“A printed card means nothing except you are too lazy to write to the woman who has done more for you than anyone in the world.” Anna Jarvis, inventor of Mother’s Day. 

Long before Mother’s Day became flooded with ready-made cards and gifts, it was born from a daughter’s deep desire to honour her mother with words from the heart. When Anna Jarvis helped establish Mother’s Day in the early 20th century, she intended the day to be marked by handwritten letters of gratitude and personal expressions of love that came straight from the pen, not the shop shelf.  

That original intention still resonates with crafters today. A Handmade Mother’s Day card isn’t just another piece of stationery; it’s a chance to reconnect with that heartfelt tradition and say something truly personal in a way that store-bought cards simply can’t match.  

So today, to help you show that special someone how much you love and appreciate her, we wanted to share our top tips for how to make a truly heartfelt handmade Mother’s Day card. 

 

A strong foundation makes a great handmade Mother’s Day card 

The key to any handmade card or stationery, is starting with a solid foundation. Quality materials will give you the building blocks you need to create something truly magical. 

Starting with our card blanks with fitted envelopes gives you a strong, professional foundation, allowing you to focus on creativity rather than construction. When you choose quality card stock, you’re making sure your design won’t warp when glue, paint, or layered elements are added, and the added weight and texture make the finished card feel intentional and special in mum’s hands. 

The small touches make a big difference 

When it comes to crafting your own Mother’s Day card, it’s the little, heartfelt touches that make all the difference.  

Adding mum’s favourite poem, or a longer heartfelt letter, to an insert paper is a thoughtful touch and shows you’ve spent time and energy on the card. Add ribbon for softness and movement, use paint or pens to personalise the front or build up texture with cut shapes and layered papers. 

Simple craft tools can transform even the most minimal design into something striking, whether you’re embossing, die-cutting or hand-finishing edges with a scuffer for a shabby chic flare. 

 

Involve other loved ones 

Involving children in the card making process adds even more heart. Letting little ones get messy with finger painting, hand prints, stamping, drawing and, of course, glitter turns the card into a shared creative experience.  

These moments don’t just produce beautiful cards; they create lasting memories, build confidence and nurture creative skills. The pride children feel when giving a card they’ve made themselves is enormous and those cards often become some of the most cherished keepsakes, rediscovered years later when small hands have grown.  

Beauty lies in the imperfections 

Remember, part of the beauty of a handmade card lies in its imperfections. A slightly uneven border, a brush stroke that doesn’t quite stay inside the line, a fingerprint pressed into paint. These marks are evidence of time, effort and genuine care. They make the finished piece feel lived-in and loved, like a memory you can hold. It’s exactly this imperfect authenticity that turns a handmade card into something worth keeping. 

Make a lasting memory this Mother’s Day 

At its core, creating a handmade Mother’s Day card is an act of presence and thoughtfulness – surrounding yourself with craft accessories, picking up your tools and putting your heart into something real.  

The return to personal expression, once embodied in handwritten letters, is what makes handmade cards so meaningful. And when mum opens it, she doesn’t just see paper and paint; she feels the love, time, and intention behind every detail. 

With card making, you choose each material, colour and texture with care, tailoring every element the recipient. From soft pastels to bold statements, this is your opportunity to pull out all the stops, our pearlescent papers are perfect for adding a subtle shimmer and treating mum like the royalty she is. 

Whether you’re a confident crafter or a complete novice, as long as you’re equipped with the right card making supplies, you can create something your mum will love. Resist the temptation to grab a last-minute card from the corner shop. This Mother’s Day, take the time to make something personal and full of meaning because a homemade Mother’s Day card is more than just paper.