shirt Card Free Template: Create a cute shirt card with flowers and a necklace with kids using our free printable!

Print the Directions

To make this craft even more special, kids can create a one-of-a-kind necklace to attach to the card! Simply string beads, buttons, or even colorful pasta onto a piece of thread or yarn to design a mini necklace that’s as unique as Mom.
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Shirt Card for Mom, Grandma or Auntie

Create a cute shirt card with flowers and a necklace with kids using our free printable!
Total Time20 minutes
Keyword: Craft, Mother’s Day

Materials

  • Colored craft papers (for the shirt and flowers)
  • Cardstock paper (Optional, to make a folding card)
  • Glue
  • Small round beads for the necklace or a store bought necklace
  • Thread or thin string (not necessary if using a store bought necklace)
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Markers, crayons, or pencils
  • Tape

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare Shirt Pieces Choose some pretty colored craft paper for the shirt and flowers, then use the free template to trace and cut out the shapes (shirt, collar, neck, and flowers).
    Want a simpler option? You can also use the template as a coloring page! Let kids design Mom’s shirt with crayons, markers, or pencils—it’s an easy way to personalize the craft and make it extra special. They can even decorate it to look just like her favorite shirt. Then cut out the shapes.
  • Step 2: Add the Shirt Details Glue the thin strip of paper down the center of the shirt to make it look like a buttoned-up blouse.
    Glue the neck shape to the top center of the shirt, then glue the collar right underneath it so it looks like a real shirt collar.
  • Step 3: Make the Flowers Fold each flower to make vertical and horizontal creases—this helps give them a fun 3D look! Glue the two flower pieces on top of each other, and then glue the small circle in the center.
    Glue the flower onto your shirt card wherever you like—on the collar, shoulder, or center.
  • Step 4: Optional: Make a Folding Card Fold an extra piece of cardstock and glue the finished shirt craft on the paper.
  • Step 5: Necklace String beads onto thread to create a necklace as a gift for mom, or attach a store bought necklace as a special gift for Mom! (You can even use buttons or pasta if you don’t have beads!)
    Attach the Necklace Use washi tape or masking tape (or any tape that's easy to remove), and attach the necklace to the card.
  • Step 6: Message to Mom Once the card is dry, turn it over to write on the back, or if you completed step 7, open the card and help your child write a special message for Mom to read on Mother’s Day! Kids can also draw mom a special picture too!