Free Mother's Day Card Templates

A Mother's Day Card is an illustrated message prepared to congratulate a mother you know with her special day - Mother's Day.

Alternate Name:

• Happy Mother’s Day Card.

Whether you are preparing a gift for your own mom, planning to surprise your mother-in-law you have a great relationship with, helping your child to prepare a perfect present for their mom, or congratulating your spouse or partner who has recently given birth, it is very important to honor the motherhood and express your gratitude for all the love and hard work the card recipient has done and will do in the future.

Check out our library below to see the full list of Mother’s Day Card templates.

What to Write in a Mother’s Day Card?

Usually, a Mother's Day Card contains two messages:

1. The front of the card typically includes a brief congratulation - in this case, "Happy Mother's Day!" or "With love, for my mother" would work perfectly. Write in big letters, use colored pens and markers, and even utilize calligraphy if you have this skill.
2. The inside of the card has more free space - here you may elaborate on the main message, send the best of wishes to the mother, and tell her you cherish her. If you opt for a longer message that basically makes the card a letter, it is up to you to decide what to include in the text. Maybe, you have not seen your parent/sister/friend for a long time and it is a great opportunity to update her on the latest news and developments in your life, you need to resolve some issues - offer peace or apologize, or it is time to plan for a long-awaited trip or invite your mother to visit you. At the very minimum, the card should show the recipient how much you appreciate her and her positive impact on your life or on her children.

You may include an inspirational quote at the end of your message and ask the card recipient to call or write to you when they receive the card to talk to you which is a great gesture especially if you do not have a chance to meet in person any time soon.

How to Make a Mother’s Day Card?

Surely, a greeting card you buy at the store and give to the mother in question will work but a homemade Mother's Day Card will have a special meaning - when you spend your time making a present with your own hands adding a personal touch to a card, it makes the gift thoughtful and memorable. Here are some Mother's Day Card ideas you may use when preparing to surprise a person that celebrates this holiday:

1. When creating a custom card, you should use different decorations and embellishments to create patterns - add ribbons, beats, small embroideries with a regular or hot glue to a sheet of paper folded in two. Traditionally, cards for mothers whether they are accompanied by a bouquet of flowers or not have images or drawings of flowers on them - you can print out or draw a flower on the front and inside the card.
2. Consider creating a card in the shape of a heart, with a pop-up element that jumps out when you open it, or with a photo of the mother and the child inside the card. In case you are preparing this present for an expecting mother, you may find a cute design online; when you create a card for your own mother, a picture of you with you as a baby popping out of the card will definitely make her smile.
3. If your child asked you for help before Mother's Day, you can help them decorate the card if they are still too young to use glue or scissors. Still, do not forget the card does not have to look store-made - the imperfections of your kid's handwriting and their own drawings are what make the card unique, and their mother would rather prefer to receive a gift that comes from the heart and keep it for a long time to later remind their child about the bonds they have created years ago.

Haven't found the template you're looking for? Take a look at the related templates below:

• Mother's Day Invitation Template;
• Mother's Day Coupon Template;
• Mother's Day Gift Tag Template.