{"id":56978,"date":"2026-04-20T23:41:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=56978"},"modified":"2026-04-21T00:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:37:13","slug":"5-mothers-day-craft-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/5-mothers-day-craft-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy and Heartfelt Mother\u2019s Day Craft Ideas for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"56978\" class=\"elementor elementor-56978\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4446284 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4446284\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0b672 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0b672\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"12524764-89b1-49ef-b697-fa902d793b55\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"455\">Mother\u2019s Day is the perfect opportunity to help kids create something heartfelt, personal, and full of love. While store-bought gifts are always appreciated, there\u2019s something truly special about a handmade creation that comes straight from the heart.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"455\">Crafting also gives children a chance to slow down, get creative, and think about what makes Mum so important to them, turning simple materials into meaningful keepsakes she\u2019ll treasure for years to come.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"772\">Whether you\u2019re planning a classroom activity, a weekend project at home, or a last-minute surprise, these fun and easy craft ideas are designed to suit a range of ages and skill levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1326\">We\u2019ve created 5 Mother\u2019s Day crafts from a Handmade Paper Dress Gift Box that doubles as a beautiful way to present a small gift, to a Pull-Up Flower Card that reveals a blooming surprise, each idea brings its own unique charm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1326\">There\u2019s also an Adorable Sloth Paper Plate Craft for a playful twist, a Popstick Frame with a Hanging Heart perfect for displaying a favourite photo, and a \u201cLove You to Pieces\u201d Heart Craft that delivers a sweet and simple message. These crafts are all about celebrating love, creativity, and the joy of giving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e76b5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e76b5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Handmade Paper Dress Gift Box<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3da1657 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3da1657\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f214280 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f214280\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Materials Required:<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Coloured copy paper<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li>Glue<\/li><li>Ruler<\/li><li>Pencil<\/li><li>Coloured marker, pencil colours, crayons<\/li><li>Rhinestones, jewels, or buttons<\/li><li>Lollies, candies, or jewellery for filling up the box<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce2be9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ce2be9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Dress-Gift-Box-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-57128\" alt=\"Mother&#039;s Day - Dress Gift Box for kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Dress-Gift-Box-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Dress-Gift-Box-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Dress-Gift-Box-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Dress-Gift-Box-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dress-Gift-Box.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Dress-Gift-Box-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Dress-Gift-Box-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Dress-Gift-Box-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Dress-Gift-Box-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Dress-Gift-Box-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Dress-Gift-Box.png 1250w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c483b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c483b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"216\"><strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"214\">Step 1: Create the Dress Base<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"487\"><li data-section-id=\"9ibi6e\" data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"271\">Take a coloured paper measuring <strong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"268\">36 cm x 14 cm<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"tise8\" data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"314\">Fold it in half at the <strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"311\">18 cm mark<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xvrzm3\" data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"367\">On the folded side, draw the outline of a dress.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xosw54\" data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"419\">Carefully cut along the outline using scissors.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"h1pe6c\" data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"487\">Open the paper to reveal a symmetrical dress shape on both sides.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"521\"><strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"519\">Step 2: Make the Inner Gift Box<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"810\"><li data-section-id=\"dkwhz1\" data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"594\">Take another coloured paper (or copy paper) sized <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"591\">12 cm x 10 cm<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"hf0syd\" data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"645\">Measure and mark <strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"622\">2 cm<\/strong> from all four edges.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"16jmgw3\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"689\">Fold along these lines to form creases.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"d21rif\" data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"757\">Cut small slits along the corners so the sides can fold easily.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"4s2rnr\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"810\">Fold and glue the sides to create a neat open box.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"839\"><strong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"837\">Step 3: Decorate the Dress<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1098\"><li data-section-id=\"1jhk7ez\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"899\">Cut out frill designs from coloured or patterned paper.