43 DIY Mother's Day Cards That Will Make the Perfect Handmade Gift
They are heartfelt and easy to create.
Holiday shopping can be a bit tricky, but picking the perfect gift for Mother's Day is particularly a big task. How do you show the moms and maternal figures in your life just how much you love and appreciate them for all they do? Of course, while you can't go wrong with one of the popular presents for mom this year, we know that no gift is complete without a thoughtful card and personal message. Thanks to our gallery of Mother's Day card ideas, with options you can DIY or print out at home, you can easily find the best one to pair with your gift this May — even if you're scrambling for one at the last minute. And yep, all of them are easy-enough for toddlers and kids to make (with some supervision) to give as a sweet handmade present.
No matter how you celebrate Mother's Day, whether it be a big delicious Mother's Day brunch, a spa day with her sisters or a day of family-friendly activities with her spouse and kids, make sure to end her day with a creative card full of well-wishes, sweet words and even a quote or two that reminds you of her to make.
Floral Cards
April showers bring May flowers, which means a Mother's Day card isn't complete without some fun florals. Write a sweet message inside one of these printables, or if you're having trouble finding the words, check out our favorite Mother's Day quotes for some inspiration!
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DIY Giant Card
There isn't a card big enough to fit all the sentiments and feelings you have for Mom, but this giant DIY envelope gives you plenty of room to really write a heartfelt message she'll appreciate.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought »
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Cutout Cards
The perfect card that's sweet and funny — two of your favorite things about the cherished lady in your life.
Pop Up Flower Card
Your card might not be the only one she's getting this Mother's Day, but a colorful 3D pop-up one will stand out among them all when lined up on the mantle.
Unicorn Handprint Card
Even the littlest of kids can create this one-of-a-kind card for a one-of-a-kind mom. Kids can have their hands traced to create a unicorn for a truly magical card.
"All That I Am I Owe My Mother" Card
The only thing you need to create this thoughtful "All That I Am I Owe to My Mother" sign is a printer. Pair the piece of paper with a gift or frame it for a memento she can hang somewhere around the house.
Handprint Caterpillar Card
For the mom with multiple kids, this DIY combines a little bit of something from each one of them to give her the best kind of butterflies in her stomach.
Favorite Child Card
Hey, you know you're the favorite child. There's nothing wrong with simply pointing it out to her in this hilarious card.
Praising Mom Cards
Got the gift covered but forgot to grab a card? Simply print one of these sweet cards last minute to give with your gift to the amazing mom in your life.
Coloring Card
This coloring stencil lets the kids get creative and create a unique design that's completely their own. Just give them some crayons and markers and let their imagination run wild. Mom will love hanging the free artwork on the fridge for all to see.
Cupcake Card Pop-Up Card
Does mom have a favorite picture of her kids? Use it with this cupcake card template to create a card that's too sweet to beat.
Blue Patterned Card
When in doubt, a simple "Happy Mother's Day" message always does the job, especially when printed on colorful patterned paper.
String Heart Yarn Card
You don't need to be an expert crafter to make this card. Just take some colorful thread to stitch a heart on the front and fill the inside with a note that's equally as sweet.
"Treat Yourself" Mother's Day Card
If you're hosting a spa day for your mom on Mother's Day, then give her one of these on-theme cards in light of the self-care day.
Paper Flowers Card
On the back of each envelope, she'll find a special message from yours truly. Once she opens it, she'll discover the real magic that's tucked inside: an assortment of colorful paper flowers.
"Thank You, Mom" Mother's Day Card
The floral details on these printable Mother's Day cards are simple yet eye-catching. Use white or light-colored cardstock to make the design pop.
Floral Accordion Card
Your mom will be in for a treat once she realizes that this flower-shaped accordion card includes pictures of everyone she loves most: you and your siblings!
'Mean Girls' Mother's Day Card
Give your mom this Mean Girls-inspired card on her special day to not only show her how much you love her, but also just how cool you think she is.
Color-Your-Own Mother's Day Card
Print out this card template and then color it in with your mom's favorite colors. Or if you know your mom would get a thrill out of coloring, then leave it plain and let her take the reins.
Flower Bracelet With Mother's Day Card
Shape faux blooms into a bracelet with floral wire and tape, then attach this cute Mother's Day card for added sentiment.
Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.
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