Creating an easy watercolor Mother’s Day card can be a delightful activity for kids, whether at home or in school. The process of crafting this special card is not only fun but also a heartfelt way to show appreciation for moms.

As a parent, I cherish the simplicity of this easy watercolor painting project and eagerly anticipate the thoughtful creations my children surprise me with on Mother’s Day.

The joy of receiving these handmade gifts, especially the Mother’s Day crafts for kids, adds a personal touch that makes the day even more memorable. It’s these moments that truly capture the essence of celebrating motherhood.

Collage of Mother's Day card made with watercolor resist painting and crayon.

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Homemade Watercolor Mother’s Day Card Craft Learning Benefits

Kids of all ages can create one of these lovely cards. With a little help, it’s a great Mother’s Day card craft for toddlers too. They will delight in painting with watercolors.

There are two different watercolor resist techniques you can use for this project. I prefer doing watercolor resist with a white crayon, but you could also try using a wax candlestick.

Littles will benefit from working on fine motor skills by holding those and the paintbrush like a pencil. Literacy too comes into play with the creation of the card’s sentiment, as well as spelling for older kids.

Color recognition is an easy tie-in for younger kids. Can they name each color? Identify the pattern of the rainbow order? Which colors aren’t in the rainbow but are in the palette (great vocab word to teach!)?

Books About Mother’s Day for Kids

Art and literature make a wonderful combination, captivating kids of all ages during story time. Consider reading these books ahead of the Mother’s Day watercolor painting session.

These stories can help ease the pressure of perfection and spark ideas for creating a heartfelt mom-themed card.

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ABCs of Love for Mom (Books of Kindness)My Mum Is the Best by Bluey and Bingo The Night Before Mother’s Day Why a Son Needs a Mom: Celebrate Your Special Mother and Son Bond with this Sweet Picture Book! (Always in My Heart)Why a Daughter Needs a Mom: Celebrate Your Special Mother Daughter Bond with this Sweet Picture Book! (Always in My Heart)I Love You, Mommy: A Tale of Encouragement and Parental Love Between a Mother and Her Child, Ages 3-6

Mother’s Day Card Crafts

Creating Mother’s Day card crafts is a beautiful way to engage children in the celebration of their mothers and mother figures.

These crafts let kids show love and thanks while having fun being creative and using their imagination.

Through the crafting process, kids learn the value of giving, making each card a unique and treasured gift.

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Watercolor Resist Mother’s Day Craft Supplies

There are a few essential items needed to create this delightful homemade Mother’s Day watercolor painting.

A white crayon or wax candle is essential for the watercolor resist technique that allows unique patterns to shine through. Watercolor paints steal the spotlight with their vibrant hues, breathing life into your artwork.

Don’t forget a good paintbrush and water for smooth application, and white cardstock paper as the perfect canvas for your heartfelt creations.

Each of these supplies plays a crucial role in crafting a special gift for moms, ensuring a delightful process from start to finish.

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How to Make a Watercolor Resist Mother’s Day Card

Begin by folding the white cardstock paper in half or opt for a blank card. Use a white crayon to write and draw on the front of the card. It will be hard to see what you are drawing.

For the best results, make thick lines with the crayon. Tiny hands may need help with this step.

Watercolor paint set, paint brush, small cup of water, white crayon, and white paper folded in half on counter.

Apply watercolors to the card. The watercolor paints will repel the areas marked by the white crayon or wax, unveiling the hidden message and design.

To make a colorful Mother’s Day card, use a variety of paint colors.

Yellow, green, and blue watercolor paints on card revealing I heart you Mom.

During painting, delicately dab any areas where the watercolor paint gathers over the wax to prevent smudging. Be careful not to rub the wax.

Allow the paints to dry completely before writing inside the card. Your result will be a stunning watercolor resist Mother’s Day card ready for gifting!

Painting with watercolors over white crayon reveals message or design.

Tips for Designing a Mother’s Day Watercolor Art Card

You can customize the front of the card any way you want from writing a message to drawing hearts, flowers, and other designs.

Put critical thinking skills to work first by asking what do they think their mom might like best with both the message and colors? Why? Really try to stretch these answers beyond
“Because I made it,” though that’s totally true too!

Let the kids get creative with their Mother’s Day card craft! What can they write that will make mom smile? Is it something simple or a whole sentence? Or maybe just an illustration? Littler kids can brainstorm ideas out loud as you chart the responses.

Completed watercolor resist painting on card for Mom.

Challenge elementary kids to write a sentiment or poem, or look up a quote about moms using a supervised internet search (computer skills!) Or, provide a list of ones you’ve already chosen to pick from.

This is also a great opportunity for a mini-lesson on color mixing. Demonstrate various techniques to paint with watercolors- such as using simple colors one at a time or blending. But…what happens if they mix ALL the colors? Mud!

This is also a prime time to introduce kids of all ages to the color wheel. Ask, “Why do certain colors look better together?” But also stress that art means being creative, so they’re free to use any colors they want, from their favorites to their mom’s. Everyone is an artist!

Don’t want to make a traditional card? You can also leave the paper unfolded to make a pretty picture or leave more room for writing if you wish.

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Creative Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids

Engaging in Mother’s Day crafts is a wonderful way for children to express their love and appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and other loving, important people in their life.

Kids can tap into their creativity and imagination, crafting something that comes from the heart. These activities provide an opportunity for fun and creativity as well as foster a deeper bond and appreciation for the special people in their lives.

This easy watercolor resist Mother’s Day card project presents an excellent opportunity for kids to pour their hearts into a creative endeavor.

Whether at home or in a classroom setting, this project cultivates artistic skills while crafting a memorable gift for their mothers.

It exemplifies the beautiful intersection of art and the expression of love. Try this delightful activity with your children or students and see the joy and pride in their eyes as they present their masterpiece.

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Watercolor Resist Mother's Day Craft

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Estimated Cost: $5 or less

Make a beautiful Mother's Day card with this easy watercolor resist Mother's Day craft for kids.

Materials

White crayon or wax candle
Watercolor paints
Paintbrush
Water
White cardstock paper

Instructions

Start by folding the white cardstock paper in half or use a blank card.
Write and draw on the front of the card with a white crayon. It will be hard to see what you are drawing. For the best results, make thick lines with the crayon.
Next, paint over the card with watercolors. The watercolor paints will resist the areas marked by the white crayon, revealing the message and design. To make a colorful Mother's Day card, use a variety of paint colors.
As you paint, gently blot any places where the watercolor paint bubbles up over the wax. Be careful not to rub the wax.
Allow the paints to dry completely before writing inside the card.

Notes

Drying time will vary.

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Darcy Zalewski

Darcy is the founder of “Life With Darcy and Brian,” where she combines her love for education, board games, and crafting to create engaging learning experiences for kids. Her creative projects and writing have been featured in outlets like The Toy Insider, CafeMom, Mom.com, Parents.com, Country Living, and The Pioneer Woman.