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1nbafo2\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"985\">Stick the frills along the edges of the dress (on both sides) for a stylish look.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1oyi79j\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1098\">Cut a contrasting piece of paper to fit the middle section of the dress and glue it in place for added detail.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1125\"><strong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1123\">Step 4: Add Your Message<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1210\"><li data-section-id=\"1sh2u5d\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1210\">Write a heartfelt Mother\u2019s Day message on a small card or directly onto the dress.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1242\"><strong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1240\">Step 5: Assemble the Gift Box<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1371\"><li data-section-id=\"1eobx1i\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1293\">Apply glue to the back of the box you created.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"yebbo9\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1371\">Carefully stick it inside the dress so it sits securely between both sides.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1403\"><strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1401\">Step 6: Embellish Your Design<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1522\"><li data-section-id=\"jymfuv\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1522\">Decorate the dress with embellishments like jewels, rhinestones, buttons, bows, or glitter to make it extra special.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1544\"><strong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1542\">Step 7: Fill &amp; Gift<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1699\"><li data-section-id=\"1irhx7h\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1625\">Add small treats like candies, chocolates, or little surprises into the box.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"13pk9zm\" data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1699\">Close the dress and present your beautiful handmade gift to your mum \u2764\ufe0f<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d04038 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d04038\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8940784 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8940784\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Pull Up Flower Card<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27d1922 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27d1922\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Materials Required:<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Coloured copy paper<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li>Glue<\/li><li>Coloured marker, pencil colours, crayons<\/li><li>Ruler<\/li><li>Ribbon<\/li><li>Rhinestones, jewels, or buttons<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6e6fd4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b6e6fd4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa3556 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1fa3556\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Pull-Up-Card1-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-57136\" alt=\"Pull Up Card - Mother&#039;s Day for kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Pull-Up-Card1-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Pull-Up-Card1-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Pull-Up-Card1-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Pull-Up-Card1-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pull-Up-Card1.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Pull-Up-Card1-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Pull-Up-Card1-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Pull-Up-Card1-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Pull-Up-Card1-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Pull-Up-Card1-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Pull-Up-Card1.png 1250w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3f7c13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3f7c13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4><p data-section-id=\"ry62cc\" data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"342\"><strong>Step 1: Create the Pot Base<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Take the brown copy paper (15 cm x 7 cm).<\/li><li>Fold it in half lengthwise, leaving about 3 cm on one side.<\/li><li>Fold the remaining 3 cm from the top edge toward the opposite side.<\/li><\/ul><p data-section-id=\"1et0529\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"573\"><strong>Step 2: Shape the Pot<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Using a pencil and ruler, draw a curved outline on the sides to resemble a flower pot shape.<\/li><li>Cut along the outline if needed.<\/li><\/ul><p data-section-id=\"1mkrnvx\" data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"754\"><strong>Step 3: Assemble the Pot<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Apply glue on the side edges and stick them together to form a pocket.<\/li><li>Do not glue the top opening.<\/li><li>Fold the top flap backward and glue it neatly to secure the pot shape.<\/li><\/ul><p data-section-id=\"upskvy\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"995\"><strong>Step 4: Make the Message Card<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Take another piece of paper (5 cm x 5 cm).<\/li><li>Write your Mother\u2019s Day message on it.<\/li><\/ul><p data-section-id=\"8rl8hp\" data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1136\"><strong>Step 5: Create Tulip Flowers<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Use coloured paper to draw and cut petal and leaf shapes.<\/li><li>Assemble them to form tulip flowers by sticking the petals together.<\/li><\/ul><p data-section-id=\"1rdhdlo\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1322\"><strong>Step 6: Attach the Flowers<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Stick the message card inside the pot pocket.<\/li><li>Glue one tulip on top of the card, then add 2 more flowers.<\/li><li>Create and attach leaves around the flowers for a fuller look.<\/li><\/ul><p data-section-id=\"1vfud2\" data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1554\"><strong>Step 7: Decorate<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Decorate the outside of the pot.<\/li><li>Write \u201cHappy Mother\u2019s Day\u201d on the pot.<\/li><li>Add jewels, bows, or other decorations to make it special.