Mothers Day Basket

Make a mothers day basket flower picture using the free printable coloring page provided.

Although many mothers would probably love to receive a beautiful bouquet of fresh cut flowers on mothers day, they do cost a lot and they don't last for long.

This cute little craft is a more economical activity and will give mom a picture that will last!

Use this collage craft to let your children create a basket of flowers like the one shown below, which was made by my daughter at age 3.

The cutting and pasting that it requires are both activities that will help develop children's fine motor skills.

3-6 flower pictures cut from gardening or other magazines
glue stick
safety scissors
12 inch ribbon (optional)
crayons or pencils
printable mothers day basket picture

Method

1. Let the children colour in the basket.
2. Glue the flowers around the brim of the basket.
3. Cut out the basket.
4. Use the ribbon to make a bow and glue (or staple) it onto the basket.

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed in order to download the printable mother's day basket picture. If necessary you can download Adobe Reader now. (Opens in a new window.)

Mothers Day Quotes - Authors Unknown

• Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.

• The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.

• All mothers are working mothers.

• Nobody knows of the work it makes
  To keep the home together.
  Nobody knows of the steps it takes,
  Nobody knows-but Mother.