Express Your Love and Gratitude With These Sweet Mother’s Day Card Ideas
When Mother’s Day approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll show your appreciation for your mom, mother-in-law, grandma, or other mother figures in your life. To help you find the perfect way to express your gratitude — as well as thoughtful sentiments from the little ones in your family — we’ve brought together our best Mother’s Day card ideas.
From sweet to silly, you’ll find inspiration for different types of Mother’s Day cards, plus Mother’s Day sayings you can adapt and make your own.
Mother’s Day Cards From Preschoolers and Young Kids
Sometimes the sweetest cards of all are those that moms get from their tiny little wonders. Some partners help the kids get crafty with some free printable templates or DIY craft ideas, while others love to find a beautiful card they can customize with gorgeous family photos.
If the kids are old enough, let them have fun coming up with the card’s wording. If they’re too teeny, here are some great wording ideas to share from the kids:
- Happy Mother’s Day, Mama! We love you!
- Happy 1st Mother’s Day from your little bundle of joy.
- Thank you, Mama! We’re so happy to have you as our mom!
- I love you, Mommy. Happy Mother’s Day!
Here are a few more Mother’s Day card ideas that would be perfect from the younger ones in the family.
Sweet Snapshot Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
This adorable sweet snapshot card gives you space to share a photo of your little ones wishing Mom a very happy Mother’s Day. The digital washi tape gives this card that DIY feel, without having to break out the crayons, watercolors, tissue paper, and card stock.
We Love You Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Share some joy this Mother’s Day with this lovely photo greeting card. It has a classic feel with gold typography and enough space to share a short but sweet message for Mom.
Mother’s Love Card
Design: Claudia Owen
If you want space for more than one family photo, this mother’s love card takes care of that. Fill it with images of your family for a sentimental and unique montage. If you have multiple kids, you can feature their smiling faces or a photo of their handprints in each spot.
Funny Mother’s Day Greeting Card Ideas
If your mom has a great sense of humor, you can have a lot of fun with your Mother’s Day card. She won’t mind if you joke about how you’re always calling for her, or how she’s still holding your hand through your 30s.
Reference an in-joke between the two of you, poke fun at a hilarious memory, or take your pick from these funny Mother’s Day card sayings:
- I promise I’ll grow up someday. Just not yet. Happy Mother’s Day!
- Thanks for always sticking by me Mom, even when I was a troublemaker!
- Is it Mother’s Day again already? Here’s your card!
- You’re the best… and only… Mom I’ve ever had.
When you’re ready to find the perfect Mother’s Day card to go with your quick wit, take a look at these fun designs.
Thanks Mom Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
This funny Mother’s Day card is perfect if you were a troublesome teen and want to joke about it now. This design comes in several muted color combinations, or you can select your own colors instead.
Mom! Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Were you one of those kids who was always calling for your mom? As a parent you seem to hear “Mom” a thousand times a day, and this fun Mother’s Day card is a sweet way to laugh about it.
Cool Mom Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Is your mom a cool mom? If she’s a fan of that classic movie moment, this cool mom card could be the perfect way to mark Mother’s Day this year.
Sweet Mother’s Day Card Ideas
You love your mom all year round, but Mother’s Day is another chance to tell her just how much she means to you. It’s a moment to reflect and truly consider how valuable she is.
If you’re a fan of a Mother’s Day saying that comes straight from the heart, here’s some inspiration for you:
- Thank you for always being there for me, Mom.
- Happy Mother’s Day to the most wonderful woman I know.
- Thanks for everything, Mom. I’m so grateful for everything you do!
- There’s nothing sweeter in life than you, Mom!
Pair your thoughtful words and gratitude with one of the following Mother’s Day cards.
The Reasons Why Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
We love how personal and lovely this Mother’s Day card is. What’s even better is that it’s fully customizable, so you can list all the reasons why your mom is so great.
You Are So Amazing Card
Design: Paper Raven Co.
If your mom is amazing (of course she is!), tell her so with this thoughtful Mother’s Day card. We love the cute hearts and stars paired with the modern typography on this design.
Sweet Mama Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
For something more subtle and calm, this sweet mama card could be just the thing. The soft color palette and floral illustrations make this ideal for a heartfelt message.