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f64c994 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f64c994\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92627d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92627d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Adorable Sloth - Paper Plate Craft<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0b2625 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0b2625\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Materials Required:<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Paper plate<\/li><li>Pipe cleaner<\/li><li>Coloured copy paper<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li>Snap cutter<\/li><li>Glue<\/li><li>Pencil<\/li><li>Coloured marker, pencil colours, crayons<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a92a6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a92a6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Sloth--1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-57140\" alt=\"Mother&#039;s day craft for kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Sloth--1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Sloth--300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Sloth--768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Sloth--1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sloth-.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Sloth--1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Sloth--1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Sloth--300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Sloth--768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Sloth--1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Sloth-.png 1250w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d67820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d67820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<br \/><\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"221\"><strong>Step 1: Prepare the Paper Plate<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"221\">Take a round paper plate and carefully cut out the middle section, leaving a sturdy outer ring. This will form the base of your sloth craft.<\/p><p data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"493\"><strong>Step 2: Decorate the Plate with Pipe Cleaners<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"493\">Choose green pipe cleaners (or any colour you like). Start wrapping them around the outer rim of the paper plate. Twist and secure them as you go, making sure they are wrapped neatly and cover the entire ring.<\/p><p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"678\"><strong>Step 3: Create the Sloth Shape<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"678\">On a separate piece of copy paper, draw a cute sloth (a mum and a baby).<\/p><p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"839\"><strong>Step 4: Cut Out the Sloth Shapes<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"839\">Carefully cut out your sloth drawing. If your design has separate parts, cut those out individually for easier assembly.<\/p><p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1018\"><strong>Step 5: Attach the sloth to the plate<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1018\">Place your sloth cut-out in the centre of the paper plate ring and glue it securely so it looks like the sloth is hanging.<\/p><p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1148\"><strong>Step 6: Draw the Sloth\u2019s Face<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1148\">Cut out two small circles from paper to create the face details and glue them onto the head.<\/p><p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1289\"><strong>Step 7: Add Facial Features<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1289\">Use markers or pens to draw the eyes, nose, and mouth. Add any extra details like flowers or anything you like.<\/p><p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1411\"><strong>Step 8: Final Touches<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1411\">Check that all pieces are firmly glued and add any extra decorations like leaves.<\/p><p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1573\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Step 9: Add a hanging ribbon<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1573\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Punch a small hole at the top or loop a ribbon around the plate. Tie a knot to create a hanger so your mum can hang your craft.\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1573\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><b>Step 10: Add Your &#8216;Mother&#8217;s Day&#8217; Message<\/b><\/p><p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1573\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Take a piece of paper and write a message for you mum and stick it on Sloth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f4c76e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9f4c76e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55d2e23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55d2e23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Popstick Frame with Hanging Heart<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bff9193 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bff9193\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f667f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f667f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Materials Required:<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Coloured copy paper<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li>Glue<\/li><li>Coloured marker, pencil colours, crayons<\/li><li>Ribbon<\/li><li>Rhinestones, jewels, or buttons<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43ef800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"43ef800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-57182\" alt=\"Mother&#039;s Day Heart frame button craft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/Popstick-Frame-with-Hanging-Heart_.png 1250w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8787c9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8787c9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"228\"><strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"66\">Step 1:<\/strong> Create the Frame Base<\/p><p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"228\">Arrange 4 popsticks (craft sticks) in a square shape. Glue the corners where the sticks overlap and let it dry completely.<\/p><p data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"544\"><strong>Step 2: Make the heart cut-out<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"544\">Draw a heart shape on cardboard or cardstock and carefully cut it out. You can make it any size that fits nicely inside the frame.<\/p><p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"664\"><strong>Step 3: Cut the Inner Heart Section<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"664\">Inside the heart, draw a smaller heart about 1 cm in from the edge. Carefully cut out this inner section to create a hollow heart frame.