If you’re like me, you might be running a little behind getting Mother’s Day presents. One thing I always seem to forget is the card! This year, try these DIY watercolor cards!
These are a fun way to share your child’s creativity and a way for you to get involved too. Mila loved seeing our creations and I know they’ll be a hit. This could also be a great tradition to start with your children too. They could end up just making them for you as they get older.
All you need is:
This activity is pretty easy.
Go to an area or set up one that you’re okay with paint getting on. Then lay everything out. This specific water color paint was already mixed up. This made it easier for Mila so she didn’t have to dip her brushes in water first.
After, let them paint whatever they would like. There’s no right or wrong way for them to paint or create these.
Once they’re done with a specific card, have them sprinkle salt on the paint. Not only does this help it dry, it creates an amazing texture to the cards. Plus, it’s a little science experiment that your child will love!
They can continue with their painting and salt.
When the salt is dried, you and your child can rub it off. They’ll love seeing how it looks and Mila was in awe of how the salt was colored too.
The next part is up to you. If your child is older, you can instruct them to draw flowers or something that reminds them of the female figures in their lives. Mila wasn’t interested in this, so I personally drew flowers that flowed with her painting. It’s so much fun to take their creations and help make it even more special.
I ended up taping the paintings to cards. On the inside, I wrote a special note for each of Mila’s cards and had her sign it.
They turned out so cute and I really love them. Mila loved the outcome of her cards and was so proud of her painting. I think seeing it all come together helped complete her vision. As always, she will be so excited for her loved ones to receive them.
Honestly, I’m keeping one for myself so I can see how Mila’s art skills grow. Plus, I’m just as proud of her as she is of herself.
If you end up trying this activity, let me know in the comments. Make sure to tag me on Instagram if you share on there too.
What are your favorite types of Mother’s Day gifts?
Grey Skies & Rainbow Highs 
These are so sweet. I love that this is something that toddlers can do mostly independently!
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Thank you! It’s definitely away to get them interested in independent play.
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Our daughter loves to paint! I’ll have to try doing this with her!
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I bet she’ll love making cards for everyone!
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A simple but fun activity to do by my kids. It is so sweet to receive a card like this from my 5 year old son on Mother’s Day.
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Yes. I love when I get handmade things from Mila.
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This is a really cute idea
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Thank you!
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This is really cute. Happy to know Mila loved the outcome of the cards. Will try to do this with my daughter as well.
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Yay! Can’t wait to see how she likes it too.
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This is so fun! My son just painted his rocket ship today and he’s asking to do more! I can’t wait for him to do this. He’ll have a blast!
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I love when they’re into painting. So many fun activities to do!
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I love them. Painting with watercolour is so much fun and it always looks great.
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Thank you so much! We love water colors!
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so cool! love this idea.. i think i will try this myself for fun..:)
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Yay! I hope you do! I always love creating art for myself too!
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I love how simple this activity is and yet how beautifully it turns out.
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Thank you! I really love how it turned out too.
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What a lovely, simple activity. I love the idea of putting salt on the painting. We will definitely try it.
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Thank you! It’s such a great way to add texture.
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This is so cute. I love homemade gifts there way more special to me. Something I will forever cherish and hold near. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes! That’s exactly how I feel about them too.
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