DIY Mother's Day Photo Flowers

2 min read September 13, 2026 Haeley Giambalvo
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Flowers are always a great Mother's Day gift, but these flowers are extra special! These wood photo flowers are decorated with love and even include a photo of the child in the middle. Kids can use a variety of glittery paint, markers and adhesive jewels to decorate their flowers for a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gift DIY. Be sure to download the Free "Thanks for helping me grow" Printable Tag here!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Start by removing the photo insert from the wood flower photo holders. Then decorate with glitter tempera paint, Sharpie® markers, or a combination of both! Let dry completely.

DIY Mother's Day Photo Flowers step 1 part 1
DIY Mother's Day Photo Flowers step 1 part 2
DIY Mother's Day Photo Flowers step 1 part 3
Step
2

Give your flowers a little extra sparkle with self-adhesive jewels. Just peel off the backing and stick.

DIY Mother's Day Photo Flowers step 2
Step
3

Download the Free "Thanks for helping me grow" Printable Tag here and print out onto cardstock. Cut the tags out with a pair of scissors, punch a hole in the top and tie around the base of each flower with baker's twine

DIY Mother's Day Photo Flowers step 3
Step
4

Create an entire garden of flowers to surprise mom with on Mother's Day. The wood flowers come as a set of 12 so you'll have plenty to make for grandmas, aunts and sisters too!

DIY Mother's Day Photo Flowers step 4

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