<\/p><p data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"833\"><strong>Step 4: Decorate the Heart<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"833\">Stick small buttons onto the heart frame using glue. Arrange them in a pattern or randomly to create a fun, textured look. Let it dry.<\/p><p data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"951\"><strong>Step 5: Add a Message<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"951\">Write a sweet message like \u201cHappy Mother\u2019s Day\u201d or \u201cLove You Mum\u201d on the heart or frame.<\/p><p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1082\"><strong>Step 6: Attach the Hanging String<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1082\">Cut a small piece of string or ribbon. Tape or glue one end to the top back of the frame.<\/p><p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1235\"><strong>Step 7: Hang the Heart Inside the Frame<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1235\">Attach the other end of the string to the top of the heart so it hangs freely in the centre of the frame.<\/p><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1332\"><strong>Step 8: Add a Hanger<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1332\">Tie a ribbon or string to the top of the frame so it can be hung up.<\/p><p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1462\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Step 9: Final Touches<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1462\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Check everything is secure and dry. Your beautiful handmade Mother\u2019s Day frame is ready to gift!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd71502 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bd71502\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2a3722 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2a3722\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Love You to Pieces - Heart Craft<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc1bbaf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc1bbaf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f1ad0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f1ad0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Materials Required:<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Coloured copy paper<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li>Glue<\/li><li>Coloured marker, pencil colours, crayons<\/li><li>Ribbon<\/li><li>Rhinestones, jewels, or buttons<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d836706 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d836706\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/04\/Love-You-to-Pieces-Heart-Craft1-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-57191\" alt=\"Love you to pieces - 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Your cute \u201cLove You to Pieces\u201d craft is ready!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2b1b84 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a2b1b84\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c92c1c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c92c1c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"280\">Looking for even more inspiration? Try simple yet meaningful ideas like paper flower bouquets, cute coffee cup cards, or colourful handmade baskets filled with love. These <a title=\"5 DIY Mother\u2019s Day Crafts for Kids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/mothers-day-crafts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 DIY Mother\u2019s Day Crafts for Kids<\/a> are perfect for little hands and turn everyday materials into thoughtful Mother\u2019s Day keepsakes.<\/p><p data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"492\">Explore <a title=\"4 Cute Craft Projects for Mother\u2019s Day\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/cute-craft-projects-for-mothers-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Cute Craft Projects for Mother\u2019s Day<\/a>, where kids can create personalised tote bags using paint or clay flowers, or decorate popstick frames with buttons, colours, and creative designs for a personal touch.<\/p><p data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"737\"><a title=\"Popsticks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/popstick-mothers-day-craft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Popsticks<\/a> are also perfect for quick and creative crafts such as recipe holders, earring holders, flower pots, and decorative flower designs. These simple projects are fun to make and result in both practical and heartfelt gifts Mum will love.<\/p><p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"990\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A <a title=\"popstick picture frame\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/how-to-make-popsticks-picture-frame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popstick picture frame<\/a> is another easy and meaningful idea where kids decorate and assemble wooden sticks into a frame for a favourite photo or message. It\u2019s a beautiful way to turn a special memory into a handmade keepsake Mum can treasure forever.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-56978 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='56978' data-nonce='ada3f5e0ef' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-56978 lc'>+1<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-56978 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='56978' data-nonce='ada3f5e0ef' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-56978 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-56978 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mother\u2019s Day is the perfect opportunity to help kids create something heartfelt, personal, and full of love. While store-bought gifts are always appreciated, there\u2019s something truly special about a handmade creation that comes straight from the heart. Crafting also gives children a chance to slow down, get creative, and think about what makes Mum so &#8230; <a title=\"5 Easy and Heartfelt Mother\u2019s Day Craft Ideas for Kids\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/5-mothers-day-craft-for-kids\" aria-label=\"Read more about 5 Easy and Heartfelt Mother\u2019s Day Craft Ideas for Kids\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":57211,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2121],"tags":[3517,2326,2920,1034,1035,1113,3350],"class_list":["post-56978","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-education","tag-celebrate-mothers-day","tag-diy-art-and-craft-projects","tag-gift-for-mum","tag-mothers-day-craft","tag-mothers-day-gift","tag-mothers-day","tag-mum"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56978","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56978"}],"version-history":[{"count":99,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56978\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57227,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56978\/revisions\/57227"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}