Floral Mother’s Day Card Ideas
Florals will always be a strong favorite for Mother’s Day. If your mom’s a huge fan of gardening or receiving flowers, why not theme your Mother’s Day card around it?
Here are some fun ways to work flowers into your card wording:
- Thanks for giving me everything I needed to bloom.
- Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Thank you for helping me grow into the person I am today.
- You’re like my favorite bunch of tulips — beautiful, bright, and full of hope!
- If people picked moms like flowers, I’d always choose you for my garden!
Need the perfect flower card for Mother’s Day? These are some of our favorites.
Cheerful Bouquet Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
This gorgeous cheerful bouquet card features a vintage botanical drawing, making it ideal for moms who love all things floral. This digital card also comes with a matching gold foil liner for an extra-special touch.
Folksy Floral Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
This super sweet folksy floral card features folk-inspired illustrations and bold, modern typography. There’s space on the front to share a lovely message about how much you care about your mom.
Mother’s Day Bouquet Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Tell your mom just how much you love her with this beautiful Mother’s Day bouquet card. It features a stunning illustration of a floral bouquet, with a vintage-inspired color palette.
Modern Mother’s Day Card Ideas
Mother’s Day is a longstanding tradition, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay traditional with your card and wording. Switch things up with a modern, design-forward card that shows how much you care.
We love the idea of keeping things simple in a modern Mother’s Day card. Here are some wording ideas that do just that:
- Here’s to another amazing year with you by my side. Happy Mother’s Day!
- Cheers to the best mom ever!
- Grateful for everything you do, Mom.
- Happy Mother’s Day! Thanks for everything you do.
Take a look at some of these beautiful modern Mother’s Day card designs.
Forever My Friend Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
If Mom is your go-to person in life, this forever my friend card could be the ideal way to mark Mother’s Day. She’ll love the retro floral background and you’ll have fun choosing from a variety of groovy color combinations.
Best Mom Ever Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
This best mom ever card says it all. The striking modern typography is complemented by illustrated flowers, available in three pastel color options.
Mother Defined As Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
What is a mother, exactly? Give your mom the scoop with this fun definition card inspired by Webster’s Dictionary. You can customize not only your message at the bottom, but the definition itself too!
Mother’s Day Cards For Grandma
We’re all about celebrating mother figures on Mother’s Day, and grandmas are no exception. Whether she’s your grandma, granny, nana, or nonna, this is a day to share that warmth and love.
Here are some sweet words to honor your grandma on Mother’s Day:
- Happy Mother’s Day to the most amazing grandma in the whole world!
- We’re so lucky to have you, Nana! Happy Mother’s Day.
- Thank you for raising us and guiding us through life, Grandma!
- Today’s all about celebrating how wonderful you are, Nana!
Still looking for a lovely Mother’s Day card for a mother figure in your life? These online cards can easily be customized for your special someone.
Modern Palm Lily Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
If your grandma loves a classic botanical, this modern palm lily card is a lovely backdrop for your Mother’s Day wishes. There’s plenty of space on this design to share your reflections about how valuable she’s been in your life.
Lush Peonies Card
Design: Paper Raven Co.
For grandmas and mother figures who love all things modern, this lush peonies card could be perfect. The gorgeous spring flowers provide the perfect frame for a favorite photo.
Mother’s Day Flourish Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Go all out with something classy like this Mother’s Day flourish card. The swirling font on the front is complemented by an elegant bordered section on the reverse — ideal for your well wishes on this special day.
Add a Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift to the Mix
While you can never go wrong with a heartfelt card, consider sending it alongside something extra-special like a gift card. With a gift card, Mom can treat herself to something from her favorite store, restaurant, or other retailer. If you’re celebrating across a distance, this is a thoughtful way to send a gift that doesn’t involve worrying about mail delays. Plus, this idea ensures she always ends up with something she loves.
You can now send a gift card with your Greenvelope Mother’s Day cards and digital invitations. Choose your design and customize as you normally would, then, as the tutorial shows, you’ll find the option to add a gift card to your card.
Send Your Love With These Sweet Digital DIY Mother’s Day Card Ideas
Take this Mother’s Day as the perfect opportunity to show gratitude and love for a special mother figure in your life. Think about the type of card or greeting you want to send, then find the perfect Mother’s Day card and personalize it. When you’re ready, send it off with a click of a mouse and watch as your well wishes help make her day.
