Jumbo Buddies Mother’s Day Card

Make Mother’s Day extra special with this sweet Jumbo Buddies Mother’s Day Card craft. Kids can choose their favorite Buddies paper doll, pick a fun outfit, and add a loving message just for Mom. This is a simple and creative paper craft that lets children make a handmade card filled with personality and love.

Jumbo buddies Mother's Day card

This easy craft for kids is great for home, classrooms, church groups, or homeschool activities. It is also a fun way to turn printable templates into a keepsake Mom will want to save.

Supplies

  • Printer
  • Scissors
  • Construction paper
  • White paper
  • Glue stick or glue dots
  • Crayons or markers, if using a black and white printable
  • Either Black and White Buddies or Color Buddies.

Instructions

  1. Print out your favorite Buddie paper doll and one outfit you would like to use for the card.
  2. If you choose a black and white version, color the Buddie and outfit before cutting them out.
  3. Carefully cut out the paper doll and outfit pieces.
  4. Glue the finished Buddie onto a sheet of construction paper to create the front of the Mother’s Day card.
  5. Print out one of the Mother’s Day sayings or write your own special message for Mom on white paper. Cut it out and glue it onto the card.
  6. Let the glue dry, then give the card to Mom with a big smile and a hug.

Fun Facts

Mother’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, but not always on the same date.

In the United Kingdom, a similar celebration called Mothering Sunday takes place on the fourth Sunday of Lent.

Handmade cards are often treasured because they are personal and one of a kind.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print. Choose from Black and White Buddies or Color Buddies.

You can also find outfits in Printable Buddies, Easter Buddies, Back to School Buddies, or other favorite Buddies collections to create your own custom Mother’s Day card.

Teacher Friendly Educational Extension

This craft works well as a classroom activity for Mother’s Day or family appreciation units. Encourage students to write a short sentence or poem inside the card about why their mom, grandma, aunt, or another special caregiver is important to them.

You can also turn this into a writing activity by asking children to complete prompts such as “My mom is special because…” or “I love when we…”. This adds a meaningful literacy connection to the craft while helping children express appreciation in their own words.

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